By Emmy Kasten
Whether you’re exhausted from a long flight or too many tequila shots and too little sleep, then the Oleksandra Spa & Salon at Treasure Island may offer the respite you need.
In a city loaded with state-of-the-art spas and cutting-edge treatments, this recently remodeled oasis has managed to stay under the radar despite its luxurious amenities and full menu of offerings to rejuvenate the most discerning guests.
Just past the spa’s reception desk, the discreetly located retreat is situated down a private, wood-floored corridor that instantly puts you at ease with its neutral, warm tones and textures.
Ahead, monotoned floor-to-ceiling artwork – a woman to the left, a man to the right – marks the opposing doors to the men’s and women’s spas. Except for the salon area, there are no co-ed spa facilities, so guests can feel comfortable with the clothing-optional policy without fear of any accidental crossover.
The male and female facilities are mostly the same – appointed with lockers, showers, steam room, sauna and jacuzzi – but the men’s side has darker decor and an extra jacuzzi. Both facilities are not large, but they are masterfully designed for maximum relaxation and efficiency.
“Designed by Oleksandra Nikolayenko-Ruffin, the serene spa features sleek and modern design elements, soothing sounds and invigorating aromas, channeling a space where serenity meets luxury,” said Dawn Wolf, VP Brand Marketing for TI.
There are plenty of places to lounge, so guests can recline, read or enjoy light snacks and beverages while they wait for their technician to lead them to one of 12 treatment rooms.
Although the spa offers a range of facials and massages, the Russian Banya is not offered anywhere else on the Las Vegas Strip. As a well-known fundamental part of Russian culture, this detoxifying steam bath and venik experience ($90) can be done privately or with a small group and takes place in the sauna.
The therapist slightly raises the humidity by splashing water on the walls with a “venik” – a bundle of dried oak or birch leaves – that has been soaked for hours to release beneficial essential oils.
After working up a sweat and raising your core body temperature, the bouquet is tapped, brushed and pressed onto your body for about 15 minutes to stimulate circulation and enable the heat to relax your muscles. The healing therapy ends with an invigorating cold shower to seal in the oils by closing the pores.
For a more traditional relaxation experience, the O Spa Signature Massage (starting at $225) is a sure bet. The 80-minute custom massage includes moisturizing paraffin for hands and feet and a hot oil scalp massage.
Wolf suggests pairing the Traveler’s Relief Massage (starting at $150) with any of their signature facials “to feel fully rejuvenated for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.”
No matter what treatment you choose, the intimate TI escape is a serene haven that holds its own against the dozens of incredible spas on the Strip. Wolf added, “Every element at Oleksandra Spa & Salon is chosen with intention to deliver an unparalleled experience to every guest.”
More: TreasureIsland.com
