Had the most tranquil experience at Anda Spa. All staff members were so pleasant and helpful. Their…read moreamenities are gorgeous, clean and really set the relaxation mood. I booked a couple's massage for my spouse and I and both massage technicians were amazing! Quite possibly the best massage I've received. After the massage I enjoyed the sauna and steam room. They have a soaking tub but it was out of order during my visit. I'll have to go back when that is operational to get the full experience Anda Spa has to offer. I would highly recommend treating yourself to a service at Anda Spa, they will take great care of you!

I'm on the hunt for a good spa in the twin cities area and decided to try out Anda Spa. They are…read moredefinitely on the pricier end but offer amenities I was eager to check out + they have membership options. If you have an appointment- they offer complimentary valet. Now if the valet will be available is a whole other story. It took a considerable amount of time to drop off my car and I had asked three different employees about getting change for tipping and this proved more difficult than expected. I was greeted by Laura - who truly was the bright spot in this whole experience. She was on top of it and so friendly. She got me a locker and got me set up. I was eager to come here because they boasted a steam room, sauna, rainforest shower, and hot tub. Lukewarm would be a great way to describe this experience. The steam room just didn't get as steamy or warm as I would like, I had to turn on the sauna myself and wait for it to warm up (energy efficiency maybe) and the hot tub had water features that were spitting out ice cold water - cooling down the whole hot tub. I didn't venture to the rainforest shower because I couldn't bear to be any colder! I did love the tiled heated chairs in this lounge though! Normally these features would be my favorite and I could spend all day rotating but Anda spa caps you at an hour. There are a few lounges that you can check out. The one lounge has a few snacks, unlabeled tea, and fruit infused water. As some one with allergies - the mystery of it all wasn't great. The other lounge had weighted blankets. I was told to wait in either lounge for my technician. My technician was around 10 minutes late to my appointment without any notice. I had to walk out to the front to flag a staff member down to make sure I understood the instructions correctly. This definitely detracted from the relaxed vibe. The facial was in a brighter room than I'm used to and obviously you're downtown so it can be a bit noisy. The facial itself was good and the technician had strong hands though I wish I would've researched more about the products. My skin has felt dried out since and it's just not the best experience I've had. I'm going to check out some other spa options before I return here. Again - Laura was phenomenal and the space is clean and modern - I just didn't have the experience that I would've liked for the price.

Jason Stephens is the strongest and most intentional massage therapist I have ever met. Legit…read more Technique is precise yet fluid. His skills are highly refined. Excellent massage. Very Professional and Experienced. He is at the top of his game! Clean and hygienic shop. Reservations are required. Parking is available in the 801 Nicollet building or better yet plan a Target combo. Drink lots of water afterwards...intense healing. 10 out of 10

My sister and I did a lot of research prior to picking a spa to get facials. This place had good…read morereviews so we booked 2 facials. Our appointment was 5-10 minutes late. There was no quiet pre-room lounge area. We were in a small waiting room next to the manicure station and pedicure station. We were offered snacks and water. Snacks consisted of Cheetos, pretzels and other variety of chips. It reminded me of snacks to pack in a kids lunch. While in the waiting area (small love seats) we noticed the wear and tear of pedicure stations, patched with several layers of duct tape. In the facial room I had a brief consultation with the staff. I had a hard time even finding the chair in the small room as it was so dark and the chair was black. I'm 35...I'm not usually so sensitive to darkness. During the appointment, staff took time to fill out a generic card to give to me at the end of the appointment that showed problem areas and recommendations of cleansing scheduling etc. this could have been done after my appointment while I was getting redressed since my appointment was already late and the session ended early as well. Overall for the price of the day, the salon, vibe and quality service didn't match up. It seemed more like a mid-quality salon than an upscale place they are marketing. It's a very small space, so any extra people make it very crowded. I would not recommend a party more than 2.

Wonderful experience for a bridal party - great services and staff, easy to coordinate with. Every…read moreservice was on time and as requested. Our first time at the spa, but everyone will certainly use their services again.

I had a signature pedicure with Colleen and it was fantastic! She is friendly and kind--and a very…read moretalented aesthetician. The spa itself has a peaceful calm about it, while being light and airy. They have a big parking lot behind the building, which made parking in Uptown easy--even during the major road construction project. Worth every penny. I'll go there again for sure.

Chose this place off a referral from a friend with another friend and let me just say WOW! I walked…read moreout there a brand new person. My back has never felt any better. I will definitely be coming back here and bringing my mom. Thank you for attending us so last minute and helping me find your place by waiting out by the doors! Lovely service and decent prices!! Loved the vibe.

