The Bathhouse experience at Maison Savoy
A GUIDE TO THE BATHHOUSE RITUAL AT MAISON SAVOY
Inspired by European bathhouse traditions, Maison Savoy introduces a residents-only wellness experience curated by Lyndall Mitchell, Founder of Aurora Spa & Bathhouse. Bringing together activation, hydrotherapy, thermal contrast and mindful rest, the journey offers a considered approach to everyday wellbeing, recovery and renewal.
Foot activation zone
Designed to awaken the body through gentle movement, the foot activation zone focuses on the feet and lower legs to encourage lymphatic drainage, support circulation and relieve tension. This opening experience establishes a sense of movement and balance, preparing the body for the restorative bathing journey ahead.
Salt room and heated contour beds
Combining salt-infused air with the gentle warmth of heated contour beds, this experience invites the body to slow down and release tension. Inspired by halotherapy, the salt room introduces a sensory dimension to the ritual, while the warmth of the loungers helps ease muscular stiffness and encourages a deeper state of relaxation.
Hydrotherapy pool
At the heart of the bathing experience, the hydrotherapy pool brings together air beds, massage pods and targeted water jets to deliver a deeply restorative water experience. The movement and pressure of the water help ease muscular tightness, stimulate circulation and support recovery, allowing the body to release tension through warmth, buoyancy and targeted massage.
Sauna
The sauna introduces the restorative benefits of dry heat, allowing the body to warm gradually in a calm, enclosed environment. Through perspiration and the soothing effect of warmth, the experience encourages relaxation, helps ease muscular stiffness and provides a considered pause within the wider bathing ritual.
Steam room
Enveloped in warm, humid air, the steam room offers a sensory experience centred on warmth, breathing and release. The gentle atmosphere encourages slower, more mindful breathing and provides a soothing counterpoint to the dry heat of the sauna, allowing the body to settle into a deeper state of calm.
Cold plunge
Introducing thermal contrast to the bathing journey, the cold plunge offers an invigorating shift from the warmth of the sauna and steam room. Cool-water immersion stimulates the senses and creates a feeling of renewed alertness, complementing the heat experiences through a considered transition between warmth, coolness and rest.
Vichy bed
A defining feature of the Maison Savoy bathhouse, the Vichy bed draws on European traditions of water-based wellness. Multiple streams of warm water cascade rhythmically over the body, creating a sensation akin to a full-body massage. The flowing water helps ease muscular tension and encourages circulation, while its steady rhythm creates a meditative experience that calms the mind and brings the bathing ritual towards a state of deep restoration.
A moment to restore
Following the Vichy bed experience, take a moment to pause, rehydrate and allow the body to settle. A period of quiet rest brings the bathing journey to a gentle close, giving you time to reflect, reconnect and carry a renewed sense of calm into the rest of your day.
Lyndall Mitchell
For almost three decades, Lyndall Mitchell has crafted wellness and spa journeys for guests of Aurora Spa and Bathhouse. As consultant on the design of the exclusive full-floor wellness amenity at Maison Savoy, Lyndall and her team have drawn inspiration from the traditional European bathhouses to thoughtfully curate a private resident experience that enhances health, relaxation and overall wellbeing.
Maison Savoy, Brighton
Positioned on Brighton’s iconic Esplanade, Maison Savoy presents a rare collection of 2 and 3-bedroom residences drawing inspiration from the legacy of the historic Brighton Savoy Hotel.
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