The Umstead Hotel

Overview

• The Umstead Hotel and Spa is a luxury hotel spa facility nestled in a serene woodland setting near Raleigh, North Carolina, featuring The Umstead Spa with easy access from dedicated Spa Level Suites. While specific sauna details are not explicitly detailed, the spa integrates with high-end wellness amenities like fitness centers and seasonal outdoor pools, offering a tranquil retreat focused on relaxation and rejuvenation.
• The overall atmosphere is sophisticated, artistic, and nature-inspired, with pristine lake views, landscaped grounds, and modern minimalist design. Guests enjoy a peaceful, upscale experience blending luxury accommodations, spa access, and woodland serenity, ideal for unwinding amid original artwork and natural beauty.

Features & Amenities

• Spa Entrance: Welcoming entry to The Umstead Spa, highlighting the facility’s inviting access point.
• Spa Level Suites (650 sq ft): King-sized beds, furnished lakeside patios, deep soak tubs, separate standing showers, marble bathrooms, and direct access to spa, fitness center, and seasonal outdoor pool.
• Luxury Bathrooms Across Rooms: Double-sink vanities, deep soak tubs, separate showers, marble floors – enhancing spa-like in-room wellness.
• Fitness Center: On-site for comprehensive wellness.
• Seasonal Outdoor Pool: Complements spa relaxation.
• Common In-Room/Suite Amenities: 42-inch plasma TVs, mini bars, in-room safes, complimentary Wi-Fi, desks, shoe shine, nightly turndown, queen sleeper sofas (select rooms), Nespresso machines, and balconies/patios overlooking 3-acre lake or gardens.
• Art Gallery Integration: Rotating exhibits of local/national artists, including Dale Chihuly glassworks, adding cultural ambiance.
• Gift Shop: Curated gifts, sundries, jewelry, and spa-inspired items reflecting natural surroundings.

Services

• Spa Access: Priority for Spa Level guests, with implied wellness treatments (details via hotel booking).
• Fitness and Pool Services: On-site fitness center and seasonal pool for active relaxation.
• Room Turndown and Amenities: Nightly service, complimentary Nespresso, shoe shine.
• Event and Wedding Services: Custom catering, venues like lakeside terrace and Grand Ballroom for special occasions.
• Art Tours: Self-guided with concierge brochures; seasonal gallery openings.
• Gift Shop Offerings: Unique gifts, beverages, snacks, clothing; online store available.
• Reservations and Customization: Tailored packages, meetings, weddings with award-winning culinary team.

Pricing

• Room Rates Vary by Date/Type (excluding taxes & fees):
  • Premier Room: Starting at $509/night (540-570 sq ft, garden views).
  • Lake View Balcony Room: $649/night (king or doubles, lake balcony).
  • Superior Lake View Balcony King: $669/night (extended balcony).
  • Spa Level Suite: $1,029/night (spa access, patio).
  • Governor’s Suite: $1,159/night (1,080 sq ft, lake view, dining for 4).
  • Executive Lake View Balcony Suite: Pricing not listed (922 sq ft, double balconies).
• Calendar rates range from $409-$809/night depending on dates/occupancy.
• No standalone spa/sauna day pass pricing; access tied to hotel stays.

Location & Hours

• Location: The Umstead Hotel and Spa, wooded grounds with 3-acre private lake, short drive from Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, NC. Surrounded by natural landscapes, near airport and Research Triangle.
• Operating Hours (Gift Shop as proxy; spa hours not specified):
  • Sunday-Wednesday: 9am-6pm.
  • Thursday-Saturday: 9am-8pm.
• Hotel operates daily; check availability for spa/fitness/pool.

Notes

• What Makes This Sauna/Spa Special: Seamless integration with luxury hotel sets it apart – Spa Level provides exclusive, effortless access without leaving your suite. Stands out with woodland-lake serenity, original art collection (e.g., Linda Ruth Dickinson exhibits, Chihuly sculptures), and Forbes Five-Star status implied by amenities. Unlike standalone saunas, it offers holistic luxury with gourmet dining (Herons), weddings, and cultural touches. Ideal for couples/business travelers seeking elevated wellness in a nature-immersed, art-filled haven. Testimonials praise flawless service, stunning venues, and stress-free experiences.