Took advantage of the opportunity to relax a little bit in a Sunday afternoon. Call it a recovery day from working out or call it just a mental santity break to kick off the week. This is a great place to do either. The first hour and a half in the men's area rotating between the steam room, sauna hot tub and cold plunge, losing track of the time and just soaking it. The sauna and the steam room each held around 5 to 7 people, respectively. Fortunately I didn't need to push the capacity limits since the crowd was extremely light, especially for for a weekend. I strolled around and checked out the other rooms and the bulgama room was scorching hot, in the best possible way. Broken up into two different dome spaces - one hot and the other extremely hot with a fireplace- that had the cozy smell of burning wood. A fantastic sensory experience. I popped by the restaurant and the Bulgogi stew was delicious. Prices were comparable to being outside of the spa, and the quality was just as good. The food came out piping hot with a little kimchi and some potatoes and a small bowl of rice on the side. I have been to more than a handful of Korean Spas and the features that make this one stand out are: Clean smells- sounds strange to have to say this but Gangnam was clean but didn't smell like cleaning products. Each space had a unique scent based on the desired effect - cedar, burning wood, eucalyptus, etc. Comfortable uniforms - woven, soft terry cloth sets that breathed well and were easy to move in. Unique experiences in small niches- hand spa to massage your hands, foot spa with a pebble bottomed pool, plenty of lounge spaces, vibrating plates for muscle activation or relaxation, I honestly didn't have time to do it all. The staff = top notch. Friendly front desk crew gave a great first impression. The superstar was the gal who helped me decide on a tasty dish in the restaurant, providing great descriptions for all of the choices. After 4 full hours, I needed to go to my next meeting and had to leave. Nevertheless I left feeling relaxed and satisfied. Verdict: Check it out but be sure to give yourself at least 4 hours. read more

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I visited Gangnam Spa with my fiancé expecting a calm, restorative experience. The facility is clean, the staff is professional, and the treatments themselves are excellent. FIVE STARS! And this is why the rating drops to THREE STARS However, the spa's current approach to cell phone use raises serious privacy and safety concerns. Multiple guests were openly using their phones in treatment areas and even inside the locker rooms -- including taking photos and videos in spaces where individuals are undressed. Locker rooms are universally recognized as places where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy, and recording in these areas can violate that expectation, regardless of intent. Allowing phones in environments where guests are changing creates a real risk of non‑consensual photography or video, which can have legal implications and exposes patrons to harm. Businesses that operate locker rooms and similar facilities typically have a duty of care to protect guests from exactly this type of privacy intrusion. I strongly encourage the spa to implement and enforce a comprehensive no‑phone policy throughout all treatment and locker room areas. A spa should be a place where guests feel safe, respected, and able to relax without worrying about being filmed or photographed in private spaces. PLEASE KEEP this SPA classy, with privacy rules and keep the ghetto out the door! read more

Gangnam Spa is my favorite Korean Spa! This was my second visit and I really enjoyed. I need to ask them what air freshener they use because it always smells good! I recommend going during the week or if the weekends is your only free time -- go on Sunday. It gets busy on the weekends, but I think Sunday is the better day. I've gone solo and with a group of friends, enjoyed both times. The foot spa room, ice room, steam sauna and oxygen room are some of my favorite rooms (they're all really good). The food is pretty good too. I will spend hrs in this place. So relaxing and they manage to keep it very clean and good customer service! read more

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Recently, I had the pleasure of spending the day at Gangnam Spa - a bathhouse for rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. I left feeling completely reset and grateful for the experience, it will not be my last. Upon arrival, shoes must be taken off. You can purchase a pair of slip-resistant socks if you're not comfortable walking around barefoot. Tip: book your spa day online where you'll get a ticket for a discounted rate. I went on a Thursday and my ticket was $40. If I didn't purchase my ticket online I would have paid $48 at the door. Inside the private women's area, I moved through the three signature baths - a warm bath, a hot herbal bath infused with mugwort, and a cold plunge that dips to around 58 degrees. I switched between them slowly, spending about ten minutes in each. I finished with the wet sauna which ended just in time for my hip bath. It's an herbal steam that you sit on and relax for about thirty minutes. The herbal blend is made up of several herbs that focus on womb health and deep relaxation. If you're a woman seeking a moment of reset or support for digestion, constipation, and energetic cleansing I can't recommend it enough. In the co-ed common area there are several specialty healing rooms and a foot bath room. One of the rooms reaches a blazing temperature of 217 degrees. I personally enjoyed spending time in the oxygen room. They have a book-nook for all you book-lovers like me. They offer other services that you will have to pay extra for and it's best to book those ahead of time on their website. Those services include massages, body scrubs, and facials. You can also enjoy their massage chair or the steam sauna capsule which you don't need to make an appointment in advance for. I ended up staying around five hours which included a lunch break in the restaurant where I enjoyed a hot bowl of seaweed soup. It was plenty of time to enjoy myself and get a full experience of what they have to offer. read more

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They have the worst people working at front desk. Poor customer service and lies to customers. Will never return to this location.

