5-Star Hotel Spa Uniform Case Study | Luxury Spa Workwear

Case Study

5-Star Hotel Spa Transformation

How UNEOM elevated a prestigious hotel spa in Riyadh with luxury uniforms that embodied wellness, sophistication, and cultural sensitivity

SectorLuxury Hospitality
LocationRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Project Duration3 months

Client Overview

One of Riyadh's most prestigious 5-star hotels, featuring an award-winning spa and wellness center that offers a comprehensive range of treatments and experiences. The spa caters to discerning guests from around the world who expect unparalleled luxury and service excellence.

  • 30,000 square foot spa and wellness facility
  • Team of 40+ specialized wellness practitioners and support staff
  • Diverse treatment offerings from traditional Arabian rituals to cutting-edge wellness therapies
  • Separate male and female facilities with shared luxury relaxation areas
  • Multiple international awards for spa excellence

The Key Challenge

The spa needed to balance luxury with functionality, creating uniforms that reflected the hotel's prestigious brand while providing comfort and modesty for staff performing a wide range of treatments. The uniforms needed to be suitable for Saudi Arabia's cultural context while maintaining the international luxury standards expected by global travelers.

Luxury spa staff in custom designer uniforms

Luxury spa reception staff in UNEOM uniforms

Our Approach

1

Immersive Brand Experience

Our team immersed themselves in the hotel spa experience, understanding the unique atmosphere, service flow, and brand positioning to ensure our designs would harmonize with the overall guest journey.

2

Staff Role Analysis

We conducted a detailed analysis of each staff role, from therapists and aestheticians to reception and management, to understand their specific movement requirements, treatment protocols, and client interaction patterns.

3

Cultural Adaptation

We integrated modern luxury design principles while respecting Saudi cultural expectations, developing options suitable for both local and international staff in a way that honored local values without compromising on elegance.

The Solution

Therapist Collection

We developed a premium collection of treatment uniforms that balanced practical needs with luxury aesthetics:

  • Moisture-wicking luxury fabrics

    High-end performance textiles with antimicrobial properties and comfort stretch

  • Modular design system

    Layering elements allowing staff to adapt attire to different treatment types

  • Hijab-friendly options

    Elegant designs incorporating modest alternatives for female staff preferring hijab coverage

Luxury hotel spa therapist uniform
5-star hotel spa reception uniform

Front-of-House Elegance

For the guest-facing roles, we created a collection that embodied the hotel's luxury positioning:

  • Signature silhouettes

    Contemporary cuts with subtle nods to traditional Arabian fashion elements

  • Premium natural textiles

    Soft-touch cotton blends and silk accents in the hotel's signature color palette

  • Bespoke accessories

    Custom-designed pins, scarves, and pocket squares featuring subtle brand elements

Results & Impact

32%

Increase in treatment bookings

96%

Staff satisfaction

28%

Boost in spa retail sales

4.9/5

Average guest rating

Key Outcomes

  • Significant improvement in brand perception and perceived luxury value

  • Enhanced staff confidence when interacting with VIP clientele

  • More frequent mentions of staff presentation in positive guest reviews

  • Improved employee retention rates among spa therapists and specialists

UNEOM understood the unique challenges of creating spa uniforms that would represent our luxury positioning while meeting the practical needs of our therapists. The results have exceeded our expectations, with both staff and guests commenting on how the uniforms enhance the overall wellness experience.

Sarah Al-Farsi

Spa Director, 5-Star Hotel Riyadh

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