I went to Crystal Spa with my mom and my two brothers on Sunday afternoon, September 13th. I used to come here quite often many years ago, but this was my first visit in a very long time. I think it has been about 5-6 years since I last came here. One thing I really like about this place is that they provide Aveda products that customers can use while enjoying the sauna. They have shampoo, conditioner, and soap available, and anyone using the sauna can use them. They also have various wet saunas, dry saunas, a cold plunge pool, a hot pool, and other facilities. One downside is that they do not provide bathrobes and indoor slippers. I found this especially inconvenient because you have to walk around the facility without either one. Another thing that really surprised me was the food prices. I know prices are expensive everywhere these days, but the prices here seemed especially high. A single bowl of ramen is $14.99 + tax, and most of the other dishes are around $27.99-$30.00. From what people around me who have tried the food here told me, the taste isn't particularly good either, so I personally don't think the food is worth the price. Something else happened when I first arrived that annoyed me a little. The female staff member gave me locker #44. In East Asian culture, the number 4 is associated with death, so it is a number many people prefer to avoid. Getting double 4s made me feel uncomfortable, so I asked if I could have a different locker number. Finally, she gave me #26 instead. Overall, this is a small, clean, and quiet spa, so I think it is a good place for people who don't like loud, crowded, and noisy environments. I also think it is a good option for people who prefer a traditional women-only sauna area and don't like having men in the women's area. (OMG. I really don't like that -- having men in the women's sauna area. I actually had that happen to me at another sauna once, and it really freaked me out.) However, I really wish they would provide bathrobes and indoor slippers. That is probably my biggest complaint about this place. For parking, you can park in the H Mart parking lot, and with validation, you can park for up to 6 hours. read more

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Mixed experiences here and I've been coming for years! Parking - it's validated parking in their parking structure, which I love. Check in - the ladies are super nice at the front and it's quick. Pricing - it has gone up in recent years and I don't really see the pricing being justified since the place has not been kept up. Locker rooms - they're clean and big enough to store all your things. Showers - they're a little outdated and dirty. I see mold in some cracks. The water pressure is amazing though. Hot tub, saunas - they have these spiked floor mat that hurts your feet and you're not allowed to wear shoes in there. Also can use a facelift and deep clean. The body scrub itself - here is where I would give 10/5 stars. Anna is AMAZING. I love the way she pays attention to every inch of your body. I come out feeling like a dolphin when she's done. I would recommend this place solely for her and her services. Common area - it's small, but it works. You have mats to lay on and nap. There's also a few different types of saunas as well. Some of the saunas need some TLC. They're pretty ran down. There's an also a restaurant. I've eaten there a few times but it's nothing special. They also got rid of a lot of options that they used to have. Overall, I will continue coming here because I don't use everything. Just go to get my scrub by Anna. Sometimes I'll use the sauna. read more

Crystal Spa - Salt sauna room. - Day Spas Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Do Not Go! This place was not clean at all. There was hair everywhere, it was moldy, half the showers had no warm water, facilities outdated. The whole place stank and was unclean. read more

I used to go to Spa Palace but they up their pricing so I decided to check out Crystal Spa. Normally, it's $30 all day but if you go before 9am, it's only $20. The massage chairs are a little worn, but they still feel great and they only cost one dollar for three minutes kind of like the ones you have in the mall. I love that they give you a toothbrush the other spots don't do that. All in all a great experience will be coming back more often. read more

