True to the contemporary nature of the city’s most desired hotel on the beach front, the Spa takes its cue from modern minimalism with a cocooning sense of warmth provided by textured wall-paper in oyster pearl, mirrored on ocean canvasses.

A cool cosmopolitan space to unwind and recharge, Emerald Spa at the Premier Hotel EL ICC includes unique facilities which present both visitors and city dwellers with a wealth of wellness and sheer tranquility.

Enveloped in textures of oyster-pearl, stepping into the Floatation pool presents a blissful sensation of lightness (30 minutes in the pool is said to be the equivalent of a three-hour sleep) while the Hydrotherapy Room reflects a sense of stillness, inspired by oyster colours, walnut and mirrored mosaics in which to enjoy a treatment with essential bath blends.

The luxurious, oriental, Turkish Rasul steam room (within which treatments may also be had) is complete in green gold-leaf mosaics and shades of Maron emprador marble.

The double treatment room (perfect for couples) and five other treatment rooms all feature ocean insignia while the Relaxation Room over-looks the sea and is the perfect place to relax after one of Emerald Spa’s memorable signature treatments.

A wide-ranging menu features a number of spa luxuries, from comprehensive facials to massages (consider the Bamboo experience or Balinese journey) and body experiences (from slim & tone to re-mineralising) along with essential beauty treatments while Emerald Spa also includes a signature treatments from Balance to Fresh, Pure, Romance and an express package.

In addition, Emerald Spa has unique corporate packages which provide for weekly massages, monthly facials, relaxation therapy to take the stress out of life.

The Premier Hotel EL ICC, meanwhile, also features an outside swimming pool, accessed seamlessly from the Spa.

With panoramic views of the coastline, East London’s port harbour and the Indian Ocean, Premier Hotel EL ICC provides the ultimate in luxurious accommodation to the local spa lovers, leisure traveler, business executive or conference delegates.

Located adjacent to the East London International Convention Centre,  a mere 10 minutes of the major shopping, entertainment and sporting facilities and only 15 minutes to the East London Airport, Premier Hotel EL ICC is also the venue of choice for the discerning traveler to the port city. (www.premierhotels.co.za)