The couples’ treatment room in Pañpuri Organic Spa in the Victory Annexe of Penang’s Eastern and Oriental Hotel (E&O) overlooks the Straits of Malacca at its narrowest stretch. In line with the hotel’s heritage, the spa surroundings are as elegant as the just renovated Heritage Wing of the original hotel. Organic spa products are used for all treatments including the Mali Moonlight Soothing Massage of 60 or 90 minutes. Guests are greeted with a lemongrass-infused cold towel and a chilled camomile and honey beverage. A specific oil of choice is selected from four on offer with the organic lemongrass oil being therapeutic for muscle relief. The spa ritual commences with a footbath of kaffir lime leaves and lime and then a foot scrub of herbs and sea salt. Skilled therapists combine Thai and Malay massage techniques using thumbs and elbows to ease muscle tension. www.eohotels.com, www.panpuriorganic spa.com
Pañpuri on the Straits and Narrow
