Had a 30 min foot massage. Was worth every penny. I have bad plantar fasciitis and it helped with…read morebeing able to continue walking.

Don't trust the hours of operation. In other words. Don't go out if your way to arrive and enjoy an…read moreexperience. I arrived hours before they were supposed to close and they were already closed and when I called they had no explanation or recommendation. Poor service.

Everyone loves a good spa day.. but how about a spa day on a boat? Yep.. head to Bota Bota! They…read moreare known for their water circuit and spa treatments, and the location and views are beautiful. The water circuit consists of a three step process that will promote relaxation and wellness. First, begin with either a hot sauna or steam bath, this helps improve circulation and promote detoxification. Next you transition to a cold plunge, to help boost some of those good endorphins and reduce inflammation. Next you want to relax. They have a bunch of areas to chill out and lounge around. The resting is important as it helps your body stabilize. Once you've rested, repeat! Or if you're like us.. go back to your favorite spots. After a couple cycles, we had appointments for some spa treatments. I got lymphatic drainage, which was SO relaxing, and Caleb got a deep tissue massage. This was the perfect add on! The one recommendation I do have, is before having a spa treatment, go change out of your wet bathing suit and into something dry. Putting on a wet cold bathing suit after a relaxing massage was... unpleasant. My own fault! Bring a book and sit on the decks to soak up the sun and enjoy your relaxation steps. The facility is well maintained and clean, and the changing rooms are great. We truly enjoyed this experience and it was such a unique thing to do in Montreal. They also have a selection of bathing suits in case you decide last minute to add this on to your itinerary. Highly recommend! Lentz_explore

I've never actually been to a real spa before (I've had facials and massages but never a full…read morelike... spa experience) and so I figured while on my very snowy December trip to Montreal now was the time. The fact that this spa is on a boat and half of it was outdoors was the appeal! So we booked just the water circuit (no extras, just saunas, steam rooms and hot tubs) to see if this was even something we'd like. Turns out the December visit was the way to go! It wasn't packed at all, and turns out that sitting in a hot tub while the snow falls on your face is actually a top ten life experience. It was cold as heck out, mind you, but somehow you never feel chilly when you're going in and out of saunas and hot tubs. I did wish some of the relaxation rooms were a bit warmer, or there was an ability to swap out a soaking towel at some point, but I was never uncomfortable. Everything was clean and people around us were respectful. I loved the no phone policy and definitely chilled out to staring into this strangely brutalist bay. David Lynch relaxation vibes. The best was the floor where you could sit in a porthole window -- only wish we had discovered it earlier! I would totally come back here and check out some of their other offerings. Dunno, might even aim for a winter trip again because it was just that nice!

Popped into this Sephora location for the first time and had a really good experience…read more The staff were super helpful, especially considering it was the end of the Sephora sale and pretty busy. One of the girls actually reminded me I still had an extra 10% off, which was a nice surprise. I picked up two perfume sample sets from a brand I've been wanting to try, so I was really happy with that. Also loved their new checkout system they can actually ring you up while you're waiting in line if you're paying by card. One of the associates pulled me aside and checked me out on her phone, which made everything way faster. Overall, really smooth experience. Would definitely go back.

Allez-y les yeux fermés ! Stephane est très professionnel et…read moretrès agréable. Il possède et maitrise beaucoup de techniques de massage. C'est une chance de l'avoir à Montréal.

I went for a 60mins massage here last weekend. Was targeted by an Instagram ad and it worked out as…read moreit's towards the end of the year and I have insurance at work to use up and need a massage all the time. I'm not new to massages, in fact I love them and make a point of going at least 5 time a year usually. I enjoyed my massage here with Simona. She was tough in the areas that needed it and released some of the tension I was feeling. It's a cute, small "spa" in the old port. I wish the entrance space was larger and there was parking included. The hammam part is small and would feel cramped for more than 2 people. They bring you tea at the end which I thought was a cute touch. Enjoyed my experience and would go again!

I visited this spa on vacation! True personalized experience. Have you ever been to a SPA, and they…read morealready know exactly how you're feeling and how to approach you, from the owner to the therapists. I was in a desperate need for some self-love and I was treated to a 90 minute Hot Stone Massage and an advanced facial. The combination of the massage and facial was just the perfect treat. The Hot Stone was soothing and relaxing. 60 minutes would have been too short, 90 minutes is just the perfect amount of time for it. During the facial, the aesthetician dedicated good part of the time taking out some of the blackheads on my face. After the facial, my skin felt plump and glowing. Recommend this spa, anyone looking to take 2-3 hours off their day to pamper themselves.

Recently visited Montreal and somehow forgot my skin care. Thrilled to find an Aēsop nearby. Took…read morea stroll from my hotel and took in the city, beautiful river walk, and tree-lined cobblestone streets. Really fantastic location. Was immediately greeted. Think the gent who assisted was Antoine (shorter, chestnut hair, and great skin, of course). Very warm and extremely knowledgeable. I regularly shop their stores in Century City, Culver, and Larchmont, yet he taught me things I never knew about their products. Thought I was just popping in for a serum, but he took the time to show me several options, and I bought more than expected :-) Knowing that I was visiting, he even offered me an Aesop guide to local restaurants. So helpful, so thoughtful, such a wonderful employee and experience. Thank you!!!

This store is amazing! The level of quality you get is just…read moreinsane. I stumbled in after going to Comptoir 21 and I was very impressed. The store is beautiful. Super well kept. The clerk offered me tea as well as a pricing sheet before leading me to the sink in the middle of store to wash my hands and try the products. They even offer you a small hand towel to dry your hands afterwards! Everything has top notch packaging, it's super impressive. On one side of the room they have gift packages and each comes with a sleeve that has unique artwork and a poem. Sadly, everything is very expensive and I can't justify paying for any of it. I let my sales associate know this and she said it wasn't a problem. She gave me a catalog and some samples before I left just in case I ever wanted to treat myself. Excellent customer service! I was so pleased after my visit.

