ST. LOUIS, MO--(Marketwired - Jun 23, 2016) - The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis has unveiled a luxurious new fitness center and spa treatment offering, featuring exclusive skin care, massage and body therapies available at no other Missouri hotel. The contemporary setting is anchored by a well-equipped fitness facility designed to address the workout needs of the busiest of road warriors.

The center's 2016 opening elevates the current guest offering of The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, already the top-rated travel and social hotel destination in the popular enclave of Clayton, minutes from the heart of St. Louis. Uniting the wellness world's most celebrated beauty and fitness products with indigenous therapies inspired by Missouri's natural elements, the new hotel facility welcomes overnight guests as well as neighbors wishing to reserve St. Louis spa treatments.

The comprehensively outfitted new destination features treatment rooms where massages, body treatments, facials and an exclusive menu of ESPA® skin therapies may be reserved seven days a week. Additionally, the latest in strength, balance and cardio equipment is complemented by a dedicated stretch and free-weight zone, along with contemporary locker areas and new steam/sauna facilities which replace a prior swimming pool.

Featured spa treatments at the new urban retreat utilize some of the most treasured natural elements of the region. Highlights include:

Missouri Red Rock Massage
Inspired by the volcanic rocks that are the core features of some of Missouri's most spectacular scenery, this therapeutic experience combines the relaxing benefits of sweet orange and Missouri red granite to soothe aching muscles -- leaving the body relaxed and the mind calmed. 80 minutes, $205

Missouri Black Walnut Massage
Harnessing natural elements by using sticks carved from locally sourced black walnut, this fast-paced, free-flowing and energetic treatment is perfect for slowing busy minds and stretching and elongating tight muscles, while helping to improve flexibility and restore serenity. 80 minutes, $205

Nourished Glow Body Exfoliation
The goal is to enjoy the smoothest, softest skin ever with this body exfoliation, finishing with a deeply nourishing oil application and personalized back massage. Includes full body exfoliation with salt scrub. 50 minutes, $110

Further indulgences now available at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis include a deep muscle massage, stress relief massage, relaxation massage, naturally-nurtured massage for mothers-to-be, personalized body wrap, body butter treatment, nourished body glow, body balancer and more. Additionally, aficionados of the luxury facial experience can enjoy Missouri's only access to the acclaimed skin care treatments, products and therapies of prestigious ESPA. The St. Louis hotel's selection of age-defying and custom facials by ESPA is designed to purify, hydrate, brighten, smooth and revive, presented in a choice of 50- or 80-minute experiences.

For fitness and spa treatment-lovers wishing to incorporate the new facility into an overnight stay, the hotel offers the following 2016 packages:

ESPA® Sunday Sleepover - From $299 USD

  • Sunday night accommodations
  • $110 USD spa massage credit
  • Valet parking
  • Late check-out on Monday
  • Gift of travel-size ESPA Replenishing Collection featuring: Hydrating Cleansing Milk, Hydrating Floral Spafresh, Refining Skin Polish, 24-hour Replenishing Moisturizer, 24 Hour Replenishing Eye Moisturizer

The Senses of Missouri Spa Experience - From $479 USD

  • Overnight accommodations
  • $210 USD credit towards a signature Missouri element spa treatment
  • Breakfast for two in The Restaurant or In-Room Dining ($50 USD credit)
  • Valet Parking

For further fitness center information or to request a spa appointment at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, contact the hotel directly at 314-863-6300 or visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/st-louis. For room reservations, visit the hotel website, call 1-800-241-3333, or contact a travel professional. Terms and conditions for both overnight package are published at http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/st-louis/offers.

About The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis is conveniently located in the heart of the St. Louis suburban business and shopping district of Clayton, just minutes from downtown and from the Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. An upscale, highly walkable community, Clayton offers more than 80 shops and restaurants within an easy stroll of the hotel. Along with an ideal location, the luxury hotel features a variety of onsite restaurants, meeting spaces and a newly renovated spa and fitness center.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates over 90 hotels and resorts in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. For more information, or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR).

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