We had visited Gangnam in the past and didn't enjoy it, but a friend recently told us it had improved, so we decided to give it one more try. We went on December 30. I understand it was the holiday season and expected it to be busy but the experience wasl shocking. The parking situation was complete chaos. The lot was full, with cars parked haphazardly with some parallel-parked, others blocking vehicles entirely. Because of this, the spa had to make loudspeaker announcements every 10 minutes or so, calling out specific vehicles (for example, black BMW owner, please move your car). These announcements were often repeated three or four times before staff warned that the car would be towed. Hearing this over and over again was extremely disruptive and the opposite of relaxing. It set the tone for the entire visit: chaotic and poorly managed. Inside, there were long lines at the entrance and staff had to tell guests they were already at capacity and that people would need to wait until others left. We waited about 10 minutes, which wasn't terrible, but we overheard others saying they had waited much longer. This could have been handled much better with clearer communication--simple signage at the entrance, time-slot notices, or even updates on the website might help manage expectations. Once inside, things went downhill quickly. I was given an XL uniform as they ran out of smaller sizes. I had to hold my shorts the entire time as they kept falling down (too big). The women's changing room was jam-packed and slippery. While the hot and cold pools and saunas weren't overly crowded, the communal relaxation rooms--the salt room, rock room, and similar spaces--were extremely disruptive. There was constant loud talking, giggling, and even people using speakerphones. This is a spa meant for relaxation, not a social hangout. Hearing phone conversations echo through quiet rooms completely ruins the experience. We did bring this up to staff, but unfortunately, there was little to no enforcement of any noise policy. There should be staff actively monitoring and reminding guests to be respectful of the shared space. The only genuinely positive part of the experience was the fire rooms. The inner dome gets very hot and actually allows you to sweat properly and there was a group of folks talking too! Everything else was disappointing. The added hand spa with rocks felt pointless and ineffective. The massage pods charging $39 for 30 minutes are wildly overpriced and not worth it. They even ran out of towels at 9 pm. Overall, the biggest issue is poor management and lack of control. Between the parking chaos, constant announcements, overcrowding, and lack of enforcement, the environment was stressful rather than relaxing. This will truly be our last visit. If you're looking for a peaceful spa experience, this is not the place. read more

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Well, they have expanded their Korean scrubs. I'm sure because they're amazing normally. They have a whole new room with many more tables. Unfortunately, they need to take some time to train the additional staff. Normally these scrubs literally make you look so hydrated glowing, and I would even say a couple years younger. This time it was nothing that I could do in my own shower. This is very disappointing and I hope they correct this because these are my go to scrubs in Houston. And the massage element that comes with the scrub, just was as if the person was making up the strokes as they went along. I definitely would not recommend going on a weekend as the place is packed, in fact, we weren't even able to get into any of the other amenities as they were overfull. I guess this is a function of Groupon. read more

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Can't believe I haven't left my review. This is a unique spa. Found tickets on Groupon and had a great experience. Theirs many individual spa rooms with different vibes and temps Like the foot spa a pool for feet The oven room, that's hot as fish grease The ice room. Which is like inside a icebox The oxygen room was just right. It seems there was a theatre there, which was not in service or either under construction. That would've been nice to explore. -1 Massage chairs which automatically shut off after hours. Which cut into my time. The nude pools, hot and cold were cool. I like that they provided clear bags for my belongings to carry throughout the spa. My favorite room was the oxygen room it was such a zen space. I took a nap in that room. -1 The restaurant is a bit over priced for the amount that's received. A simple Shrimp fried rice order was $18-$20, which typically will be $8 especially for the smaller portion that's received. Maybe because theirs no to go boxes. I still was going to place an order for to go and theirs absolutely no to go packaging. (So I couldn't order) -1 Even if you want to have lunch here, you will have to purchase an access ticket $35-$48 for entry. Just to purchase lunch. read more

