In Georgia’s historic spa town of Borjomi, Crowne Plaza, Borjomi combines the old practices of wellness with the modern day spa treatments within the tranquility of the Caucasian Mountains.
Borjomi has always been a spa town for the mineral water treatments that have been practiced here since time immemorial. Situated amidst lush green hills in Georgia’s Samtskhe-Javakheti, Borjomi developed a reputation as a spa town attracting people to enjoy the health benefits of its natural springs. In the present day scenario, these traditions have taken a slightly different form.
At Crowne Plaza Borjomi, wellness is at the center of attention within a spa and wellness center occupying a space of 2,400 square meters which is a modern take on the town’s well-known spa tradition. Situated close to Borjomi Central Park, the hotel provides a place where the pace of life within the town is slow and unhurried. It starts with the decision of taking a dip into the swimming pool, or having a treatment within the thermal area, or relaxing within one of the designated relaxation zones.
Within the thermal zone, there are three saunas, namely Finnish, chamomile, and eucalyptus, accompanied by steam rooms, aqua meditation light therapy, and water mattresses. These are all designed for providing people with relaxation through the heat of the sauna, the steam environment, or the feeling of weightlessness on the water mattress. Another relaxation option can be found within the hotel’s indoor swimming pool, while a rooftop yoga and Pilates studio will help guests relax through movements against the backdrop of mountains.
The menu for the spa treatments features many wellness practices from around the world. The geothermal massage features hot volcanic rocks along with aromatic oils that make use of heat and massage to relieve stress. The Thai massage makes use of acupressure, stretching, and passive yoga techniques, while the Balinese massage makes use of acupressure and reflexology techniques. If you want a more gentle experience, the herbal ball massage is the right choice with its blend of heat, aromatic herbs, and steamed herbal sacks.
Apart from massage treatments, there are also various body treatments that focus on different issues. Healthy Body Solution incorporates mud mask treatment and skin firming processes. Tailor Made Massage is a treatment that can be customized based on personal preference. Body scrubbing, wraps, facials, reflexology and therapy baths are additional treatments that add to the selection.
But the attraction of Borjomi is just as much beyond the spa as inside it. A walk through Borjomi Central Park provides a look into the history of Borjomi’s connection with mineral water, as there are public springs from which one can drink the naturally sparkling water. The shaded paths of the park, the cable car ride up to the Borjomi Plateau, and the design of Firuza Palace provide pleasant distractions between the spa visits. Coming back from visiting the town to the hotel, the change of scenery from outside to the heat of the spa seems very natural. There is also packaged Borjomi Mineral Water to consume throughout the country.
Evening time can be dedicated to exploring Georgian cuisine at the hotel’s restaurants, where traditional dishes are another way to explore the local culture. This is a proof that a wellness retreat doesn’t necessarily have to involve treatments only; it may also take shape of delicious food, fresh mountain air, and unhurried exploration of the destination.
Crowne Plaza Borjomi hotel combines the rich spa history of the town with modern approach to the concept of wellness, providing guests with thermal facilities, various massage procedures from all over the world and mindful exercises. For those who look for something else than a standard mountain break, this is a chance to enjoy Borjomi as a destination, and not just a tourist spot.