Crystal Spa - Ice room - Day Spas Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I went to Crystal Spa today after hiking up to the Wisdom Tree -- which is pretty much my usual Monday or weekend routine. And honestly, this place is PERFECT for that sweaty, tired, "I-need-to-reset-my-body-and-my-soul" feeling. It's a small Korean spa tucked inside a mall in Koreatown, and that's what I love about it. It's not chaotic. It's not crowded. Half the time when I'm here, the sauna is empty or there's just one quiet person inside. Same with the steam room -- sometimes it's just me. If you're the kind of person who wants silence, space to think, decompress, meditate, or just stare at a wall and breathe... this is the place. It's very clean. The water is always fresh. You can tell they maintain everything really well. And I love their cold plunge. My routine is simple: sauna cold plunge sauna cold plunge repeat. It hits my inflammation perfectly and I feel brand new afterward. But the BEST part -- and honestly the reason I keep coming back -- is the little cafeteria. I don't know what they officially call it, but to me it's like a Korean mom's kitchen. The lady who cooks there... she feels like her calling in life is to feed people with love. Everything she makes tastes like it was done with care. She's gentle, warm, and has that typical Korean mother energy -- comforting, precise, and full of heart. Today I got ramen and the banchan (I always look forward to their banchan). And the watermelon shake... that's my signature move. I get it every single time. After I sauna and cold plunge, I go straight there to eat, then lie down on the mat in the lounge area and watch whatever Korean singing contest show they have on the TV. It's simple but it's perfect. Every time I leave Crystal Spa, I feel refreshed. Reset. Worth it. It's honestly my little haven. The vibe is clean, peaceful, and very "take care of yourself." The reception staff are always smiling -- genuinely smiling -- which already puts you in a good mood. I highly recommend this place if you need quiet healing, solitude, and a break from the world. This is definitely one of my happy places. read more

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Vibe is quiet especially on the weekday mornings I love Meditating in pink salt room and contrast therapy between steam room and cold plunge. Very clean and quiet. Kelly is the best facialist in Ktown. Crystal hqs very good acupressure therapists as well read more

Came to the spa and had a nice time It's small but good temperature water and rooms (sauna, steam room, cold plunge tub, jacuzzi tub) When I was leaving, they have a shop where you can buy hair and body products Woman on the register was on the phone with a customer asking about body scrubs I looked at different products and many are not testers But saw a couple and one caught my attention since it's a small lotion bottle for both body and face It comes in four options. Three scented and one unscented. They all have a sticker that reads "TRY ME". I put a piece size amount on my hand and rubbed it on my face Moments later, the woman is asking the person on the phone to hold on several times Insisting to hold on since she needs to get off the phone She comes to tell me excuse me those are not to try on I show her yes it says there you can try on. She says "oh oh oh" . She adds "you know we have lotion inside the spa you can use" I tell her "I realize that I was interested in buying one of these, but wanted to test the scent" She says oh and walks away Not even a sorry, I apologize I was mistaken Freaking rude!! read more

First time at a Korean spa -- not sure if this is the vibe, but this felt like a big shared bathhouse rather than a spa! Really enjoyed the salt and charcoal room, but that's about it. There are some major essential and aesthetic updates they should be doing to keep the place presentable. Anyhow, it was an experience! read more

Warm, friendly and very hospitable spa with all the good services you would expect from a Korean Spa!

Cant believe the price seemed to be the same as 10 years ago. $30 day, $20 with service. Sat 10a was pretty empty and chill. But then about noonish-1 a bunch of Korean people rushed in. I guess the kspa rage is over with young ppl. 10-15years ago it was so popular with young ppl. Today was full of normal old korean ladies. Workers here are totally Korean! English is minimal. And you think theyre yelling at you but they really arent. Haha I had a foot massage and friends had the scrub. They said they enjoyed it. I got kinda got yelled at (like the normal korean way) bc i wasnt where i was supposed to be. I was in the bathhouse but for the foot massage (and i assume other body massages) to be in the coed jjimjil room. The front desk should tell me this. Also someone NOT KOREAN walked into the coed naked during my foot massage. Korean lady workers yelled "you have to put clothes on" repeatedly. The front desk needs to do better esp with non korean guests. Other kspas hand you the t shirts and shorts and tell you that you must wear them in the coed place after a shower. Oh their clothes need a lil update imo. Some looked really worn out. I still got my foot massage.. which isnt like the typical chinese foot massage places. It was a bit boring and repetitive and they didnt massage my head shoulders or arms. Normally acupressure foot massages does a little. For scrub, they only recommend you do hot bath before. The standing showers need a little tlc. It was kinda looking gross. The hot and cold tubs were ok but could be nicer. Sauna rooms were fine. I dont recall seeing toothbrush with salt... wonder if they had it. They provide soaps but dont know if its really aveda. Body lotion seemed to be aveda. We decided to grab a quick lunch but it took longer for the food to come out. It was only 1 sweet lady working the food and she did tell me (later) that the chicken soup takes a while. It also wasnt too good. Id skip it next time. Get the egg and rice drink. That was good. Friends had bulgogi and mool neng myun. I dont think they were in love but it did the job. Wish i had more time to enjoy the rooms. It was so empty. Parking was 10 hrs free which was crazy and appreciated. Remember your car plates bc thats how they validate. Do glad they told me this over the phone. read more

