photo by Qua Baths & Spa/Caesars Palace

For most people who live in parts of the world where snow is a regular occurrence each winter, the idea is often to get away from the chilly stuff. But since snow is rare in Las Vegas and greeted with fascination when it does fall, the Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino decided to bring snow to the city. Inside its themed Qua Baths & Spa, guests can enjoy the winter treat in a luxurious setting unique in the desert.

Qua Baths & Spa boasts a spa experience called Roman Rituals, inspired by ancient Roman bath houses. Guests move between multiple rooms that offer different spa experiences. The Roman Baths consist of three pools heated to varying temperatures. The Laconium Room is an elegant sauna. The tea lounge is where tea sommeliers pair the beverage with spa treatments.

Arguably the most memorable part of the Roman Rituals is the Arctic Ice Room, a beautifully domed room adorned with blue glass tiled walls. The Arctic Room features heated floors and benches to provide comfort for guests as they relax in the chilly 55 degree mint-scented air. Overhead, fake snow descends from special equipment in the ceiling and gently dusts the guests.  This artificial snow isn't actually cold; it's similar to the mixture used on movie sets. However bowls of crushed ice are made available throughout the room for guests who would like to follow the ancient tradition of scrubbing themselves with snow to rub away sweat and impurities and invigorate their circulatory systems.