Devarana Spa, Heaven for Spa Lovers, at The Dusit Thani Bangkok, the original spa of the present Devarana spas chain, received the award for “Best Urban Spa” in the anywhere Travel Awards 2007, during a ceremony held recently in Bangkok.

The winners of the anywhere Travel Awards 2007 were announced last night at the anywhere Travel by CentralWorld Fair, held at CentralWorld, Bangkok’s largest lifestyle shopping complex. For the third consecutive year, anywhere Magazine, Thailand’s top lifestyle and travel magazine, has organized the Readers’ Awards Poll to honor and give due recognition to hotels and spas in Thailand. The final 159 nominees for the 2007 Awards were divided into five categories: Best Luxury Hotel, Best Small & Stylish Hotel, Best Urban hotel, Best Destination Spa and Best Urban Spa.

Devarana Spa Co., Ltd. Managing Director, Wipawadee Sirimongkasem, said “We are proud to have been selected by anywhere’s readers and also congratulate all the other winners. Through our unique ‘garden in heaven’ concept, unparalleled luxurious setting and commitment to service, we will continue to offer an oasis of tranquility where spa lovers can enjoy a wide selection of premium spa treatments alongside traditional Thai service and hospitality.” she said.

Situated at the centre of Bangkok's hustle and bustle with a subway stop and a sky-train station just a short walk away, Devarana Spa at The Dusit Thani Bangkok opened in October 2001, successfully unveiling its unique “garden in heaven” concept, derived from ancient Thai literature, called Tribhumphraruang. Luxuriously designed in contemporary Thai style, the spa features 14 well-appointed treatment rooms and suites, arranged around an elegant swimming pool, softly splashing waterfalls and a lush tropical garden. Guests to Devarana can enjoy an extensive range of pampering options, from a massage by a certified therapist to facials, body treatments and more.