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I visited Crystal Spa on July 19 at 1:30 p.m. to celebrate my birthday. Unfortunately, it was the worst spa experience I've ever had. From the beginning of my massage until the end, the treatment room was unbearably hot. I repeatedly told my therapist I was too hot and having difficulty breathing. He later acknowledged that the A/C was broken. At the same time, a large group watching the World Cup in the room next door screamed and cheered throughout my entire massage. This wasn't occasional noise--it lasted for the full session. I came to a spa for a peaceful, relaxing experience, not what sounded like a sports bar. My daughter was there for a facial at the same time and experienced the same excessive heat and constant noise, so this wasn't isolated to my treatment. To make matters worse, my massage ended about 10 minutes early. When I expressed my disappointment at the front desk, I was simply told, "It's the finals." Afterward, I contacted the spa directly to give them an opportunity to address the situation before posting publicly. They never responded. I rarely leave negative reviews, but I think people should know what our experience was. If the A/C is broken and a major sporting event is creating constant noise next to the treatment rooms, customers should be informed beforehand and given the option to reschedule. That would have been the professional way to handle it. read more

I will never return to this spa. I booked a 1.5-hour acupressure appointment with Sol, specifically seeking relief for neck and shoulder pain. Before we began, and repeatedly throughout the session, I explicitly told her to completely avoid my lower back due to an 11-year chronic injury that was finally under control thanks to my orthopedic surgeon last year. Instead of listening, she dismissed my concerns. Even after a third reminder, she told me, "Don't worry, it'll be okay," and continued to work on my lower back, even using her feet. Her ego and total lack of respect for my boundaries completely ruined the experience--I couldn't relax at all. To make matters worse, there was also a large roach in the women's bathroom, which speaks volumes about the hygiene of this establishment. It has now been two weeks since the massage, and the severe lower back pain that had been alleviated for a year has completely returned because of her actions. I am currently living on ibuprofen and suffering through tremendous pain. It was a complete waste of money and physically damaging. Avoid this place. read more

I love Crystal Spa, it's walking distance from me and in a safe area so I always feel comfortable coming here. The spa is smaller than Wi Spa but it has everything I need. I've been coming for years and noticed they stopped heating the main floor, unless that's just a winter thing. After the hot tub I like using the dry sauna, charcoal room, then salt room, then mud room, and cool off in the ice room. I got a body scrub and massage for the first time with Anna and getting the 90 min one is worth it because it waives the entry fee. You also get much more than a scrub and massage because they also did a mini facial and hair mask for me too. It's leaving my hair soft for days and my skin feels so smooth. The scrub was very thorough and gentle and got so much dead skin off me. The massage is primarily focused on my upper back, I think I'll try a deep tissue massage next time to get deeper into my muscles. I originally expected it to be a quieter, more private area, but workers will have pretty loud conversations with each other while you are receiving your service. Thankfully this didn't last too long because it made it difficult to relax but don't come here thinking it will be a dark quiet room like other massage parlors. The food is a bit on the pricier end but the portions are pretty big (expect to spend about $20 per dish). Overall would choose coming here over other co-ed spas as it has everything I need, isn't crowded and is kept clean. read more

