When Resorts World Las Vegas opened last June it was the talk of the town. It was the first new-build hotel on the Las Vegas Strip in over a decade and cost a whopping $4.3 billion dollars to put together. With it came a five and a half–acre pool complex; three hotels operated by Hilton; a hawker-inspired food hall that pulled in several Michelin Bib Gourmand and Plate–rated vendors; and a dayclub that brought in A-list talent like Zedd and Tiësto. A few months after their grand debut they unveiled a spa that Sin City regulars didn’t even realize they needed.
Las Vegas is no stranger to luxurious spas that boast desirable amenities, but Awana Spa at Resorts World Las Vegas has upped the ante. The 27,000-square-foot oasis is largely decorated in a beige and gold color palette with rounded rooms and curved walls to create an atmosphere that’s both posh and zen. Locker rooms are outfitted with plenty of showering facilities stocked with Aromatherapy Associates toiletries; a steam room infused with lavender essential oils; experience rain showers with cold and hot settings; and a hot tub with heated benches. And if all of these features weren’t impressive enough, stepping foot into the co-ed space delivers many more “wow” moments.
At the center of it all is what the spa dubs as the Fountain of Youth, a collection of four vitality pools that are set to varying temperatures: 60, 88, 98, and 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Above it you’ll find twinkling star lights and behind it a screen that displays various landscapes from around the world to set a soothing tone. For a break between dips there are plush chairs and heated loungers at your disposal, but there are also a few other ways to dry off. To the left of the pools you’ll find a crystal laconium room with a five-foot-tall, nearly 1,500-pound Golden Healer Quartz that was sourced from Brazil. To the right, a sauna that doubles as a show on weekends. Drawing on a European tradition that combines socialization and wellness, the space turns into an event sauna on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays where a sauna meister curates a 30-minute themed experience that utilizes music, lights, and aromatherapy.
While most spas typically shy away from screens, Resorts World Las Vegas is all about technology. For example, the hotel partners with GrubHub so that guests can have their food directly delivered to them wherever they are on the property and the casino employs a system that allows patrons to preload their players card with money to use on the gaming floor. So it should really come as no surprise that inside their foot spa lounge—which doubles as a relaxation area and serves a variety of bento boxes—is lined with TVs. Some purists might find this undesirable, but others may argue that it's ingenious. In a town like Las Vegas where sports betting plays an important role, the ability to keep an eye on the game while simultaneously indulging in some rest and relaxation is brilliant.
Guests can gain access to the facilities without a treatment through the three-hour passport ($120), but it’s definitely worth booking some time with one of their expert therapists. Awana’s spa menu is succinct, but a well-rounded one. Whether it’s a Thai-style massage, a facial with dermaplaning, or a couple’s session that incorporates scrubs, they’ve got you covered. And just like how the locker rooms have thoughtful touches like a bathing suit dryer and Vero Water stations for hydration, the suites are just as equally considerate with heated massage tables and towel racks to keep your robes warm. Because in order to be the best it’s not just about grandiose statements, but also the little details that many wouldn’t even consider.
