I love this place! It's so wonderful and relaxing. I've been there twice for bikini waxes once provided by Sherri and the other by Vanessa. They were both very pleasant and made the experience very painless. My favorite part of this place is their meditation tent. read more

While allyu spa is lovely the reason for a 5 star review is because of Cindy. She is hands down the best massage I have ever had. I feel that she was the way I was able to survive a twin pregnancy. I came to her with multiple complaints (hip pain, back pain, numb fingers) and she was able to solve them all. It's clear she knows many techniques and cares greatly for her clients. 5 stars all the way read more

Omg. Amazing! I had a hydrating facial, my grandmother had a rose hip facial. Holly and Page did a fantastic job. After that we had a 90 min massage which was incredible. Erin and Jessica were professional and had great technique. HIGHLY recommend this spa for a full day's relaxation or even just one service. I will definitely be back next time I visit Chicago read more

What a wonderfully warm and inviting place. The staff is thoughtful and ensures your time there is comforting. You are offered lemon or cucumber water or tea as you check in. You can sit in the meditation area. And they have great rain showers - large, open, natural products. But more than that the services I've received are wonderful - massages, acupuncture, mani/pedi, core synchronization, .. I have become a regular visitor to this oasis in the middle of this loud, busy city. Its a must experience. read more

I rarely write reviews. And I don't talk about "brands" very often. But after the last groupon-funded spa experience and massage envy discount massage, I have decided to stop being cheap, pay full price and enjoy the magic that is Allyu, my favorite spa on earth. -Atmosphere: Quite, sophisticated, open and welcoming with views of the river -Front desk staff: Always kind, thoughtful, prepared with my file and sandals before I arrive -Massage staff: I don't know who found this team but WOW. They have a WIDE variety of practitioners. I suggest you speak with the front desk staff before booking to find the right one for you. You have tons of options. I loved Niel but he moved to CA. My husband cant resist the Thai Massages. Enjoy. read more

I am not a brazilian waxing expert by any means (I've only been to 4 places in Chicago), but Allyu was BY FAR the best brazilian wax I've ever had. My technician was fast, chatty, and (I'm afraid by saying it I will jinx it), nearly pain-free. Unbelievable! I didn't realize how awesome it was until I had a horrible waxing experience this past weekend at Flirty Girl Fitness. Also, I had only been to smaller places in Lakeview before, and was happy to know that Allyu, being nicer, bigger, and in River North, charges the same rates. I will definitely be making Allyu my new waxing salon of choice! read more

Hands-down the best Brazilian wax I've ever had - no pulling, no ripping my skin at all. The wax is different than any place I've ever been... She puts it on, and within a minute she can pull it off like hard taffy! It was so cool, and left the best results I've ever had - by far! Only problem is it is pretty pricey, but if you have the money and want the best wax in town, go here!! read more

After a long time of "I'm going to get there someday," I finally made it to Allyu. What a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly and welcoming from the beginning, offering us tea and water. They kept us refilled both before and after. Then, we went into the calming meditation tent. With low lighting and candles, I began to relax immediately. I had a fantastic one hour massage with Antonia. I have consistent back pain, and she did a wonderful job working out the sore and strained muscles. I think the warm towels on my feet were my favorite surprise. I would return to Allyu even longer next time to partake of the other services. While we were there, a wedding party was having the full package. They looked like very happy women! The staff and the massage were wonderful. read more

I went to Allyu after winning a gift certificate in a raffle. I decided to book a couples massage since my fiance was having some back pain and like with most guys, it's not really his thing to go to a spa on his own. Our first experience was wonderful. Warm, welcoming staff, hot tea while you wait in your spa sandals and take in the atmosphere, including the river view. A very serene place, an excellent retreat for anyone looking to disconnect from the world for a while. Our hour long massages were excellent. Really wonderful. The staff was polite, professional and really knew how to treat their clients. I wish I remembered their names to give them credit! The rooms were calm, minimal noise even with an office building and restaurant upstairs. My fiance said he felt like a new person, and couldn't believe how much better his back felt after one visit. We will definitely be returning here very soon to try out some of their other services. read more

