Following a construction period of five months, the first facility under the Holmes Place Spa brand has opened in Europe within the Zürich Holmes Place Club.

Designed by Heinz Schletterer of Schletterer Wellness & Spa Design, the US$2.7m (2m euro, £1.76m) facility's interiors feature accents of cool stonework and natural wood.

As spa manager Charlotte Taylor explains: "We wanted the spa to inspire people to find a balance with the stress of everyday life. It's an ideal addition for members of the fitness club."

A wide range of treatments from exclusive spa partner Elemis are offered while facilities also include a sauna, steambaths, a whirlpool and relaxation areas. There is also an ice fountain, experience showers, a silent relaxation room with four water beds, a drinks lounge, a VIP spa suite, a herbal bath and a scented mist walk.

Work has already begun on the next spa to open within a Holmes Place Club, which will be a Spa Club located in Berlin, Germany at Potsdamer Platz.

Holmes Place Health Clubs were founded in 1980 to complement sport programming with expert health coaching and holistic wellbeing. The company currently has 200,000 members at 49 locations with around 4,000 staff. Details: holmesplace.de