From the moment I walked up to this salon, I knew it was going to be special. Honestly, it may be…read morethe most beautiful nail salon I've ever been to. The exterior was covered with gorgeous flowers, and it reminded me of the elegant storefronts you see in Europe, especially Italy and London. Through the windows, you could see the beautiful interior finishes, making it impossible not to be impressed before even stepping inside. The salon is located in Vancouver's luxury shopping district, surrounded by iconic brands such as Dior, Tiffany & Co., Burberry, and Hermès, which adds to the overall upscale experience. Before booking, I called with a few questions and found everyone to be incredibly helpful. I ended up booking an appointment online for the following morning for a Bio Gel manicure. It happened to be raining when I arrived, and the staff immediately took my coat and offered me a beverage. I chose an Americano, which was served on a beautiful tray. It was such a thoughtful touch and set the tone for the entire experience. The salon itself was immaculate. I noticed staff constantly cleaning, dusting, polishing, and maintaining the space throughout my visit. Everything was spotless. They even provided masks to wear during the filing process to protect clients from nail dust, which I thought was a very nice detail. My nail technician, Olga, was absolutely wonderful. She and another team member helped me choose the perfect color combination, a soft translucent shade with just a hint of pink and white. The result was exactly what I was hoping for. I've received countless compliments on my nails during my Alaska cruise and have found myself telling everyone that I had them done in Vancouver. I hadn't had my nails done in quite some time because previous dip manicures in the United States had damaged my natural nails, largely from repeatedly using tips to achieve the shape I wanted. I was looking for something stronger and more protective, and the team took the time to explain why Bio Gel might be a better option for my situation. What really impressed me was their ability to build and shape the extensions using Bio Gel itself. I had been researching builder gel and healthier alternatives to acrylics and dip systems, so it was fascinating to see the process firsthand. While it does take longer because of the multiple layers and curing under the UV lamp, I love the strength, shine, and natural look of the finished nails. Most importantly, I'm hopeful this system will be much gentler on my natural nails going forward. The initial appointment was a little expensive, but that's to be expected when you're getting a full new set and custom shaping. Given the quality of the work, the luxurious atmosphere, and the exceptional service, I felt it was well worth the cost. What truly sets this salon apart is the overall experience. The beautiful environment, attentive staff, complimentary beverage service, and genuine hospitality make it feel more like a luxury spa than a typical nail salon. Everyone was welcoming, knowledgeable, and eager to help. If you're visiting Vancouver and need your nails done before a trip, I highly recommend this salon. Choosing a nail salon while traveling can be stressful as you don't know if it's convenient, safe, clean, or whether you'll be happy with the results. I spent quite a bit of time researching before my appointment, and I am so glad I found this place. It was an easy and safe walk from the Pan Pacific Hotel, and the results exceeded my expectations. I would absolutely return on a future visit to Vancouver. 5/5 stars -- a truly luxurious experience with exceptional service and beautiful results

The best pedicure I've ever had! A bit pricier than usual but I'm new in town and chose Amoure…read morebased on reviews. The overall experience was delightful, they offer top polish, the color I chose was Chanel. The pedicure still looks perfect and it's been a month! Amazing!

I guess I should have read the reviews first then I wouldn't be so damn pissed. First of all no…read moremassage chair is diabolical. This was the most uncomfortable seating I've had to endure ever for a pedicure. Second maam CUT ME TOE NAILS TO MINITURE THIS IS SO UGLY..... I hate it here. Then she painted my toes like a 5 yr old. I wouldn't tell my enemy to come here. This place SUCKS in a real way. My pedicure was done nicely. However this isn't how a real nail studio should be at all. Disappointed is an understatement. Also I seat at the same level as the tech doing my feet. I was so uncomfortable and I'm bowlegged so it was painful because they lack the proper equipment I had to suffer. DO NOT COME HERE

RE: PURE NAIL BAR (Main Street location)…read more I don't like leaving negative reviews, but here we are. I booked a manicure a couple of hours before an event I was attending in the evening. Nothing fancy, just a standard straightforward manicure. I noticed the woman wasn't cleaning up the skin around my nails at all and I kept asking her to do it and she kept saying she would. Then suddenly she splashes oil on top of my nails, leaving my hands oily and messy, and that was it. I then asked her to clean around my nails and clean the mess under my nails from filing and she did, but she did a poor job. I had to get to my event so I just left. I showed my friends to make sure I wasn't being overly picky and they all agreed it was a horrible job. I went in today to see what they could do. The same woman was there and there was no apology; she was actually acting very put out by the whole thing. She "tried" to fix it but it was still bad. The lighting they have is terrible and they can't actually see what they're doing, but when you move your hands into natural light, you can see everything. I will never go back. And I highly suggest that you don't go there either.

