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Imperial Hotel’s Escape Spa named ‘Spa of the Year’ for
Second Year in a row at the Prestigious
Irish Hair & Beauty Awards 2019
The Imperial Hotel’s Escape Spa has yet again won the coveted accolade of ‘Spa of the Year’, as voted by the general public, at the Irish Hair & Beauty Awards 2019.
More than 400 of Ireland’s hair and beauty professionals gathered at The Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork, on Sunday September 15, for a glitzy night, put on to acknowledge the best of the country’s hair and beauty industry.
The Irish Hair & Beauty Awards, now in their fourth year have become the leading celebration, dedicated to those who provide impeccable treatments to suit the needs of the clients, making them feel pampered and revitalised.
The awards celebrated the skill and talent that flow in Ireland as well as the efforts and commitment of the very best professionals who ensure their customers always receive excellent services when they visit their stylish, comfortable and modern salons.
The event was hosted by television presenter and broadcaster, Bibi Baskin. As chosen by the public, she presented the winners and provided a platform to congratulate those in the hair and beauty industry for being at the forefront of the industry.
The competition was fierce but Escape Spa at The Imperial Hotel Cork was crowned winner in the Spa of the Year 2019 category and took the trophy home for the second Year running
When it comes to the best spa treatments Cork has to offer, look no further than the Imperial Hotel. Escape Spa provides a sanctuary from the stresses of the world, with each corner of the spa designed to soothe guests’ senses. The urban retreat is an oasis of calm where relaxation and rejuvenation take centre stage, offering an array of tranquil treatments and products from spa luxury brands VOYA and Aveda. The spa features ten bespoke treatment rooms, each designed with a unique Zen garden display and is also home to Cork City’s designated Dry Floatation room, star lit relaxation room and Vitality Suite with heated indoor hydrotherapy pool, aroma steam room, brine grotto and tropical experience shower.
Congratulating the team in Escape Spa, Bastien Peyraud, General Manager of The Imperial Hotel said:
“The Customer feedback we receive from our Escape Spa clients is absolutely terrific. Our team here is not only made of experts in beauty and treatments but also of true talented gems who strive to deliver an unforgettable experience for each guest. I am very proud of our wonderful Spa Manager, Melissa O’Connor, who leads her wonderful team with passion and genuine care. Melissa and her team are the reason why our Spa in the number 1 on Trip Advisor and was voted Irish Spa of The Year 2019 for the second year running. Thank you to all our tremendous guest who have voted for us and watch the space as there is more to come soon… ”.
Charlene Young, Campaign Manager of the Irish Hair and Beauty Awards 2019 said:
“We are thrilled to have welcomed such talented hair and beauty professionals at the 4th Irish Hair and Beauty Awards. It was a memorable and inspiring night, reflecting the style and elegance of Ireland.The awards aimed to recognise meritorious specialists who take care of our needs in the best possible way and work within salons where excellence is a standard.The winners are true specialists in creating glamorous looks and following the latest trends, bringing anyone’s dream look into reality.
We would like to congratulate all finalists and winners for their outstanding work.”
The awards also provided the opportunity to fundraise for the official charity partner, Make A Wish Ireland that grant magical wishes to children and young people, fighting life-threatening conditions.
Imperial Hotel’s Escape Spa named ‘Spa of the Year’ at the
Irish Hair & Beauty Awards 2018
The Imperial Hotel’s Escape Spa has won the coveted accolade of ‘Spa of the Year’, as voted by the general public, at the Irish Hair & Beauty Awards 2018.
Over 600 of Ireland’s elite beauty professionals, including the dedicated team from Cork City’s only urban spa, gathered at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport Hotel on September 2nd for a star studded night recognising and rewarding the best in the beauty industry.
The Irish Hair and Beauty Awards 2018, now in their third year, have become a staple event in the hair and beauty calendar, celebrating the amazing breadth of talent, as well as the efforts and dedication of the very best beauticians and spas in Ireland, who invest in ensuring their customers always receive high-quality services and treatments.
Escape Spa provides a sanctuary from the stresses of the world, with each corner of the spa designed to soothe guests’ senses. The urban retreat is an oasis of calm where relaxation and rejuvenation take centre stage, offering an array of tranquil treatments and products from spa brands VOYA and Aveda. The spa features ten bespoke treatment rooms, each designed with a unique Zen garden display and is also home to Cork City’s designated Dry Floatation room, star lit relaxation room and Vitality Suite with heated indoor hydrotherapy pool, aroma steam room, brine grotto and tropical experience shower.
Congratulating the team in Escape Spa, Frits Potgieter, General Manager at the four star Imperial Hotel said “We continually receive great feedback from guests of Escape Spa, commenting on the wonderful experience they’ve had and how impressed they were by our spa therapists; so it’s not hard to see why we were top of the list when it came to the public vote. I want to congratulate each and every one of our Escape team, led by our superb Spa Manager, Melissa O’Connor. They strive to offer all guests an unforgettable spa experience and it’s great to see this recognised with this national award.”
A spokesperson of the Irish Hair and Beauty Awards 2018 said: “We are honoured to have welcomed some of the best gurus of the beauty industry at the third Irish Hair and Beauty Awards. It was definitely a memorable and inspiring night reflecting the style and talent that flows in this country. All winners and finalists should feel really proud of themselves as the competition was really tough this year.”
The ceremony was the beauty edition of The Irish Hair and Beauty Awards, which have been split in two ceremonies this year. The hair related categories were presented on September 9th.
The awards also provided the opportunity to fundraise for the official charity partner, ‘Look Good Feel Better Ireland’ that helps women and teenagers manage the visible side effects of cancer treatment.
