Spas with solo travelers

Chicago, Illinois

A 5th-floor day spa inside the Palmer House Hilton in the Loop, built around a hydrotherapy circuit, Vichy shower treatments and a facial called Glow Revival.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Hotel spa on the Palms casino level in Las Vegas with steam rooms, saunas, a seasonal pool and 32 treatments including massage, facials and body work.

San Diego, California

Resort spa on Mission Bay offering massages, facials and body treatments, with walk-ins welcome and a gym and yoga classes on-site.

Calistoga, California

A 20-treatment hotel day spa in Santa Rosa with an indoor caldarium plunge pool, eucalyptus steam rooms, and walk-in or reserved day passes for adults 18+.

Scottsdale, Arizona

Hotel spa inside Hotel Solaya in South Scottsdale built around Tod Miller's proprietary BodyWalking compression technique, with four treatments and a $335

Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

A massage, facial and body-treatment day spa in Adams Morgan, open daily 9am–10pm, with couples treatments and no day-pass option.

Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

A Georgetown day spa with 19 treatments, from massage to acupuncture, open daily 9am–10pm with couples options.

Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

A Navy Yard day spa with 19 treatments including massage, facial and body work, open daily 9am-10pm, walk-ins welcome but booking recommended.

Gold Coast, Queensland

A 90-minute hydrotherapy circuit in Southport with a Finnish rock sauna, 5° ice baths and hot/cold magnesium pools, day pass $49.

Austin, Texas

Combined day spa and med spa in Bryker Woods, Austin, with 42 treatments spanning massage, facials, and injectables like Botox and fillers.

Dallas, Texas

A Park Cities day spa and med spa in Dallas offering massages, facials and injectables, open daily 9am to 9pm with walk-ins welcome.

Austin, Texas

Combined day spa and med spa on South Lamar in Zilker, open daily 9am-9pm with 42 treatments including massage, facials and injectables.

Los Angeles, California

Day spa in West Hollywood with wet and dry banyas, pool, sauna, cold plunge and café; day pass is $110, walk-ins welcome.

San Diego, California

A Hillcrest day spa offering massages, facials and body treatments for solo visitors, couples and groups celebrating occasions.

Los Angeles, California

A 24-hour Korean jjimjilbang on Wilshire Blvd in Westlake with single-sex bathing floors, a family-friendly sauna level and a rooftop terrace.

Atlanta, Georgia

Upscale Buckhead day spa offering massages, facials and body treatments, with couples rooms and a quiet lounge; no day pass, treatments booked individually.

Noboribetsu, Hokkaido

A plain neighborhood bathhouse in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido, offering 100% source-fed hot spring water in two mineral varieties, about 10 minutes from the station.

San Diego, California

A Carmel Valley day spa focused entirely on scalp care, with head-spa rituals from 60 to 120 minutes plus a beard-detox option for men.

New York City, New York

A walk-in day spa on MacDougal Street near Washington Square Park, focused on body massage, deep tissue work, and couples sessions.

Águas de São Pedro, São Paulo

Day spa in central Águas de São Pedro offering massage, facials and couples packages, open daily except Sunday with walk-ins and day passes welcome.

Palm Springs, California

A Palm Springs day spa offering massage, skin, hair and nail services, with couples treatments and walk-in appointments by reservation.

Cleveland, Ohio

Tremont day spa in Cleveland focused on scalp treatments, facials and massage, with a private original location for couples.

San Francisco, California

Oakland float and sauna studio near Grand Lake with private float tanks, infrared sauna cocoons and cryotherapy, open daily 11am-8:30pm.

Tucson, Arizona

Nature's Spa is a day spa in Tucson's Colonia Verde Plaza offering a dozen massage and bodywork treatments, with couples sessions and daily walk-in hours.