Gangnam Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Houston, Texas

Lovely escape from your day to day! We went on a Wednesday to avoid crowds. Started off on the vibration plates to aid our lymphatic systems. We then tried the abdominal massagers which was a first for both of us. Still not sure how I feel about that but I did a few mins of it. The hand therapy was warm and relaxing. The deeper you go the more hot so be carefully to stay in the middle and mix the stones around. My favorite rooms were the oxygen and the bul-ga-ma. While most people respected the calm environment unfortunately some were a bit loud with personal conversations. Some ppl were leaving rooms due to others being inconsiderate. I think the staff should check in to make sure ppl are adhering to the guidelines and not spoiling others experience. We did have some ramen the broth needed some help so we doctored it up. There are plenty of other dishes to try instead and smoothie or tea options as well. The hot tub and cold plunge do require you to remove clothing but there's so much you can do if you're not comfortable with that. Overall wonderful experience and do plan to return read more

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My sister and I are keeping it in our rotation when we need a break. We tried the Basic Body Scrub Plus that comes with hair and face washing. My hair felt amazing afterwards. The face wash is just done with basic cetaphil cleanser which was alright. But the scrub itself was amazing. We really enjoyed the amenities. Massage chairs are confusing and not worth it in my opinion - we asked for our money back on that portion but otherwise a great experience. We had lunch and spent about 5 hours at the spa. read more

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I was invited to join my sister and niece at Gangnam for pre Mother's Day. I got there early on Saturday morning before the crowds. Parking is always a challenge and is my one complaint. I was able to park but my sis and niece had to circle several times. It's best if you can carpool. We had a short wait upon check in. Got our locker keys and started our spa day. We didn't do any services since it was last minute. We understand the services were busy since it was Mother's Day. The mineral baths were warm but not super hot. The one closest to the wall was hotter. The saunas and steam rooms were nice and hot. We enjoyed the foot bath, igloo, cold rooms and the oxygen room. The little cubbies are my favorite as we use them to relax and read and nap. I should have brought my power bank to charge my phone. I use it for music through my headphones. They have free WiFi and music is piped in for a relaxing experience. It's super quiet in the common areas and people are respectful of the space. Also I wish they had ice and ice machines. I didn't bring a mug this time and was thirsty all day going from the saunas. They have water machines and I had to keep refilling the small cups. We had a nice lunch, shrimp fried rice and egg rolls. It took a long time but I understood because it was crowded. It didn't feel crowded in the common areas but as the day went by you could tell it was busier than normal. We met a lot of super nice ladies and everyone enjoyed themselves. Definite need this self care more often. read more

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So.... been here twice and it's the BEST experience. I have to admit- I didn't think it would be my cup of tea but BAYBEE- it's amazing!! The way everything is so organized, clean and efficient is perfection. I felt safe and serene the ENTIRE time and the restaurant is a real gem too...... did I mention they serve wine? The nap looks are the MVPs. I think I teleported to another timeline after relaxing all day, eating and drinking wine- good thing my best friend was with me to wake me up! Lol I used Groupon to purchase my admission which shaved a few bucks, which was great but it's honestly a great deal no matter what. I absolutely recommend! #2025BIGBACKAPPROVED read more

Absolutely enjoyed my experience. I.went with a friend to try something different we found on Groupon and we were not disappointed. We tried everything included in the standard day pass. All rooms were clean. Co Ed area, food options, and women only section that is all nudes. I would say something missing is a recommended order and a map. read more

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January 8, 2025 Used a groupon and spent nearly 4 hours there today. Feel relaxed but awake! Love this place. Wish there was one in Galveston county where I live read more

Gangnam Spa - Pink cheeks... and 3.5 hours later, we're done! - Day Spas Near Me - Houston, Texas

The steam room in the men's locker room has been broken the last 2 times I have been. Since they don't answer their phone - it is a recording with FAQ's only - there's no way to know at least as far as I can tell without driving there. It takes 40 minutes for me to get there so this is frustrating. I like to get the heat from both dry and wet saunas, alternating between the two for a good purifying sweat. Hope you get the repair soon and answer your phone so I'll know whether it's worthwhile to make the trip. read more