Truly a wonderful experience, and i have been to many massage spots as well as spas. I went for a massage and Heather was wonderful in every way- listened to my needs, amazing and strong massage, and very relaxing experience all around!! I have had chronic lower back pain and tin the midst of my latest episode, i was really in need of yoga and a massage. I can happily report that tonight is the first night i am without pain in about 2 weeks. No doubt this was worth every penny and i will absolutely be back. I think i have found my massage home! read more

I like there spirit and design, very relaxing. Not a big fan of shoe changing but it is what it is. Receptionist are nice, sometimes even too nice, but i guess its better than otherwise. Techs are professionals and they got the job done which is exactly the point of going to the spa/ read more

I've been in two car accidents, and have been getting massages for the past 5 years with varying regularity. In that time, I've seen probably 10 massage therapists; Ryan at Allyu is very firmly in the top 3 - and this is after one session (the first session always being the worst with any therapist). He listened (very important), and has a broad-palm technique, which worked well for me. The business itself seems to be very well run by nice and accommodating people, and the setting is top aesthetically top-notch. I do recommend arriving early to enjoy the atmosphere more, but even if you book a last minute, near-closing appointment (like I did), you'll still get a few minutes to enjoy some tea in the relaxation tent. The only reason for the 4 instead of 5 stars is that I've had similar quality massages at top places in other cities, and paid $70-$80/ hr rather than the $100 Allyu charges, but that could be more a function of its location in River North, Chicago than anything else. Still, totally worth it! read more

Booked last minute couples massage and spa day and we were accommodated!! BEST experience ever!! I definitely recommend this place to anybody who needs and deserves a day of relax. Without a doubt we will return!! read more

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE cancellation policy! Do not pre book with Allyu! For my sister birthday I booked appointments and was told I had to cancel within 6 hours. I called 5 hours before and was told I had to pay 130$ in cancellation fees! Elizabeth the manager was completely not understanding. I will never return, and I feel they caused me more stress than any treatment can fix. STAY AWAY! read more

I've been a faithful yelp user, but this is the first time that I'm writing a review myself. I am sad to be writing this review, because I have actually been to Allyu in the past for a massage and enjoyed it thoroughly. However, I could not help but write this time. I scheduled a girls' spa day at Allyu. Over a month and a half before the event, I contacted Kristin, the party planner at Allyu, to schedule the spa services. She was quite helpful in coordinating the party and very responsive over email as I finalized my party plans. I was very excited about the party, which would include individual spa services for each of 6 girls and a private space for us to enjoy after our services. Half a month after I had finalized my party plans, I received an email from Kristin informing me that Allyu had experienced a small fire in their laundry room and, because of it, would be closed for renovations. Kristin assured me, in no uncertain terms, that the closure would in no way affect my party, that I shouldn't worry, and that the spa would actually open over a week before my scheduled party because they were actually being conservative in their reopening estimate and should have the renovations completed well in advance of my event. As a result, I did not cancel my event, nor research alternative venues. One month later, on a Friday afternoon, only one week before my scheduled event, I received an email (not even a phone call, mind you) from Kristin. She said that there had been delays in the renovations due to union conflicts, and because of that, the spa would not be open to host my event. She suggested two alternative spas (one of which got terrible reviews on Yelp), and neither of which were as convenient to where my guests would be staying. Although she offered to help me arrange an event at a different spa, she did not offer a voucher, or any kind of monetary compensation for the inconvenience. She merely said "we are very sorry for any inconvenience." Now I know that union conflicts were probably out of their control, but I highly doubt that they had no indication until a week before my event that they would not be opening in the next week. I wrote an email in response, letting Kristin know how unhappy I was with how late I had been informed, that I had been previously assured that the renovations would not present a problem, and that Allyu had now put me in a difficult spot, where I would have to find another spa that would be able to accommodate 6 spa services on the following Saturday and, if there was a change in the price, I would have to ensure that it was ok with my guests. Kristin's response was far from satisfactory. Not only did she not adhere to the mantra of "the customer is always right," she merely responded that the delay was out of their control and "I apologize that I was unable to give you more notice. We did not have more notice ourselves." Her apology, to me, felt like an "I'm sorry you were offended by what I said" rather than "I'm sorry I said it" - basically it wasn't an apology at all, and she definitely did not take responsibility for Allyu's actions or what had happened. She also informed me that she had called the spa that she suggested (the one that received terrible reviews on Yelp) and that they would have services for my party at 4pm (3 hours after our scheduled time, when we already had other activities planned that afternoon), and that one of the girls who requested a massage would have to have a facial instead. Needless to say, this was not even an option for us. And it was not until that point that Kristin offered 50% off future services. It goes without saying that I am uninterested in scheduling any future services at Allyu. Thankfully I was able to find another spa - Spa Soak (for which I will write a glowing review), that was incredibly flexible and able to accommodate my group with such short notice. And their services are even cheaper! read more