I am seriously addicted to this place. Is this what it means when people are addicted to getting…read moretattoos!? It's painful but in a super satisfying kind of pain and after that, all you could think of is how can I save more so that I could come here every week!? My muscles were loosened and my super tight shoulder have knots that were untied after the deep tissue massage session here with Linda. Wait!! Deep tissue massage is not supposed to be this good in the Twin Cities because I always get utterly disappointed with the massage claimed deep tissue here, but it always ended up underwhelming. I can't believe I actually found a place that truly knows how to give a good massage. The last time I had a really good massage was in Thailand and this reminds me of that experience. This is my second time returning to see Linda and I just made my third to go in a month. I am definitely addicted to the pain and the pressure points that Linda puts on me each time. She goes all out using her elbows, arms and partial body weight. Her massage was fully committed and I loved it. The tense pressure on my shoulder feels so much better now, allowing me to work and be productive in an office setting. This spa place is not fancy, but it is clean. I also love that they use unscented coconut oil to massage my body, leaving a beautiful glow and a layer of moisturizer on my skin. I think this type of deep tissue massage is not for everyone, but it certainly is what I look and crave for ... so I can't wait to visit again.

I did the sauna and Korean body scrub. It was professional and well done. I'd recommend. I have…read morenever had a body scrub before so I don't have anything to compare, but I enjoyed it. I have heard about Korean body scrubs so I knew what to expect.

Okay. This was kind of a funny experience. I Googled a spa experience for a certain date (my…read morepartner's birthday) near me. This came up. They had a package with infrared sauna, Korean body scrub and massage. The sauna my partner was not ready for, nor the body scrub. He doesn't like extreme heat in saunas. They left us in there for close to an hour and came back and apologized in broken English, like they forgot we were there. Then they told us to get into these elevated bath tubs. That's the best way to describe them. They had foam mats on the bottom, and it looked like jet sprays on the side. Well, they told us to get in, face down, with our heads sticking out the fronts. Not super comfortable in any way, including getting in an awkward position in front of these ladies. So the water was between cold and very hot. It was Dove body wash, nothing special. They scrubbed us head to toe around five times. Asked why we were there, and I said it's his birthday. They asked his name and sang happy birthday. Very funny. Then came the massage. I had to use the restroom. This is where I was really disappointed. It was pretty dang dirty. Not just kinda. Like, dirt. Everywhere in the bathroom. So now I'm headed back for this massage, and I am worried about the cleanliness. The massage consisted of each small woman climbing onto our backs and using their elbows and knees. She put me into a bow position (those in yoga know what I mean.) Remember, we have no clothes on; it was very, very uncomfortable. She kept saying wow, you're flexible. They tried making conversation, but it was stilted English. I was trying to give back some conversation to be polite, and my lady literally just walked away from me while I was mid-sentence. Actually walked out of the room. I wanted to laugh with my partner, but he was putting himself into a self-induced meditative state to avoid the awkwardness of the whole thing. I definitely would not go back. I felt a lot of pain the next day. My lady was rubbing my feet, and hit a nerve of some type, and commented, hmmm. what is this? And I kept saying, yeah, that hurts. Until finally I had to yank my foot away and say, THAT HURTS. It's in a strip mall. You get what you pay for.

Came here on a Sunday morning for a massage and a soak in the mineral pool. It was such a relaxing…read morerejuvenating experience. I can't wait to go back for a longer period of time. I was with a group of women and we had other plans for the day but I was already planning in my head when I could return. Clean, comfortable vibe setting rooms and great amenities to use after your treatment. Prices weren't cheap but not crazy. I feel like the price met the value and quality of the experience.

This was one of the first spas I visited. I've been several times, but it seems if you ate just…read morecoming for the Salt cave and not an added service you will not get the same level of service. Staff were rude. Waiting area was dirty with other peoples personal info sitting out and someone's used cup at EVERY seat.

