Rosewood to Launch New Spa at The Carlyle

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. November 15, 2008

NEW YORK, NY, November 14, 2008. This November, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will unveil an unparalleled indulgence for the senses when it opens Sense, A Rosewood SpaTM at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel. The spa was designed as an oasis of tranquility for guests, residents, and those in-the-know seeking an exclusive spa experience. Partnering with Sisley, the premier brand in high-end skincare products, every spa treatment will be an expression of The Carlyle's dedication to providing the ultimate in luxury experiences.

Sense at The Carlyle will join Sense spas at Rosewood Mayakob'a, Rosewood Little Dix Bay and CordeValle, A Rosewood Resort. Though each spa embraces a specific set of Rosewood protocols and rituals, the Rosewood philosophy, A Sense of Place^a, guides every element of the spa experience. Designed to enhance guests' experiences by reflecting the local culture and environment, each and every Sense spa is bestowed with one-of-a-kind ambience, style and attention to detail. Each is an exceptionally unique refuge - instantly welcoming and individual in character, with treatments and services that honor local traditions in healing and incorporate indigenous natural elements.

Behind its legendary Art Deco facade, The Carlyle has served as a sanctuary for its guests over the past 77 years. Guests, residents and local Manhattanites will now have access to an urbane retreat located in the heart of the Upper East Side; an elegant and intimate spa, with magnificent design elements and the highest quality professional services.

Located on the third floor of this Manhattan landmark, the chic bi-level spa has a sexy, jewel-like design with sumptuous materials used throughout. Designed by Mark Zeff of Zeffdesign, the spa's unique facility will combine the hotel's historic glamour with the most advanced technology found in today's skincare and beauty industries. With a spectacular barrel-vaulted stairwell finished in naturally shimmering platinum mosaic tiles, every element of the design exudes sophistication and luxury.

Inspired by 1940s Hollywood and The Carlyle's famed Art Deco roots, Zeff utilized a dramatic black and grey color scheme, highlighted with luminous lacquered wall panels, deep charcoal faux leather floors and English chandeliers. Perfecting the art of escape, the spa exudes subdued charm, and will ensure that each guest's experience is peaceful and refined; a delight to both body and soul.

Sense clients will discover the sensorial world of Sisley cosmetics, an exceptional brand celebrated for the effectiveness and high quality of its products. Sisley offers a comprehensive range of beauty products featuring exclusive treatments for face and body using only natural plant extracts and essential oils. The excellence of the range, combined with genuine skin care benefits based on skin type, sets Sisley apart and above its competition. With exclusive ingredients found in over 800,000 species from around the world, Sisley's ultra-luxurious products are proven to stimulate the senses and pamper the skin in a one-of-a-kind spa experience. Together with the design of the spa, guests will be able to reclaim the balance between body and mind. Through this exclusive partnership, The Carlyle's Sense spa will be the first spa in the U.S. to receive the Phyto-Aromatique protocols and methods developed by Sisley Paris.

The Carlyle will also offer guests access to the exclusive and acclaimed hair stylist Yves Durif, who is relocating his 65th Street salon to the spa. A master with scissors, Yves uses French cutting techniques to achieve a distinctive, sexy style for each client. He has garnered the trust and loyalty of a discerning, sophisticated clientele ranging from downtown to uptown style-setters, CEOs, celebrities, artists and media, and will provide guests with the utmost grooming and pampering on the Upper East Side.

The spa will also feature five treatments rooms, a relaxation room, a special Duet suite and separate men's and women's changing rooms, each with their own steam room. One of the most prized treatment rooms features a state of the art Kohler DTV shower which provides guests with a complete sensory experience: water, sound, light and steam entwine in a completely customizable system. Whether in need of soothing recreations of sunrise or sunset, or energizing washes of cool blue tones, the extraordinary light treatments make this a rejuvenating experience. The spa also boasts its own high-tech fitness center featuring the newest gym equipment from Technogym(R), the Italian provider of the world's most advanced fitness and wellness equipment.

Designed to be more like a residence than a typical spa, sensual images by noted photographer Kenro Izu grace the walls. Selections from his "Still Life" series featuring platinum palladium prints of botanicals and the human form lend the space a serene and exotic atmosphere. In the women's locker room as well as in the Yves Durif salon, Zeff contrasted the dark wood of the treatment rooms with an all white design and white Carrara marble to enhance the glamorous experience. Lush patterned wool carpets and rich lacquered wood paneling and moldings lend the spa a timeless, classic style. Custom furniture from Zeff Designs fill the spa, including the designers' favorite element; an antiqued mirror reception desk which adorns the entrance as if it were jewelry. In the relaxation room guests enjoy lush velvet sofas and ottomans, while damask drapery creates a private atmosphere lit by traditional, polished nickel fixtures imported from England.