COVER

INSIDE COVER

2

Welcome to The Merchant SpaA Sanctuary In The City

The Spa at The Merchant is a stunning destination spa in the heart of Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter.

With five treatment rooms, a relaxation room, in-spa dining and a hydrotherapy area, this restful space is a quiet haven away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Products and Therapies

Our therapies have been created to meet the needs of each individual and our products carefully selected to complement that philosophy. Our highly trained therapists are committed to excellence and take pride in delivering personalised service.

Our signature product range is from local Irish brand VOYA. Inspired by the tradition of seaweed bathing, their certified organic seaweed products are best known for their detoxifying effects. We also provide a range of products

from Elemis; the skin, body and wellness experts. Using ground breaking formulas, their blend of science with the chemistry of nature results in products and treatments specifically designed for your individual skincare and lifestyle needs.

The CosMedix range of treatments use the finest plant based ingredients combined with Nobel prizewinning chemistry for effective skincare with proven results.

5

6

— Hydrotherapy Experience60 minutes — £35

Thermal LoungerThe contoured thermal lounger is gently heated for a relaxing and re-energising experience. Sauna A traditional wood-lined sauna using dry heat to generate sufficiently high temperatures to trigger the body’s own natural boost to the immune system.

Aroma Steam Room Combining the effects of warm steam and aromatic essential oils to decongest the skin, clear the mind and purify the body.

HydropoolRelax in the hydropool, with shoulder and neck massage jets, relaxing air loungers for body massage and invigorating geysers. The pool offers the perfect environment to relax and rejuvenate.

Drench Showers Invigorate the body under the multisensory drench shower.

Ice FountainUse the crushed ice to counteractthe warming effects of the thermal experiences.

— The Spa Taster 90 minutes — £70

Have a relaxing Hydrotherapy Experience for 60 minutes then enjoy one 30 minute treatment. Choose one of the following: VOYA Taster Facial, Elemis Taster Facial, or Classic Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage. Finish in the Relaxation Room.

— Private UseWe can arrange private use of the spa for your party or celebration. We specialise in bespoke packages to suit your needs. For further details, please contact a member of our spa team.

— Food and Beverage OfferingWith a dedicated spa dining area, we are delighted to offer a range of food and beverage menus to complement your time in the spa.

• Please note the Hydrotherapy Experience does not include use of The Merchant Gym Roof Top Hot Tub.

The Spa Experience

The thermal and hydro experiences cleanse, rejuvenate and relax the body and mind.

7

8

Facial Treatments

VOYA Facials

— VOYA Self Discovery Radiance Facial 60 minutes — £79 Purifying / Ultra Calming / Intensive Hydra Veil

Allow VOYA to tailor your facial to your skin’s unique needs. Begin with a comprehensive skin analysis and choose specific facial products to target your particular skin concerns. Using a combination of gentle exfoliators, serums and masks, this facial helps transform your skin leaving it feeling purified, nourished and perfectly balanced. — VOYA Anti-Age Restorative Facial 75 minutes — £95

Suitable for all skin types, particularly for those in search of anti-aging results. Made using VOYA’s finest organic ingredients combined with anti-oxidant algae and a restorative blend of aroma-therapy oils, this treatment helps to stimulate collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This results in instantly firmed and tightened skin with a natural and more radiant glow.

— VOYA Marine Eye Treatment 45 minutes — £69 Using organic Laminaria Digitata seaweed eye compresses, this is a unique treatment for rejuvenating tired eyes. This is a firming, hydrating and results orientated treatment that uses products rich in seaweed extract, green tea and vitamin C. Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and banish puffiness and dark shadows from the eye area. — VOYA AHA Peel Resurfacing Facial 45 minutes — £69

A highly effective resurfacing facial that targets congested, lacklustre, and dull skin. Using a combination of seaweed extract and lactic acids with pineapple fruit enzymes, this facial will give your skin back its natural radiant glow. Our advanced exfoliation treatment assists in diminishing fine lines and brightening the skin’s appearance.

