by Rianna Riego, spa consultant
Fairmont Century Plaza has had a US$2.5bn revamp
photo: Rianna Riego
An icon reborn Fairmont has premiered its North American flagship in a stunning renovation of the iconic Century Plaza hotel. Rianna Riego went to visit
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The hydrotherapy area is the heart of the wellness offering
photo: Fairmont Hotels and Resorts/CPZ
ith the reimagination of its new-age glamour, the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel in Los Angeles has been preserved as the centrepiece of a US$2.5bn (€2.4bn, £2bn) redevelopment that includes residential, retail and hospitality. At its heart is a 14,000sq ft, nine-room spa – designed by architects Yabu Pushelberg. During a stay 10 years ago, it felt dated and dark, but the transformation of this property is impressive – the entrance alone, with its 23ft (seven metre) sculpture ‘Laura’, created by Spanish artist Juame Plensa – is the perfect calming welcome. Venturing through a light, open-air lobby with floor to ceiling windows – a living green wall, a floating fireplace and a water feature further set the mood. I was a little disappointed to find the spa was on the level below – I thought spas had finally emerged from being relegated to the basement? But fortunately, my dismay didn’t last long.
photo: Fairmont Hotels and Resorts/CPZ
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