Finding nail services while on vacation isn't always the best. You usually have to take what you…read moreget. So lucky we found Poised. And by found, I mean we googled "nail salons near me within walking distance" called a few places (no availability). Then called Poised and they could get us in right away. Funny story....on our walking trip of the city we had literally just passed them about 15 minutes prior to calling, and absolutely didn't see them... haha. Luckily it wasn't a far walk back. It was serendipitous that they could get us in. Anh did my mani/pedi combo. Christina did my fiancé's. Both ladies did an excellent job. I didn't get polish (time restraints and I was wearing shoes and socks so I didn't have time to sit and wait for them to dry) I'm not used to bare toes. Anh took some extra time buffing my nails to give them a nice shine. So did Christina for my fiancé. Anh shaped my nails on my hands perfectly. We were extremely happy with the massage process from both of them. Someone was always cleaning and straightening up. It's a nice little salon tucked away between some rather large building entrances. If you live local give it a try. If you're a visitor to the area and need some nail services this might just be your place. Our total was $101.85cad. Very reasonable for a great service.

I really like the poised salon. They have two locations which are independently owned . Staff is…read moreEnglish speaking and understand your needs well. Good collection of nail colors in shellac, gel n dip. Independent counters for pedicure and manicure. Safety measures due to COVID-19 is taken care of. We went together so they made sure we get pampered side by side. His was simple pedi-mani combo n mine was with gel polish on my original nails. Pretty neat job done and satisfying. The next to my manicure station was another manicure with nails and i must say the technician was doing great job. Price is decent too . There are products of kevin murphy to buy as they have a single chair for hair care and cut.

It was super lucky to find this hidden gem in Instgram algorithm…read more I tried thier new service Shirayuki which means white snow and gave me hyperpigmentation removal in natural way. No laser, no knife. Just natural serum. Before onset procedure, the owner gave me some messages for consulting and I could relax for real one. It was 30-40 minutes procedure and I'm very happy for the result. Through the talking with the owner, I could understand how she is passionate for the hospitality and result. Highly recommended!

I never had a facial massage before. It was the most amazing feeling. I asked for a combination…read more I think it was the KORUGI & KOBIDO facial. I remember cupping and some light massage lymph drainage, since I just flew into Vancouver the other day (I still felt bloated and swollen from the airplane). I was so relaxed that I even fell asleep while she used a kind of quick shiatsu massage on my face. I think the technique is to promote lift. The facilities were clean. We are welcomed with a foot soak. Have an awesome facial treatment. Then co bc life's with tea and a rice cracker so you feel comfortable and not rushed out the door. I wish we had a space like this in San Francisco.

Had such a lovely time at Chi Spa! I made an appointment for a one-hour sangre de fruta massage…read morevery easily by emailing the spa. On the day of, I arrived an hour early to my appointment and was able to access their other amenities like the outdoor pool, hot tub and fitness centre. The locker room is well equipped and even had a sauna in the women's changing room. Really enjoyed the hot tub pre-treatment - it was cool being in the heart of downtown while getting some rest and relaxation. About ten minutes before my massage time, I got ready and was served some amazing ginger tea before being led to the massage room. Yuko was fantastic. There are a few individual massage rooms, and even a couple room. The room was again very relaxing and well equipped with its own washroom, shower, robe, etc. The sangre de fruta products were so great and the oil and body butter used made my skin so soft! Really appreciated the small touches, such as a hot towel at the end of the massage and a cup of tea and snacks.

We booked a spa day and it was just the perfect amount of time spent…read more We both had the Sanctuary Ultimate Treatment, which is 75 min massage with private eucalyptus shower afterwards. There is pre and post beverages. We also added in CBD Oil and Hair Mask too. I knew I would be super antsy if I added in a soak and a massage as it's just too exhausting to spend that much time in one area. What we really enjoyed like all Shangri La franchises is how the layout is very similar in every country. I really could be in Guangzhou or Tokyo. I was first introduced to this hotel chain over decade ago and the touches of it's signature hotel fragrance and linen is unparalleled. Pros I knew it was a beautiful intimate private space. Super relaxing city escape. Cons We had pool access (not from the spa package) and other amenities, as the location was super central with tall buildings surrounded, the feeling of being exposed is real (compared to Willow Stream Spa or even Westin Bayshore). The massage itself was "ok" and relaxing. I liked the option of the CBD oil. The hair mask, I would pass. Come for an intimate relaxing escape. Don't expect your muscle knots to be gone.

Hands down one of the best pedicures I have had in a really long time! Cameto Vancouver for a…read morelittle break and decided to get a pedicure. Trine was amazing! was so relaxed and walked out feeling like I was on cloud 9. Fantastic service! 10/10

Amazing experience getting a gel mani here! I was in town for a week on vacation and didn't have…read morethe time to get my nails done prior. I was going to a "treat yourself" dinner at an upscale place in downtown and desperately needed my nails done. I booked my appointment online and the booking process was such a breeze. My mani was done by Muna and she was such a sweetheart. My mani ended up lasting over a month! I use my hands a lot for work and school so I expected some of the gel to chip eventually, but my mani was flawless. I appreciate Muna's attention to detail in prepping and shaping my nails; I think the prep is what allowed my nails to last so long. Really happy with how nails came out! The salon is clean, bright, efficient, and airy. I'd def come back again when I'm in the area!

