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    Spa Utopia & