Is there less than one star to give it? Bad bad bad bad…read moredon't go The masseuse was adding more pain to me...and she was treating me in a very disgusting manner, as if she was pushing me. Just don't go, it's very bad.

I really like finding this gem in my neighborhood - clean place, strong massage, good prices,…read morefriendly staff! I called in order to book, and once I told them what I wanted I had to hang up. But they called me back within a few minutes to tell me what openings they have. Once you know how they do things it's totally fine. Cash payment is preferred. No frills, good massage. I like they could take me right away because my migraines come out of nowhere and only a strong massage helps me.

Affordable, sanitary, and amazing. Shoutout Sophia!! She got all my knots out! 10/10.read more

Cupping and a great massage for $100. Plus, they are always super easy to schedule last minute. I…read morecan't complain!

The atmosphere here is great. I had a relaxing massage that felt wonderful, and I'll definitely…read morecome back.

This place is open till 10PM and I can usually just call 5 minutes before I want to walk in, which…read moreis convenient for a 9-5 worker like myself. Tip: For the past few times I tried to "walk-in", the buzzer in the front might not have been working. It's easier to call ahead (or call in front of the door) & schedule and appointment. I have done 1 hour massage and 30min "chair" massages. It is sort of a combination of Thai & Swedish massage where they knead & stretch you like a dough and walk on your back, etc. (It may feel weird if you think the hotel spa massage is the only kind of massage.) I felt pretty awesome right after the massage, and even greater the next day, and the later ... I come here instead of going to chiropractors whenever I have back problems! The rate is $30/30 min (cheap) for the chair massage. (It wasn't really a Chair massage... I still laid on the massage table and she gave me a regular full massage on my body.)

Just ok. That pretty much sums up my experience…read more I got the Swedish massage and the lady was digging her elbow in my back. I've never had a Swedish massage where someone digs their elbow in my back. I feel they do the same massage for everyone and there is no attention paid to someone's individual needs. This is fine if the establishment is charging $29 as most other massage places do that give everyone the same massage in a big room. So I guess here you are paying more money for a private room. The bed wasn't heated. I was cold every time she took the blanket off a section. The bed didn't have a head cradle at the top, was rather a hole in the table where you stick your head. At first I hated this as it was uncomfortable but I didn't get a stuffy nose like I typically do with the face cradles. So I preferred this. I don't understand the tea house portion of the name. They had random boxes of tea on a shelf in the waiting area..... Overall, if you get a "deal" then I'd say come here. I would not recommend it for the full price as you can get more customized massages elsewhere.

I came here through Groupon for a 1-hour Swedish massage. They had a lot of openings and I could…read moreget the time and day I wanted. Upon arrival I explained I have spine and neck pain, and I was offered to upgrade to a deep tissue massage for $10 more. The room was dimly lit, very clean and there was pleasant tranquil piano music. I loved the atmosphere. My masseuse (Amy) was very good: she asked me beforehand about ongoing issues, told me to warn her if whatever she was doing hurt, and asked my permission to also massage my head/hair (apparently not everybody wants that- it was so good!) I liked that Amy made sure to give attention to my leg which I have injured, without ignoring it all together or overdoing things. I could tell from her technique she knows what she is doing. I will definitely be checking back if there are deals to go here again, or ask for a gift card for Christmas.

Got an appointment same day for a hour massage. Really worked out my tight muscles. Very relaxed…read moreafter leaving the massage

Hands down the best massage of my life. Went last eve and Cherry was my provider. I have had…read morehundreds of massage all over the world and this was the best ever. If you like deep tissue Cherry will blow you away!

Well, i had been driving by this place for the last few months and was wondering if it was legit or…read moreshady. From the outside it looked shady, and it was in sort of weird spot, but my shoulder was hurting today and i was driving by, so i said what the hell. I called the number on the sign, and someone picked up that barely spoke English. Again, I started thinking shady...but they had appointments, and i was across the street, so i headed in. Never judge a book by the cover. What i walked into was a clean massage parlor. A one hour massage cost $60. The room i was in was clean, although the massage table was not the most comfortable table i have ever been on, it was sufficient. The woman that gave me the massage didn't speak English at all, but she gave me an excellent massage. Afterwords they brought me a bottle of water and helped me on with my shoes (a little strange). If you plan on going, get the coupon off their website for first time massages. That will save you $10 or $15 i believe. The only thing i didn't like about the place was the cheesy Asian flute music they played during the session. I hate that stuff...