I've been to a Korean spa before, but I wanted to check this one out since I'd seen it on social media and Groupon. Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. At check-in, I felt like there should've been a clear explanation of the rules for the same-sex area. I walked in completely clueless and just ended up following what others were doing. Thankfully, a group of girls noticed my confusion and let me know about the bath towels--I hadn't received one, so I was awkwardly trying to dry off with the small towels provided. In the public areas, the atmosphere in the different rooms was nice and relaxing. However, I think a no-talking rule would make a huge difference. Some groups were having full-on conversations, which took away from the peaceful vibe the space is meant to have. I understand chatting in the café or main lounge, but the unique sauna rooms should stay quiet for everyone to fully enjoy them. read more

Gangnam Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Houston, Texas

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A great way to end the trip is having a spa day (lol). My friend and I were looking for a spa in Houston, and we stumbled upon Gangnam Healing Spa. This place is amazing! The staff was super friendly and they helped us navigate through the entire spa. The spa has multiple rooms with multiple things that they offer such as an ice room, a heating room, healing, waters room, pools, etc. to suit all of your needs. The establishment is also in pristine condition, and a calm environment. It feels like you're taking a break away from the noise of the world when you come. I wish we had spas like this in South Florida. On my next visit to Houston, Gangnam Spa will be my first stop. read more

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Was gifted this spa treatment from my daughter and I instantly invited my sister. And what a time we had! We arrived about 10ish and there was a very lengthy check in line. Once we checked in stored our shoes in lockers we went in to shower (sorry no cameras allowed) and the rest is history. We sat in the vitamin E filled sauna, they also had the cold water sauna (which we opted out of) my sister dipped her foot in but quickly changed her mind when temp dropped to 54 degrees, then we headed to the heated sauna room, then the dry sauna, from there we went to have lunch at their diner. I had the spicy chicken and sticky rice with egg rolls, caasi had fried dumplings, and bulgogi fries, and Angie got egg rolls, shrimp fried rice at this point we were fat full. Later we lounged in the single cubbies to relax and read. About an hour later it was round two we went to the foot bath room for 30 minutes, then the oxygen room for 30 min, the igloo heated room for 7 mins because it was super hot and we didn't go any further than that first part but Caasi did venture off to the back ( which is like sticking yourself in a pizza oven). They do provide cold towels to cool you down a bit, then we went to the cold room which was like sitting in a refrigerator cooler. We found workout machines and did those for 10 minutes each. Now it was back to the beginning and we showered again (a absolute must before entering in the saunas) we did about 45 minutes in the Vitamin E sauna ( this time caasi tried the cold water bath but only got both legs in). We did the dry sauna again to dry us off. And it was time to go home. We actually checked out at 5ish. That was a full fun day of maxing and relaxing. 10/10000 we will make this a monthly girls day read more

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This was a decent spot. I got an hour massage here and it was pretty good if not pricey. However I feel like this is a small-ish place. When I went, it was a weekday and a slow day so I felt like I didn't mind taking my time hopping around to the free spots. But I can't imagine how it'll be on a weekend or way busier, it feels like it would have def been claustrophobic. When there was only 3-4 people or groups in each sauna, it felt like it wouldn't be worth it to go in. But all in all, I enjoyed it and felt like it was a standard Korean spa. No complaints read more

Michiko is rude and has an attitude seems like she is not afraid of repercussions for bad attitude. Came in with a friend was sadly disappointed and was treated terribly. Her friend that she was working with didn't seem like she knew how to do her job. Unaware that men are having sex in the male steam room but have time to make checkout hard and have attitudes when asked simple questions and are dismissive and mute when it comes to being helpful. Need to be contacted by a manager IMMEDIATELY. read more

My family decided to celebrate my cousin's bday at Gangnam spa and it was an absolute delight disconnecting from a busy life. They had plenty of places to lounge around and a cafeteria where you could order food and drinks from. While most of the rooms and activities are free, there are a few services and items that could be added for an extra cost. I would recommend you going on a none weekend as it can get quite pack. The lot was decent, but was no match for the Saturday crowd. Because of how busy it, some of the room gets a little bit too crowded to my liking. My last complaint is that some of the furnitures in the heated rooms were broken. I feel like they should do a little bit more inspection for the furnitures or remove them to prevent injuries. Metal and sweat is not a great combo when things get rusted and someone gets scratch. I did not get scratch, but I definitely felt the metal slightly stabbing me in the Salt Room. read more

