You don’t want to just opt for the stereotypical night out for your hen party. You want to make it memorable (in a good way). So why not splurge on a five-star spa experience, while also reveling in an enticing city, ski or beach destination?
So while you indulge in some r&r whilst looking after the bride-to-be as she celebrates her last few days of singledom, here's our most highly-rated spa-based getaways.
Lilium Santorini Villa, Greece
Enjoy magnificent views in Santorini, Greece
Santorini is Greece’s best-known island for good reason. During a gigantic volcanic eruption in the 16th century, the middle of the island completely collapsed into the sea leaving a magnificent caldera submerged in the Aegean Sea. The Lilium Villa sits along the ridge of this caldera, where you’ll be treated to dazzling views. The endless blue of the sea and sky is broken only by the glowing white houses for which Santorini has become famous. A pool with hydro-massage facilities and a spa makes this villa a seductive option for a sophisticated hen do.
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh, Scotland
The Waldorf Astoria, Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a destination to suit several types of hen party. It’s historic, modern, traditional, creative, and characteristically handsome. Every street feels like a film set, featuring gothic churches, dusky cobbled streets, commanding castles, and views all around the city of Scotland’s coarse natural scenery. And The Waldorf is home to the UK’s only Guerlain Spa, a sleek and exclusive sanctuary.
Hôtel Mont-Blanc Chamonix, France
The Hôtel Mont Blanc, Chamonix
For an active but opulent trip, visit Hôtel Mont Blanc in Chamonix. This tall chalet at the foot of Mont Blanc, with baby blue shutters and flower-laden balconies, is a paradigm of alpine charm. Yet it has various cutting-edge features that belie its rustic appearance. Relieve your ski boot-weary toes in the year-round heated outdoor pool or go all-out pampering yourself at the in-house Clarins Spa.
Regent Berlin, Germany
The Regent Berlin, Germany
Combine Berlin’s renowned nightlife with a refined, five-star hotel and you’ve got yourself a first-rate hen do. The gleaming marble lobby of the Regent Berlin gives a good taste of the classical decor to come, lit by chandeliers and flooded by the fragrance of the enormous floral bouquets. There are two Michelin star restaurants, a lofty wood-paneled bar, a sedate courtyard for evening drinks come warmer weather, and a spa.
Armani Hotel Milano, Italy
The Armani Hotel Milano, Italy
In the midst of one of the world’s most fashionable cities stands a 1930s-era block of gridded lines and taupe columns, topped with a blue, glass structure. The Armani Hotel Milano is as chic as the city itself, a modernist masterpiece in stone and marble. Inside, louvered windows cast horizontal shadows, while the relaxation pool really steals the show. In addition to steam and sauna, guests are invited to enjoy tailored spa treatments and a holistic spa approach.