Sunday, May 4, 2008Beijing
After booking the Westin, the typical confirmation email arrived--with a twist. There, on the right hand side, was a little link labeled "Upgrade your experience from Starpoints." Given the mass of points I've accumulated over the years (and the fact my room was paid entirely with them), this was too great a temptation to pass up.
Which is how I ended up in a Renewal Room. Actually, suite.
Each night, a Bathologist comes to draw a bath of my choice, chosen from a menu of rituals from around the world. There are candles. Chocolates. A jade eye mask (verrrry comfy and naturally cool). A clay facial mask. Rich moisturizing treatment. And rose petals in the water. Seriously. Rose petals.
Open the window shades (no one has a clear sight line into the rooms) to a wildly bright blue night sky, watch the lights of a distant building twinkle, turn off the bathroom lights, and bask in the reflection of candles flickering in the glass. Reality ceases to exist.
Tonight's ritual: Orient
Ylang ylang (one of my all time favorite fragrances), mimosa, jasmine, and vanilla.
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