9

Elemis Facials

— Elemis Pro Collagen Facial 60 minutes — £79

Tackle fine lines and wrinkles with the clinically proven age defying benefits of marine-charged Padina Pavonica and Red Coral. The targeted massage encourages optimum cellular function for nourished, younger looking skin. — Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Precision Peel 60 minutes — £79

Clinically proven to target the signs of ageing and uneven skin tone, this pioneering precision treatment uses layers of enzymes for powerful exfoliation and skin renewal. A new start for smoother, younger looking skin.

— Elemis Superfood Radiance Facial 60 minutes — £79 A nutritional boost rich in super foods and essential minerals designed to pack stressed, dull skin with energising, detoxifying actives. Clinically proven to leave skin plumper and radiant with good health, and banish puffiness and dark shadows from the eye area. — Elemis Personalised Life Elixir Facial 60 minutes — £85

This is the ultimate personalised experience. Your therapist will begin by establishing how you wish to feel after your skin treatment, whether it be relaxed or uplifted. They will select essential oils to use during your treatment that will leave not only your skin feeling smooth and fresh but your mind at ease. Your skin is cleansed, exfoliated and treated with products that are selected to suit your specific skin concerns.

Facial Treatments 10

LOGO

Where Luxury meets Science

CosMedix. The finest plant based ingredients combine with Nobel prize winning chemistry for gentle, effective skincare with proven results. CosMedix’s chirally correct peels encourage healthy change in the skin and assist in the creation of a beautiful and renewed appearance.

— The Merchant Signature Medi Facial and 7-point Skin Analysis LEVEL ONE | 60 minutes — £85

A luxurious treatment that combines cleansing, exfoliation, hydration and antioxidant protection, resulting in clearer, more beautiful skin. Each treatment is customised utilising a variety of masks and serums to ensure superior results. This treatment will improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and help to polish and smooth the texture of the skin, instantly revealing a beautiful glow. This treat-ment can be tailored to suit rosacea, sensitive skin, acne prone skin and pregnant or nursing women.

— The Merchant Signature Advanced Medi Facial and 7-point Skin Analysis LEVEL TWO | 60 minutes — £100

This advanced facial can only be offered to guests who have had our Level One Signature Facial and are currently using CosMedix products at home. As your skin will be accustomed to the ingredients, you can now tolerate more advanced ingredients on your skin. Each treatment utilises a range of skin infusions, serums and masks tailored to suit your specific skin concerns, and is particularly good for reducing pigmentation, brightening the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and dramatically revitalis-ing the skin.

12

Body Treatments

— VOYA Organic Peppermint and Seaweed Sugar Glow 60 minutes — £79

This all-over exfoliation treatment awakens the skin and body. Featuring a beautiful mix of organic peppermint leaf, seaweed and sugar, dead skin cells are gently removed while introducing you to the uplifting effects of our peppermint essential oil.

—VOYA Organic Stimulating Seaweed Body Buff 60 minutes — £79

Let us scrub your body head to toe with certified organic bladderwrack body buff (Fucus Vesiculosus) in the ultimate treat for tired and dull skin.

The antioxidants from our mineral-rich bladderwrack seaweed combines with VOYA’s signature seaweed massage oils to offer a powerful, organic way to improved skin quality.

—VOYA Organic Warm Spiced Mud Wrap 60 minutes — £79

The seaweed is taken fresh from the ocean and its purifying elements encapsulated in the wrap. Rich in potent antioxidants and minerals, the wrap has immediate and noticeable effects on the skin with its detoxifying effect giving an anti-ageing boost to the skin. Infused with aromatic notes of ginger and orange to relieve the senses.

14

Body Treatments

— Elemis Lime and Ginger or Frangipani Salt Scrub 60 minutes — £79

Fragranced salt will gently take away dead skin cells, encouraging the regeneration of new cells. It leaves a smooth and responsive canvas, ready to absorb the deeply nourishing body oil.

