Spa Isbell

I rode my motorcycle to NOLA from Hickory North Carolina and the following day, I had a muscle…read morespasm in my upper left back that kept causing me to have an uncontrollable upper body, jerking fit every several minutes. I fund Spa Atlantis on Yelp, booked an appointment and Ashley worked the spot and I was able to enjoy the rest of my stay without pain. Thank you so much. Ashley was amazing and I am grateful I was paired up with her. Thank you again!

My daughter recommended the Spa Atlantis for me as part of my relaxation trip. The Spa is a few…read moreminutes walk from the hotel and the directions were pretty straightforward. At the entrance, I was greeted by Poseidon and then by Dottie, who warmly welcomed me. After completing my intake form, I took in the ambience of the spa. The building has definitely been standing for quite some time due to the brick facade. It was a pleasant surprise to see Venus in the seating courtyard. My masseuse was Angie and she was incredible! There were muscles that I haven't felt in a long time !!. She was so patient and understanding as I became familiar with the space. She answered all of my questions and even provided tips for my future massages. Awesome! If you are in NOLA, look up the Spa Atlantis and give Dottie and Angie a shoutout! Enjoy!

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Spa Aria

4.3(105 reviews)

1.1 mi•French Quarter

I've been going to Spa Aria for many years because I love the convenient location to my house, the…read morewelcoming atmosphere, the variety and reasonable pricing of their services, and of course, the staff. My favorite option is to indulge in one of their spa packages, so I can enjoy some head-to-toe pampering. I've never experienced a bad treatment here. You will definitely walk out feeling much more relaxed than when you entered. They also carry several solid lines of skincare products that are available for purchase. And, I just love their strawberry water! My recent massage was with Jamal and it was probably the best massage I've ever had. I'm a conference planner and had just returned from our annual conference, so I was definitely all knotted-up. I loved that he mixed stretching in with the massage to help me relax further. I not only felt great afterward, I swear I was walking better. I look forward to my next visit!

Convenient online booking and Christopher was able to accommodate a last minute request as I was…read moretraveling and my shoulders felt tight and a massage was needed. The reception team was absolutely amazing and fantastic. The massage therapist herself is why I rated it two stars. This was probably the worst massage I've ever had. She was nice but I'm not sure she's experienced or was not happy with a 24 hour notice for a massage. Her hands were calloused and rough. She kept whispering to herself the entire time. That was interesting and distracting. She didn't focus on getting the knots out. I have had plenty of massages and know my stuff. This therapist didn't introduce herself so not sure who I had but it wasn't great. I know she could feel the knots as she would hesitate and then move on. Pretty disappointed in my experience. The reception staff was the best.

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Thrive Nola Spa

4.5(21 reviews)

1.4 mi•French Quarter

Their administrative policies are a dealbreaker and I just walked out because they wouldn't let me…read moresign-in without uploading my ID. 1. Any time the list of "fees" for their perceived appointment violations is arms-length long ... go somewhere else. 2. I phoned in my appointment and then she wanted to negotiate with me to get my credit card; no way. My appointment was 15 minutes later; I told her I would pay when I arrived ... in 15 minutes. 3. I went to fill out the pre-service form for a wax but it wouldn't upload without my drivers license uploaded - not interested. 4. She said the only way I could bi-pass the uploaded ID requirement was to pay in cash. I said no. 5. She said I was cancelling the appointment then, so I did. 6. Now I noticed that they removed my review from last year; the one where I complained about them wanting you to leave a tip for the front desk employee. I'm sure the wax itself is fine; it was last year. I presume they have a lot of employee turnover as the Aesthetician saw her tip walk away when I walked out the door. Silly policies.

Last minute add to the itinerary, as all the nola waling got me a bit sore. Thrive exceeded…read moreexpectations! From warm welcomes at the front with prosecco to the actual massage. Though i did request female and ended up with a male, im not super picky so no bother to me. Luther was just what i needed! Perfect pressure, checked in from time to time. No notes! 10stars.

