SpaTerre at Hotel Viking Ranks in Top 50 Hotel Spas

June 30, 2011 - PRLog -- Readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine voted SpaTerre at Hotel Viking as one of the top 50 hotel spas in the US Mainland. The results of the annual reader’s poll were announced in the June 2011 issue and can also be found on the website Conceirge.com. SpaTerre at Hotel Viking scored an impressive 92 points, ranking #14, above Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons and other prestigious hotels.

“Being recognized by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler is a true honor,” stated Marlen Scalzi, director of sales and marketing for Hotel Viking, “SpaTerre is committed to exceeding their clients expectations by providing the best service and amenities possible in a relaxing, indulgent environment. Ranking in the Top 50 is a true distinction for our spa team.”

Condé Nast Traveler's 2011 Spa Poll results were derived from the magazine’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Survey, which received 25,916 responses. Spas were scored based on treatments, staff, facilities, number of treatment rooms, and the cost of a basic massage. The poll and results are available at concierge.com and treatments at SpaTerre at Hotel Viking can be viewed at www.HotelViking.com.

SpaTerre is a full-service destination spa featuring signature Indonesian and Thai rituals from hot stone and table Thai massages to body wraps, facials and nail care. The 3,678-square-foot spa consists of three massage rooms, a couples massage room, a wet room with Vichy shower, a facial room, a manicure/pedicure room and a clearlight infrared sauna. Men’s and women’s locker rooms, showers and steam room are also available for spa guests. Adjacent to SpaTerre, the Fitness Center is fully equipped with treadmills, an elliptical machine, recumbent and upright bicycles, free weights, an ab bench and cable cross over. Hotel Viking’s 2,291-square-foot indoor heated pool and whirlpool are also located next to the spa. For more information or spa reservations call 401-848-4848 or email the spa at spaterre@hotelviking.com.

Hotel Viking is a 30-minute drive from TJ Green Airport (27 miles) in Providence and the Providence Train Station, and is driving distance from Boston (70 miles) and New York City (170 miles). For information, please contact Hotel Viking at 401-848-4800 or visit www.hotelviking.com.

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Hotel Viking, located in Newport, Rhode Island, is a member of Historic Hotels of America. Offering 209 rooms and suites, Hotel Viking features SpaTerre, fine dining, 14,000 square feet of event space, pool, fitness center and more. www.hotelviking.com.