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| - The classic Nordic spa experience is: hot, cold, rest.
At QUA, the whirlpool was my favourite hot experience -- very strong jets. I also liked the "tepidarium" (warm pool in the Roman baths). I have low blood pressure and often can't stay in hot pools very long, so the warm pool was a big help.
Of the two cold options, the "frigidarium" (cold pool with waterfall in the Roman baths) was more effective than the Arctic room (chilled air plus ice cubes to rub on your face and body).
For resting, the heated stone chairs were, as others have remarked, amazing. You wouldn't think they'd be more comfortable than the padded lounge chairs, but give them a try. It was also nice to eat pretzels and fresh fruit while sipping on delicious homemade herbal iced tea.
At the start of my visit I had a classic massage and it was luxurious (hot towels & oil) but not actually therapeutic. That would be my only critique, because the rest of the experience was completely wonderful. Admission to the rest of the spa was included in the cost of the massage.
The staff were friendly and helpful, from the pre-visit tour to check-out. Everything was very clean and tidy. Fresh towels were available at all stops and bathrobe and sandals were provided. I was there on a Thursday afternoon and it was not at all crowded. Even with few people around it was quite noisy -- a combination of tiled rooms and whirlpool jets. My usual spa is outdoors with a silence policy, so this was quite a contrast.
The visit ended with the fanciest shower I have ever experienced and access to a full range of beauty projects. After straightening my hair, I floated out feeling 10 years younger and very relaxed.
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