— Thousand Flower Detox Wrap 60 minutes — £85

This nutrient rich detox wrap uses the deeply nourishing green tea balm to encourage powerful detoxification. It helps restore equilibrium to leave you feeling completely reinvigorated.

15

1616

Massage Treatments

— VOYA Mindful Dreams 75 minutes — £100

A relaxation treatment that offers luxury and comfort in an incomparable sleep encouraging experience. All stresses and strains melt away in this ultimate sensory treat to help you achieve the perfect night’s sleep. Incorporating products especially chosen for their soothing properties, alongside sleep inducing cultural massage and meditation techniques, this wellbeing-focused treatment induces instant tranquillity and fosters inner calmness and serenity.

— VOYA Seaweed Massage 60 minutes — £79— VOYA Seaweed Back Massage 30 minutes — £45

These free style massages use your choice of seaweed oil to massage away tension in your body. Choose from the following:

Uplift — Angelicus Serratus Relax — Mindful Moments Muscle Relief — Ginger Chai

— Signature Elemis Deep Tissue Massage 60 minutes — £79

Your therapist will select an aromatic oil according to your concerns, be they muscle pain, stress relief, relaxation or balance. The massage works deep into your tension, encouraging optimum circulation.

— Aroma Hot Stone Massage 60 minutes — £85

Balinese stones bathed in Frangipani Monoi Body Oil are worked deep into the muscles, getting into areas of tension. The result is sparkling vitality with the added bonus of intensely hydrated and beautifully fragranced skin.

— Elemis Rose Restore Massage 60 minutes — £85

Take a walk in a rose garden with this lavishly hydrating massage and micro wrap. The unique trio of rose, camelina and poppy seed oils leaves skin exquisitely moisturised, intensely supple and delicately scented.

— Stress Relief Massage 60 minutes — £79

This ultimate customised massage experience was designed for the sole purpose of stress relief. It is a medium pressure massage that focuses on your main tension points: head, neck, shoulders, back and feet.

— The Merchant Back, Neck and Scalp Massage 45 minutes — £65

This massage is perfect for anyone with any tension in their back and shoulders. Using a nourishing oil the knots are eased away.

17

For Him

— VOYA Intense Defence for Men 60 minutes — £79 This powerfully effective treatment exfoliates the skin with bamboo spines, enabling a deeper cleanse. Enjoy a soothing face and scalp massage, where VOYA’S seaweed leaves are used to soothe even the most sensitive of skin. Ideal for those affected with shaving rash, razor burn or ingrown hairs; the skin is left hydrated, fresh and mattified.

— VOYA Gentleman’s Rescue 120 minutes — £140

Begin with a nourishing full body seaweed oil massage to ease away any aches and pains and follow with the VOYA Intense Defence Facial for men.

— The Merchant Signature Elemis Massage 60 minutes — £79

Your therapist will select an aromatic oil according to your concerns, be they muscle pain, stress relief, relaxation or balance. The flowing massage works deep into your tension, encouraging optimum circulation. — Men’s Performance Skin Energiser 60 minutes — £79 The hard-working facial for ageing, dehydrated skin and tired eyes. Multi-dynamic facial massage sequences boost circulation, whilst scalp and foot massages deeply relax.

These are suggestions for treatments we feel our male guest will enjoy the most, men are welcome to book in for any treatments in the brochure.

1919

Nurturing Pregnancy Treatments

— Elemis Peaceful Pregnancy Massage and Facial 90 minutes — £120 A combination of nourishing face and body treatments that tends to the unique requirements of mothers-to-be.

— Organic Pre-Natal Voyager 60 minutes — £79

A relaxing, organic, wellbeing ritual promoting relaxation and a sense of tranquillity while deeply hydrating and nourishing your skin. Nourishing Mama Oil is used to gently ease stress and tension with a top to toe body, face and scalp massage. Melt away the aches and pains of pregnancy and feel comfortably cocooned, supported, and restored.

20

— Elemis Taster Facial 35 minutes — £45

A botanical facial that includes a deep cleanse, exfoliation and mask application.

— VOYA Taster Facial 35 minutes — £45 A seaweed based facial that includes a deep cleanse, exfoliation and mask application.

