Banyan Tree Spa

Indoor swimming pool with large glass windows, water flowing from a stainless steel faucet into the pool, and pool chairs on the side.

HOTEL PALÁCIO ESTORIL

TURNKEY

LOCATION: Lisbon, Portugal

DATE: 2015

BRIEF: To provide the heat experiences and specialised equipment for the Banyan Tree Spa. The impressive stand-alone spa houses the Banyan Tree medical spa and a traditional spa in one building.

WHAT WE DID: Working with the project designers, Palmer & Grego Architects, we provided the heat experiences and specialised equipment for the thermal area and VIP Suite bathing area

OUTCOME: A serene wellness destination that blends luxurious Asian-inspired spa experiences with contemporary wellness design, featuring bespoke treatment spaces, hydrotherapy facilities, and tranquil relaxation areas within one of Portugal’s most prestigious historic hotels.

The Banyan Tree Spa won Best Spa in The World Luxury Hotel Awards in 2015.

A small, tubular room with mosaic-tiled walls illuminated by purple lights, featuring a pink cushioned bench and a pink sink with a small mirror.

Spa or wellness center hallway with two mosaic-tiled lounge chairs on the left, brown tiled walls, and a sauna room with a glass door on the right.

Indoor spa shower area with dark tile walls, two shower stations with blue lighting, and a sign indicating 'Monochrome Rain Shower'.

A swimming pool with water cascading down from the building's overhang, reflecting sunlight. The building has large glass panels and is located near a hillside with dry vegetation, under a clear blue sky.

Wood-paneled interior of a sauna with benches, blue towels, and a wall with red Himalayan salt bricks.

Indoor pool area with lounge chairs, tiled walls, and large windows showing an outdoor view.

Aerial view of a building with a rooftop pool, patio area with umbrellas, outdoor seating, and a terrace with lounge chairs. The building's sign reads 'Monarch Mardan.'

Three metallic massage chairs with blue towels draped over the headrests, placed in front of sinks with steaming water at a spa or bathhouse, with small mosaic tiles on the walls.

Indoor swimming pool area with steps leading into the pool, lounge chairs along the wall, and a column supporting the ceiling.

Spa washroom with three tiled foot baths, each with a rolled purple towel, a door at the back leading to a shower, and a doorway on the right.

Modern building with large glass windows beside an outdoor swimming pool, with a water feature pouring water from the roof, surrounded by outdoor chairs and a hillside with trees in the background.

Indoor swimming pool with floor-to-ceiling windows showing an outdoor pool and landscape, with some lounge chairs and a textured wall.