I guess I don't get what the allure is. Everything was crazy expensive. 7.99 for just one small…read morebeauty sponge. 3.99 for single face masks. 7.99 for a lip balm stick, I can go on and on. I want to support local shops rather than buying online but it's hard when it's so expensive.

This C&C Korean Cosmetics store is inside the Swatow Plaza in Montreal's Chinatown. It's fairly…read morelarge and well lit. Regular prices are quite high, but that is usually the case for imported cosmetics. I totally lucked out on my last visit and scored some mascara on clearance for like 95% off! I got 2 Innisfree mascaras (they call them microcara because the brush is tiny/micro, lol) for $0.99 each! The regular price of one of them (the waterproof one) was $19.99 and the regular price of the other one (the non-waterproof one) was $16.99. The best before date was 3 months from the time that I bought them (which explains why they were on clearance). You're technically supposed to replace your mascara every 3 months anyway, so no big deal. If you like Korean cosmetics you should check out C&C Korean Cosmetics!

Heaven, I'm in heaven! Being more and more conscious of…read morechemicals in scented products, I am trying to get as close as possible to natural oils. This owner started this business after a trip to Morocco. She has superb scents in creams, body oils, candles and more. All natural, from what I understand. And I was able to find the scent I was looking for after many months of research. To be discovered!

THIS SHOP IS WONDERFUL! I happened across Maison Margan while exploring Montreal in the Fall. What…read morea find! The owner runs it, and she is absolutely lovely. She specializes in Argan oil based skin care products. She has 11 different fragrant selections (that each product comes in so you can layer them) and every one of them is luxurious, rich, and absolutely lovely. There's an after shower body oil- (I love #10), a daytime and nighttime facial oil, a salt scrub, and lots of other products I haven't tried yet. I bought the body oil first and it made my skin so velvety soft, and I smelled so freaking good, that I went back the very next day to buy more. I purchased the day and night time oils, as well as the salt scrub, and they are all amazing. I'm totally addicted. I returned in December, and Margan remembered me - which is uncommon these days. She's so friendly and helpful. I brought my Mom with me this trip. I had been telling her how wonderful the scents and products are, and when she started smelling them she said "oh my goodness! They're all so beautiful how can anyone decide on just one?!" YES - they're that wonderful. I'm not doing the place or the products justice, but I love supporting local businesses and this one is amazing. You won't regret stopping by. She's online at https://maisonmargan.com/en You'll get better info there -but the products are fantastic and Margan is lovely so I wanted to support her and recommend her. Give it a try!

3 strikes, you're out! After 3 visits, I just cannot tolerate the customer service at the front…read moredesk. When you pay $70 +tip for a mens haircut at a salon, there is a minimum bar of customer service & attention -- every single time that bar has not been met. If you're available between 11am - 4pm to patiently deal with front desk staff while they figure out how to use their systems, re-repeat your name, phone number, email, schedule and your preferred stylist (and call you repeatedly), and then find no slots for you in the next month.. this place is for you. If you feel that $70 (+tip!) warrants customer service that goes above and beyond and offers flexibility to your 9-5 working schedule **without charging a "no-show" fee after you call to say you're late and get the answering machine** then you might want to look elsewhere. To the management: I recommend a review of front desk staff policies & interactions. The two front desk staff seem more interested in Instagram than customers. PS. Haircuts are OK, Anthony is quite good..

I had my hair done . Colour cut, it was pretty amazing. I was really happy. It all went very well…read moreuntil I paid my bill. I discovered that I was charged $6 for sanitization fees . I was not aware that this was applicable. Yr obliged to sanitize upon entering and again upon registering which is a spray on yr hands and your given a very small cotton square with alcohol to clean yr phone if your using it. So obviously they need to sanitize the station before and after . But that fee would pay for a bottle per client. Wowow .... I was not impressed by that...

We had received a marketing invite for a manicure/pedicure from a The Ten Spot which just opened…read moreits doors on 682 rue Saint Paul Ouest, Montreal. I was accompanying 2 other female guests, and as a guy, I felt quite awkward entering the salon but thought I would just look around to enable me to write about this new business. Awkward is probably an understatement. May be I just did not want to be caught in a pedicure chair. Is this a guy thing or what? Never felt so welcome and they utterly convinced me that I should have a pedicure which I graciously accepted. "I am embarrassed and should have cut my toe nails" I said. "Oh don't worry " was the reply. "in fact, it's better that you don't, as we will get your nails clipped, shaped and polished the professional way." Feeling awkward being a guy going in for a pedicure? Let me tell you that I was so wrong! So very wrong. Their motto is "we've got the highest hygiene standards in the beauty biz." Just a note that we have worked for a hygiene business for over 20 years and I can assure you that they take hygiene very seriously. Pedicure is about having healthy feet. It's a pleasure that everyone should experience. Life is meant to be fun. If you fancy indulgence then let your subconscious guide you, and The Ten Spot will have your feet scrubbed until they are soft. Any gunk hiding between your toe nails and skin will get painless removed. Your feet will be scoured with special soap and scrubbing salt until they reach a level of softness that you didn't know existed. The gentle foot massage improves circulation in your feet and stimulates the blood circulation and rejuvenates your entire body. Finally, the lotion on the feet, ankles and heals just buffs away the dead and dry peely skin. The place is ultra clean, bright and inviting. This is indeed a business that focuses on customer satisfaction, and leaving you feeling totally pampered. Guys, go for it. Your feet will thank you.