Image: The spa will house seven treatment rooms

Four Seasons Hotel Milano in Milan, Italy, has announced that its long-awaited spa, which has been designed by architect Patricia Urquiola, will have its soft opening next month after nearly 10 years in development.

The new spa has been incorporated into the former 15th century convent following detailed planning, with the original 19th century vaulted ceilings preserved as part of the project.

Seven treatment rooms, a swimming pool and a Turkish bath with a sauna and a whirlpool will be among the facilities, along with a signature hair spa by Rossano Ferretti.

Luxury product houses La Prairie and Sodashi will be used at the spa, while new facilities also include a fitness studio with equipment supplied by Technogym.

Urquiola said: "Here we have tried to achieve, through a harmonious atmosphere of space, materials and colours, a realisation of beauty that every guest will associate with both an emotional and absolute organic idea of comfort."

Details: www.fourseasons.com