Validated parking for 10 hours at 615 s mariposa ave. Shared parking with H mart. Park anywhere that doesn't say "reserved". It's in the shopping center, 3rd floor. Has a 3-4 spa rooms in the common area; steam and dry sauna in the single sex locker rooms; along with cold plunge and hot tub. We were there about 3 hours; $30 for admission. Not bad. Could be a nice place to rest, relax in the area. read more

My friends and I found our experience to be a one and done. We decided to try a new establishment as our usual venue was undergoing maintenance. The flooring featured spiked hole mats, which we found quite uncomfortable to walk on, almost as if they might cause blisters. While the body scrub and massage services themselves were satisfactory, the area had an unpleasant odor that was quite noticeable. We also believe the showering facilities are in need of an upgrade, as they appeared quite dated and were not fully functional. Specifically, one side of the showering area only provided cold water, and despite waiting, it did not warm up. read more

Used to be number 1 place for me. Since, new owner and new management. Their running system is been change. The rest area floor use to be warm enough. But now it's cold floor. Lots of customers not follow the rules. Like, don't wash and using hot tub. The food is great but it's little high price. read more

Mixed experience at Cristal SPA Relaxation area with massage chair and floor mats is a nice touch for winding down. On-site cafe offers drinks and food with self-service options. Front desk staff were polite and check-in was quick and easy. No slippers provided to guests - which is surprising for a spa, especially with slippery floors. Some areas looked a bit messy and unorganized (shoes, baskets, rugs). Overall atmosphere felt a bit worn and not as well-maintained as expected. It's an okay spot if you're not looking for a high-end spa experience, but there's definitely room for improvement. read more

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Returned to my old neighborhood yesterday and decided to have a little Korean spa date! When comparing with my last review here 7 years ago, it's a parent why I always come to this location! The dry sauna, co-ed rooms (mud, charcoal etc), and hot tub are all very hot and relaxing! They still use Aveda products! The scrubs are still on point very detail and effective (shout out to Mimi - you're amazing. PS ~ cost is now $75 total which includes entry fee). Parking is still FREE and plentiful, etc. The towel situation is also improved; newer fluffier and they give you 3x! The patrons were also a lot more civilized with people that are privy to spa etiquette and just keeping to themselves, which is great. I'm not sure what I met in my older review about the coed rooms being ratty, but they were totally clean and people were very respectful. We did not try the restaurant, but many people were and it's nice to have that option in the event you're hungry! I do think that if they changed the faucets and did a little bit of tile work that this place could really shine. It would've also been great to have disinfectant wipes or spray to ensure that the communal pillows and mats were cleaner since people are sweating, and those things are shared grossed me out a little bit. It's safe to say that this will always be our go to for the reasons mention above and for the clear consistency that they have maintained for almost a decade, plus! We also love that the H Mart is on the first floor so we bought all of our favorite snacks and vegetables and meats and soups after to continue the Korean spa vibes in the comfort of our own home! read more

My lovely friends surprised me with a good package spa experience! It was my first time going a Korean Spa. They split female and side side lockers. You get a bracelet with a locker number on there to lock and unlock your items in the locker room. Within the locker room, there are dry saunas, wet saunas, hot tub, cool water tub, and showers. You get one body towel and one face towel. No swimsuits are allowed. You first need to shower and then you can use the amenities until your number is called. When your number is called they take you to a section where you can get the body scrub and wrap at. Everything is done in that spot including the massages. When you complete the spa experience you go back to the locker room and you can use the clothes that they have available to wear into the common areas to meet with the rest of your party. Within that common area, there are many other relaxation room. You honestly can spend a good amount of time here with all the amazing amenities! There is also a small restaurant where you can grab some food. Sharon was awesome and did amazing!!! I would highly recommend her! read more

