So, what do you do? Sit in the tub and let this stream of water run down on your head?

This sounds like a surfer's version of the Ayurveda Shirodaha treatment I enjoyed at the Unno Spa Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness in Peru!

That is a total hoot!! I probably would have done the same, except that Seatle 1000 Hotel had the same thing and I had read about it when LL offered it years ago! I was totally mystified at first. Never bathed in one, tho.
Makes me think of the steam cave at Hotel Hoffmeister--drip drip drip...

mountie, the Shirodaha treat was included in the package we bought at Aranwa. I was initially a little spooked, lying on that table with that stream of warm oil trickling down on my forehead.....but eventually, I embraced the experience and went to sleep before it was over.


kyshel, No, I didn't sit in the Jacuzzi while if filled, I didn't think have the stream of water pouring on the top of my head would feel the same at the Aranwa spa treatment.

Once it was full, it took a minute or so to figure out the "chromatherapy" controls, but all in all it was enjoyable...floating is a sea of bubbles with ever changing colored lights surrounding me in the tub.

Ah yes, the Hotel Hoffmeister in Prague. That steam ceremony down in that grotto was different to say the least.....drip, drip, drip.

What is the point of having the tub filled via a ceiling fixture? Is it something so special that a traditional faucet fixture could not do? Or just another gadget that they can use to look oh so trendy and charge higher rates

[email protected], I enjoy properties with unique features and services. These types of experiences are an added treat for me, since I pretty much live in a plain vanilla place without room service, a butler, a fancy jacuzzi tub and only turn down service, when I do it myself. I don't mind paying a little extra to be treated special or explore options. However, I probably don't see a need to fill my bath tub from a ceiling faucet.

Good point, jsattapr2.

There are so many thing which make a true luxury stay memorable. Having a bath drawn by a butler rates near the top for me. At home, I seldom have or take the time for a luxury bath. It's more like grab a quick shower and move to the next item on my schedule. So little extras in a hotel room or butler services and bedside treats of premium chocolates and even something like a ceiling faucet would be a memorable change of pace for me.

Originally Posted by [email protected]

What is the point of having the tub filled via a ceiling fixture? Is it something so special that a traditional faucet fixture could not do? Or just another gadget that they can use to look oh so trendy and charge higher rates

Well, denise, I love all the bells and whistles and fancy extras offered in luxury hotels. I don't have one of those ceiling faucets for my own tub at home or my place at Key Largo. However, if I ever refurbish the shower in my master bath I will be giving serious consideration to installing one of those flush ceiling rain shower heads. I love them. I first experienced one at a Luxury Link hotel in Atlanta.

Of course, all of the gadgets are built into the inflated pricing structure. But, for me, a leisure trip is all about experiencing things I don't have or do on a regular basis.

Originally Posted by Mountie

Well, denise, I love all the bells and whistles and fancy extras offered in luxury hotels. I don't have one of those ceiling faucets for my own tub at home or my place at Key Largo. However, if I ever refurbish the shower in my master bath I will be giving serious consideration to installing one of those flush ceiling rain shower heads. I love them. I first experienced one at a Luxury Link hotel in Atlanta.

Of course, all of the gadgets are built into the inflated pricing structure. But, for me, a leisure trip is all about experiencing things I don't have or do on a regular basis.

Well stated mountie. It really is all of the luxury items included in these packages that keep me coming back again and again!