When I came in for my appointment today (confirmed by them via email) they didn't have it and told me they don't confirm reservations without a credit card. The email I received confirming my reservation didn't say anything about a credit card and I never received one asking for it. Get it together allyu!!! I live in the neighborhood and was set to be a repeat customer but there are plenty of great spas in the city who don't have issues with setting appointments. In fact, I'm going to make an appointment with one of them right now to try to erase the irritation and all around bad feeling this place gave me. read more

Asked for a massage for my birthday as I haven't had one for years. All in all, I would say this place is a very cool little hidden gem in the city - the "relaxation tent" where you sit prior to your service feels exotic and is definitely a sweet little getaway in the midst of all the hustle and bustle. The massage itself was great, and service was courteous, cool gift shop - my only complaint would be that with no lockers or robes (the spa doesn't give you any, something I've never encountered!) I did feel a bit like I didn't get the FULL experience.I couldn't relax 100 percent pre-service cause I felt weird being in my street clothes and kept wondering when they would give me a lush spa robe to sink into, a moment that never came. They could improve 1,000 percent with the simple addition. read more

Pro: beautiful space and excellent massage Con: fat shaming massage therapist You read that right. So let me start by saying that both times I've received massages here, the massage itself was excellent. However this last time I had Virginia as my therapist, and unfortunately while her massage was truly lovely, it was her commentary that really soured me on the whole experience. I was explaining to her about my chronic knee pain, she asked me a few questions, I answered, and a moment later she leaned in and whispered, "So what are you going to do about it???" I didn't respond (I knew exactly what she was implying, and was frankly, hoping to move on quickly). Then she went on to ask me, after some perfunctory hemming and hawing, if I believed my pain was weight related. For the record, I'm curvy, but far from obese, but that is really not the point. Nobody should be made to feel ugly, ever, but particularly not during what is supposed to be a relaxing experience. Any comment about my weight from the stranger handing my naked body is altogether unwelcome, and she should have known better. Getting a massage is a vulnerable experience, and Virginia's presumptuous implication that I should "do something" about my chronic pain (girl, you should see medical bills, I'm doing plenty), and her judgmental assumption about the cause of my condition were a nasty end to what should have been a wonderful experience. read more

Could not be more obsessed with this place. I have been a few times and have never been disappointed. They have an infrared sauna which is amazing and the relaxation tent is the most peaceful place before or after a service. Recently I had a massage with Amber and it was the best massage I have EVER had. Not only relaxing but my back feels so much better as well. The service is impeccable from the front desk to the technicians to service providers..literally everyone is so nice. Can't wait to go back! read more

The best birthday gift ever. The ambiance was the perfect setting to create the spa vibe immediately. The staff was professional and welcoming. I met with Cindy for a facial. She was friendly and gave me great advice to help improve my skin regime. The meditation waiting area was lovely. They didn't make you feel pressured to leave or rush you to your appointment. They offered water or tea as you sit and take in the settings around you. Great place to recharge the mind and body. Thank You! read more