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Saw this place on TikTok and decided to check it out. Seemed like a nice place for a chill date. Before getting to Gangnam Spa, we went to H-mart in Bellaire which offers discounted admission at $39 per person. I thought this was worth it since it's valid for any day, including weekends (we went on a Saturday). I believe all H-marts in the Houston area offer the tickets. The parking was nearly full for Gangnam Spa around 1 PM when we arrived. Luckily, we were able to find a spot that had just opened. At the entrance desk, all we had to provide were our phone numbers and IDs in order to get the bracelet key to access the lockers. Once you're all checked in, the first place we had to go to was the shoe lockers behind the entrance desk. For these, you use the key. You have to be barefoot throughout the facility but I also think socks are permitted (maybe?). After that, you go to the gender-separated spa rooms. The lockers there are spacious and also easy to use. All you have to do is tap the button and then tap your wristband. From there, I undressed and headed to the bathhouse. Everyone is nekked. I was maybe a bit uncomfortable at first. Though once you see that everyone else is doing the same then it really didn't seem bad. I showered first since I wanted to go to the baths. There are standing and sitting showers. Good pressure for all the showers I tried. The body wash also smelled really good IMO. There were two baths - a larger one that was around 98-99F and then a smaller bath that was 100-101F which was apparently infused with mugwort. I personally preferred the mugwort bath. I like to believe that I got actual health benefits from it, whether actually true or not is another question. After the baths, I went to the saunas. The dry sauna was around 180F then I went to the steam sauna. Be careful when you first enter because I almost walked into other people since my vision was so obscured. Out of the two, I prefer the steam since it also had a nice aroma in there but it was also more intense. After the saunas, I ended with the cold bath. It was in the 60sF which is apparently much more colder than I anticipated. My hands and feet became numb. I was only in there for about two or three minutes. I showered before leaving the spa room. In the area outside, I got dressed in the clothes that they provided. It was nice and comfy. If your clothes for whatever reason aren't the right size, then the staff at the front are more than willing to help. Before I left the area, I explored a bit of the amenities that they had in the locker area. There were basic hygiene and styling stuff, like q-tips, brushes, and dryers. What surprised me was that they also offered some high-quality emulsion for skincare and hair gel. Above the locker room area, they seem to have a simple relaxation area with sofas and a TV. Out in the co-ed area, we met back up. There's plenty of seating. Even though it seemed packed, there was no issue finding somewhere out in the common space. There's some unique options on the second floor. These include infrared beds, the theater area, and a cute reading space. In terms of the specific therapy rooms, we tried all of them (except the Salt Room which I don't think we found). My personal favorites are the bul-ga-ma hot rooms and the O2 lounge. Both felt relaxing in their own way. We didn't try out the restaurant. There are numerous Asian fare options beyond just Korean food. It just seemed a bit pricey. The restrooms were nice throughout the facility (they even have bidets!). Before leaving, we went back and spent some time in the bathhouse area where we started. Overall, I would come back again. Gangnam Spa seems like a great place for a relaxing date, a solo treat yo-self, or even a great gift option. read more

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It's a difficult concept to walk around, do nothing and relax in different spaces, especially when as a society we are over stimulated. I thought it was great. I was relaxed the whole time and was able to have some delicious eats from the cafe as well. read more

First time visit today. I purchased the gold spa package and general admission. I was worried about cleanliness but this place was so so so clean. I thought everything that was included in the $40 admission was well worth it and my 5 hours there flew by. The cafe food was okay, I wish they gave more banchan with their soups! Alot of water stations around. Even the toilets impressed me! I will be back. read more

Front staff was really rude during check in which ruined my first experience. They need to do better. Wouldn't come again because of that.

the ambiance is fun, it is separated into different themed rooms as well as men and women's only quarters. the service was friendly. i decided to eat while there which costs extra besides the entrance fee. the food tasted good and was so much i couldn't finish! i wish you could take it home with you. haha. my favorite part is the oxygen room. read more

Gangnam Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came solo here. Enjoyed all the amenities except the strip down in the locker room before the shower or the tubs. Love the floor with Co-Ed's involved. Massage chairs, salt room, ice room, hot saunas, wet saunas, hot tubs, etc. Make sure to get the Groupon Deals, Mon-Thur, cheaper all day spa. read more

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This spa is smaller but clean and has nice, less clinical feel to it. The women's saunas and hot/cold tubs were phenomenal and everything I needed for these creaky bones. I feel amazing. Check Groupon for discounted day passes! read more

I don't understand the comments here. I came from Southern California where there are two major Korean Spas. WeSpa in LA's Korean town and iSpa in Irvine California. Iykyk. Let me just say that, even though this is on the pricier side, this place is really nice and has all the quintessential Korean spa amenities and more. And this is coming from someone who enjoys the rejuvenation part wellness. Worth the uber, come here for your Sunday relaxation read more

