Really cool experience here with friendly and helpful staff. They guided us through the process and…read morewere helpful throughout our first time there. It's incredibly clean and well thought out cozy place. The actual contrast therapy was really great and I left feeling super refreshed. I recommend coming here for sure, they also have events which look cool too.

This place is a perfect spot to either start or supplement your wellness routine. I walked in…read moreexhausted and walked out feeling refreshed, relaxed, and rejuvenated, which says everything. The staff was genuinely kind, helpful, and attentive, making the entire experience smooth from start to finish. The facility was clean, well-kept, and very accommodating, which immediately put us at ease. My girls and I had an amazing time--great energy, great service, and exactly what we needed. We're already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend if you're serious about your wellness but still want to enjoy the experience.

I've had the once-a-month membership at Sudor for over a year now, and it's honestly been one of my…read morefavorite things to look forward to each month. Even though I have the basic membership, I've added on extra visits here and there. I've also used the free sessions they give out to Houston Marathon and Half Marathon finishers, which is such a cool perk if you run. They often have other cool perks pop up also! Every suite is clean, private, and stocked with everything you need. You've got towels, Bluetooth speakers, Tv for streaming. It's your own little space to reset. But the best part, hands down, is the cold eucalyptus towel in the mini fridge. Growing up, my mom always had eucalyptus around, candles, oils, sprays, you name it. I didn't get the hype as a kid, but now I totally understand. That scent is so calming. I usually grab the towel toward the end of my session, while I'm still sweating, and press it to my face or neck. It feels amazing. It's cool, refreshing, and the eucalyptus just hits. Super soothing. Sometimes I stay in the sauna the full 45 mins. Other times, I jump in the cold plunge midway through for a little contrast therapy. Either way, I leave feeling clear, relaxed, and recharged. The staff is always nice, and the vibe is calm and easy. No pressure, no weird energy. Just a solid place to take care of yourself. Highly recommend checking it out. Some hard data (for those who like the details): -Sauna temps can go up to 175°F -Full-spectrum infrared with adjustable intensity (100%, 75%, or 50%) -Interior lights and color therapy lights are fully adjustable -Optional red light therapy add-on (I haven't personally noticed a benefit, but it's there if you want to try it) -Cold plunge is available -Men's and women's showers and changing rooms available -Parking for 2 hours is free with code

Loved this sauna! Coming back asap. Very clean aesthetic and extremely friendly staff. Temperature,…read morelight, and sound control make this experience top notch. Can't wait for the next visit

What a truly great experience today! I used to be a member of Thrive in Vintage near…read moreTomball/Champions. Really enjoyed that IV Spa and when I moved to Meyerland I decided to try out the West U location. I was badly let down and cancelled my membership. I have been without consistent drips for about a year and a half now. I was on instagram and an ad for BOGO drips for Restore popped up and I decided to try it out. I just wrapped a stressful job Friday and needed some recovery. I went in today for my 3:30pm appointment. The staff were all very kind and helpful. They answered all of my questions and I was able to sign up for a membership. I got a New Myers drip and it was amazing. The magnesium was life changing. I was able to do compression therapy while getting my drip and sooooo good. First time trying it and now I am hooked. I am going tomorrow for an infrared sauna session. Parking was decent and easy to get to. Very happy thus far!

I love this place. The staff is always so welcoming and friendly, they really make you feel like…read morefamily when you walk in. The services are top notch and everything is always clean, professional, and well organized. I usually come in for the leg compression, cryo, and IV therapy and it always leaves me feeling refreshed and recharged. It's the perfect reset, especially after workouts or long days. The staff explains everything clearly and makes sure you're comfortable the entire time. I always leave feeling better than when I came in and look forward to my next visit.

The most luxurious, refreshing experience his hidden away in the most unassuming strip center! I…read morewanted to surprise my wife with a unique spa experience before our wedding and Hammam spa was definitely the right choice. From booking to communications after, the whole process was so easy. When we arrived, we were provided a space to securely leave our clothes and belongings, given comfy robes (which were more than large enough to accommodate us), and taken to our therapy room. The full body scrub and mud mask we received left us feeling cleaner than ever before. The therapists very excitedly showed us how much dead skin was coming off our bodies. While my wife's therapist was a trainee who wasn't as vigorous with her scrubbing as mine was, both were still very thorough and attentive to every inch of our skin. When they say your skin will glow after, they don't lie! Our skin looked and felt great after about a 90 minute session. The delicious baklava and tea after the session was a nice way to enjoy a moment more of calm together before we left. This facility is entirely service based, meaning there are no lounge spaces like hot tubs, pools, steam rooms, etc. All the same, this was a great experience to have before our special day.

