I am hottub, sauna, spa connoisseur! My aging body demands quality hot water and saunas. I was…read morevisiting Toronto from the U.S. on a work related trip and was desperate for hot water so paid the full $85 ($90 with tax) to get in for the last 45 minutes and was sorely disappointed. The sauna was barely warm. The main pool was luke warm; albeit relaxing to move in, as I was the only one using it. The supposed "hot" pool was not warmer than my hottub at home that we keep at 104, so must've only been around 101 my guess. And yes, the 2 other women that were there were chatting up a storm, so not your relaxing, spa type environment. The staff, though, were very kind and helpful. I'd say if you have time and the same amount of money, head an hour east to Thermea spa, which is well worth the time and money!

More of a 3.5 star. My friend has been here and I've always been meaning to try it. Visited during…read morethe morning on a Monday so it wasnt too crowded or loud. I booked a 30 minute therapeutic massage at 12:45 pm with female RMT Chris, which cost about $130 total. They told me to come about 1 hour before check in to enjoy the complimentary water pools. I would strongly recommend going before 12 or 1 pm om weekdays cause it gets more crowded and loud afterwards. I dont think weekends are advisable due to all the other reviews I read. When I went, only 8-10 women were in the spa and that was enough for me. If you have never been like me, they can give you a little 2 minute tour. Once you are inside the spa area, on the right side you will see a locker room to change and put your things away (they give you a locker key), a vanity room to get ready (hair dryer, hair brush, q-tips, cotton pads, hair ties are provided), and a washroom. Their are also slippers you can use (see inside cabinets) and you will get a face towel, body towel and robe. They have 3 pools (cold, warm and hot), a sauna and steam room. Be sure to do a quick body rinse before going in. You can do their suggested water circuit. I did one full circuit but then went to steam room again. I then took shower in preparation of my massage. If you want to continue water circuit after beauty service you will have to wash off any oils and creams used before going back in again. For my massage, they take you into a private room in another quiet zone area. Chris was pretty good, I wanted to focus on my shoulders and neck. Maybe lower back if there was time. I found she was going to light and asked her for deeper pressure which really worked out the knots. She didnt have time to properly do my lower back tho which was fine cause I only did 30 mins. So if you need something similar, I recommend 45 or 1 hour massage appointment so she can do full body. Note for improvement, I did notice they have filtered water fountians but I think they could have done cucumber or lemon water as a nicer touch. They do have a juice bar though, I tried their Vitamin D smoothie which was popular there. Overall, I wouldn't mind returning if I wanted to treat myself but it's very similar to the Korean jimjilbang (sauna) in the sense that its very communal like. A bit higher end but not as much variety as some Korean saunas. If you rather save money and are more focused on pools then I suggest Korean sauna. If you want a massage like me and water pools is a nice extra then this could be a good spot.

I was in Toronto on business. I had a ridiculously hard day in the office and was so glad I made…read morethis reservation! The spa is located on the 5th floor of the gorgeous Shangri-La hotel! The spa is beautiful and smells divine as soon as you walk in! The staff is so nice! The changing room is fabulous and has everything you could possibly need or want! The relaxation lounge is very relaxing and has great drinks and snacks! The sweet concoction was seriously YUM! I booked a 30 minute Hammam treatment. My attendant was so sweet and so great! I only wish I remembered her name! I left the spa feeling so refreshed and so relaxed!!! If I ever come back to Toronto, you can be certain I'll be back to Miraj!

Enjoyed a wonderful massage at the Miraj Hammam Spa in addition to the jacuzzi & pool area. All…read morestaff were extremely friendly, and the spa is a nice relaxing getaway right in the heart of downtown.

Well organized cold plunge. Good tea options between plunge and sauna area. Nice open concept. Hang…read moreout area between plunge and suana is comfortable. Sauna attendents have good energy and use essential oil bombs every 15 mins. Venue is smaller than Yorkville Location and can get very busy servicing the king west crowd. Convenient location.

Truly the most special place on earth. This is Othership's first location - there's another one on…read moreYork in Toronto and one in NYC. I'm so glad I was able to do two sessions here and honestly, I think about this place every day. The guides here are so special. The concept of other ship is contrast therapy: there is sauna, and cold plunge. But it's unlike any contrast therapy I've done. It's a 75 minute class where you go in and your swimsuit and it's coed. You take part in a version of Aufguss - a sauna where they break balls of ice infused with delicious essential oils. I took a Gacha class where you do lymphatic drainage and then I also took a heart opener class. They also have free flow where there's no guide. The cold plunge is really special - you get paired up but if the class is small you can go alone. I've cold plunged a lot, and this experience transformed me. I was able to stay really, really calm and have a euphoric experience. The guides also use a tuning fork after the cold plunge to get you to calm the nervous system. The shower and changing room is not ideal for anyone that wants to go about their day after the experience but other than that, I wish I lived in Toronto to do this daily. The staff is also super friendly. They gave me their signature incense for my first visit. I love, love this place.