I am 37 weeks pregnant and as a treat to myself I booked SPAradise for mani/pedi for my sisters and…read moremyself, the two esthetician's were booked to come at 11:30am when no one showed up I tried contacting the spas phone number and no one answered, I emailed Daphne as well and received no reply, finally we heard back from Daphne who said she thought we were booked for Thursday not Wednesday (refer to attached photo for Daphne's email confirming the Wednesday time slot), we were then told by Daphne that she will show up herself in a hour, but a hour later she said she could not make it, I had arranged for child care for my toddler so I could have these services done as did my sister, we sat around waiting and wasted a whole day, all Daphne could say was sorry, didn't even offer a solution, compensation or a voucher for future use, I was looking forward to having these services done, being pregnant during Covid-19 I've really restricted myself from going out so I was deeply disappointed when this fell through. UPDATE: I was given a $100 gift certificate

This is one of the better mobile salons in town. I've tried others and this was the best one so…read morefar. The nail technicians here are very efficient, fast and friendly. Most importantly they do a beautiful job on your nails! Other places can do a really sloppy job, but this was not the case at all with SPAradise. I gave them a try over the weekend for a Bridal thing, and everything went great, with all five girls in our party coming out happy and satisfied with prettily painted fingers and toes. The nail technicians were also very patient as we had a sweet 2 year old running around everywhere and the SPAradise girls gave hand and feet emery board keepsakes to everyone in our party. They bring everything to you and you don't have to do a thing. A few things to improve: 1) More nail polish selections would be nice. Though they get points for having the newest season of Opi colours, more nail polish selections would be nice. 2) Use of some kind of pumice stone would be nice. At the actual salons more time is spent on grooming the entire foot (dry, rough heels for example) and not just the nails. 3) More reasonable prices. I understand that you pay a bit more ($60 for the Express Mani/Pedi)) for the convenience of having the spa come to your house, but with all the competitive spa prices out there, it's really hard to justify using a mobile spa service all the time, and I really would like to use the services more than once a year when someone gets married. Overall, I think SPAradise does a great job and I would use them again in the future. If you're trying to think of a party idea for your next girl's night, then this might be it. What's better than Mani/Pedi services right in the comfort of your own home where you can watch cheesy girl flicks, eat and drink and gossip all while being pampered?

Not good. Poor technique for massage, not professional either. Did not knock on door to enter…read more they were running 15 min late to my appt. Almost got shoulders dislocated. Got called fat and crazy for having so many kids. Left sweaty, oily, and upset. Overly priced. My friend got charged extra $50 for unknown reason. Not very clean. Do I need to say more? Location outside of hyatt regency hotel. Walked to business. Worst decision of my vacation. Do not go here.

The therapists here are so great and knowledgeable. Their…read morelaser treatments are very professionally done and very happy with the result! Will definitely be coming back here more often!!

This was one of the best massages I've ever had. Amelia has magic supple hands and applied just the…read moreright amount of pressure to work out the knots. The staff is friendly and accommodated my last minute reservation. Highly recommend!

The staff is friendly and welcoming. I have had a lot of massages over decades and Zachary is among…read morethe best. He made the knots disappear and knew exactly how much pressure to use. I highly recommend him and this spa!!

Get a hair cut hippie!…read more I found George, the owner at Royal Riviera, after my last barber ran off to the interior of BC to become a recluse (I hope it wasn't something I said). I'm cheap. I don't want a $50+ wash, blow dry, manicure, tinting, massage, or any of that stuff. I want what remains of my hair to be cut. And I don't want the "stylist of the hour" at some of the cheapskate haircut shops out there. I keep going back to Royal Riviera because I always get a consistent, reasonably priced cut, interesting conversation, and friendly people. If you want the massage, wash and blow-dry, and lots of other bells and whistles they will do all that for you. Guys that are looking for a $25 cut that is consistently good, this might be a great choice for you. George has been cutting hair for as long as I've been alive, and has a client list that has included Tom Jones, Paul Anka, and even VICE President George Bush (the first one, not the moron). There are several other stylists working for him, all extremely good. In Royal Center mall, near the entrance to Burrard Street Skytrain station

At $32 for shampoo and cut, this place represents a compromise between the high end $50+ salons and…read morethe cheap $15 barbershops. And I think it does just fine for its price point. My stylist was Gabby. It was clear she took her work seriously and wasn't there to zip you in and out asap. She took her time when it came to the hair massage (best part of a cut), the cut itself, and the product styling. There wasn't much by way of conversation but I wasn't looking for that. Gabby was patient as I was bobbing my head in and out of consciousness - she moved my head slightly when she needed to. She played it safe, not cutting things too short that they would spike up and be uncontrollable (save for a hat), which was my preference anyway. I think my Asian hair gave her some challenges especially when it came to using the product to style my hair, but when I did it myself using my own product the next day, I could see that the cut was good. Nothing to rave about, but it wasn't the disasters that I've had so often in the past. It'd be unfair to compare the quality of the cut to the salons I've paid 40% more for, so I must say that the value is there. Gabby put in a ton of effort and it was appreciated, so I tipped generously. Definitely worth a second look. I'd say 3.5 stars but I'll round up.