My partner and I came in for the Valentine's package, which included the steam room, hammam,…read morefacial, shampoo, and body mask. This was our first time doing a hammam and we were thoroughly impressed. The staff were very warm and professional from the moment we entered and the facilities were clean and welcoming. Our masseuses, Jessica and Alicia, were firm but gentle, making sure that every part of our bodies were treated with care. Our experience ended with some delicious Moroccan tea and baklava treats. Our skin felt so smooth and we felt so refreshed afterwards. It was a unique experience different from any other massage we've had before. Would definitely consider coming back and recommend to anyone looking to try a new type of massage!

My sister and I are keeping it in our rotation when we need a break. We tried the Basic Body Scrub…read morePlus that comes with hair and face washing. My hair felt amazing afterwards. The face wash is just done with basic cetaphil cleanser which was alright. But the scrub itself was amazing. We really enjoyed the amenities. Massage chairs are confusing and not worth it in my opinion - we asked for our money back on that portion but otherwise a great experience. We had lunch and spent about 5 hours at the spa.

I visited Gangnam Spa with my fiancé expecting a calm, restorative experience. The facility is…read moreclean, the staff is professional, and the treatments themselves are excellent. FIVE STARS! And this is why the rating drops to THREE STARS However, the spa's current approach to cell phone use raises serious privacy and safety concerns. Multiple guests were openly using their phones in treatment areas and even inside the locker rooms -- including taking photos and videos in spaces where individuals are undressed. Locker rooms are universally recognized as places where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy, and recording in these areas can violate that expectation, regardless of intent. Allowing phones in environments where guests are changing creates a real risk of non‑consensual photography or video, which can have legal implications and exposes patrons to harm. Businesses that operate locker rooms and similar facilities typically have a duty of care to protect guests from exactly this type of privacy intrusion. I strongly encourage the spa to implement and enforce a comprehensive no‑phone policy throughout all treatment and locker room areas. A spa should be a place where guests feel safe, respected, and able to relax without worrying about being filmed or photographed in private spaces. PLEASE KEEP this SPA classy, with privacy rules and keep the ghetto out the door!

Perspire is one of Houston's newer infrared sauna studios located just off of the corner of…read moreWashington Ave and Shepherd. The company actually has multiple locations all across the United States but this is their first Houston location. Inside they have a total of 8 suites with room 3 being their largest and fit for ADA accommodation. Each private room has a spacious glass sided sauna with temperature and time control, towels, and a TV. Temperature settings go up to 175F but I personally like to leave it around 165F. Sessions last for 40 minutes, controlled by the guest. Red light therapy is included with every session for free which is a nice addition since many studios charge for this as an add-on. Chromotherapy (colored lights) is also included for free. While the TV is available, it is limited to a few preset generic company meditation or jazz music videos unless you have a membership, when they will let you change it to a streaming service. My room was very clean and the sauna itself felt large, enough to easily spread out. Sounds like a great experience, right? Why three stars then? There are no showers or changing facilities. There is only one unisex restroom for the entire studio with absolutely no counter space. After profusely sweating for close to an hour, there is nothing better than a cold shower and clean, dry set of clothes but unfortunately this is not possible. Sure, guests could easily change in their own private sauna room, at least into some fresh clothes, but this is really a downfall of the studio. A couple of operational notes: a water bottle refilling station is available at the front (definitely bring a large bottle!), parking is free in the attached garage however be sure to register your car with the QRC and use the promo code to get free parking. I imagine that they would quickly ticket and/or tow. Scheduling online is super easy through their website. Finally, their membership rates are lower (just $79 for 4 visits a month) than some of the other sauna studios that I have seen in the area so that is definitely a draw if you're willing to drive home sweaty. New guests can try a session for just $20. Overall, sauna studios are an experience that I really enjoy so I might consider purchasing a very basic membership since it is pretty inexpensive, can easily be paused, and credits roll over month to month, however I am definitely disappointed in the lack of showers and changing facilities.

