Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. There is a lot out there in the world of wellness, and we are here to sort the cryo from the cold plunge, the infrared light treatment from the IV infusion. And as to be expected in Brazil—a place known to prioritize body care—there are plenty of neck-down offerings like foot baths and shiatsu massages to help with everything from jet lag recovery to body sculpting.
Plus, the spa features an impressive gym, workout class menu yes, even reformer pilates , and a stunning room lined with carefully selected crystals. No sterile white walls and cold eucalyptus here. All of these details were meticulously designed by Philippe Starck. Another part of the hotel—a new vertical garden tower—was designed by Pritzker Prize—winning architect Jean Nouvel.
Upon entry, guests are welcomed to change in a sleek locker room or are guided to a separate treatment lobby where a receptionist will give those in waiting a cacao pre-treatment ritual drink rich in antioxidants and flavonoids that support natural energy, cardiovascular health, and dopamine levels.
In , businessman, banker, and philanthropist, Francesco Antonio Maria Matarazzo founded Hospital Matarazzo—a neoclassical complex that would host some half a million births and eventually be recognized as a cultural landmark. In , the former hospital was acquired by Groupe Allard, which began a preservation project to turn the landmark building into a hotel.
The hotel opened its doors in January , and its Asaya spa opened in November Each treatment at the Asaya by Rosewood is a sensorial experience from start to finish. Of the services I received, the Brazilian Feathers massage was by far my favorite. I also enjoyed a reflexology massage in the sparkling Crystal Room, and and Aura Nobile facial where mindful breathing, Guerlain skin care, and deft sweepings of a gua sha left my visage sculpted, plump, and luminously glowing.