We came to Chicago for a quick girls getaway. I actually found Allyu on Yelp and was skeptical since we didn't know what to expect. Two of us had massages and one of us had a facial. I have been to spas all across the country and this was hands down the best massage. All of us had wonderful experiences. It was relaxing, therapeutic and just what we needed. The decor, music and dim lights instantly set the mood to de-stress. The only thing I could comment on to improve would be to add locker rooms for additional comfort. Would definitely recommend! read more

Overall the atmosphere of the spa really sets the tone for a relaxing experience. I did a Spa Day Hematite package which included a mani/pedi, 60 min massage and 60 min facial (both customized to my needs). My mani/ pedi is excellent, massage was good but very slow paced and general (next time I will be more specific to focus on problem areas), and facial was excellent. I have sensitive skin and had no issues. Everyone was very attentive and welcoming, the treatments flowed really well in a timely manner and the relaxation tent was really nice in between. Will be back! read more

My massage with Jessica was great, the problem wasn't her, it was the ambiance. The check-in process was smooth, followed by the sauna, which was great. Waiting in the meditation tent was the beginning of the problems. It is not the employees fault but they should remind the clients to keep their outside voices outside. I heard the client tell the esthetician how wonderful her skin felt after her facial. That is great, but I should not have to hear it from the other side of the tent. It is supposed to be a quiet space. Next came the loud man in the room next to my massage room on the phone. Yes people, on his cell phone for the first 20 minutes of my 90 minute massage. He did not care at all. Followed by that distraction, was construction going on. The loud banging of metal pipes was the kicker. It just ruined the whole massage for me. I will go back because I truly enjoy getting my massages there but never have I ever experienced what I just did there. Clients: please be mindful it is a SPA. You must adhere to the quiet rules and respect other people's space and time. read more

I have now been to Allyu twice since they opened. The first time received a facial from Lindsey and it was one of the best facials I have ever received. The second time I visited I received a massage from Jenna and she is HANDS DOWN the most gifted people I have ever been massaged by. I am a frequent spa goer and I will definitley return here time and time again. The space is gorgeous not to mention its built of completely sustainable and organic materials. The guy at the front desk, i think his name is dale or dave, is so knowledgable and extremely helpful about all of the services and products the spa provides. They give you lemon water and tea as soon as you enter and as soon as you are finished with your services. They've just opened so they still have some kinks to work out with leading people from service to service but my experiences have all ben memorable. Try out the rain showers after any service for free to experience and extra slice of heaven!!!! Only downfall is their manicure/pedicure room wasn't set up when I went but once it is I'm sure it will be beautiful!!! read more

I am never a fan of a place that has a rude front desk & Allyu Spa has one. They are the first people you meet & it would be nice to be greeted with a smile and not an attitude when spending money to be pampered. I will look else where to spend my cash & time relaxing. read more

The ambiance was quite beautiful I must say but the experience fell short. I went in as a birthday gift my boyfriend had called ahead to set up. I was running 15 min late and when I called to tell them that they'd said it wouldn't be a problem because they were behind schedule too, but when I got there the time was deducted from my massage. They said there was no way to get the time back even if I scheduled the massage for later because they would fine me for rebooking. Meghan Rose was my masseuse and although it wasn't dreadful by any means I wasn't pleased with how little attention she paid to the areas I told her specifically to address. It seemed a little cookie cutter instead of customized to what I needed. I reminded her of needing work on the mid back and so she brought her attention to the area for a few minutes, but only addressed the right side and completely skipped the left. My facial with Andrea was absolutely wonderful. Such a difference in attentiveness and you could tell she actually cared. She focused well on my concerns and made it very relaxing. I loved the pumpkin scrub. I actually like extractions and she did a thorough job. To be honest, I enjoyed the shoulder and arm rubs she gave me more than I enjoyed my massage. She gave me good advice for after care which I also appreciated. Last was my pedicure, Rachel warmed up a bit to me at the end but you could just tell she didn't want to be there. She seemed unhappy that I wanted just a pedicure and not a manicure too. I said my boyfriend had called about changing it because I had just had my shellac nails done. She said there was nothing they could do about offering me a different service in exchange for the manicure and I said ok. I asked if I could perhaps get french tip nails instead and she said that would be extra, even though I just forfeited $50 for the manicure. The manicurist next to her overheard this and approached me and said she would check with her manager to see what they could do. Which I really appreciated since they did allow me to have french tips and a callus scrub instead. Fine enough for me. Unfortunately the white tips were drawn on very unevenly, my regular nail salon is half the price and does a much better job. But at that time I just wanted to get out of there. I understand my spa services were booked back to back but I felt rushed from one room to the next and was discouraged from taking time in between. It sort of undid the relaxation I was trying to achieve. 2/3 of my experience was definitely not worth the price. The facial saved my whole day. Ill definitely see her again. However, for spending nearly $400 as a first time client, I certainly wasn't treated like anything special. read more

