World’s Best Hotel Spas 2025: Chenot Espace Wins
- Dr. K.
- Sep 26, 2025
- 3 min read
Hotel spas are where wellness meets urban luxury. In September 2025, World Spa Awards named Chenot Espace at One&Only Portonovi (Montenegro) the World’s Best Hotel Spa 2025.
The nominees span South America, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and the U.S.—proof that hotel spas are now as central to the guest experience as fine dining or design.
1. Chenot Espace at One&Only Portonovi — Montenegro (Winner)
Chenot Espace, located on the Adriatic coast in Montenegro, applies the Chenot Method, combining medical diagnostics with personalized wellness plans. Guests undergo detox programs, nutritional guidance, and fitness routines tailored to health goals. The spa integrates hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, and advanced skin treatments in a resort setting, making it a clear leader in hotel-based wellness.
2. Asaya Spa at Rosewood São Paulo — Brazil (Nominee)
Asaya at Rosewood São Paulo delivers integrative wellness in an urban luxury environment. Facilities include treatment suites, relaxation areas, and a rooftop pool. Programs range from holistic therapies and body rituals to stress management offerings, signaling the growing presence of high-caliber wellness in Latin America’s hotel sector.
3. Chuan Spa at The Langham, Gold Coast — Australia (Nominee)
Chuan Spa brings the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) into the Gold Coast’s luxury hospitality scene. Treatments include meridian-based massage, herbal therapies, and water-based rituals. Its nomination demonstrates how culturally rooted practices are shaping modern hotel spas in Australia.
4. Dior Spa at The Lana, Dorchester Collection — Dubai (Nominee)
The Dior Spa at The Lana introduces haute couture wellness in Dubai, offering treatments exclusive to the Dior brand. The spa combines advanced beauty therapies with relaxation suites overlooking the city. Its nomination highlights how luxury brands are reshaping the hotel spa space into curated lifestyle experiences.
5. Royal Mansour Casablanca Spa — Morocco (Nominee)
Royal Mansour’s Casablanca property was nominated for its Moroccan-inspired spa. Guests experience hammam rituals, traditional scrubs, and body treatments alongside modern skincare. The spa’s design echoes local craftsmanship, making it both a wellness center and a cultural statement.
6. Spa Sisley at Hotel Christopher — Saint Barthélemy (Nominee)
Spa Sisley brings the French skincare brand to the Caribbean, offering facials, body therapies, and relaxation in an oceanfront setting. Its location at Hotel Christopher makes it one of the most notable wellness addresses in St. Barths, combining boutique scale with luxury treatments.
7. The Spa at The St. Regis Macao — Macao (Nominee)
The St. Regis Macao’s spa integrates luxury hospitality with Asian-inspired therapies. Facilities include treatment rooms, couple’s suites, and thermal experiences. Its nomination reflects the region’s emphasis on pairing hotel luxury with high-level spa programming.
8. The Spa at Waldorf Astoria Chicago — Illinois, USA (Nominee)
The Waldorf Astoria Chicago spa offers tailored treatments, wellness journeys, and relaxation lounges in a city-center setting. With a design that emphasizes calm and privacy, it stands as one of the leading examples of urban hotel spas in North America.
The Hotel Spa category underscores how wellness has become a pillar of global hospitality. For travelers, the message is straightforward: the best hotel spas are no longer simple amenities. They are destinations within destinations, offering cultural depth, scientific credibility, and luxury in equal measure.
