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The Regency
Health Spa is Portland's newest oasis of well-being and comfort for our guests' experience. The myriad of services include healing
massage therapy, body treatments, skin therapy, nail therapy complimented by our
Jacuzzi,
saunas,
steam and Vichy
showers. All services can be enjoyed in the absolute privacy of our luxurious individual
spa rooms. Our
Fitness Studio features the latest in electronic cardiovascular machines, resistance Cybex equipment and free weights and is complimentary to all our overnight guests. Personalized Training is available by appointment. Hours General Information.
Spa Hours 9AM to 8PM Monday - Friday 8AM to 8PM Saturday 9AM to 5PM Sunday.
Fitness Studio Hours 6AM to 8PM Monday - Friday 7AM to 8PM Saturday 7AM to 6PM Sunday. Accommodations The
spa facility includes four treatment
rooms, a Vichy
shower room, a couples
room with Swedish
shower and nail salon. We also feature locker
rooms with individual lockers, multi-head
showers, separate mens and womens
steam rooms,
saunas and relaxation lounges. The co-ed tranquility area includes,
steam room,
sauna and
Jacuzzi with waterfall. The
fitness studio includes state of the art cardio theater with
flat screen monitors, free weights, benches and Cybex Selectorized equipment.
Spa Reservations To schedule treatments, please call 207-871-7054. Hotel guests may dial extension 267 or 484. A credit card number and
phone number are required when making your reservation.
Spa Cancellations Treatment times are reserved just for you. We kindly request that cancellations or changes to appointments be made at least
24 hours in advance for single treatments and 48 hours in advance for multiple treatments and packages. For groups and large
parties we require a deposit and a 7 day cancellation notice. Fifty percent of the value of the Service will be charged for cancellations with less than the allowed time period. No-shows will result in one hundred percent charge of services. We strictly adhere to our cancellation policy. Age Requirements We welcome guests who are 16 years of age or older. Products All of the products are formulated without synthetic fragrances or pore clogging mineral oil. Please inform us before your appointment of any allergies, including food allergies. Gift Certificates Regency
Spa gift certificates are available in all denominations, and may be purchased by
phone or online.
Spa Cuisine The
spa menu offers a variety of
healthy choices including yogurt, salad, sandwiches, and beverages. Valet
Parking Valet service is complimentary for Regency
Spa guests. Arrivals Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled service. Should you arrive late, your treatment will end as previously scheduled and the service fee will be 100%. This is a courtesy to the following guest. Gratuities Gratuites are greatly appreciated and can be either given directly to the staff member, or extended at the
spa desk. A 20% service charge will be added to all
spa packages and
parties with multiple bookings.
Spa Etiquette The
spa is meant to be an escape from everyday life. Please turn off cell
phones, pagers and refrain from holding loud conversations so that you and other
spa patrons can fully enjoy the peace and
quiet the
spa offers. Refund Policy We do not offer refunds on services or opened products. Please note that prices are subject to change without notice.
Please join us in the Armory
Lounge, a place where time slows down and elegance prevails. The intricate custom woodwork, smoke styled
mirrors, and delicate lighting create a warm and inviting atmosphere in a
room that emulates a sense of casual sophistication. Take a seat next to your friends and co-workers at the beautiful mahogany
bar, or relax in a comfortable arm chair at one of our
quiet, cozy alcove tables. While enjoying your companions, pause for a moment to peruse the extensive
Cocktail Menu featuring many unique and creative martinis and mixed
drinks. Or perhaps you prefer to select the perfect glass of wine from our detailed wine list. If cold beer is more to your liking, we have your palate covered as well, with many local, domestic and imported brews on tap or in the bottle. The Armory
Lounge is also proud to offer a light
Pub Menu designed to satisfy any appetite. If you are in the mood for a quick appetizer before your
dinner reservation at Twenty Milk Street, our sensational new
restaurant, the
pub menu is sure to delight. However, maybe you prefer the laid-back atmosphere of the
lounge after a long day of travel or sightseeing, you then will be ecstatic to hear that the
pub menu also features many delicious sandwiches, salads and specialty entrees for those with a slightly more voracious appetite. The charming ambiance and comprehensive
drink selections are what draw patrons into the
lounge, but it is the friendliness and exceptional service of our dedicated bartenders that bring patrons back. Our wonderful staff has years of experience to their credit and upon entering the
lounge it is immediately apparent that they are proud to welcome and serve you at the Armory
Lounge! Monday: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, food service until 10:00 pm Happy Hour is Monday between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday: 11:30 am to 12:00 am, food service until 10:00 pm Friday: 11:30 am to 1:00 am, food service until 10:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 pm to 1:00 am, food service until 10:00 pm Sunday: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, food service until 10:00 pm. THE ARMORY
LOUNGE IS
NON-SMOKING THE ARMORY
LOUNGE HAS A HIGH-SPEED
WIRELESS INTERNET CONNECTION
Our
Deluxe Guest Rooms are elegantly appointed with traditional decor. Many of the
rooms have recently received new window treatments, bedspreads, and lighting to further accentuate the elegance for which the Portland Regency is best known. The
bathrooms in all the
deluxe rooms have also been renovated recently with marble countertops, updated fixtures, and an all-tile interior. For your convenience, each
Deluxe Guest Room is equipped with the latest technology: A 27 inch
flat screen television with digital
cable, HBO, Showtime and Pay-Per-View
movies. A
wireless high speed
internet connection.
