Hotel Ivy

Debuting in February 2008, the new Hotel Ivy sparkles with style and sophistication for small meeting and executive retreats in downtown Minneapolis. The rooms and suites welcome delegates with separate sitting and work areas, luxury bedding, deep soaking tubs, signature Ivy Spa Club amenities, the latest in in-room entertainment, and connection via wired and wireless Internet access. The spa, state-of-the art fitness center, and dining at Porter & Frye help to complete guests’ rejuvenation after busy days.

Events take place in four meeting rooms—the Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Gershwin—designed for board meetings of 12, receptions for 100, and everything in between. The city’s glass and steel–enclosed skyways connect the hotel to the neighboring Minneapolis Convention Center and over 69 blocks of shopping, dining, and nightlife without the need to venture outdoors. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted May 8, 2008 by Elite Concierge
View RSS Feed Ivy Spa Club Now Open at the Historic Ivy Tower in Downtown Minneapolis

Minneapolis, Minn. " February 11, 2008 " Caviar Facials. Four Hand Massages. Vichy Showers and salt scrubs. Romantic Partners Spa Packages and hydrotherapy milk baths. Sounds like a luxury you would have to travel hundreds of mile for, right? Wrong. Twin Cities residents will, for the first time ever, be able to experience a unique destination spa without having to leave the city with the opening of the new Ivy Spa Club in downtown Minneapolis on February 8, 2008.

The 17,000 square-foot Ivy Spa Club is located at the historic Ivy Tower, 201 Eleventh Street South in downtown Minneapolis, on the second floor of Hotel Ivy, a Starwood Luxury Collection Hotel. Ivy Spa Club offers world-class spa services that soothe and relax, as well as fitness options tailored to invigorate and energize members and day guests alike. Whether youre a local resident looking for the ultimate day spa experience, a day guest passing through town, or an Ivy Spa Club member, this luxurious destination spa has a service or product tailored to fit your needs.

Simply Beyond is our motto and our passion"it is what we strive for in every aspect of our guests spa experience, states owner Pam Margolis. From the professionalism of our staff, to the quality of the products used in our treatments, our goal is to redefine the luxury spa experience and to truly set the bar for five star hospitality in the Twin Cities.

Ivy Spa Club is the largest spa in the Twin Cities with 14 treatment rooms that allow for maximum flexibility in appointment scheduling. Ivy Spa Clubs exclusive list of more than 75 treatments offers unique services from all corners of the globe, usually not available in any other Twin Cities spa. Among the many services which set Ivy Spa Club apart from other Twin Cities spas include:

-Caviar Facial: Scientifically advanced, age-defying treatment containing the latest phyto-extracts and a vegetal botoxine proven to visibly smooth wrinkles and firm skin.
-Four Hand Massage: Two therapists performing a choreographed massage in unison that dissolves tension and transports the recipient to a blissful place.
-Ivy Ritual: Treatment begins with jojoba full body exfoliation, wrap and scalp massage. A hydrotherapy anti-stress milk bath follows, during which the face is cleansed, toned, and moisturized. Then a water lily body wrap is enjoyed with a de-stress and anti-puffiness eye mask and hand and foot massage. The session ends with a full body moisturizing massage.
-Rejuvenating Still Water Mud Mask: A cleansing and healing treatment practiced throughout history by many cultures. A body scrub revitalizes new skin under a Vichy shower from multiple showerheads. Then the guest luxuriates in a cocoon of warm aromatic pine and rich mineral mud. Treatment helps alleviate muscle aches, reduce tension and relieve stress.

Ivy Spa Club also offers manicures, pedicures, waxings, and a wide array of specially tailored packages for couples, newlyweds, parents-to-be and bridal parties. For the busy downtown worker, there are also several lunch express services available. Furthermore, Ivy Spa Club features many luxurious amenities rarely found in other Minneapolis/Saint Paul spas: heavenly relaxation areas complete with fireplace, dedicated couples suites and hydrotherapy treatment rooms, steam rooms, saunas, co-ed whirlpool, Vichy shower, cold plunge shower, a Water TileTM shower by Kohler in the womens locker room and much more.

Because the historic Ivy Tower is a valued treasure to the Minneapolis area, and is now undergoing its own recycling by way of the careful renovation, Margolis has likewise taken care to use recycled and renewable materials wherever possible " from natural hemp uniforms for the staff, bamboo flooring, cork upholstery and teak custom furniture to organic menu selections in the Ivy Spa Club Caf and certified organic mixture of botanicals and pure essential oils used in Ivy Spa Clubs Signature Formula line of body care products.

Ivy Spa Club members and day guests may also benefit from the state-of-the-art Matrix cardio and strength equipment with individual television monitors, vitalizing fitness classes, personal training and wellness options that fit personal requirements and schedules.

Easy and convenient parking options for all Ivy Spa Club guests will be available, which include front door valet service or skyway attached ramp parking that is validated with many Ivy Spa Club services. For more information, visit www.ivyspaclub.com.

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