This bathhouse is modeled after a Russian Banya and contains a dry sauna, wet sauna, steam room,…read morecold plunge & bucket, resting/common area, and a dining room. With the entrance fee, you are given a towel, bathrobe, and a bracelet for a locker. You can also opt for different add-ons for your experience such as an exfoliator/scrub or a sauna hat. They do not offer slippers so bring your own if you prefer them. I found the saunas hot enough as I have a low heat tolerance. The cold bucket plunge was also refreshing after the sauna. The cold plunge is a well that states a one person limit, though many people went in with 2-3 people at a time. The entire atmosphere reminds you of a cottage getaway. Afterward, we went to the dining area where they offer complimentary tea at the cutest tea station. They also make homemade kombucha and offer pickle vodka shots. We ordered the borsht, cabbage rolls, dumplings, herring, and the sourdough pancakes. Right off the bat, everything was delicious. The borsht was probably one of the best I've ever tasted, especially with the sour cream and the tanginess of the broth. The cabbage rolls were juicy and seasoned well, the sourdough pancakes tasted like fried dough and had a rich buttery flavour as opposed to the sweet, cakiness you would expect from a pancake. But the most surprising was the herring, which came with pickled cabbage on top and was incredibly tasty. Definitely give this a try if you visit. The drinks were also made strong, despite the low price ($11-15 for a cocktail). We all agreed that we should return just for the food alone!

I had an absolute blast at women's night which is every Tuesday at Southwestern Bathhouse!…read moreAdmittedly because it was my first time I was confused as hell and the front desk didn't really walk me through any of the rooms or what their functions were or what to do first etc, but all the info was on the website and there were only three rooms and one cold plunge so it ended up being kind of self explanatory. Scrubs are five dollars for purchase which actually is kinda crazy considering the size but I came for the full experience so you bet I bought one for the steam room. The sauna and steam rooms were INSANELY hot and the cold plunge was INSANELY cold. It was FANTASTIC lol! It was so foggy in the steam room I literally could barely see anyone else and my nostrils were burning from the heat. The water in the pool was nice and cold though and really helped keep cool in there. The larger sauna was super relaxing temperature wise and more for chilling out. If the cold plunge was too extreme there was also a chain and bucket that release cold water that was not nearly as freezing. There was a lovely cozy rest area with dim lights and a tv and in the nook of the dining area a plethora of stunning herbal, aromatic and fruity teas. As for the food itself, AWESOME. There were plenty of options for me as someone who only eats halal meat and has to otherwise be vegetarian or pescatarian in the event meat is not halal. I had potato pelmeni and the bowl was LOADED. I was in absolute BLISS. The mushroom julienne was a pool of cheese, cream and mushrooms, what was there not to like there??? The bread was the only meh part of it all. The sour cream cake was lovely and fluffy. Very homemade vibes. I loved the experience and would absolutely come back again!

Nearly a year later I'm still frequenting the place for manicures *and pedicures* from Brittney!…read more Showing off the shellac manicure (the pinks) I got tonight. Went in with super chapped hands and untrimmed nails from a whole month of traveling and neglect; came out with soft hands, neat trims, and shiny happy new nail colors. The nail trimming / cuticle shaping / hand care / etc are done with so much attention to detail and her polish application skills are top-notch :) I'm a perfectionist and you can imagine how happy I get when my nail colors always come out smooth and pretty. Thank you!!! EDIT: The pink shellac manicure stayed flawless for 3 weeks before I had to remove them out of necessity for work. FLAWLESS.

Found this salon not long ago and very happy with it. Very…read moreattentive staff. Provide high quality services. Very clean and bright. Not large but very cosy. I started from manicure. They work with OPI. Lot of color collection, manicure is very clean, no cuts, no dry skin. Good European style manicure. The same with pedicure. Take care of heels, take care of cuticula and very accurate and clean polish gel or vinilux up to your choice. Very convenient that at the same place you get some facials and some other face and body treatment like hydra facial, peelings, RF lifting, microneedling. So the perfect quite place if you are looking for a place to get some energy and feel as a queen right after)

Spa was very outdated rooms looked dirty and had a musky smell to it. Stayed with Valentina, picked…read moreher from her photos. she was very nice, but not what I was expecting at all. I probably won't be back

Very misleading and mispresented, the place is far from being clean, luxurious or nice. Very worn…read moreout and smells mouldy. I stayed with a Spanish chick there and had unpleasant experience. Don't remember her name but also no need for it. To my surprise Ive seen some positive reviews about the place but once again we are all different. I wouldn't go back or recommend.

Had a very nice spa experience where I got a 60 minute massage and scalp treatment…read more Massage was great and the therapist was excellent. Bath robes were comfortable and luxurious. Scalp treatment as an afterthought and not worth it. All he did was put some oil in my scalp at the beginning of the massage for a few seconds and that was it. Facility is beautiful with an excellent steam room and beautiful pool area where there is an area to order drinks and food. Infrared sauna a bit useless though.

