Portland Spa Nominations Open for Readers
Residents can submit their favorite local wellness spots until the October 26 deadline.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Health and Wellness
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Portlanders can now nominate their favorite local spas as The Oregonian/OregonLive launches its search for the best relaxation spot in the region. Readers have until late October to submit their picks for which local business should take the top title.
Why it matters
Choosing the best spa reflects the city's ongoing interest in regional wellness and leisure rankings. The effort continues a trend of evaluating local amenities, following a previous ranking of 16 area hot tubs and saunas.
The search follows an evaluation of 16 hot tubs and saunas last year and nine specific spa locations visited by a reporter in 2023. Costs for current area offerings range from $10 for an hour at the Kennedy School to $222 for two hours at Blooming Moon.
The players
The Oregonian/OregonLive
A local news publication currently hosting the Portland-area spa nominations.
The details
Residents can submit nominations through the publication's online process. The entry period concludes at 11 p.m. on October 26, 2026. Once the submission window closes, the organization will compile the results and announce the finalists on their website on October 28.
Timeline
Nominations close at 11 p.m. on October 26, 2026.
Finalists will be announced on October 28, 2026.
Beyond the Bridges
This search for the best spa follows the 2025 ranking of 16 Portland hot tubs and saunas, which established the precedent for these local leisure reviews. The current initiative repeats that evaluation format by asking the public to weigh in on their preferred wellness destinations.
Portlanders looking to support their favorite businesses have until October 26 to get their votes in. Once finalists are named on October 28, residents can see if their top choices at places like the Kennedy School or Blooming Moon made the final cut.
The takeaway
The search for the city's top spa is underway and open for public feedback. Watch for the list of finalists to be published online on October 28.
Further reading
Find more local lifestyle content in our Health and Wellness section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Oregon Live.
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