I don't have a single bad word to say about Allyu. Every part of the experience is incredible. I've been in for about 5 facials now and am convinced that this is the best spa ever made, at least in chicago. From the minute you walk inside the doors, you already feel a sense of calm come over you. The service is impeccable, the Moroccan theme is awesome, and the actual facials themselves are great. Definitely give the pumpkin peel a try! read more

I got the Exfoliating sugar body polish with 50 min massage from Cindy and it was AMAZING. She used the exact amount of pressure I desired. The hot shower and meditation room were very relaxing. I left with my skin feeling so soft. I would definitely go back - best massage I've ever had! read more

My boyfriend treated me to a sauna session and 90 minute massage and it was THE BEST. I got lucky and found a free parking space on the street but no worries if you don't, they validate $3 for 3hours across the street. I arrived extra early so I could relax in the meditation tent, read and sip tea. Upon entering the space the ambiance is so relaxing from the beautiful parrot that greets you to the smell of nag champa burning. I almost felt like a yoga studio with having to remove your shoes upon entering, burning incense and all of the Mala beads, singing bowls and crystals everywhere. Long story short, the showers are private and beautiful, the sauna was a perfect way to warm and prepare my body for a deep tissue massage. Amado was my therapist and he has the magic touch! He listened to all of my requests and was very professional. I noticed how he found the areas in my body that needed healing and did great trigger point work to help relieve those spaces. He just has a wonderful style and way of moving from one part of the body to another. I'm a yoga teacher so I understand and notice fluidity when receiving a massage and I very much appreciate it. It almost felt like we were on the same breath (inhaling and exhaling together) It felt almost meditative. From reading other reviews I think all of their therapists are top notch! Overall the entire staff and service was great, and I appreciate their use of organic products. Thank you Tamara for providing such a wonderful retreat! I will be back for more!!! read more

This has to be one of the best & most relaxing spas in the city hands down. I keep trying other spas around the city, but I always end up comparing those experiences w/ Allyu. The rooms & beds are always heated which is a pet peeve of mine. I absolutely hate being cold during spa services. They also have a very relaxing meditation area. Oh and the staff is always more than accommodating! One of the nicest staffs around. read more

This spa is a cool concept... however I used to go there because I felt very comfortable with the staff. I have been back in the past two weeks and realized that the receptionists are simply incompentent. I loved the receptionists Dale and Casey ... they were so nice and incredibly intelligent about the entire spa. The receptionist Allison seemed confused and more often than not bothered by my presence. Hopefully I'll be back, because of the great massage therapists, but I feel I could go other places and not deal with the b.s. runaround at the front desk. I'm not sure where Dale went, but I was there yesterday.... and I hope to run into him again. You should too. read more

Absolutely brilliant. Delightful, attentive staff - extremely talented professionals. I was so relaxed after my massage/facial experience that I didn't notice my skirt was tucked up...flashing my tush to the entire spa as I traipsed to my mani/pedi session. Albeit embarrassing, it certainly says something about my degree of comfort. Very thoughtful and detail oriented (i.e. no obnoxious sounds of running sink water in the middle of your facial) - Allyu will take very good care of you. read more

