ASSILA Hotel opened the doors to one of the most lavish spas and salons for women in the city on Wednesday, 24 May. Assila Spa for Her is the official name for the brand-new full-service spa in addition to Assila Salon by Mermaid provide services ranging from facilities for a complete physical work out to some of the world’s best hair care and beauty treatments available, bringing the unique Rocco Forte Spa philosophy to Jeddah. Assila Spa for Her and Assila Salon by Mermaid is open to both guests of the Assila Hotel and walk-in guests.
“As befits our status as one of Jeddah’s finest hotels,” said Assila General Manager Harry Fernandez, “it is incumbent upon us to offer the very best in services to our clientele and members of the community. Assila Spa for Her is a full-service spa that offers the very best services, health and beauty products for women.”
Assila Salon by Mermaid is operated by Mermaid Salon & Spa, which was established in Jeddah in 2007 by Rania Al Sulaimani. Mermaid is a boutique salon that originally specialized in hair, nail, body and skin care and has since expanded to a full spa service using the best products and experts, all of which will also be featured at the new Assila Salon by Mermaid.
Assila Salon’s Grand Opening was sponsored by Wella and Le Trophée, one of the oldest and one of the newest global players in the hair and make-up field.
Wella was established in Germany some 130 years ago and today services salons around the world with exceptional color products and technological advancements. Wella Professionals is now introducing Discover Wella Hair with high-performance Care & Styling collections. This combines with Wella’s Color foundation to allow users to achieve amazing hair every day.
Le Trophee is a new purveyor of make-up that brings a touch of magic and brilliance to professional make-up. Le Trophee is a creative collection for experts and amateurs that offers ultimate beauty results, for stunning effects designed to turn heads and catch the eye.
Le Trophee provided make up for the makeup sessions at the event, and Wella distributed hair care products as well as presenting a session on how to color your hair in a healthy manner.
The Rocco Forte Spas concept has four components, combining treatments with beauty products, fitness and food, to create the perfect blend to suit each guest individually. Treatments include the Body Ritual which begins with a full body exfoliation and compress, followed by a deeply relaxing massage with Forte Organics essential oils.
The gyms in the Assila Spa feature cutting-edge Technogym equipment, including machines fitted with an entertainment screen, most specifically on tread mills and the stationary bicycles. Professional personal fitness trainers are available to support guests.
Located on the 17th and 18th floor of Assila Hotel, the spa occupies a total area of 1,550m2. In addition to the 25 x 5m rooftop pool, the spa has a 216m2 gym and a 52m2 gym, two state of the art squash courts, seven treatment rooms, a hairdresser, saunas, steam rooms, experience showers and relaxation rooms, ensuring a complete Rocco Forte Spa experience in which guests can fully indulge in the tranquility of the surroundings. — SG
