Thermal spas in Europe have a long-standing association with health and wellness due to the purported healing powers of the water. People have been bathing in hot springs for centuries, and mineral rich water was particularly enjoyed by the Romans. Today, thermal baths in Europe continue to draw large crowds. Some of the best thermal spas in Europe also feature luxury hotels offering excellent service, plush accommodations and beautiful surroundings.
The Best Thermal Spa Hotels in Europe
7132 Hotel in Switzerland
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Located 1,252 meters above sea level, the 7132 Hotel is situated near the entrance of Vals in the mountains of Grisons. Its monolithic building was constructed using raw concrete and more than 60,000 slabs of Vals quartzite. The property includes three spa suites, 12 spa deluxe rooms with en-suite steam rooms and a handful of double and single rooms. Additionally, the top floor is taken up by three penthouse suites designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. The associated 7132 thermal baths are accessible directly from the hotel’s spa area. For more than a century, bathers have been drawn to the mineralized water of the St. Peter spring, which has a temperature of 30°C at its source. The baths are divided into six pools, ranging from 14°C in the ice pool to 42°C in the fire pool. Guests can float under the open sky and enjoy the pools after dark on three designated nights a week. The spa has seven treatment rooms and a water massage room, and guests can enjoy a wide range of body and facials treatments, including the hot stone ritual using local quartzite rocks.
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Silica Hotel & Blue Lagoon in Iceland
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The Silica Hotel, located in Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, features luxury accommodations, terraces with views of the volcanic horizon and geothermal lagoons. The hotel was designed using esthetic choices that mimic the colors, patterns, textures and tones of the surrounding landscape. The property’s 35 double/twin rooms come in three types: Lava Deluxe, Mountain Deluxe and Silica Deluxe. Each room is bright and spacious with a veranda overlooking the terrain. The hotel is located near the Blue Lagoon, which was named by National Geographic as one of the 25 wonders of the world. In addition to the thermal baths, the lagoon features a sauna, steam room, in-water facilities for refreshments, a mask bar and a massage waterfall. Access to the Blue Lagoon is complementary with each booked room night, and the Silica Hotel has a private lagoon that is sourced from the same wellspring of mineral-rich, geothermal seawater as the Blue Lagoon.
Bagni di Pisa in Italy
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Situated just a few miles from the historic city center of Pisa, Bagni di Pisa was built in the eighteenth century as the summer residence for the Grand Duke of Tuscany, Francis Stephen of Lorraine. Now, the property features 61 guest rooms, including 11 junior suites and nine standard suites. Thanks to skilled restoration work, the hotel features many original elements, including neo-classical accents, frescoes and marble flooring. Guests can enjoy thermal waters flowing from the depths of San Giuliano Terme. In addition to its indoor and outdoor pools, Bagni di Pisa has a wide range of thermal spa services, including mud treatments and massage therapy.
Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena in Spain
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Situated in the Golden Mile of the Ribera del Duero, Hotel Castilla Termal Monasterio de Valbuena features the first five-star spa in Castilla y León. It is located in one of Europe’s best-preserved Cistercian monasteries from the twelfth century. The property has 79 rooms with 25 superior double rooms, 22 deluxe double rooms, 29 junior suites and three special suites. Hotel amenities include a spa, fitness center, organic vegetable garden and vineyard. The 2,000 square meter spa area features 16 treatment cabins, several thermal pools and a water contrast circuit. The spring water is 25°C and is rich in sodium, calcium and sulphate.
AQUA DOME Hotel – Tirol Therme Längenfeld in Austria
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The AQUA DOME Hotel – Tirol Therme Längenfeld features more than 200 rooms and suites. The modern design of the property is inspired by the Ötztal region of western Austria. Reserved exclusively for hotel guests, the hotel’s premium spa is spread across two floors and offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. The thermal water originates from a deep reservoir located at a depth of 1,865 meters. The sodium-chloride-sulphate water comes from a spring with a temperature of 26.7°C (when it comes to the surface). The Ursprung spa dome is in the shape of a glass crystal and offers two indoor pools with water temperatures of 34°C and 36°C. The Talfrische outdoor spa contains three bowl-shaped pools, including a saltwater pool with underwater music and lights, a massage pool with a fountain of thermal water and a Jacuzzi pool.
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