It’s impossible not to be instantly impressed by the feeling and aesthetic of Halcyon House. With interior designer Anna Spiro at the helm of the project, her layered, eclectic style, combining one-off antiques with bright, textural prints, makes the whole place feel like a relaxed home… of the most stylish person you’ve ever met. The freshly opened spa has taken all this up a notch, if that’s even possible!
Unlike the minimal, clinical look of most spas, the Halcyon House Spa styling is in-your-face, in the best possible way. Visitors are greeted by an eclectic mix of plush upholstered seating, bright blue-and-green Hibiscus printed curtains and wallpaper from Anna’s own textiles line, Anna Spiro Textiles, soaring, arched bookcases in the waiting room, terracotta tiles underfoot, and a mosaic of Moroccan tiles that line the spa counter.
‘I based the colour palette on the beach and the ocean – from sandy beige to pale shell pink, right through to seafoam, turquoise and deep blue,’ Anna explains, ‘I wanted guests to feel at ease and rested, yet inspired by the prints and patterns I used’. Each treatment room in the spa has its own unique look, defined by a joyful clash of print and pattern. ‘I’ve learned that detail and layering and collecting is of paramount importance to creating a unique, comfortable look,’ says Anna.
I was lucky enough to experience the Halcyon Signature Radiance Facial and the Relax Massage during my stay at Halcyon House, which were both outstanding. I appreciated that the spa uses Australian skincare brand Sodashi (I’m now a convert), and loved chatting to Alessandra Viel, the brains behind the spa treatments, who is intensely passionate and knowledgeable.
After a magical few days at Halcyon, I left relaxed, rejuvenated and a little disappointed to return to my normal life, where daily spa treatments and fine dining at every meal is not my reality. I still haven’t taken that nail polish off though.
Check out the new Halcyon House Spa offerings here!
