siralgenon
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It actually wouldn't surprise me if the rocks were still under the wooded panels.
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LJP
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I agree - otherwise I don't know why they would have bothered putting the wooden panels up.
Apart from the windows being boarded up when CBeebies hotel opened at the far end by the whirlpool the spa didn’t really change much over the years.
I went in there not long after the hotel opened and we had to book a 2 hour time slot to use the pool. I went in there prior to CBeebies opening the spa was very light and airy. You could sit in the whirlpool and look out towards the woods at the rear of the hotel. You could then sit in the conservatory and enjoy a complimentary drink and read a magazine.
These two things stopped when CBeebies opened and windows were removed. To me it had a very detrimental impact on the spa, with it feeling very dark inside. Staff I spoke to at the time agreed. They were hoping the outside area with new sauna would pick things back up again.
I don’t think it’s lack of custom which has closed the spa but probably the increase in electricity costs to keep it going.
I went in there not long after the hotel opened and we had to book a 2 hour time slot to use the pool. I went in there prior to CBeebies opening the spa was very light and airy. You could sit in the whirlpool and look out towards the woods at the rear of the hotel. You could then sit in the conservatory and enjoy a complimentary drink and read a magazine.
These two things stopped when CBeebies opened and windows were removed. To me it had a very detrimental impact on the spa, with it feeling very dark inside. Staff I spoke to at the time agreed. They were hoping the outside area with new sauna would pick things back up again.
I don’t think it’s lack of custom which has closed the spa but probably the increase in electricity costs to keep it going.
Islander
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I think in a business that already has very high energy bills from a large number of power-hungry rides, this is very unlikely. The electrical cost to run the spa would be peanuts compared to, say, the electrical cost to run the rapids.
AT86
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Seems to be official folks.
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What a heartfelt goodbye after 20 years of operation
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BigShadowtinytree
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Very blunt and to the point.
AT86
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A bit more info from the park:
stoke.nub.news
Alton Towers Spa has officially closed after 20 years
Alton Towers Resort confirmed today (2 January) that its Spa facilities have officially closed.
evilcod
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Whist good they are looking to not leave people jobless I would love to be in the room when they tell a Massage Therapist they are now flogging hotdogs in Mutiny Bay.A bit more info from the park:
Alton Towers Spa has officially closed after 20 years
Alton Towers Resort confirmed today (2 January) that its Spa facilities have officially closed.
jon81uk
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Although I get the post is in jest, realistically anyone employeed in the hotel is likely to be offered a job elsewhere in the hotels, either reception or restaurant is most likely (or cleaners would still be cleaners), but I expect anyone with qualifications would probably leave completely and find somewhere that matches their skills.
Lewis232
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Under UK law they have the right to be considered for any alternative current vacant role within the business as part of the consultation process. However if they have been there for more than two years they will also be entitled to redundancy payments so if they have beauty therapy qualifications then would probably be more likely to take the redundancy and go elsewhere
LordOfDarkness
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Again another statement with little substance.A bit more info from the park:
Alton Towers Spa has officially closed after 20 years
Alton Towers Resort confirmed today (2 January) that its Spa facilities have officially closed.
They could at least say how closing the spa is going to grow the resort, as at the moment it’s just another sign of things slowly dropping to bits in their flagship hotel.
Matt.GC
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Just because it's hidden away in the bowels of ATH and is not something that's usually on a Thoosies to do list, this is big news now it's been confirmed.
It shows us that the resort have all but given up on trying to attract a broader range of guests and given up on quality. Alton has 5 onsite accommodation options and they can't even run a facility that many pretty basic 4 star hotels up and down the country offer.
A mid-winter break up there, including an afternoon in the waterpark, a couple of rounds of crazy golf and a few hours in the spa is something I've considered in the past. Now, with entertainment being lackluster, the accommodation looking tired and limited food options as well, there really aren't that many compelling reasons to stay on site anymore.
There was a time when you could have a decent themed experience, be greeted at a themed check - in desk, enjoy loads of entertainment, good food, a late night scare maze outside the hotel and hop on the monorail first thing the next morning to get in to the park.
Now the resort is looking more like one of those aging seaside hotels that hasn't been updated since it's glory days. I was going to say it's looking like a Britainia hotel, but even one of those I was looking at last year near Gatwick airport was able to operate a spa facility.
The resort wide downgrading process continues. Closure of Tree Top Quest, check. 4pm closures, check. Painting everything that's rotten purple, check. Removing edible food and replacing with cheap crap, check. Next project, the closure of the monorail.
It shows us that the resort have all but given up on trying to attract a broader range of guests and given up on quality. Alton has 5 onsite accommodation options and they can't even run a facility that many pretty basic 4 star hotels up and down the country offer.
A mid-winter break up there, including an afternoon in the waterpark, a couple of rounds of crazy golf and a few hours in the spa is something I've considered in the past. Now, with entertainment being lackluster, the accommodation looking tired and limited food options as well, there really aren't that many compelling reasons to stay on site anymore.
There was a time when you could have a decent themed experience, be greeted at a themed check - in desk, enjoy loads of entertainment, good food, a late night scare maze outside the hotel and hop on the monorail first thing the next morning to get in to the park.
Now the resort is looking more like one of those aging seaside hotels that hasn't been updated since it's glory days. I was going to say it's looking like a Britainia hotel, but even one of those I was looking at last year near Gatwick airport was able to operate a spa facility.
The resort wide downgrading process continues. Closure of Tree Top Quest, check. 4pm closures, check. Painting everything that's rotten purple, check. Removing edible food and replacing with cheap crap, check. Next project, the closure of the monorail.
Shame it’s closed. Could have been a good money spinner if they had kept investment up on it. A spa is not only good for hotel guests but also locals looking for a spa day. It also added to the “resort” feel and provided a break from the chaotic overcrowded water park and theme park for many people.
Would be really curious the decision behind closing the spa and what they will replace it with.
Would be really curious the decision behind closing the spa and what they will replace it with.