1.1 mi•Central Business District

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The Ritz-Carlton Spa, New Orleans

4.2(85 reviews)

I absolutely adored my experience at the Ritz Spa and I think everyone deserves to treat themselves…read moreto this 5 star luxury at least once! The amenities in the lounge area of the spa are amazing. My favorite room was the steam room with essential oils. It's like you are stepping into another dimension of tranquility as you detox the day away and take in the invigorating scents. They also had a dry sauna, a pool, and extremely neat and clean changing room/locker room and shower area. They have everything you need in there from tooth brushes, tooth paste, mouth wash, cotton swabs, face toilettes, etc. My favorite surprise was the ice cold face towels for after a session in the dry sauna. I received the hot stone massage and nourish glow treatment and was absolutely blown away. I wish I could remember the name of my masseuse, but I know he's on my account. I will be requesting him every time! That was the best massage of my life and I certainly was glowing! I was not expecting the skilled massage because in luxury hotels, the spa treatment tends to focus on the experience more than anything, so to have a luxurious experience and therapeutic massage made this my favorite spa experience thus far. They have an area next to the gift shop that offers food and snacks. This was closed by the time I was finished with my appointment because it was later in the day, but I was shocked to see this offered. They offer a discount to locals on certain days of the week as well!

I recently treated myself to a day at the Ritz-Carlton Spa, and it was a truly lovely experience…read more From the moment I arrived, the staff proved why their reputation for service is well-earned. Exceptional Service The highlights started before the massage even began. I realized I'd left my phone in my car, and the valet went above and beyond to retrieve it and bring it directly to me in the spa. Every team member I encountered was warm, professional, and genuinely friendly. The Treatment I booked a 100-minute Light Swedish Massage, and it was absolute bliss. The Scent: The essential oils were high-quality and smelled fabulous. The Enhancements: I opted for the CBD add-on and pain-relieving oils--well worth the extra cost for the added relaxation. Pro-Tip: Choose Your Appointment Wisely One thing to note when booking: there are two options--one that includes a facility tour and one that is mostly self-guided. My Mistake: I chose the self-guided option. Since it had been a while since my last visit, I found myself a bit lost navigating the locker rooms and amenities. Next time, I'll definitely sign up for the guided tour to get my bearings! Post-Spa Pampering After the treatment, I rehydrated with some refreshing watermelon-infused chilled water before heading to The Davenport Lounge. Capping off the afternoon with charcuterie and champagne was the perfect "after-spa" treat. Verdict: Aside from my own confusion navigating the spa, it was a wonderful day. I'll be back--but I'm taking the tour next time!

0.8 mi•Central Business District

Lobby by pick-up/ drop off area

Stairs to downstairs

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Main Entrance

The Windsor Court Spa

4.5(48 reviews)

Booked spa services through Windsor Court's online system only to be told the time wasn't actually…read moreavailable and they didn't know why it showed up. Spent over 30 minutes on the phone trying to fix their mistake, including being offered a "comped" massage--even though I had already booked a massage and a pedicure. After finally agreeing on a new time, the confirmation came through incorrectly again. When I called back, I was told that option didn't work either. At that point, I canceled. Multiple errors, poor communication, and zero sense of hospitality. If you want a smooth, relaxing spa experience, look elsewhere. Ritz-Carlton is consistently better.

The Windsor Court is a nice spa! My boyfriend booked us massages for my birthday. It's not actually…read morea great place for couples because they don't do couples massages in the same room and the sauna/steam rooms are not co-ed. My massage was not as deep as I wished but it was relaxing. There is an area that you can relax between treatments where you can hang out. They had little tea sandwiches, tea and cookies. You can also use the pool while you're there and that is wonderful! We wore our spa robes and sat on the deck since it was a little cold. In the women's bathroom there are a lot of fancy hair products which I appreciated. Overall though, I will probably try somewhere else the next time we want a fancy spa day.

1.1 mi•Central Business District

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The Waldorf Astoria Spa

4.2(45 reviews)

Calm and peaceful experience at the spa for my massage. Would recommend especially after a long…read moreflight.

During Mardi Gras they do a pop-up glitter bar in the lobby. Very fun. I already had my wig on so…read morethey had limited face area to work with. Several customers had full glitter masks. A nice way to add a little pop to your Mardi Gras costumes.

0.7 mi•Warehouse District

The waiting area before your service

Lobby to wait for your service.

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Private bathroom to shower in after the CBD Detox Mud wrap

Nola Bliss Massage

4.7(341 reviews)

Julie was amazing! She was very professional and her technique was wonderful. I felt amazing…read moreafter my 90 minutes massage.

The massage with CBD and the add on Red Light Wellness bed is indeed truly Bliss! Regan is an…read moreexceptional healer and I highly recommend, my hip feels better than it has in months.

