It doesn’t matter if you’re an over-worked nine-to-fiver or an ambitious freelancer looking to fill your time in between projects: Philadelphia locals all need outlets to unwind and resources to recharge. The apartments featured on this list provide residents with everything they need to live the good life and leave all life’s stresses outside the apartment complex doors.
From rooftop pools to serene saunas to hydro massage chairs and more, you’ll find some of the best spas in Philadelphia on this list. Pick the place that fits your relaxation style best and fill out an application today.
Piazza Alta
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Good luck finding a rooftop pool and spa area like the one at Piazza Alta anywhere else: You won’t. With oversized shade-giving sculptures integrated into the huge pool, this is truly one of the most stunning apartment complex pools in the country. Fountains, lounge chairs and large shaded areas are peppered throughout this expansive rooftop oasis where residents are encouraged to pamper themselves a bit and let the real world slip away for a while.
This beautiful complex also boasts an on-site yoga studio with wood floors and soaring ceilings as well as a number of indoor common areas illuminated by designer lighting and filled with comfortable furniture. Whether you’re spending the day outside at the one-of-kind pool or kicking back in a common area for a little R and R, there’s no form of peace that can’t be achieved at this Northern Liberties apartment complex.
Palazzo at the Piazza
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The amenities package offered by Palazzo at the Piazza is second to none. All of the shared spaces are state-of-the-art and done to the nines, the architecture is entirely unique and the on-site pools are the envy of the city.
What really places this Northern Liberties apartment complex on this list, though, is the serene sauna and steam room setup. The spacious cedarwood sauna is top-of-the-line and rivals that of an exclusive resort. The steam room is largely the same, spacious, high-quality and equipped to handle the demand that comes with 156 units filled with residents looking to relax.
The Atlantic
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The Atlantic is undeniably elegant. The crown jewel of the upscale list of amenities is the elevated infinity pool and oversized hot tub. This area is the perfect place to soak up the sun, soak away the soreness of a tough workout and reflect on the twists and turns life takes.
This Center City West apartment complex also boasts a terrace-level, vine-adorned dining area complete with a 30-person table as well as a sundeck with comfortable lounge chairs and unobstructed views of the City of Brotherly Love. Sound like a good spot to kick back and relax on a warm Philly night? We think so, too.
The Alexander
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No, that’s not a five-star resort. that’s the indoor lap pool at The Alexander. With floor-to-ceiling windows, ample lighting and light blue tiling, this serene space is the perfect place to get your morning laps in or take a quick dip at the end of a long day. Either way, stress won’t follow you here.
This Logan Square complex is complete with multiple shared spaces that invite residents to unplug and unwind. The indoor communal areas boast soaring ceilings, plush furniture and designer lighting. The outdoor common spaces have lounge chairs, fire tables and undeniably laid-back vibes. No matter where you find yourself within the complex, if you’re at The Alexander, you’re in the lap of luxury.
Park Towne Place Premier
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Park Towne Place Premier boasts an on-site hair salon and nail bar that will put wherever you currently go to shame. Conveniently located at the base of the building, this spa ensures keeping up appearances has never been easier. Beyond that, this complex also boasts an expansive on-site dog spa that just might have your furry friend begging for bathtime.
In addition to the on-site hair salon and dog spa, this Spring Garden apartment complex also boasts one of the best-equipped outdoor common areas as well as one of the largest pools on the list. These two spaces combine to provide residents with a truly serene spot to relax and unwind under the Philadelphia sun.
The Poplar
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To put it simply, tranquility is not difficult to find at The Poplar. With two rooftop pools that boast designer tilework, ledge loungers and plenty of shaded areas as well, everyone can feel comfortable and completely at home while spending the day at this elevated urban oasis.
Located in West Poplar, this complex also boasts a long list of recovery-based, spa-style amenities as well. His and hers spa amenities at The Poplar include high-pressure showers, saunas, steam rooms, light therapy and state-of-the-art hydro massage chairs. Stress stands no chance against that long list of luxuries.
The Ledger
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The Ledger provides its residents with spa-like luxury every morning when they wake up by equipping the apartments with bespoke, spa-style bathrooms. While not all of the bathrooms look exactly the same, the thread connecting them all is a serene vibe. No more heading to bed stressed, the commodes at The Ledger are designed to keep you calm.
In addition to the beautiful bathrooms, this Old City complex is also full of old-world charm. The common areas throughout this complex boast soaring ceilings, artisan masonry and designer lighting that help residents here see things in a better light every time they head out their front doors.
Anova at uCity Square
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The pool and hot tub area at Anova at uCity Square is one of the more serene places in the city to find yourself at the end of a long day. While the pool is a bit too short for swimming laps, it is the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day or unwind after a long week.
If you’re more the jacuzzi type, you’re in luck. Anova at uCity Square has a large hot tub right off the pool. Perfect for soaking away work stress, uptight isn’t an option at this upscale apartment complex which features one of the best spa environments in Philadelphia.
Located in the heart of University City, this 461-unit apartment complex also provides residents with a dedicated yoga and spin studio, outdoor common areas with firepits and on-site spray tanning. Regardless of how you like to relax, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Anova uCity Square.
Dockside
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The pool and spa at Dockside are sheltered from the unpredictable Philadelphia elements and housed in a white-tiled, light-filled oasis. Whether you like to wake up early and swim laps first thing in the morning or prefer a soak at the end of a long day to center yourself, you can do it all without leaving home at Dockside.
In addition to a stellar indoor pool and spa setup, this quintessential Queen Village apartment complex also boasts a beautiful library. The perfect place to crack open a good book or open up a conversation with a neighbor, this an undeniably upscale lounge to unplug and unwind.
The Left Bank
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The Left Bank boasts a stellar yoga and spin studio that is secluded from the rest of the workout area and designed to be a quiet place to unwind and find inner peace. Whether you’re pedaling away the demons of a long week or meditating before heading to work on a Monday morning, The Left Bank has what you need to stay centered.
This seven-story Powelton apartment complex also boasts a luxuriously adorned lounge on each floor. That’s right, seven indoor lounges, all equipped with Wi-Fi, plush seating options and upscale decor that will make you feel like you’re in a luxury resort, not an apartment community.
Find inner peace within the best spas in Philadelphia
If you’re lucky enough to call one of the apartments on this list home, that means you’re always only steps away from everything you need to destress, decompress and recharge.
There’s a lot to see and do in Philadelphia, as long as you take the time to rest and reflect, you’ll have the energy and enthusiasm you need to experience it all. Start at one of these apartment spas.