Short Version: GO HERE! Seriously!…read more About the Massage: Michael was my Massage Therapist. This was my first massage. I felt entirely comfortable and safe at all times. While I cannot compare it to other styles and types of massages, I can tell you that I felt like he found my off button in the back of my neck. After that my mind was shut down. My body was being recharged by the fantastic touches. He was incredibly responsive to the way I behaved. When I spoke, he responded. When I was quiet, so was he. Afterwards, I was able to move my neck further to the sides than I have in years. I did not realize it was stiff, I thought it was actually physically unable to move. Incredible!! The massage is worth every penny of the fee and the tip, combined. About the Massage Experience: The brick exterior of the building is just before you go up to the bridge that crosses the Mississippi River as you leave Hastings. It is a narrow downtown building with just a few parking spots in front. When you enter, you get the heavier feeling calmer energy. The front area is a shop area for Minny Grown products. Walking inside the building is like walking into another dimension. It is bigger inside than out, full of pampering surprising all the way down its length! I felt pampered from the moment I entered the hallway. We were shown where the restroom was and brought to a comfortable yet large, sitting room deeper inside the building. We completed client slips including listing any problem areas. Our massage therapists came to collect us and lead us to our massage room. The couple's massage room is very dim. The majority of the light is yellow light emanating from behind glass, giving the impression of candle light. The Massage Therapists explained that we could take off as much clothing as we were comfortable with. The massage tables have sheets and blankets. I mentioned a body irregularity. Then I asked which of the two had more experience with something like that. We were left alone for minutes. Even looking at the ceiling offered a softened view. Sheer drapes camouflaged the ceiling. Calming music played. I was completely comfortable removing all of my clothing and getting under the flannel sheets and heavy fur-like blanket. It was quite warm at first but perfect as the massage progressed. I am incredibly glad that it was so easy to feel relaxed enough to remove all of my clothing before getting under the blankets. There was always careful attention paid to covering any sensitive areas. While I do not doubt the Massage Therapists abilities to work under more restrictive layers like underwear, I do doubt the body's ability to hold the positive energy so well through a barrier. About the Business: We had accidentally scheduled our appointment for 2pm and written it down for 3pm. There are no confirmation emails or calls, until you are already late asking if you are still coming. Unfortunately, that call went to voicemail. We only realized we were late as we getting ready to leave for the appointment. When we returned the call, the person we spoke to was not the cheerful people from before. Sadly, there would not be 2 massage therapists available at the same time again today. If we wanted to reschedule it would have to be paid for, in full, up front. The first appointment was reserved with a credit card but not charged. There was no partial charge nor fee. I reserved the new appointment and paid up front but I was not as confident with my choice of location because the person was so much less kind. Then again, every one has a bad day. When we were there in person, everyone was smiling. The owner, Judy was there and was very quiet but beamed when I mentioned that I loved the decorations. She designed everything. There is even a private hotel suite. AMAZING, ALL AROUND!!

Nice place, great location and easy to find. The vibe was very warm and welcoming. I got my massage…read moredone by Michael Cline. As a female it can be a bit intimidating to get a massage done by a male but I personally need deep tissue work and need strong fingers so I gave Michael a shot. The knowledge about muscles and the work he does is top tier. He did the best trigger point work I've ever had done. It's like he had an intricate map of every single sore spot that needed dire attention. He was very friendly and very very professional and offered Education as he worked and answered all of my questions as we went. Deep tissue work is tough and can be a bit uncomfortable for the first few breaths. He brings high healing vibration, does breath work, helps balance energy while working the muscles. I felt significant relief, improvement a lighter after my appointment. I already have my next appointment scheduled with him. If you are in need of some deep work he's the guy to see. I felt very safe and comfortable the entire time.

Wow. I haven't had such a mediocre experience at a nail salon. I called ahead to see if they took…read morewalkins because I had some time to kill before picking up my boyfriend at Comicon. The woman who picked up seems legitimately annoyed at the inquiry. It's a legit question, though right? Like half of all salons take walk-ins and the rest don't, right? Anyway she was hesitant but said I could come on in. So 2 minutes later I'm there in front of a sign on the door that says to take your shoes off and leave them at the door. Okayyy, then...so the girl opens the door and ushers me inside rolling her eyes when I ask if I should take my shoes off-she says no....so why the sign? Whatever. As I sit down, I start to wonder why the hesitation to accept a walk-in? Because there is literally not one customer there but there were 2 employees, one of which was laying on the floor in the back playing what sounded like some kind of action packed video game. It's not like they were busy cleaning or anything either because the place was kinda dirty. The girl who did my nails was clearly annoyed that I was there and she rushed through the manicure-it turned out nice for how fast it was so if you're looking for a quick no frills manicure it's ok but no arm or shoulder massage and pretty lame excuse for even the hand massage. But my nails look good.

What I got: gel manicure & deluxe gel pedicure I was…read morefeeling the need to pamper myself so I did a yelp search and Ban Sabai seemed like the perfect place to go! The deluxe pedicure is totally worth it if your needing a little extra tlc. The chair has a built in massager and you can just relax while your feet and legs are completely pampered, The actual paint job for my pedi was absolutely perfect. No bubbles or uneven edges. I chose "Cajun shrimp" by OPI gel. My manicure was much quicker--not much pampering there, but the paint looks lovely. The same no bubbles or uneven edges. I chose "passion" by OPI gel for my mani. It was decently priced for everything I got, though I won't do all of it every month. I'm very pleased with my experience and I will be returning.