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First timer at this spa and as a spa guest. I can truly say I enjoyed my time here because the staff were so friendly and helpful. I loved the variety of facilities/relaxation rooms that were accessible during my visit. As a professional germaphobe , I would say overall the facilities are clean. I would have liked to see periodic inspections and sanitation of the women's area. Especially the floors since it is a requirement to be barefoot. I did not take pictures inside because I truly decided to unplug and there are some areas where phones/photos are not allowed so out of respect for all other guests, I do have photos of the venue. Below is my feedback regarding each one I used: Bul-Ga-Ma: Small internal area but it was not overcrowded. I was able to lay down in the low temperature side and stretch without issues. Jjim-Jil-Bang (Relaxation Lounge) with Jade Flooring: I loved this area but felt like sometimes it got a little bit louder than I would have liked. It was very diverse with the seating and napping options. Topaz Caves: Although I would have preferred more cushion. I was able to take a quick nap without disruptions. Foot Spa: nice room but I really didn't fell a difference after using this facility. Restaurant: Excellent customer service. I love how joyful the ladies were. I tried the spicy ramen (4/5 because of its great flavor but very basic), 2 boiled eggs (0/5 due to the egg whites being super dark/brown maybe because they sit in a crockpot for many hours/days, seaweed salad (4/5), and a mango fruit juice (4/5). Hot Baths: I tried both the hot and medium temps. Great little pools to relax and chat read more

Gangnam Spa - Entrance - Day Spas Near Me - Houston, Texas

If I was the owner I'd be furious at the front staff. I came in with a party of 6. We were downstairs, looking up at the infrared pods. Mind you, infrared pods are not roped off. No signs saying not to touch, we weren't even touching them. There was another couple not with our party that went up the stairs to take a look. We weren't even touching, just all curious about booking it and were going to, until a staff member (Sasha) comes YELLING From across the room not to touch the machines at the couple. The couple apologized and was appalled by the aggression. The rest of my group asked the staff member and said we were actually wanting to book this service and she shortly and rudely said"YOURE SUPPOSED TO BOOK AT THE FRONT DESK" She was so loud, I had friends in my party that heard her from across the room and walked over to find out what happened. Under no circumstances is it EVER appropriate to YELL at your guests like that especially across the room. I went to the front desk to let them know, there were multiple of us wanting to book the service, and because of her aggression we changed our minds and they lost out on hundreds of dollars of ad ons. I asked to speak to the manager (I spoke with heather and Justine, both assistant manager, both refused to let me speak to anyone higher ) , who never apologized, never offered any solution, just said "well you're not supposed to touch the machines" they gave me a brochure with the same number to the front desk. I tried to call a few times and no one wanted to give me their name they just put me back on hold forever. No one was touching the machines mind you. And if they're that dangerous, then you rope them off you do not YELL AT YOUR CUSTOMERS I was appalled by the lack of customer service, lack of self awareness and empathy here. We all paid to come to relax and not be yelled at. This is a spa... I started off feeling relaxed, then after being scolded, I no longer felt welcomed, felt more stressed than when I came in. Unless you want to come and hear yelling from across the room each time a staff member feels entitled to yell at a guest, I unfortunately can no longer recommend this facility to anyone. This used to be my favorite place in Houston, and the whole front desk seems entitled to treat their guests with attitude and aggression. I hope this reaches the owner. This was really disappointing that it's gone so downhill like that. Not myself nor any of my whole birthday party will ever come back here read more

My partner and I visited Gangnam over Valentine's Day weekend despite several negative reviews, hoping our experience would be different. Unfortunately, it was not. At first glance, the facility appears nice. However, the experience declined quickly after we entered. The staff were not overtly rude, but they were dismissive and lacked a welcoming presence. We felt more like an inconvenience than valued guests. After payment was processed, we were handed spa clothing without being asked for our sizes. I am a medium and my partner is a small, yet we were both given XXL. When I asked if other sizes were available, we were told they did not have our sizes in stock. I understand that inventory can run out. What was disappointing was that this was not communicated before payment. Clear expectations upfront would have made a difference. We were also informed of the bag policy only after payment was completed. We were told to either return my bag to the car or remove its contents and place them in a clear bag, leaving my personal bag at the front desk. As frequent spa visitors, this was the first time we had encountered such a policy. The lack of prior explanation, combined with the overall tone at the desk, made the situation uncomfortable. If the policies and size limitations had been communicated clearly before payment, and if the interaction had felt more welcoming, we likely would have proceeded differently. Instead, we chose to request a refund and visit Spa World, located about eight minutes away. Our experience at Spa World was exceptional. The staff greeted us warmly, explained everything clearly before payment, and created an environment that felt inviting. We even added a body scrub service, which was outstanding. Transparency and tone matter. Unfortunately, those elements were missing from our visit to Gangnam. read more