I was hosting my sister and cousin for a girls weekend and made appointments at Allyu after reading about it in a magazine. When we showed up for our appointments, the door was locked, and when we called, we learned that they are temporarily closed due to water damage. But they NEVER CALLED to let us know! Honestly, how is that even possible - wouldn't that be the first thing to do? Call and let your clients know?!?! We were extremely disappointed and missed out on our spa day. read more

The inside of this place is SO COOL...especially their 'relaxation tent' where you hang out before, or in between services. I also love the ambiance, it's very quiet and people step lightly everywhere so as not to disrupt the mood. I had a 1 hour massage, which was great, and I also had a manicure/pedicure. I took off 1 star because I had this done 4 days ago and my nails are completely chipped off, but the service was still great none the less. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good spa in Chicago, it beats the 'traditional' spas by FAR. read more

Just had to drop a line about this place.We were the lucky recipients of a wonderful gift and I can't believe it took us so long to schedule a visit! What were we thinking??! We had 2 massages. When I scheduled them via phone, I was under the impression that we would have them together because I inquired about it at the time of booking and she confirmed.. ( kind of a couples' massage) we arrived with plenty of time and changed into our sandals, then proceeded to the meditation tent.. for about 10 minutes or less ) our 2 masseurs came by and swiftly ushered us to our separate tables/rooms. which were side by side..but not together. After all, I didn't care but what if it had mattered to us? I have to call them to find out what the deal was. I'm curious now why she said OK then, it didn't happen? In any case, 2 amazing massages were had! I did kinda miss the whole change into a robe thing before going into the "tent" and the water, wasn't chilled. I'm sure this was just my preference in water :) Sitting in the tent in your street clothes doesn't really make for that spa zen experience. But when we left, could NOT have felt more relaxed!! Highly recommend!! read more

I absolutely love this place!! The ambience was fabulous! The staff were very professional and polite. I got a massage and I highly recommend Kiana!!!!! Hands down the best massage I have ever received. Worth every penny!! The facials and pedicures are awesome too. I got the postnatal package a while back and it's so worth it. I have recommended all of my friends and family to this place. :) read more

If you are looking for a top notch spa, Allyu is definitely it. I've been here twice only because it is extremely out of my budget and I can't afford to come here as much as I would like. The first time I came here I did a personal spa day including a hot stone massage, sauna, and facial. Let's just say my friend and I wanted to bring a UHAUL truck and move into the place. The ambiance alone is worth the cost you pay, I almost forgot I was in Chicago for a second....The second time I came here with my boyfriend and we did the hotstone massage, very good work but I wish certain areas on my body were worked on a little more. Both times I came here I brought someone to celebrate their birthday, and both of the people I brought were completely blown away. So if you are trying to give a birthday gift, celebrate an anniversary, want to surprise an expecting mother, etc Allyu spa and the amenities they offer as a gift will definitely land you on someone's greatest person of all time list. With that being said any of my friends who see this review.....hint hint fuckers haha. read more

I love Allyu Spa. I scheduled a massage on a whim after moving into the area and it was the best one I've ever had. Gustavo is seriously amazing and I will definitely be going back to try other services. read more

i can recommend this place for the decor and maybe massage....BUT do not get the sugar scrub, its a rip off. For $90-$100, someone is maybe spending 20 min on you ,applying the scrub, and that's it. Feels very short-changed with this service. Not worth the $90! read more

Arra, the massage therapist, has completely changed my life. I have recommended everyone to her! Her depth of knowledge too is inspiring and she makes me feel more in tune with my body. I have been around Chicago for 10 years getting massages here and there and Arra knocks it out of the park every time. I have been going for 2 months now. Of course it's a bit pricey, but staying in good health is critical to me, and I feel amazing afterwards. I'll probably start going every other week, then perhaps once a month thereafter. Arra will change your life as she has mine. read more