North Carolina's Umstead Spa Announces Re-Opening After Renovations

  • June 19, 2013
North Carolina's Umstead Spa Announces Re-Opening After Renovations
A three-month renovation program has expanded the award-winning spa's facilities and elevated every aspect of the spa experience, including a greater emphasis on couples.

"All aspects of the spa experience will be heightened, from state-of-the-art equipment to new relaxation areas in a variety of beautiful indoor and outdoor settings," said spa director Carolyn Doe. “Our ultimate goal is to provide personalized, world-class spa experiences that suit the wellness needs of all of our guests, and cater to the growing number of couples who seek the opportunity to enjoy intimate spa time together."

The expansion brings The Umstead Spa's total area to 16,000 square feet of relaxation and treatment space, spanning two floors. Natural elements – river rock, granite, bamboo, and glass – have been integrated throughout, inviting spa-goers to explore and embrace their connection with nature. New textiles, locally crafted pottery and artwork also enhance the design.

A major focus of the spa renovation has been to heighten the couples' experience through new facilities and programming. Upon the spa's reopening, couples will have access to three dedicated treatment rooms, each with a private deep-soaking tub, a new coed relaxation lounge, and an open-roof coed current pool with 12-foot-high privacy walls that frame the Carolina blue sky above. A Couples Spa Experience Package, created just for the reopening of The Spa, will pair an overnight stay and late check-out with a choice of treatments to enjoy individually or together. This couples-centric package is offered with rates starting at $519, plus tax and service.

Another significant change will be expanded access for spa guests to the hotel's swimming pool and fitness center. Previously open only to overnight guests of The Umstead Hotel, both facilities will be available Monday through Thursday to spa guests who spend more than $100 on treatments.

Located in Cary, North Carolina, The Umstead is just minutes from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Research Triangle Park, and within a short drive of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. For more information, visit www.theumstead.com.

About: The Umstead Hotel and Spa