Win at These Casino Spas

When traveling to Las Vegas or Atlantic City for business or pleasure, you will never find yourself lacking for activities.  There are shows to attend, restaurants to try, shopping to be done, and of course, there’s the gambling.  But when you’re in need of a break from all of the hustle and bustle of the casinos, there is yet another attraction: the spa!

Check out some of the SpaFinder’s favorite spas housed in and around casinos and hotels!

Westin Casuarina Las Vegas Hotel, Casino & Spa: Located near three of Las Vegas’s big convention centers (Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Sands Convention Center, and Las Vegas Convention Center), this hotel, casino, and spa is a perfect escape from business meetings and trade shows.  Take a break to check out the Hibiscus Spa, equipped with state-of-the-art exercise facilities and a heated outdoor swimming pool!

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
Though the Mandarin does not have a casino on the property, its location in the heart of The Strip makes it a quick escape from the flashing signs and chiming slot machines associated with The City of Lights.  Check out the Chinese Foot Spa for when your dogs are aching after a long day of walking around or prep for an event at The Beauty Salon at Mandarin Oriental and enjoy private accommodations for make-up, hair, and nail services.

Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa
Winner of SpaFinder’s Reader’s Choice Award for “Best Casino Hotel” in 2008, The Borgata is an Atlantic City institution.  Located in the marina district area of the city, the hotel and casino holds the 54,000-square-foot Spa Toccare, which offers super luxurious treatments, like sensuous wraps and delicious fruit scrubs, that will surely be a welcome distraction from poker tables.

Canyon Ranch SpaClub at The Venetian at The Palazzo
As part of the well-known Canyon Ranch family of spas, The Canyon Ranch SpaClub at the Venetian is recognized for its fitness programs, and in 2009 was given SpaFinder’s Reader’s Choice Award for “Best Fitness Program.”  While fitness might not be the first thing to come to mind when thinking of Las Vegas, Canyon Ranch has managed to implement a healthful spa menu to complement its spa and wellness treatments and offer a wholesome alternative to endless buffets and cocktails.

Qua Baths and Spa at Caesars Palace – Las Vegas
Take in all the opulence of Ancient Rome (and Las Vegas) at Caesars Palace’s Qua Baths and Spa.  Take a dip at the pool oasis in the Garden of the Gods outside of the huge spa center (which also happens to include three additional pools), or try a Vichy shower after hitting the herbal steam room!  Qua Baths in Las Vegas is now also offering classes in evening rejuvenation with guided meditation like in-water Qigong, a practice that implements breath control and promotes circulation.

MGM Grand, Detroit
Vegas and Atlantic City are not the only destinations for combination spa and gambling.  The MGM Grand in Detroit is home to IMMERSE Spa, which contains an impressive fitness center, as well as a beauty salon.  IMMERSE’s treatments incorporate marine extracts and botanical ingredients for a naturally soothing experience.