# Lofty Leisure Interiors The ESPA Spa is the Highest Luxury Spa in the World By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espa-spa References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/07/21/espa-spa-by-hirsch-bedner-associates/) & [hbadesign](http://www.hbadesign.com/) A visit to the spa can leave you feeling like you are walking on air thanks to the [luxuriously relaxing treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenwood-inn-spas-beyond-the-vines) you undergo, so why not actually start off as high as possible in the [ESPA Spa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sls-baha-mar)? As the world's highest spa, it will surely have you reaching the stars before you know it. Located on the on the 116th and 118th floors of the [Ritz-Carlton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-wellness-journey) in Hong Kong, the ESPA Spa was designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA). An urban escape in the skies, the designers decided to treat the ESPA Spa like a crowning jewel. Therefore, there is a prevalence of shimmering, metallic walls, sparkling light fixtures and an overall decadent decor that cocoons guests among the clouds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Spa Experiences:** Opportunity for spas to create unique and opulent experiences for customers, incorporating lavish decor and indulgent treatments. - **Urban Escapes:** Opportunity to design spa experiences that provide a sense of tranquility and relaxation amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. - **High-rise Wellness:** Opportunity to create wellness facilities and services in high-rise buildings, offering breathtaking views and a sense of luxury. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can incorporate high-end spas as a key feature to attract luxury travelers and enhance the overall guest experience. - **Interior Design:** Design firms can specialize in creating luxurious and ethereal interiors for spas and wellness centers, catering to the growing demand for exclusive experiences. - **Wellness Tourism:** Travel and tourism companies can promote high-rise spas as unique wellness destinations, catering to travelers seeking indulgence and relaxation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Modern Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmopolitan-hotels-spazen.md) - [Ultra-Immersive Spa Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spa-dome.md) - [Luxury Spa Reveals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-esencia.md) - [Luxury Branded Spa Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-dior-spa.md) - [Branded Luxury Beauty Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-beauty-retreat.md) - [Elevated Hotel Spa Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kat-florence-hotel.md) - [Elevated Spa Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elemis.md) - [Neutral-Toned Wellness Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inness-spa.md) - [Immersive Hospitality Wellness Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairmont-hotels-resorts-introduces-holistic-healing.md)