Tried Crystal Spa on a Tuesday night because I needed to press pause on life and maybe sweat out some of my bad decisions. As someone who's only dipped a toe into the world of Korean spas (Wi Spa being my first), I wasn't entirely sure what to expect--would it be serene? chaotic? Would I be yelled at by an ajumma mid-massage? Spoiler: it was none of the above. Crystal is the chill cousin of Wi Spa. Smaller footprint, yes, but way less crowded, which was a huge win for my inner introvert. I wasn't dodging bodies in the hot tub or waiting awkwardly for space in the sauna like it was club night. Everything was clean, peaceful, and spa vibes were on point. I booked an acupressure massage and let me tell you--it was *not* the kind of massage where someone gently pets you while Enya plays in the background. This was a therapeutic, borderline athletic experience. My back cracked in new languages. My tension left my body and probably moved into someone else's. It was glorious. The salt room, mud room, saunas, and hot tubs all did their job of making me forget what day it was, and I appreciated the mellow energy throughout the space. Also, can we talk about free parking in LA? That alone deserves a standing ovation. Would I come back? Absolutely. Especially when I want all the benefits of a Korean spa without feeling like I'm in a spa-themed amusement park. read more

Surprisingly dirty. Does not give you shower shoes as well, unlike similarly priced spas.

This is my go to Spa for R & R!!! The services are great (scrub and massage) and it's super clean!! I can spend all day here.... Truly my go to spot to sweat off toxins!!!! read more

This was my first visit to the Crystal Spa, and unfortunately, I was disappointed. The place was very dirty, which might have been because it was a Saturday and overly crowded. However, I also noticed that the equipment and facilities were quite old. The shirts and shorts provided for guests were in poor condition, looking so old and worn that they should really be replaced. read more

Crystal Spa - Shirt - Day Spas Near Me - Los Angeles, California

overall great experience! We used to go to imperial spa because of the strong jets, but they have closed down, so we were forced to find another place. After reading recent scary reviews of wii, i decided on a new spot due to the early admission price. After doing some research, seemed most places admission is $30, spa palace which we've also been to was now $35, some places didn't offer food, and had a limit of 2 hr or 4 hr. (we like to stay for 6+ hrs at a time) Went on a Monday, arrived maybe almost 15 mins after 8:30, but they still honored the early admission for $20, which was great! I asked for a tour since it was our first time and she did mention the early admission was for 4 hrs, and if we stayed longer, we'd get charged extra $10, however when we checked out, we did not get charged. SCORE! They valid parking for 6 hrs but when we went in, the parking bar was opened, and opened as well when we left. so free parking. Food kinda pricey, which is expected, but at least very tasty, so i was happy. we got the cold noodle $18 and spicy pork bulgogi $22. we didn't order the galbi since it was $39 Cold room not cold at all and no clay ball room, but all hot rooms, dry and wet sauna were super duper hot! Would recommend bringing shower slippers since my feet were hurting soooo bad from stepping on the non slip floors. Not as big as wi or spa palace, but definitely much bigger than hugh spa. in the womens section 1 hot tub and 1 cold tub dry sauna wet sauna stand up and sit down showers Place was clean. would definitely go back. read more

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I have migraines, and today was one of those days. I booked scrub and massage, Lisa was the person who treated me. I was impressed with her passionate service , she consecrated on my neck area . After treatment I left without tension headache. I will definitely come back. Thank you Lisa!!!!! read more

Definitely not a place where you come to relax and get pampered... the only place where there was actually no noise was inside the Himalaya salt room, cool room and charcoal room. The co-ed area was not for me, ppl chitchatting, ppl on their phones with the volume loud, their little food area is literally within that same area, so ppl eating there are also having conversations, it's a very noisy area. Also not very clean when it comes to using the mats, pillows and blankets, ppl just use and return over and over, no one is cleaning the area. The recliner chairs and massage chairs as well, ppl come out the hot rooms drenched in sweat and go sit there, leave don't even mind cleaning it! Disgusting The "wet area" where you get your massage is not at all relaxing! My massage was the most aggressive massage I've even had, it was so rushed, so disappointed. Not worth the money I payed. Definitely not Spa vibes here. read more