I had an amazing experience here with the body scrub and facial. Highly recommend coming here. I plan to bring my husband here next time so we can enjoy more of the features they have available. I also want to try the food too. read more

Honestly, this place just isn't worth it. It looks nice on the surface, but everything you'd expect to be included costs extra. A massage table? Extra. Even watching a movie requires you to pay more for headphones. I've been to several spas mainly for scrubs, and the shower areas are usually clean and comfortable--but here, the conditions were disappointing. The older women working in the bathroom were absolute sweethearts, but the facilities themselves were poorly maintained. There was hair everywhere that nobody bothered to clean, and while showering, we saw a fully grown cockroach crawling around. I had to keep spraying it with the showerhead just to keep it away from me, which was disgusting and stressful. The staff also seemed untrained or unprepared. We had to switch out our sauna clothes four different times because they were so worn down and stretched out. They clearly don't replace them often, and they were unequipped with enough clothing options. I tried on three pairs of pants that completely fell off me in the changing room before my friend had to ask for another size. It seemed like they were either out of options or didn't know what to do, because they eventually gave us men's sizes that still didn't fit. All they had left were large sizes, which makes no sense--there should be variety since not everyone is the same size. I ended up having to roll my pants up several times just to make them stay on. They do have about six different themed rooms if you pay for the regular admission, but even then the place felt overcrowded to an extreme degree. Overall, with the higher prices, poor cleanliness, and lack of proper organization, I wouldn't recommend this place at all. You're much better off going to Spa World--it's cleaner, better managed, and a far more comfortable experience for your money. read more

This place was really nice. It's super relaxing. I was weary about it being too crowded because it was the weekend. I went on a sunday. It was not crowded. They have so many rooms for you to visit to pamper yourself. I didn't have my phone much. Only to keep track when it got closer to my appointment time. They had a restaurant with various Korean dishes and even ramen. Also wings and fries if not in the mood for Korean. I didn't eat here. But it smelled very good. Also another reviewer mentioned tequila. They only had wine, beer and sake on my visit. They had water coolers everywhere so I definitely stayed hydrated. The theatre was nice. It was super dark and reminiscent of a home theater. Recliners and all. The front desk staff was good. Also, I think the Groupon thing never goes away. They asked if I had one as soon as I entered. You save a few bucks utilizing one. The body scrub was really good. All reviews said no to the massage. I didn't want to waste my money to try. Overall this was a good experience. I would definitely return. Good for a date or a group outing or solo. read more

Gangnam Spa - Everything is peaceful here. blood pressure machine for you to check yourself - Day Spas Near Me - Houston, Texas

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First of all the place looks OK, very expensive price of a spa in a luxury hotel The Massage was OK not good and not bad but the staff was extremely rude and not respectful There is a lot of other better places in this price point read more

Nice spot for a spa day! They have a nice variety of saunas and spa rooms including a movie theater and an ice cold room. I've been to a few others though and this one is a bit smaller with less rooms available. There weren't too many people on a Saturday so wasn't super crowded and the facilities are super clean. We also got lunch at their restaurant and their food was surprisingly good. We got the bibimbap, tofu stew with seafood and seafood pancake. The rice juice was also super refreshing and sweet read more

Gangnam Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I have been going to Korean spas since I was a kid, and generally find them very nostalgic and comforting. They're my go-to for a relaxation period and some peace and quiet. While I have become accustomed to King Spa and Spa Castle, it was my first time visiting Gangnam Spa. I was very surprised to find that the lockers were new and digital, which was a change from the traditional lock and key I was used to. It is very nice that they provide you with scrubbing towels and sitting stools. I was happy to find that most of the showers worked (which has been a struggle at other baths lol) and the lockers were clean! The blood pressure machines, the massage chairs, the sitting area, and the co-ed jjimjilbang was also lovely and visually aesthetic. However, the spas and the saunas are rather limited in options (some spas have more temperatures available), and when looking at the water, I could see that the water had not been cleaned or changed in a minute. I was in the wet area for over two hours, and nobody had come to clean it. I would also like to mention that while I do understand that the spas make a good outing, when people are social in the hot tubs, it can get rather loud in there, which may take away from other people's experiences. I saw some people wearing airpods in there, which was... interesting. Cafeteria food, in my opinion was a little overpriced, and do not match the displays in the glass casing, just FYI for anyone who orders the bingsu. The bingsu was good! Just not what I was expecting, considering the one in the display case was more plain, with just red bean, when it came out layered with chocolate and fruity pebbles. Otherwise, I had a great time here and will be back! read more

