Maybe you have a kink in your neck you just can't work out. Maybe you've got a nasty case of jet lag that won't quit. Or perhaps you're just in the mood for some pampering. In Toronto, you won't have to look too far: This city is spa heaven as far as I'm concerned. The standards are top-notch, the treatments range from the tried-and-true to the innovative, and the prices tend to be quite reasonable. All of the spas listed here cater to both women and men -- so boys, don't be shy about trying them out.

Elizabeth Milan Hotel Day Spa -- Located in the underground concourse beneath the Fairmont Royal York, this spa has 11 treatment rooms, including a luxuriously appointed bank vault that is now a VIP treatment room for those who really want privacy. This spa has a number of treatments designed for men, including the Balinese Coffee Scrub, a 60-minute treatment that exfoliates the skin and detoxes the body. For men and women, there's the Chocolate Body Indulgence, a 90-minute therapy that promises to soothe your body and mind. By the way, there really is an Elizabeth Milan, and you'll find her at work at her eponymous spa every day. Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front St. W. tel. 416/350-7500. www.elizabethmilanspa.com. Subway: Union.

Estée Lauder Spa -- Located in one of Toronto's most luxurious stores is, appropriately enough, one of the city's most luxurious spas. Decorated in modern-chic blond wood and glass (and with a seemingly endless number of private treatment rooms), the spa provides a full range of services, from manicures to massage. One of the most interesting treatments is the Jet Lag facial, which rehydrates the skin; during the facial, "lymphatic leg therapy" reduces puffiness and swelling. My personal favorite is the new 90-minute Hot Lava Rock Body Massage, which will leave you soothed and happy after a 90-minute deep-tissue massage. Just say aaaaaahhh . . . That really hit the spot. Holt Renfrew, 50 Bloor St. W. tel. 416/960-2909. www.holtrenfrew.com. Subway: Yonge/Bloor.

Stillwater Spa -- This is as serene a setting as you'll find anywhere in the city. Water is the theme here, and it undulates in streams under transparent floor panels and courses down walls in mini-waterfalls. Before you even get to the treatment rooms, you'll be dazzled by the changing areas, which include the expected whirlpool and sauna, but also have private cabana-like nooks where you can recline which watching TV with a headset (come in for a spa treatment and you can spend all day here -- seriously). Venture into the main lounge area and you'll find an aquarium, a fireplace, and a generous supply of biscotti. Many of the treatments are hydro-centric too, like the delicious-smelling Mandarin Honey Body Glow, which uses a Vichy shower (you lie on the table while warm water cascades over you). Park Hyatt Toronto, 4 Avenue Rd. tel. 416/924-5471. www.stillwaterspa.com. Subway: Bay or Museum.

Victoria Spa -- I'm a longtime massage fan, and one of the best I've ever had was at the Victoria Spa, which is located on the third floor of the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Decorated in an elaborate style that veers from the classical to the baroque, this spa is wrapped around an indoor pool and lounge. The woman behind the spa is Victoria Sutherland, and like Elizabeth Milan, you'll find her daily at her pride and joy. The Victoria Spa is famous for its luxurious pedicures, which involve a hot milk foot bath, salt scrub, and massage -- but in my opinion, all of the treatments, from facials to body therapies, meet the same standard of excellence. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 225 Front St. W. tel. 416/413-9100. www.victoriaspa.com. Subway: St. Andrew.