0.7 mi•Lower Garden District

Couples Massage Room

Newly renovated waiting room oasis.

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Relaxing massage room

Wellness Massage Spa

4.7(205 reviews)

Certified professionals

Walk-ins welcome

Chances in here when my regular rockstar wasn't available. Really enjoyed it and will return when…read moreneeded!

I had the worst experience of any massage that I have ever had in my life. I went for a couples…read moremassage with my partner and the staff literally went out of their way to make me feel unwelcome. They were intentionally rude and it was such a horrible experience that I ended the massage early. Then they failed to credit my deposit. I was so upset and just wanted to get away from this horrible place and these unkind people that I just allowed them to keep my deposit. So, they took advantage of me. Beware of this place.

0.9 mi•Central Business District

Make this cute place to be your own spa. You deserve the best massage.

Experience the unique benefits of Back Walking Therapy!

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Take time to relax. You always deserve a great massage.

Float Nola

4.0(47 reviews)

This was my first visit, but definitely will not be my last!…read more Float Nola is located in an area with ample parking. I visited on the weekend, so parking was free. It is appointment only. Upon entering, I was immediately greeted by Cecil. He was very friendly and informative. The establishment immediately soothed me with it's peaceful aura. I visited for the flotation pod. I was then set up with the float room. He explained the flotation process and set proper expectations. The flotation experience was super relaxing. I was able to meditate the entire time and left feeling like I lost weight. It is a very relaxing experience. They offer many other services, such as massages. I look forward to visiting again to try out their massages. I also look forward to more flotation experiences.

I booked two packages with a facial, massage and reflexology for a special afternoon with my…read moregranddaughter. The facial was great. The massage was okay but really does not compare two other places I've been. The reflexology was just flat out painful as his nails were long and sharp at the edges and digging into my foot. My granddaughter said the exact same thing. Most places I go have a little basket in the room where you can leave a tip. As I did not see one in either room I was about to ask about that when the massage practitioner actively and rather pointedly requested a gratuity. I thought this was incredibly tacky but as I had every intensive leaving when I had asked him if he could take my debit card since I had run out of the house with only a small amount of cash. He said he could take it but it was a lot of work because he had to log in and put in my information and wanted me to do venmo. I explained to him that I have been having issues with venmo as my credit union does not allow it. He pushed for the venmo route so I stood there at the front desk trying to fight with the stupid app. I had to use an actual credit card, but then find out that I would be charged a fee for going that route as the venmo account is not listed as a business. I told him I would need to wait until I got home to get it set up with the routing and account number at which point he decided that it was not a problem for him to log in and take my credit card. By that point I was so annoyed that I told him no that I would be home shortly and will take care of it at that point. His behavior was in such poor taste that it ended our afternoon on a rather sour note. Had he not tackedlessly asked for the tip and been willing to take my debit card as I originally offered without wanting me to jump through hoops so that he could get his money faster I would have left a much more generous tip but at that point I was very tempted not to leave one at all but for the fact that the woman who did the facial was lovely. I had a friend who was anxious to hear how we liked it as she was interested in booking an appointment but at this point I truly could not recommend them.

Check in desk to get you in the mood

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Riverside Day Spa & Nails

4.0(196 reviews)

1.0 mi•French Quarter

My daughter and I went in for a blow dry. We specifically asked for brunch curls. The woman said…read moreshe would do it her way but all she did was dry our hair, there was no styling involved at all. When I insisted, she took an iron and ran it through a few strands. The entire back of the head had no style at all. She actually tried to charge us $65 per person. We ended up negotiating down to $50 per person but this was something we could have done better in our hotel room. I do not recommend this place at all.

New Orleans is hot, even into September, and we walked a lot. So on our last full day in town, we…read morewere hot, sweaty, and tired. When we got off of the riverboat, we searched for a nearby pedicure and saw good things about RIverside Day Spa. It's a small salon, 2 manicure tables, and maybe 4 pedicure chairs, and a little older, but the services are what we are focused on! We were able to book for 3 of the $55 mani/pedi special about 90 minutes out. The techs let us know that there were only 2 people at the salon, but were able to rotate between us and we all felt pampered. They had the nice massage chairs, and the techs were efficient. There are a lot of add on services, and they did push full massages a lot, both during booking and after we arrived, and there were upcharges for gel and gel soak off, which is standard, but my total was closer to $80 than $55. Overall, this was a nice end to our vacation!