Massages · Signature
Sultan's Massage
Our signature full-body massage in the Ottoman spirit
At a glance
The Sultan's Massage is the signature full-body massage of Navitas Spa at Hilton Istanbul Airport: a slow, ceremonial sequence of long strokes, kneading and stretching with warm oil, inspired by the leisurely pace of the Ottoman bath. It is offered in 50 minutes and 90 minutes. For the four-hands version on the hammam marble, see the Sultan Hammam.
What it is
The Sultan's Massage takes the techniques of our massage repertoire — the gliding strokes of Swedish massage, the kneading of Balinese, the stretches of the sports table — and slows them down. Nothing is hurried; each area is finished before the next begins, and the sequence returns to the back and shoulders at the end.
It is the massage we suggest when a guest says “I do not know, just make it good.”
Sultan's Massage or Sultan Hammam?
Two different treatments share the name. The Sultan's Massage is an oil massage on the treatment bed with one therapist. The Sultan Hammam is a hammam ritual on the heated marble performed by two therapists at once — the four-hands ritual. If you want warmth, water and foam, choose the hammam; if you want oil and a bed, choose the massage.
Benefits
- A complete, unhurried full-body massage
- Combines relaxation and moderate depth in one session
- A sense of ceremony — a treat rather than a fix
- Works for a first visit and for regulars alike
Good for
- Celebrations and special occasions
- Hotel guests with an afternoon
- Couples
- Guests who want the best of several styles
What to expect
- 01A warm welcome, a herbal tea and a word about pressure
- 02Back and shoulders with slow, deep strokes
- 03Legs, feet, arms and hands, each finished before the next
- 04A return to the back and neck, then a rest with a warm towel
Frequently asked questions
Is it a four-hands massage?
No — the Sultan's Massage is performed by one therapist. The four-hands treatment is the Sultan Hammam, on the hammam marble, 50 minutes.
What pressure is used?
Medium by default, adapted to you — say the word and it goes lighter or firmer.
Can it be booked in the couples room?
Yes, side by side with a partner or a friend.
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