Decent co-ed kspa. Went on a Monday and there were a lot of people. Pretty small. Free validated parking. Brought my partner here and I think it's a good alternative to larger kspas especially if you don't plan to stay long/ are coming for just the treatment. They were able to accommodate us for same-day (treatments are separate by gender). I got lucky that no one else was really using the pools when I was using them. The cold pool in the women's section is one of the coldest I've experienced-- my muscles enjoyed it very much! They didn't have a room for women to just relax which I noticed other co-ed kspas have. I was also lucky that when I went in for my treatment (gold special- 2 hours) that no one else was there. There were many, many tables available. Soo provided my service and she made me baby smooth. She was gentle around my feet which had wounds I asked her to avoid. The gold wrap is kind of gimmicky, it was literally an emergency blanket. I felt like a piece of salmon baking in marinade in aluminum. My partner enjoyed his service and had a talkative staff. He said he noticed the massage really helped him for problem areas in his back. We were both so smooth even weeks later! Common areas and rooms were small and hard to enjoy. The cold room wasn't cold. We had drinks to rehydrate and I had the shikhye which was standard but pricey. read more

Acupressure massage is very rough and causes injury. Locker rooms are maintained but the rest of the place is dirty. Sanitation is not happening. Went home with a neck injury and a skin infection for $145. Still having major neck pain 4 weeks after brutal massage. Highly recommend Century Day Spa, it's much cleaner and friendlier and the treatments are nice, not painful. Manager was supposed to refund me but now has stopped responding. read more

Crystal Spa - Got a skin infection from the spa. Had to get medicine from urgent care. - Day Spas Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've only been here twice (first with my fiancée as a gift and 2nd time with a group of 4) ! They definitely meet my Korean drama jimjjilbang dreams and my spa needs! Located on 3rd floor - it's right across the phoenix karaoke lounge. Parking: validated 6 hr parking garage (shared w Hmart) We were greeted by the same ahjumma and let her know what services you're here for. For special treatments like a scrub, facial or massage, you need to call and make appointment ahead. But if you're here for the general amenities like the saunas, salt rooms, and tubs, you just pay the general day admission fee of $30 to use them all! If the lady knows it's your first time, she'll walk u through the protocols and rooms you can go into. As you first enter the locker room, PLEASE take your shoes off as you step foot on the carpet - or you'll track dirt onto the floors in the room. You'll be given a waterproof wristband w a locker number on it that you can scan to open and lock your locker. You must be fully naked - you can bring a towel (provided in your locker) around you if you absolutely need. Next you shower before use of the wet amenities in which they provide their shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the dispensers. The water pressure is AMAZING - powerful. Then you can enjoy the tubs or saunas! I think everyone does this in this order: hot tub - cold plunge - steam room - dry sauna - back to shower. They have standing and sitting shower areas. I definitely recommend the sitting one just as I see in dramas haha. All that took about 30-45 mins. Then if you have a special treatment, they'll call your locker number to get started. I got a gift certificate for the Body Scrub and Aroma Oil Massage ($130 for 90 mins - waived day fee ). If you saw Conan and Steven Yeun get it in Korea, it's definitely not as painful they make it to be. They did a very thorough job of "descaling" me like a fish in the market LOL. I was flipped over, scrubbed, and tossed water at during the scrub part - it was quite a hilarious experience. Then comes the aroma oil massage, and it felt soooo good. The ahjumma working on me was strong and loosened up some knots. I would definitely recommend getting this if you want to have rejuvenated baby skin! Once you're done w the wet areas, you can head back to the locker room, and dry off and change to use the community area! You can grab the clothes from the cubbies along the back wall. This is prob my fav part bc you can order Korean food and relax w your friends! Remember to bring your phone or laptop w you if need! They have Wi-Fi. We enjoyed the roasted eggs (3 for $6 yikes) and rice punch ($6). No need to bring your wallet as they note your locker number and you will pay for the items when you exit the locker room at the end of your visit. Lastly, they have multiple dry rooms you can relax in. My favorite was the salt room - perfect temperature and rock pressure on my body when lying down. And if any of the rooms are too hot; there's a cooling room too! When you're ready to finish your visit, you can dry your hair with their dryers and use their brushes or combs; however, not everyone cleans out their hair after usage, so okay to bring your own lol. I really love my experience here. I cant wait to try this out in Korea but this place definitely is worth it even if you're coming just for the general amenities! And free parking for 6 hours which makes your visit even more worthwhile. I'll keep recommending to my friends who want to have a relaxing activity in L.A. read more