I was introduced to infrared sauna by a good friend of mine. She shared one of her sessions with me…read morelast summer, and afterwards, I decided to purchase a membership for 2x/month for $59. Sad to say, but I haven't quite used all the sessions since. They do roll over, but I believe 2 earned in that month expire every 90 days. You can also pause membership for about 2 months if you need to use up your sessions if you plan to cancel. You lose it if you don't use it. I like the idea of the private rooms with a glass-framed sauna. You can watch Netflix or other streaming or listen to meditative/relaxing music to pass the 40 minutes. They never rush you, even if you may be running late. In the room, you have the availability to change the temperature. Not sure what it goes up to, but I've seen 170 degrees. I usually do about 150-160 degrees. Sometimes mid 160s. Since it's infrared, it gets progressively hot. Your internal body temperature slowly builds up. You can also change the settings for relaxation, detox, energy, etc. There's a body, face and floor towel for you. At the end, there's a cool, wet eucalyptus face towel for you to cool off. Wear loose clothing after cause you'll continue to sweat after your session. It's recommended to hydrate prior plus have a small meal. I agree cause the heat can make you feel a little lightheaded. I bring a water bottle with me and sometimes fill it with Liquid IV. Drop your towels at the towel drop. The staff is friendly. You can book a session online or by phone. If you need to cancel, you have to call. There's a parking garage which you can park in using the code to get 2 free hours. You didn't always have to scan the QR code to pay, but that has since changed. I'm glad Perspire customers get free parking with the code. The hours are deceiving when you look on Yelp or do a Google search. They are actually open at 9 am on Saturday, not 8 am. Got there early once Saturday, and the door was still locked. If your session is at 9:05 am on the weekend, just know they open at 9 am. Weekdays you can start as early as 7 am and do evening ones past 8 pm. It's pretty relaxing. I've done it in the mornings and evenings. It does either boost your day or help you sleep at night. There's a bigger suite that could be used for couples, I think. Or maybe a mini ladies detox party for a small group of 3? Not sure how many can fit in it or if that's allowed, but it is bigger than the other 7 suits. They also sell some merch and juices. If you're into saunas, I recommend this infrared sauna. I use my apartment's gym, so this is nice to have. I like that it's less than 10 minutes from me. It's also great after a long day at work.

Have my sauna 1 month and absolute satisfied with it . We use it 3 times a week and already feel…read morethe difference in our health. Quality and workmanship excellent.

Purchased a one person sauna from them for a little over 5 grand. It was easy to put together and…read moreheats up real well. My major complaint is with the sound system. Why would you put a discontinued Kenwood audio receiver in a brand new 5000 dollar sauna?? This thing has a cd player and no bluetooth. It has an AUX input. How many phones nowadays do you know of that have an aux input??? I can't think of one. The audio system is basically useless unless you want to listen to local radio or CD. I haven't had an audio CD in at least 15 years. :edit: Well let me tell you why. Turns out the lack of Bluetooth is intentional to further reduce EMF exposure. Thank you for clarifying Matt. And thank you for the links to the workaround Bluetooth adapter. That is really helpful.

Birthday retreat! Claudine for massage and Jinki for facial…read morewas just what I needed to kick off my Birthday celebration. Ambiance, relaxing, professional staff....simply amazing.

If you're looking for a great experience and massage then you need to try Sanctuary Spa! They make…read moreyou feel appreciated as soon as you walk in the door. I've been getting a Massage from Tina for a few years now and she's the absolute best! She makes you feel comfortable and her hands perform magic! She will literally put you to sleep on the table because you're so relaxed. I highly recommend giving them a try.

Worst customer service. Won't answer the phone and cancels appoints 10 minutes in advance without…read morewarning.

There are some times a girl's just gotta treat herself to some serious R&R…read more This business is centrally located in a quaint house located in River Oaks. There is a small driveway and parking available on the street for patrons. As a newbie, I wanted the make sure I allowed plenty of time for arrival due to Houston's unpredictable traffic. I arrived early and was greeted by a delightful woman who provided my service. Atmosphere 4/5. This spa is not as swanky as some but it was just as clean and relaxing. There was the traditional spa music playing and some smell goods available for customers, too. I was delighted to see a bottle of expensive perfume available for customer use in the bathroom. Customer Service 5/5. During my service, I was made to feel pretty darn special. The attendant regularly checked on me, gave me sips of water, and asked how I was doing. Her friendly nature and sincere interest in my needs and questions was quite reassuring. Infrared Sauna Treatment 5/5. I'm hooked and the price was right, $69 for over an hour of relaxation. I'll be honest, it's hot and you are going to sweat, hard. But your body feels amazingly relaxed and refreshed when finished. Needless to say, I booked my next appointment before leaving.

Mokara Spa is located in the Omni off Woodway. Valet (validated) or self parking in the garage is…read moreavailable. The spa is around the corner from Birdie's Cafe and outside near the gym. You're greeted with a smile as you walk in to fill out a quick questionnaire while they grab you a drink. The robes provided are lush. Service promptly started on time. I enjoyed the exfoliation scrub and shea butter with the Hydrating Body Glow treatment. Your skin is left feeling buttery soft. Thuy was professional and kept a relaxed environment the whole time. You can enjoy the jacuzzi, sauna, and pool before or afterwards. Mokara has a decent weekday deal - a treatment, 2 drinks, and $28 credit at Birdies all for a reasonable price. They provided handwritten notes inside our lockers and surprised with a birthday dessert. We will 100% return in the future. Service was exceptional from beginning to end.

Massage experience was fantastic! I was so relaxed I started to doze off. The setting and…read morewaiting area are exactly what a spa should be