Fodor's Expert Review Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

The doors to this 13,000-square-foot, Asian-theme sanctuary open to a tranquil world of bamboo screens, exotic statuary, and silk hangings. Warm blankets provide comfort while you wait in the relaxation lounge for one of the 14 treatment rooms. Try the Ritual of the Hands and Feet, an indulgence that scrubs, exfoliates, and massages your extremities, finishing with a mani-pedi. The lounge and hydropool are co-ed, with separate men's and women's steam rooms and saunas. Portofino's serene sand-bottomed pool is next door, as is the fitness center. Facials and peels are available, as are full makeup, hair, and other salon services.