Crystal Spa - Salt room - Day Spas Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I think here is the most reasonable and clean Korean spa . I love here coming early morning. Early admission for weekdays are still $20 and they validate parking. Entrance people are always nice . I got 10 ticket pack for $200 and will give as a Christmas gift for my friends. read more

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Spa Type: Korean Admission: - $30 (Daily 8:30-10:00pm) - $20 (Mon-Fri 7am-8:30am) - $200 for 10 Tickts - 1 & 12 month memberships available Showers (18): - 11 Standing (1 accessible) - 6 Seated - 1 Cold rinse (near tubs) Saunas (2): - Wet/Steam - Dry Pools (2): - Hot (Jacuzzi (107°F) - Cold Plunge (60°F) Body Scrub: $50 + $15 discounted admission Scrub Tables: 2 Grooming Stations: ~3, lightly appointed + 1 sink. Quiet Room: No TV Lounge: No Towels: Small towels provided in the locker room, no limit. Overall Impression: This is an old, cramped and unkempt facility desperastely in need to an extensive rennovation. Pre pandemic is was one of the most expensive at $30. The price has remained the same as other spa prices have climbed to the $30+ level, which makes this a slightly better value than when I first reviewed it. read more

Crystal Spa - Pricing and services as if 9/25/2023 - Day Spas Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This was one of the most demoralizing, inhumane, and horrible experiences of my life. I am wheelchair user and was flat out denied entry on the basis that I might make other guests uncomfortable. (I was also asked why I even use a wheelchair, which is a bizarre question to ask a customer. Or anyone) I have encountered plenty of ableism in my life, but most is subtle, hidden, and systemic: a step to get in a house; a few extra eyes on me on the street; a broken wheelchair from an airline (stairs, stares, and wheelchair repairs). But very rarely is the ableism I encounter so blatant that I'm flat out denied entry because my body looks different than others. If I ever get the energy, I'll either cry about this or get litigious. Until that happens, just don't support this place. They should be shut down. Sure, it's a spa. It's a luxury and there are other more important battles to fight, especially ones that help others survive, like health care and housing and things like that. But at the same time...crips deserve saunas too. - - - IMAGE DESCRIPTION 1 An empty power wheelchair. The love, vessel of freedom, and lifeline of this ambulatory wheelchair user. 2 A photo of me in my wheelchair. I look good, but i could use a spa day. read more

Crystal Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Lady name Sarah, made appointment for me negotiated a price, I showed up for appointment it was closed was not supposed to close until 9pm. I arrived the next day complained,to Sarah she acted like she did not remember our arrangement. Terrible business practice, not recommended. Tony read more

First showered then relaxed in hot tubs and cold pool, then steam room to further help detox my skin prior to appointment. Services purchased were: Skin exfoliation followed by Swedish massage with CBD oil. Facial with extractions. Left very relaxed and with my skin feeling new. I try to go every quarter at least. All guest treated amazing by the staff regardless of how much they spent on services. read more

I had the antiaging facial, and it was great. Professional, thorough, equipment exceptional and no irritation of my skin.