Had a mom-to-be 60mins message, it was an extremely luxurious and high quality experience!…read moreThe atmosphere was relaxing with tranquility, felt so comfy and peaceful. Offering different kinds of tea bags and snacks. There's also shower rooms, sunna and pools for guests without time limit. Be sure to arrive early to enjoy. Highly recommend

Location: Park Hyatt Hotel in Yorkville…read more Service: Spectacular from the moment you enter their reception area Environment: Clean, relaxing, upscale Guest who use their services are able to use their amenities for free: Steam room and sauna Pro: Complimentary drinks and pastries (food available for additional cost) Con: Could be considered pricey for some People

The last time I was here was before the Hyatt, along with the spa went through a big renovation. I…read moreremember the facilities were quite good and if you got a couples massage you got a private room that included a shower and hot/soaker tub. Following the renovations the spa is still located in the basement which is not ideal as you can hear the subway. Once you check in a staff member walks you through the change room explaining how to use the lockers, sauna and steam room. The space is also nothing special meaning it looks like any other spa. There are his and her change rooms where you can also find a stream room and sauna. Full shower facilities with access to shampoos, lotions, hair dryers etc. They carry La Labo for their body products which is quite nice. Lounge area is co-ed but is small. This is where you can find complementary water, coffee, tea and light snacks. Couples massage room is like any other massage room. Two tables and a standard soaker tub that looks like it only fits one. Massage was okay but I know like other places, depending on who you get it's hit or miss. We were celebrating a birthday so a complementary glass of prosecco was offered. I ranked it a 3 but In general better than a 3 but not quite a 4. I know it's been upgraded and is more zen and modern but I miss the old space where there were more options of services.

There's something quietly charming about this place--it feels intimate without trying too hard. I…read morecame here looking for a bit of relaxation, and left feeling noticeably lighter, both physically and mentally. The attention to detail and the gentle pace of the experience made it feel personal rather than routine. I've started to appreciate places like this more--the kind that don't overwhelm you, but instead leave a subtle, lasting impression. I might come back next time and explore their yoga classes as well.

For our birthdays, Gord and I don't buy each other anything ... instead we treat each other to a…read moremassage. Gord's birthday was last week and we went for 90 minute massages at Laya Spa & Yoga. Isabella was Gord's massage therapist and Lynn was mine. We both had amazing massages and felt great afterwards!

First time doing Float Therapy in general and I enjoyed my experience. I was very open to the whole…read moreidea of it and followed the instructions. It is like meditating in the sense that it takes practice to calm your mind even when you're in complete darkness. It was a cool experience overall and i'd do it again every few months when I need a little reset. I felt weightless! The staff are super friendly & explained everything to me. She was very patient. I love that each floating cabin has their own private room, shower etc. There's a communal area to dry your hair. They have lotion, leave-in conditioner, deodorant, robes, ear plugs, slippers etc. You literally only need to bring yourself. You don't even need a bathing suit because they encourage to go in nude. The pod had a nice calming purple-blue light & relaxing music. You can adjust the music volume but not the lighting, it's either on or off. You can leave the door open if you feel claustrophobic but I didn't feel that way. The temperature was warm (both air and water) after the first 5 minutes. When you first enter the water, you're still adjusting and it was my abdomen that was cold as it was above the surface. I'd just gently wave water over it when I got too cool for comfort. But after that initial phase, I wasn't cold at all. It was very clean inside the private rooms although I did book the first spot in the morning. Tips: Please read the instructions before you book! You can't shave within 24 hours, I'd wait an extra day more if you have sensitive skin. The salt is sooooo concentrated that all your cuts will burn. They do provide petroleum jelly as a barrier in case you do have micro cut or sensitive areas. 2) Salt water will burn your eyes. So be careful not to lift your head out of the water without closing your eyes (just in case some water trickles down your forehead). They give you a spray bottle with fresh water and a towel inside the cabin just in case this happens. It happened 3 times to me lol and it's effective. 3) Ear plugs if you don't want salt water in your ear. They were effective. I didn't get any water in. There's a vinegar rinse you spray into your ear to help rinse off the salt. 4) Relax. Be open to the experience. Be patient with yourself and your racing thoughts.

Gord and I went for hour floats on Thursday at Float Toronto (on Queen Street W at Gladstone). We…read morefind floats very relaxing. The tank is high enough for me to stand up, wide enough for me to stretch my arms out and my fingers just touch the side and a lot longer then me. Today I left the meditative music on and the light off so was in total blackness. At the end of the hour, the music changed and the lights came on to let me know my hour was up. Get out and take a shower (which is in your room), which you need because you're all slimy and crusty from the salt. They have nice shower gel, shampoo and conditioner.