Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo has relaunched after several months of renovation, offering two new cryotherapy rooms, in addition to expanded facilities and 28 medical experts.

Established in 1895, the expanded 7,000sq m (75,357sq ft) wellness centre is a subsidiary of the Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) – a public company controlled by the Principality of Monaco.

It now comprises 30 treatment rooms, seven private cabanas and employs 28 health specialists including sports doctors, nutritionists, physiotherapists, relaxation therapists, hydro-therapists, beauticians, personal trainers, hairdressers and a hygiene and quality specialist.

The two cryotherapy rooms that have been incorporated into the centre offer icy temperatures and are widely used by athletes for recovery and improved performance. Within 180 seconds, temperatures between -60ºC and -110ºC treat muscle and inflammatory disease, sleep disorders, relieve jet lag and lessen the effects of stress, according to the spa’s representatives.

Other facilities include an ice fountain, hammam for men and women, Russian banya, outdoor whirlpool facing the sea and a heated seawater pool – which has been fitted out with extended nozzles on the underwater jet faucets to provide a full body massage.

Unbescheiden, water-based spa equipment suppliers, provided the wellness facility with six bathtubs for automatic underwater massage, two dry flotation systems and two Vichy showers.

The seawater pool

The signature “L’Hirondelle” restaurant has also been updated by the architect who worked on the entire revamp, Fabrice Notari. The facility was originally designed by SBM architect Lionel Bureau. Notari, however, has also renovated rooms in the Hôtel de Paris, Hôtel Hermitage, the Casino and Buddha Bar.

Designer Olivier Antoine worked on the interior design of the newly-expanded facility.

Treatments at the spa include Swedish massage, Japanese shiatsu, Pinda Sweda and the signature Monte-Carlo massage. Spa brands in use at the wellness centre include Reneve, Human Tecar, Miha BodyTec and LPG. Cosmetic brands include La Prairie and Beauty by Clinica Ivo Pitanguy.