This massage was amazing I received the four hand omg I'm going back today. Bring cash they charge…read moreextra for credit card. I've been a lot of places I think I like this one the best

Not sure what happened, but I should have cut it short when I first realized it was not quite a…read moreThai massage or a professional massage for that matter. Imagine going to a place expecting a Thai style massage. The couple's massage room is a smidge bigger than a regular room leaving barely enough room to store belongings or for two therapists to work. (See photo). There was no room on the left side for a person to stand and it was too tight for the tables to be placed side by side. To add fire to fury, we were told to undress (despite usual loose fitting attire style), there was no place or space to store belongings. It was so cramped. We placed them under our tables on the floor. Katie comes in first and before starting, she asks my partner about pressure preference, Joy, the shorter lady who kneel over my back as soon as she walked in, says I'll ask you later and never does. She never really pulled or used any technique requiring pressure, so I went without any material benefit aside from being there with my loved one. And I seriously think she kneeled over me because she didn't have enough room to stand without bumping the other table. Add to that, 1. Feet are NEVER used 2. There was very little pulling 3. No music - dead silence. I could hear ppl leaving and entering the front door and the doorbell. 4. We purchased 90 minutes and were cheated out of 20 -25 minutes of service. It was 65 minutes at best from start to finish. But we had to pay in advance. 5 minutes consisted of them wiping us with a warm wash cloth. Usually there's no lotion or oil with Thai massages. Oh well. Too late now. After we were told to get dressed, we were greeted with a 5 oz styrofoam cup of water with three cubes of ice. A gargle amount of water. Oh boy! That did it for me. (Wish I had taken a picture). It's pretty safe to say I'll never ever return. Ever. The only reason I'm giving a second star is because my partner had a better experience and a wee bit more massage time. Joy left to get warm towels while Katie massaged. Even after the towels arrived, Katie kept going. If I had it to do over again, I would have made her stop and waited up front for my partner to finish. Whatever you do, don't book a couple's massage or use "Joy". Money wasted. (Would recommend a single massage with Katie - just keep track of your time).

Several months flew by sans a massage and my back was feeling achy and tight again. When I could…read morebarely stretch my arms over my head without feeling sore, I knew I needed to check in for a massage. In the past, I've tried several approaches (Swedish, Shiatsu, Hot Stone, Chinese Tui Na, and Zhi Ya). These methods used to do the trick for me. Initially, I felt relaxed after an hour session however it didn't completely remove all my knots. When all else failed, I knew I had to take on a more aggressive approach. I heard about Thai massage before but I was hesitant to try it due to my negative preconceived notions. The thought of having someone walk all over your back didn't appeal to me; let alone the amount of pressure applied which could possibly crush me to bits. Because of this, I proceeded with caution. When I made my appointment, I told them it was my first time and wanted them to go gentle on me. During my visit, I was paired with Amanda. Amanda was totally patient and in tune with my requests. Looking back, the overall experience wasn't what I had expected. In fact, it exceeded my expectations. My massage started off on a massage table versus a mat. It began with some gradual stretching and kneading which eventually lead to deep muscle compression with the use of my masseuse's fingertips, forearms, palms, and elbows. Amanda checked in with me constantly and asked if the pressure she applied was too weak or strong. I greatly appreciated her attentiveness. The deep muscle compressions she applied cleared out all my stubborn knots in my shoulders and upper back. With a few strokes from her forearms and elbows, I could hear my muscle knots snap, crackle, and pop! Thai massage can be a very involved process where the masseuse will use their entire body (as an aid) to contort yours in order to provide a deeper form of stretch. It may feel strange at first but you just need to trust your masseuse and all will be well. Halfway through my session, Amanda got on the table as I was lying flat. She then proceeded to kneel over my hamstrings and pull my arms back to open up my ribcage and shoulders. Que in more snap, crackles, and pops! If this is your first time doing a Thai massage, you may immediately feel a sense of relaxation and release followed by tiredness within an hour after your session. It's probably best to not schedule anything else for the rest of the day because after my massage, all I wanted to do was go home and sleep. I was sore for a good 48 hours in the area where I was worked on. If the same occurrence happens to you, don't be alarmed. It's normal. It's typical and mostly due to the pent up lactic acid being released from the knots. It will go away. Just stay adequately hydrated with H20 before and after your session to alleviate post soreness. By day 3 I was feeling great. I was reinvigorated and my range of motion increased drastically. I even felt like my posture was corrected during the process! After a Thai massage session, I can never go back to any other method. The pricing was a big draw too. Princess Spa fares better in value compared to higher end spas. They have 2 locations. I went to the one in Lakeview and I believe they have a second one in River West. I plan on definitely coming back. Highly recommend!

Scheduled a massage the day before, confirmed it for 8pm, arrived, they had no idea what was going…read moreon and didn't take me. Would not recommend. Avoid

The people that work here don't have proper any training in massages. I was able to tell when she…read morewas just rubbing all over the place in no organized manner doing the same long surface strokes move over and over in the same spot for most of the time, until I stopped her and asked her if she can focus on other areas and get into the tissue. For $85 deep tissue, it is very expensive for a messy rub down. This was not a massage, nor it deep tissue which was even more annoying. Second way to tell they didn't know what they were doing was me leaving with a pain in my lower arm and swollen hands. Definitely not worth the money.