My experiences at Woodhouse Spa Avalon have been somewhat disappointing…read more
During my most recent visit, the facial itself was average. However, what concerned me most was what happened afterward.
After completing my facial, the esthetician, Mimi, left the treatment room to allow me to get dressed. When she stepped out, she also went to get me a mimosa, but when she returned, she unexpectedly opened the door without knocking, nor announcing herself, or waiting for me to indicate that I was ready. I was still undressed and had not yet put my robe back on. Startled, I quickly told her that I would be right out.
I felt that my privacy was violated. The esthetician, Mimi, knew I was in the process of getting dressed, so I don't understand why she would enter the room without any warning. I found this disrespectful and uncomfortable, as though I wasn't being afforded the basic privacy and courtesy that an adult guest should expect.
During a previous visit, while relaxing in the Quiet Room after my treatment, I requested another glass of wine. An employee abruptly snapped at me, "Well, how many have you had?" in a sharp, nasty, and accusatory tone, with a frown on her face, as though she were angry with me. Her delivery felt unnecessarily aggressive and condescending, as though I were a child being scolded for simply asking for another drink. I responded that I had only had one glass. Rather than explaining why she was questioning me, she walked away without any explanation. When she returned, I asked her why she had questioned me about how many drinks I had consumed. Only then did she explain that there was a two-glass limit, which I had no issue with. My concern was the disrespectful manner in which she addressed me. Rather than simply explaining the policy courteously, she made me feel as though I had done something wrong by asking. The interaction was unpleasant and detracted from the peaceful, relaxing experience I had just paid to enjoy.
I enjoy the spa's atmosphere, but these experiences have made me hesitant to recommend this location. I believe greater attention to customer service, professionalism, and guest privacy would improve the overall experience.