Entry No. 54 — the Kansas City file — filed under: soak

The Spa at The Elms

Located inside a historic 1912 Tudor Revival hotel in Excelsior Springs, this massive 28,000-square-foot wellness sanctuary is famous for its subterranean Grotto. The Grotto offers a guided thermal circuit where guests move between dry saunas, steam rooms, cold plunges, and a Roman-style bath.

The move: Take a scenic day trip to this historic resort, book a spa treatment, and arrive 90 minutes early to complete the Grotto's hot-and-cold thermal circuit together.

• 📍 Excelsior Springs
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Low-key
• 🌗 Indoor or outdoor

Where: 401 Regent Street, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: elmshotelandspa.com

last checked: 2026-07-21