So I finally had the opportunity to visit Crystal Spa yesterday. Definitely a four star establishment because of its size and heat of the wet and dry sauna and hot tub. Really a great place to relax though! Be sure to park on P2 level for up to 6 hours of free parking with validation. My experience was similar to most of the other reviews: 1) very friendly and helpful staff. One of the men's treatment specialists was not only friendly with a pleasant and cheerful greeting, but he also was engaging with conversation as well; 2) clean and bright; 3) plenty of towels and Jjimjilbang uniforms; 4) delicious smelling food (didn't taste any though); 5) intimate (smallish) hot and cold pools; 6) very hot steam and dry sauna (at least too hot for this Caucasian man): The bathing/showering area is sufficiently large for standing or sitting showers. The Jimjillbang has four saunas of varying temperatures--very nice and a large communal area that is spacious. The smallness of the men's wet area is NOT a drawback for me because I like to experience the closeness and uniqueness of men bathing and relaxing in the saunas in the communal context of a Korean spa. Here Crystal is "spot on!" The clientele is vastly Korean from what I could tell and I felt very welcomed and accepted. Overall--wonderful. I will visit again and most likely see how the body scrub and massage work for me. read more

Scheduled an aroma oil massage + body scrub at 1pm on a Sunday. I got Soo and...I'd skip her. She favored one side of the massage table so my right back and left front got the most love. The pressure wasn't great for the massage and I'm really confused what aroma oil massage means when it's just regular massage oil with no fragrance. I was most excited to get the area behind my ears scrubbed and...she didn't even touch that area. I'm wondering if my mistake was booking an appointment so late in the day and the masseuse was tired by 1pm. Maybe I'll give this spa another try in the future with a morning appointment. I will say, I love how my hair feels right now. I need to find out what Aveda product they used on my hair. read more

Crystal Spa doesn't disappoint for a K-spa. Scheduling a scrub is easy and fast with just a phone call. Located on the third floor, walk in and check in. The entrance fee is $30 but if you get a service like a scrub then it's discounted. If you're new to Korean spas then you'll have a bit of shock. You'll be completely naked inside the locker room for either men/female. Inside locker rooms are showers, steam room, hot tub, cold plunge tub and lockers. There are towels but they are mini. There are pants/shirt sets by size to put on and go to the co-ed area. The ground is heated in the main area. There are 4 rooms, 1 cold and 3 hot. They can get crowded during peak times. Very relaxing and be prepared to sweat. Parking is validated in P2 of Hmart lot. Just go to the right lot. read more

For the price, this is an excellent day spa. It's never too busy. The prices for treatment are lower than competitors but very good quality. I've had two acupressure massages by two different people and both were great. It's not as luxurious as some others but if you want the basics and some good value services, this is an excellent spot. read more

Me and my friend were looking for a relaxing get away and it was everything but that. First they walked us in and told us to shower and get in the jacuzzi before our service. I asked if they had shoes for us to wear and they say no and we had to be barefoot. Then The lady from the front desk stayed with us the whole time we were showering (we gave her a pass because she was explaining the rules and procedures) then after the jacuzzi they called me and my friend to the back and thats when everything went bad. The whole set up was everything but relaxing. They had a big room with about 6-8 beds all separated by a small glass wall and had us lay on beds that werent very sanitary. We booked a hour and a half body scrub with a oil massage. When she was scrubbing she was moving my arms legs and head aggressively and was holding conversation with her coworkers. She was also using a bar of soap which smelled like irish spring! After the scrubbing was done she had me go and shower and then come back for the massage and that massage was the worst part. She was very aggressive with the massage and moving very fast (which makes my body itch from the fast movements) when i went to scratch my back she slapped my hand out the way. I tried to tell her that she was moving too fast and it was causing discomfort but she didnt understand me because of the language barrier. She then started to wash my face then put a lotion on my face and then after the lotion put on a face mask that left my face dry afterwards with multi left over pieces of the mask on my face. We paid $150 and i learned my lesson, from now on i will pay top dollar for the best service. I will say that they werent rude, the slapping of the hand and aggressive movement i think are more of a cultural thing so i didnt take too much offense to it but the service as a whole was not a good experience and they also followed me and my friend outside of the spa to tell us that we were supposed to leave a tip lol that was a little crazy. We didnt get to utilize their other ammenties but maybe if you plan on going here just pay for the pass to go into the different rooms they have such as the salt room and the sauna but for there service list its definitely not worth it. Im leaving 2 stars because my skin is soft after the service but it wasnt enjoyable. read more