Four Seasons is preparing to open its first ever hotel in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan.

Designed by UK-based architects ReardonSmith, the 175-bedroom hotel will include a range of restaurants and a 800sq m (8,611 sq ft) Jaleh Spa.

Facilities at the spa, which was designed in partnership by Spa Developments Consultancy and interior designer Richmond International, include nine single treatment rooms and a VIP couples' suite.

The wet areas, supplied by Barr and Wray, feature separate hammams for males and females, steamroom and an indoor atrium pool. There will also be a professional beauty and hair salon and a 211q m (2,271sq ft) fitness club.

At the centre of the spa menu are treatments and products created especially for the Jaleh Spa by Swiss Perfection.

Other product brands available at the spa include Australia-based Sodashi, which has created several treatments exclusive to the Jaleh Spa; organic Irish brand Voya; Italian Comfort Zone; hair company Kerastase; and Cor Silver, which specialises in facials for men.

The Four Seasons hotel is one of many new developments scheduled for Baku. To read more about the tourism boom in Azerbaijan, click here for Spa Business Q4 2012.