ANNE SEMONIN SPA
Sofitel Silom Hotel, 4th Fl [ BTS Chong Nonsi ]
02-238-1991 x 1244 or 1245
daily 10am - 10pm $$$

The place for a luxe facial, Personalized treatments make ample use of the French beauty line's upscale products, which are rich with essential oils and billed as perfect for pre- or postoperative pampering. Therapists have an exceptionally gentle, practiced touch - those who like a lot of kneading may be disappointed. But the light-handed lymphatic massage works wonders on puffy, sleep-deprived skin, so we aren't complaining. Along with an exhaustive list of facial treatments, the spa also offers massage, body treatments, and waxing. Treatment rooms are lovely and quiet and service is well-polished, but for money like this, they should be. As professional as it is pricey, this spa would appeal to a more mature and well-established clientele, just the sort who might want a little lift - of more than one kind.

BA-YA HEALTH AND SPA
23 Sukhumvit Soi 87 [ BTS On Nut ]
02-311-4772 www.bayaspa.com
daily 10am - 10pm $$$

Lying a bit beyond the usual tourist track, Ba-Ya spa is popularwith nativeThais and Asian tourists, who like the affordable prices and down-to-earth spa menu. The spa is set in a cute house, giving it an cozy, comfortable feel. Spa offerings are well-priced and avoid gimmicks, and are focused more on massages and other kinds of bodywork rather than high-frill aesthetic services. Massages are fairly standard - therapists follow the usual circuit quite well, but don't seek out and destroy problem areas the way a true tailor-made rubdown might encourage. Service is also a bit on the sweet but informal side the front may not have change, but they'll run and get it for you. A potential choice for those staying on the outskirts of the city, perhaps, orthose wanting a spa experience at a more affordable price.Those seeking intensive, individualized work or luxe touches may want to explore elsewhere.

HAPA SPA
20/4 Sukumvit Soi 3 [ BTS Nana ]
02651-0966 www.hapaspa.com
daily 10am - 10pm $$

Wedged between multi-story condos and hotels, Hapa's location stands out insofar as you'd never expect a professional spa in an alley off AfroArab Nana.A long,glass-walled building draws in the uninitiated through its unique circular entrance and purpletinged salon to metal boxes. Inside your own private bunker, a stylish, serene setting includes inspired mini gardens, soft purple and cream tones and beds accommodating even the longest-legged Westerner The extensive menu features the signature Aromatherapy massage, organic body scrubs and other body delights, plus infrared thermal sauna, all executed by cheerful, competent therapists. Allnatural house products are for sale, just as is a wide selection of organic teas and healthy drinks. Service, atmosphere and treatments are all five-star, the prices are decidedly budget.