— Classic Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage 35 minutes — £45 Using nourishing oil we knead and massage away tension in your back.

— Aroma Neck and Scalp Massage 35 minutes — £45 Feel your tension drift away while we massage your neck and scalp.

Express Treatments

Short on time but still need pampering? These fabulous treatments are just perfect.

21

Spa Rituals

At The Merchant Hotel Spa we have created a luxurious range of full and half day treatments. These include full use of our hydrotherapy experiences, treatments to cleanse and rejuvenate, and the option for Afternoon Tea or a light lunch in our Spa dining area.

2222

VOYA Ritual Experiences

— The Merchant Voyager Ritual 3.5 hours approximately — £145 • Hydrotherapy Experience 60 minutes• Voyager Massage Journey 90 minutes• Light lunch in Spa dining area

A complete top to toe relaxation journey, incorporating scalp massage, face massage, stretches and body massage that echoes the motions of the sea with gentle and stimulating movements. The ultimate luxury treatment to relieve aches and pains, tailored to individual needs.

— The VOYA Experience Ritual 4 hours approximately — £195• Hydrotherapy Experience 60 minutes• The Ultimate VOYA Experience 120 minutes• Afternoon Tea or two-course spa lunch in the Spa dining area

The treatment starts with a back massage to induce relaxation and gently melt away muscular pain. Then to re-charge circulation of the lower limbs and refine your skin you will enjoy a Sea Salt Scrub exfoliation to your feet and lower leg. This is followed by a deeply relaxing massage of the lower legs after which your legs are wrapped in warmed Atlantic seaweed leaves to detoxify, increase circulation and revive tired feet and legs.

This is followed by a results driven hydrating and purifying facial. This facial contains a massage to deeply hydrate the skin along with dual action facial mask, utilising the exclusive re-mineralizing, Mermaid’s Purse face mask and Laminaria seaweed leaves. This facial leaves the skin rejuvenated, the appearance of deep set wrinkles is reduced and the skin’s texture is left hydrated and plumped.

— The VOYA Radiance Ritual 3.5 hours approximately — £145• Hydrotherapy Experience 60 minutes• Seaweed Back Massage 30 minutes• VOYA Self Discovery Radiance Facial 60 minutes• Light lunch in Spa dining area

This freestyle massage begins using your choice of seaweed oil to massage away tension in your back.

Then allow VOYA to tailor your facial specifically to your skin’s needs. Using a combination of gentle exfoliators, serums and masks, this facial helps to transform your skin leaving it feeling purified, nourished and perfectly balanced.

23

Elemis Ritual Experiences

— Rose Restore Ritual 4 hours approximately — £195• Hydrotherapy Experience 60 minutes• Rose Restore Massage 60 minutes• Elemis Personalised Facial Cleanse 60 minutes• Afternoon Tea in Spa dining area

Begin with a lavishly hydrating massage and micro wrap using the unique trio of rose, camelina and poppy seed oils leaving skin exquisitely moisturised, intensely supple and delicately scented.

Then exfoliate and treat your skin with products selected to suit your specific skin type. Relax whilst your therapist massages your face to reveal glowing skin no matter what your skin issues are.

— Deep Relax Ritual 6 hours approximately — £255• Hydrotherapy Experience 60 minutes• Cleansing Salt Scrub 30 minutes• Thousand Flower Detox Wrap 60 minutes • The Merchant Signature Elemis Massage 60 minutes• Elemis Superfood Radiance Facial

60 minutes• Afternoon Tea or two-course spa lunch in the Spa dining area

Fragranced salt will gently take away dead skin cells, encouraging the regeneration of new cells.

The Thousand Flower nutrient rich detox wrap uses deeply nourishing green tea balm to encourage super skin health and powerful detoxification, helping stimulate the elimination process and restore equilibrium leaving you feeling completely reinvigorated.

Following this, your therapist will select an aromatic oil according to your concerns, be they muscle pain, stress relief, relaxation or balance. The flowing massage works deep into your tension, encouraging optimum circulation.

