Last Saturday, I had my first Saturday off in MONTHS and gosh darn it, I was going to treat myself. And treat myself I certainly did. Away Spa was just what I needed.
I called on Friday to schedule my appointment and though I'd love to remember her name to give her props, I'm at a loss. She was fabulously patient and she had a wonderful phone manner. This was my first time booking at Away, so she was my first impression and she did a great job. I was booked for a 75 minute massage.
Though parking is validated, I walked and unfortunately was running a few minutes behind, so I didn't get much time to enjoy the gorgeous "locker room"/changing room area. It was equipped with a steam room and showers, a locker area for your purse and clothing, and a sitting area with light snacks and refreshments. The lighting was perfect and the decor really helped with the relaxation process. If it weren't for the snotty girl and her friend who were too important in their frivolous conversation to move out of my way in order for me to access the locker area, I would have been just fine. But, I digress. Snotty girls at an upscale spa just comes with the territory.
Inside the locker room, the greeter hands you a luxurious bathrobe to slip into and a pair of slippers to walk around in. However, they were out of slippers and I'm near certain the pair I was given weren't clean. These slippers aren't luxurious like the plushy robe. It is made out of plastic, a la jellies shoes style. I'm assuming for the purpose of keeping them clean, though my pair was not. Again, there are worse offenses.
Bryan greeted me quickly and he was very polite. Male or female, there's always been a bit of awkwardness for me initially when getting a massage. The whole, we're strangers and I'm going to get next to naked and you're going to rub oil all over me in a dark room takes a few minutes to ease into, but Bryan was definitely professional and talented at what he does. He took the time to ask about any problem areas and occasionally checked in throughout the massage to ensure the pressure was okay and that I was feeling good. He took his time and I never felt rushed. There was only one time to which I was disappointed and that was when he told me time was up.
I'd definitely recommend him. After the massage, Bryan offered to get me a glass of champagne or a mimosa, to which I didn't hesitate to accept. Nothing like a free mimosa to top off the experience.
He walked me back to the locker room area and I breathed in my new relaxed state. I sipped on my mimosa while I bathed in their complimentary showers with their Eucalyptus shampoo and body wash. I was a brand new person and definitely grateful for the experience.
Their rates are higher than others, but after my experience, I won't mind dropping what I did for experience like that.
Definitely will recommend to others and sing Bryan's praises to all who ask. read more