At the top of the towering Clarion Sign Hotel in Stockholm is a rooftop spa that will transport you away from the stress of the city to a world of relaxation. The skies were getting heavier outside as we walked into the smart design hotel. We popped straight into the lift and zoomed up to the top floor where a couple of smiling therapists were waiting for us.

Selma CitySpa, as it is known, has thought of everything the modern girl about town desires: a stylish spa with a healthy sushi bar, and treatments which pamper and sooth. The muted purple and beige interior immediately offers a tranquil environment for guests. After changing into the huge towelling robes we were taken through for our treatments.

The staff here were genuinely friendly, my mum was still chatting to her therapist long after her facial had finished! I enjoyed an expert Swedish massage which ironed out some serious knots in my shoulders and lower back. Lying on the comforting heated bed I could have easily have drifted off. My mum, who admitted it was only her second facial ever, absolutely loved the opportunity to sit back and let a professional examine and assess her skin. They layered different lotions and potions on to leave her skin looking bright and beautiful.

As I wandered round the spa I noticed an Olympic champion swimmer walking outside to the open air rooftop area. I followed her and the film crew to discover an azure blue pool, heated to 35 degrees, so guests can enjoy it all year round. It is the only one of its kind in Stockholm and it certainly gives the spa the wow factor.

The spa offers a lovely light room for manicures and pedicures and a Bliss counter for speedy refreshing treatments.

Up in the clouds, Selma CitySpa is Stockholm’s most heavenly spa. A secret for those in the know, and a real treat for us in between sightseeing stints in Stockholm.

More information and book a spa treatment here.

Many thanks to Visit Stockholm for their help with this trip.