VALEO—from the Latin word meaning "to be well, powerful, strong, influential"—is a luxurious spa and wellness center located in the JW Marriott Chicago. Its ancient Latin namesake defines the complete VALEO wellness experience, from uncompromising, luxe skin and body treatments to state-of-the-art fitness facilities.

Refresh with a VALEO-exclusive About Face experience and revitalize the surface of your skin with a 90-minute Derma Pod & Light Therapy WELLSKIN facial. An effective combination of microdermabrasion, light therapy, and microcurrents, this experience smooths skin as it polishes away imperfections to reveal a younger, firmer complexion. Sip a soothing beverage and rest in the transition lounge before you take a turn in the luxurious moisture steam bath and infrared sauna.

Experienced personal care consultants provide meticulous care, gently helping you to maintain the perfect brow shape, get silky smooth arms, or achieve a dare-to-be-bare bikini line with the Well Wax Pax waxing experience. Make your way down exquisitely appointed passageways to rooms lined with sophisticated slate tiling and populated with plush velvet armchairs, where you will experience full-body bliss as you relax in style at this soothing, swanky hideaway.

• About Face | includes 90-minute Derma Pod & Light Therapy WELLSKIN facial and full-access to fitness center, transition lounge, steam bath, infrared sauna, and showers
• Well Wax Pax | 20-minute waxing experience

Photos by Jimmy Fishbein Photography.

3.5 stars and 25 reviews on Yelp

"Delightful experience from start to finish...The receptionist was wonderful, the spa attendant was delightful...The steam room is the best I have been in worldwide. VALEO has an infrared sauna that is state of the art." - Yelp Reviewer SS S., Oak Park, IL, 7/18/2011
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"It was so nice. It was quiet and peaceful...The place was clean and modern. They also have a nice transition room...I'd definitely go again sometime." - Yelp Reviewer Kristen S., Chicago, IL, 6/10/2011
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"Have a new go to place for Brazilian waxing in Chicagoland! Cheryl at VALEO is professional, painless, and quick. Great conversationalist to take your mind off what's being taken off...The spa itself is very nice." - Yelp Reviewer Alena B., Beacon, NY, 4/26/2011
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"Love VALEO!...The entire spa was immaculate; the women's locker section was very accommodating, with blow dryers and flat irons, etc. Overall, just a fun and pleasant experience. I look forward to it again!" - Yelp Reviewer Holly A., Chicago, IL, 3/30/2011
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