To finish, the Elemis Superfood Radiance Facial will provide a nutritional boost rich in essential minerals designed to pack stressed, dull skin with energising, detoxifying actives. Clinically proven to leave skin plumper and radiant with good health.

24

— Bio Sculpture Nails

Bio Sculpture Gel is a nail system that strengthens and promotes the growth of natural nails. Bio Sculpture Gel cures under a LED light, leaving the nail strong but flexible with a natural glossy or high shine finish. The flexible coating moves with the nails protecting them whilst allowing them to grow without breaking.

Bio Sculpture Gel Overlay Colour — £45 Bio Sculpture Gel Overlay French Polish — £49

— Express Manicure File, cuticle tidy, moisturise and polish — £40

— Express Pedicure Scrub, cuticle tidy, file and polish — £40

— Organic Foot Ritual 45 minutes — £50

To re-charge circulation of the lower limbs and refine your skin you will first enjoy a Sea Salt Scrub exfoliation to your feet and lower legs. This is followed by a deeply relaxing massage of the lower legs after which your legs are wrapped in warmed Atlantic seaweed leaves to detoxify, increase circulation and revive tired feet and legs. To complete this treatment, nourishing body lotion is massaged into your legs and feet.

Hands and Feet 25

Finishing Touches

— Waxing

Full Leg, 45 minutes £35

Half Leg, 25 minutes £25

Bikini, 10 minutes £15

High Bikini, 20 minutes £20

Underarm, 10 minutes £15

Lip or Chin, 10 minutes £10

Eyebrow, 15 minutes £15

— Lashes and Brows

Test patch required 24 hours prior to treatment

Eyelash Tint, 20 minutes £25

Eyebrow Tint, 10 minutes £15

Eyelash and Eyebrow Tint,5 minutes £30

— Tanning

Vita Liberata Full Body Spray Tan £30

26

Terms and Conditions

— Spa opening hoursMonday - Friday 9am - 8pmSaturday and Sunday 9am - 7:30pm

— Spa reservationsFor reservations or further information regarding The Spa at The Merchant Hotel please call 028 9026 2712 oremail: thespa@themerchanthotel.com

All treatments are subject to availability therefore we would recommend bookings are made well in advance.

— Arrival timeWe would ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled start time. This is to enable you to complete medical information, change, relax, unwind and familiarise yourself with your surroundings so the treatment can commence at the scheduled time. Please note that late arrival will result in the treatment time being reduced.

— Medical conditionsIt is important that you advise us in advance of any health conditions, allergies or injuries which could affect your treatment when making your reservation.

— Service chargeA discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to your bill.

— Cancellation policyYou are respectfully advised that the full treatment cost will be incurred if less than 48 hours’ notice is given of an appointment postponement or cancellation. For non-resident clients, credit card details are required at the time of booking to secure your appointment. Group bookings of 5 people or more

will require a £20 deposit per person to secure the booking and the cancellation period will be stated on your booking form.

— Spa attireSwimwear is obligatory within the hydrotherapy area. Upon arrival you will be provided with a luxury robe, towel and slippers. We want you to feel comfortable and relaxed during your body treatments but we must ask that undergarments be worn.

— Spa etiquetteTo preserve the tranquillity of The Spa we request that all guests switch off their mobile phones and leave them within their locker. We request that guests keep noise to a minimum. The Spa at the Merchant Hotel is an adult only environment and open only to persons 18 and over.

— ValuablesLockers are provided for your individual use, however, we recommend that you do not bring valuables into The Spa. The Spa at the Merchant Hotel does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage of personal items.

— Gift vouchersTreat someone to the perfect gift with a gift voucher from The Spa at The Merchant Hotel. Vouchers can be redeemed against any spa treatment, spa package or used to buy products from the Spa Boutique.

— Please noteThe Spa at The Merchant Hotel reserves the right to alter prices and change or discontinue services without prior notice.

27

Notes 28

Notes 29

Notes 30

31

COVERBACK