Spirits run high at The Tasting Room; Photograph courtesy The Claridges Hotel

Lingering in Lutyens

The Claridges New Delhi and its innovative spa Cinqtuair create a bubble of sanctity within the city

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Lutyens Delhi carries a charm that resonates within each individual who enters its lush neighbourhood. Tree-lined tarmac and gardened traffic circles divide bungalows of heavy history on either side. Amongst these fabled avenues, sits The Claridges, a boutique hotel which for generations has been a time-tested city getaway for those in the know. Established in 1955, the hotel boasts seven  unique dining destinations and rooms that exude old-world charm, but it is its most recent addition, a hydro-inspired Spa that truly impresses. Designed for the pursuit of utmost relaxation, ‘Cinqtuair Spa’ appears as a culmination of intentional design language and indulgent innovation. 

Hand-painted tiles set the scene for a bespoke experience; Photograph courtesy The Claridges Hotel

Pouring into yourself

The weight of water is a strange one, liquid yet capable of carving canyons. Possessing the ability to reflect your emotions and then ease them out of you. Cinqtuair pulls from the past, following the Latin philosophy of ‘Salus Per Aquam’, or ‘Health Through Water’. A unique focus on water-led rituals and treatments, combined with modern techniques and premium ingredients, makes a cogent argument for the healing powers of water. Their Cinqtuair signature massage introduces a merry mix of Balinese massage to alleviate tension and aromatherapy with in-house oil blends that caress out your calm. Innovative spa services such as Hyperbaric Compression Therapy keep them at the forefront of wellness. Supported by trained therapists and Ayurvedic doctors, Cinqtuair establishes authentic expert-led indulgences for body and soul, what more could one ask for?

The Structure of Sanctity 

A spa at the Claridges wouldn’t be bereft of the statement glamour iconic to the landmark. Tropical wallpaper in a sepia shade card and subtle white arches along the ceiling ground the massage room, while hand-painted tile murals and motifs of nature create patterns around others. There is an air of decided calm in the wellness areas of the spa, without becoming a space unexciting to the eye. Mosaic tiles, statement standing tubs and elements of brass seem to encourage you to relax while remaining engaged with nature and its palliative colours. 

Throughout various eras, Claridges has steadfastly maintained its identity as a heritage five-star hotel in central Delhi. With an impeccable acumen for predicting what each person who walks through would need, their services boast a heady mix of regal rooms, restaurants that span the cuisine of the entire globe, a spa that is sure to rejuvenate thoroughly, and even a space dedicated to those who appreciate fine spirits called The Tasting Room. This culmination of courtesies turns Claridges into a cocoon within the bustling city, and offers the chance of a staycation like no other. 

Brown makes the blues go away at Cinqtuair; Photograph courtesy The Claridges Hotel
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