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Best for a hen weekend
Champneys Brighton - what two words, expect perhaps "L-plates" and "stripper", could better encapsulate the idiosyncractic hen weekend? Except what you'll get at Champneys is service that's more professional than some less well established spas and prices that are more reasonable.
There are plenty of packages suitable for hen parties including the three-hour Finishing Touches package which costs £105 and icnludes manicure, pedicure, body radiance scrub and massage and make-up application. If that's over budget there are indivdual treatments from £25.
If the celebrations eat into the week, there's the option to "host your own spa party", available Monday-Thursday 6.30pm-8.30pm. The organiser, or hen, can get a free 45-minute Relaxing Facial if at least six people come, and everyone pays £12.50 per person.