BEEN THERE DONE THAT: ANNE SEMONIN SPA

       ANNESEMONIN SPA 188, Sofitel SilomHotel, SilomRoad, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500 Tel:02-238-1991 ext 1244/5, fax:02-635-9981 email: info@eurasiacosmetics.com, web site: www.eurasiacosmetics.com.
       At Anne Semonin, beautycare is an ingenious blend of aromatherapy, massage and spa treatment guided by the philosophy that age, weather condition and lifestyle have a bearing on skin complexion, varying from one person to another.
       Therefore all remedial options are tailored to suit the needs of the individual with the aim to maximise benefits to the skin for optimum results.
       Every treatment includes a customised skin examination and analysis of problem areas before arriving at the most appropriate solution,which depends on the state of each customer's skin condition.
       My course began with an anti-stress back therapy in which pleasantly warm mineral mud was applied on my back to relieve stress and muscle tension. Lasting 45 minutes, it was followed by a 55-minute anti-wrinkle facial treatment designed to firm up the skin and boost its radiance.
       PATSINEE KRANLERT The therapists' thorough knowledge of products as well as skill with which they administered the treatment gave me confidence in their ability and its effectiveness. Staff were polite and all smiles right from the time I arrived until the end of my treatment. Given the spa's warm, tranquil and restful ambience, you never realise that you are in the heart of Bangkok's prime business district. Despite chaotic traffic in the area, this luxury high-rise hotel is within a 10-minute walk from the BTS station. The treatment room featuring two massage beds, a large bathtub and separate shower was obviously more than spacious for a single person. The warm mineral mud with properties similar to lava was meant to cure stiff muscles and fatigue, whereas the 100% Active Decrease Facial applied with anti-aging express radiance ice cubes is ideal for those worried by the onset aging and dullness of their skin. The entire place was tidy and flawless. The treatments offered me a pleasant experience though the uniqueness of the spa's quaint products and healing methods seemed to overwhelm its actual efficiency. The Anti-stress Back Therapy is priced at 1,800 baht whereas the 100% Active Decrease Facial costs 3,900 baht. These rates do not include VAT and service charge.