Internet bridges are available for laptops without
wireless capabilities.. Your stay with us comes complete with the Regency's hallmark service and attention, and includes
wake-up calls with complimentary
coffee,
tea, and
newspaper, nightly
turndown service with chocolates left on your
pillow, and a fully stocked
mini-bar. View the Hotel's full list of amenities.
Located two blocks from Portland's working waterfront, the Portland Regency Hotel and
Spa is the centerpiece of the historic Old Port Exchange. This neo-classic Armory was built in 1895 at a cost of $20,000.00 for Maine's National Guard. It was once regarded as one of the finest and best equipped armories in New England. At the time of construction local civic leaders were concerned over the brewing trouble in Cuba and wished to ensure that the militia be adequately trained. Mayor Baxter proclaimed, The possession of quarters in a prominent place, where the men would always be under the public eye, would be the means of improving the morale of the force.. In addition to its use as an armory, the building's large drill hall was also frequently used as a civic auditorium: At the turn of the century the annual concerts of the Maine Music Festival were held in the building. The State of Maine Armory, as it claimed to be known, was vacated by the Maine National Guard in 1941 when its troops came under the control of the Federal Government. For a brief time a caretaker was the lone occupant of the building, until city officials decided to open the armory to house the many soldiers, sailors, and marines who were temporarily stranded in Portland. During one two month period over 4,000 men took advantages of the facility for overnight stays. In 1942 the United States Navy took control of the armory and used it as a recreation
center for the duration of World War II. At the close of the war the building once again served multiple purposes as a home to the National Guard's citizen soldiers, a civic auditorium, and as the city's public
bath house. By this time the once outstanding facility was now eclipsed by more modern structures in South Portland and Augusta. In fact, the armory was nearly razed in 1962 when it was abandoned as surplus property by the National Guard and taken over by the city of Portland. Many, including the Chamber of Commerce and the City Manager, wanted to demolish the site and use the site for waterfront
parking. This improvement plan, was opposed by the many veterans who trained here as well as the city councilmen who thought the plan was too expensive. Following a year filled with controversy the State of Maine Armory was sold for $28,000.00 to State Paper Company. The building, which had served both Maine and this country for over sixty years, was used as a warehouse until 1984 when it was purchased for its conversion into a hotel. The Portland Regency Hotel opened with
95 rooms in 1987, a complement to Portland's popular, restored Old Port. The exterior of the armory was preserved intact, with the exception of the skylight windows on the upper floors. Many of the original architectural elements create unique features in some of the spacious, traditionally appointed
rooms. Highly detailed fireplaces, turreted corners, and windows of many shapes and sizes bring a special ambiance that we hope you will enjoy. In 1990 as recognition for it's preservation of a historically significant building and its superior service, the Portland Regency was invited by the National Trust of Historic Preservation to become a distinguished member of the Historic Hotels of America. In August of 2003 the Portland Regency Hotel was proud to become the Portland Regency Hotel and
Spa; the Regency is the only hotel in downtown Portland to have its own
fitness center and full day
spa. For the enjoyment of hotel guests and the
Health Spa members we offer an array of new and wonderful
spa treatments and services with everything from mud wraps and
massages. Our guests are also invited to use our
Jacuzzi,
steam rooms, and
saunas. After exploring local culture and the local waterfront area, slip away to our
spa where the warm scents of lavender and rosemary will carry you away to a higher level of consciousness. Let our licensed professionals treat you to a more relaxing stay.