Caravelle Hotel in Ho Chi Minh christens New Spa, Qi at Caravelle

The Caravelle Hotel in Ho Chi Minh recently opened its new spa, the Qi at Caravelle. Behind sound-proof, ceiling-to-floor windows seven storeys up, spa guests can drink in the cityscape from a massage table or simply relax in one of eight private treatment rooms.

"The spa experience we have created here embraces its urban setting," said Caravelle Hotel General Manager Guido A. J. Gydé. "We have not hidden away the Qi at Caravelle. Its location maximizes the experience. We sought to provide a haven of relaxation, serenity and therapy that is at once of the city and miles away."

The Caravelle stands on the edge of Lam Son Square, across from the Municipal Theater, in the legendary heart of the city. The hotel opened in 1959, boasting a suite of amenities never before seen in Saigon, including bullet-proof glass, a Berliet generator and Trane air conditioners (a first for any hotel in the city). In 1998, after more than two decades of operation on a shoestring budget, the aging landmark was resuscitated with a complete renovation and a complementary, 24-storey tower.

Sporting a Zen-style décor of cool elegance, Qi at Caravelle features eight treatments rooms, two deluxe VIP rooms and a dedicated chamber for foot massage. Men and women are served privately, unless a couple should choose the Qi Together Package, a 5-hour total-spa experience treating all parts of body and soul. Qi at Caravelle also features steam bath, sauna and Jacuzzi amenities, in addition to a full-service salon. With 50 professional staff, Qi at Caravelle has the capability to serve 20 customers at a time.

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