Orient Express Venice SPA unveils a new luxury wellness retreat By Aline Asmar d'Amman

Framed by frescoed ceilings and the shimmering reflections of a historic palazzo overlooking the Rio di Noale, Orient Express Venice unveils its new SPA: an intimate sanctuary conceived not merely as a wellness center, but as a private hideaway to slow down and rediscover the art of taking time for oneself. The interior design bears the signature of architect and designer Aline Asmar d’Amman, renowned for her ability to orchestrate a dialogue between historical memory and contemporary boldness. Far removed from the aesthetic clichés of modern wellness, the design celebrates Venice as a historic bridge between East and West: subdued lighting, intimate proportions, and noble materials evoke the enveloping charm of a secret patrician residence.

At the experiential heart of the SPA lies the Rasul, an ancient purification ritual rooted in Middle Eastern and North African traditions that finds its ideal setting here. Enveloped in warm steam and mineral-rich cosmetic clays, the treatment exfoliates, smoothes, and melts away tension, turning the age-old thermal rite into a true sensory voyage across historic caravan routes. Skincare, meanwhile, embraces the conscious, botanical luxury philosophy of Furtuna Skin. The bespoke face and body rituals harness wild-foraged botanical extracts and olive oil harvested from the brand’s regenerative Sicilian estate, blending scientific bio-fermentation with Mediterranean actives to restore immediate radiance and deep nourishment. Completing the menu are the enveloping touch and specialized techniques of Charme d’Orient, utilizing precious oils inspired by traditional hammam rituals to rebalance body and mind.