Jul 30th, 2008

San Diego, CA
Spa Velia, San Diego's favorite old world luxury day spa, was honored this month with the "Best of the Best" award by Concierge at Large, Inc., the longest operating luxury concierge services firm in the United States. This award is the latest in a string of honors for the day spa, including San Diego Citysearch's Best Facial and Best Relaxation Massage 2008, San Diego Citysearch's Best Day Spa 2007, and Day Spa Magazine's Diamond Day Spa of the Year - December 2007. Spa Velia opened in October of 2005 and is located at: 401 West A Street, Suite 180 in San Diego (619.235.0000) www.spavelia.com. For more information on Concierge at Large, Inc., call: 619.308.4164 or visit: www.conciergeatlarge.com.

"Our clients are some of the most discerning luxury condominium residents whose expectations for amenities and service run high, so we are truly honored to partner with the team at Spa Velia," says Karen Sommers, director of marketing for Concierge at Large. "We know it is a seamless handover for service excellence when our guests are delivered into the spa staff's capable hands." The San Diego based firm asks their 20-member team of concierges to cast their votes annually for the "Best of the Best" awards. "Spa Velia was recognized as a resounding top choice for Favorite Local Day Spa," says Sommers. "Our company's success is a testament to Spa Velia - they are unfailingly gracious, accommodating and professional," she adds.

Nestled between the Columbia/Little Italy Districts of downtown San Diego, Spa Velia is owned by a team of three entrepreneurs -- two women and one man -- with over twenty years of combined experience in spa management from some of the area's top spas. The trio of owners has created a spa experience that indeed embodies its motto: "sensory perfection." Every unique detail has been designed from the ground up with the spa guest's sensory experience in mind.

"We are delighted to be recognized in this way by Concierge at Large," says Dana Stallings, one of the Spa's founders and principals. "I think what makes us stand out from other Day Spas is the unique atmosphere we have created here, and even more importantly, the exceptional quality of our staff and therapists. They are the best in the industry and they truly care about each and every person that they have the opportunity to touch and help, everyday. That makes all the difference in the quality of treatments our guests receive." All of the Spa's massage therapists are nationally certified, and most also are Holistic Health Practitioners, a credential that requires 1000 hours of training. New staff members receive intensive training with Spa Velia directors and all staff must meet on-going off-site educational requirements annually.

Spa Velia, an old world, luxury day spa, is located directly across from the Hotel W in Little Italy and features several one-of-a-kind amenities, including the contemplative relaxation lounge, Swiss seven-head showers and the immensely popular Couples Suite. Spa Velia's loyal following of devotees continues to grow, as city dwellers, business types and downtown hotel guests alike discover this unique, old world escape from the stress of daily life. Spa Velia is located at 401 West A Street, Suite 180 in San Diego (619.235.0000) www.spavelia.com.