Chicago's Best Spas For Shameless Splurging

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• Chuan Spa at the Langham, Chicago photo: via Chuan Spa
• Allyu Spa (600 West Chicago Avenue, 312-755-1313) is an earthy, spiritual-feeling spa right on the Chicago River. Built with sustainable materials including reclaimed barn wood and mesquite, the spa has a candle-lit relaxation area (pictured) at its cente
• The Four Seasons is pretty much synonymous with luxury, and The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago (120 East Delaware Place, 312-280-8800) is the ultimate in refined relaxation. New treatments include a holistic gemstone facial with Sjal Skincare products;
• It's pretty impossible not to be charmed by the glam, Parisian-inspired decor at the The Waldorf Astoria Chicago (11 East Walton Street, 312-646-1300.) The hotel's Elysian Spa and Health Club offers 14,000 square feet of pristine treatment rooms, fitness
• The Peninsula Spa (108 East Superior Street, 312-337-2888) has a dreamy pool with skyline views, but what really sells us on this spot is its top-notch, grade-A spa technicians—and its menu of deeply relaxing treatments. The Balinese Massage ($265) incorp
• Is it us, or is the whole city going gaga over the Langham Hotel's Chuan Spa? Specializing in services that are based on Chinese Medicine, the truly gorgeous spa has an herbal sauna, a salt-stone sauna, an aromatherapy shower, an oriental steam room— and
• Looking for a quick getaway? Make a day trip to the Kohler Water Spa at Burr Ridge (775 Village Center Drive in Burr Ridge, 630-323-7674.) The spa has everything from energy treatments to deep-tissue massages, but since this is a water spa, why not seize
• The Spa at Trump Chicago (401 North Wabash Avenue, 312-588-8000) has the kind of cozy-but-decadent, urban-sanctuary vibe that makes you want to hang out all day. Its most splurge-worthy treatments include the Moor Therapeutic Detoxifying Thai Massage Trea

Here's how we look at it: Sometimes, life throws you (expensive) curve balls. You get a special assessment, a tire that needs replacing, a mysterious tooth ache—you know the drill (no pun intended.) So, if you can splurge at least once a year on something that feels great, do it. Preferably while wearing a plush robe. Below, take a look at our list of Chicago's top spas for high-end relaxation and palatial pampering. Then, work had to get that raise—or just studiously avoid pot holes—and book yourself a treatment at one of these luxurious locales.

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