Gangnam Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been wanting to visit this place since it opened and I FINALLY did ! Overall I'd rate it a 3.5 or 4, so I'm going to just go ahead with 4. Location/parking: Being out towards Katy is quite a far drive but was definitely worth it for a day of relaxation! They have a huge parking lot which I expect from most places on this side of town. It is a bit inconvenient to get to if you're coming from the opposite direction since there's no cut through the median (you have to upturn, and I almost missed the driveway as it was pretty narrow) Entry/ first time visit: This was my biggest reason for the lower star rate. Being my first time, I didn't really know what to expect. I asked the front desk some questions and the person working just seemed confused herself. She gave no information about the amenities other than where the baths were and were the common area was. I booked a scrub as well and she didn't really have much info for how that would happen. I do wish she had told me more about the amenities there (like the separate spa or that they sell little sock shoes). Womens locker room: The locker rooms are gendered and there is quite a bit of space in each locker for all your stuff. They also have little makeup mirrors in them. You can set the lock yourself. I don't think they clean out the lockers between guests though as mine had used towels at the top. They do provide hair dryers, towels, q-tips, lotion, and shampoo/conditioner. That being said, I do recommend bringing your own. The Baths/Saunas: Through the locker rooms are the baths/saunas as well as the showers. There is a line of standing showers and 2 rows of sitting shower stalls. They do provide shampoo/conditioner/soap at each stall. The seated stalls also have plastic buckets/seats for you to use. You need to shower before enjoying the baths. There were 2 hot baths (one of which was a mug wart bath - this bath was the only one with information posted about). There was also 1 cold bath. I do wish they had information posted about the best way to use the baths but we went with hot-vold-hot-cold dips depending on how we felt. There were also 2 saunas, a dry and wet one. These were both amazing ! In the baths there is an unlimited supply of towels for you to use. Body scrub: I did enjoy the body scrub but I don't think I'll get another one in the future. It was a bit awkward, since no information was really given ahead of time. For those considering it - there is a separate section that is walled off with about 5 beds that are covered in plastic. A lady pours warm water on the bed and invites you to lay down. Then she proceeds to scrub your entire body - front, back, and each side. I did feel pretty great (like I shed years of skin) but during it it felt pretty rough and I did get cold. I also kept feeling like I would slide right off the plastic bed which didn't allow for relaxation. The Common spaces: You're given an outfit to wear in the common spaces. I really wish I had had more time to explore this area! The restaurant was amazing ! They had a wide variety of foods and drinks you could order (and everything looked delicious). They even had a beer/wine bar There were several massage machines that unfortunately I didn't try. That'll be for next time. There also was a little reading area that looked like it had books and Manga available. The final thing I didn't try was the upstairs massage service space. I assume you can order various types of full body massages there. Rooms in the common spaces: The oxygen room was amazing and refreshing ! A great space to mediate and relax. If you're still wanting some heat (and don't mind sweating in your outfit), there's a really hot hut thing. There's also a salt room which was warm and lovely. After the hot rooms, we tried out the ice room. It really brought me back to feeling good (because I hate sweating in clothes). Finally, there was a foot spa room. It had a weird smell though and the water was luke-warm. Overall I didn't enjoy it. There's plenty of sitting and napping spaces as well! For my first time, I really enjoyed it. I wish more info was provided, but having experienced everything myself I definitely have more of a plan for next time and am sure I'll enjoy it more read more

Gangnam Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Houston, Texas

First of, the ambience is sooo relaxing. No inside shoe, once you get checked in they will give you a key and to put your shoes on. They have pretty good space for women locker, get ready vanity area, bathe room, saunas, ice room. Workers are not the friendliest. The sauna rooms are not big and can get crowded can pretty much only hold like 5-10 or less people PLEASE DO NOT EAT AT THE CAFE IF YOU DONT WANT TO KEEP WAITKNG FOREVER OR TASTE CRAPPY EXPENSIVE FOOD. read more

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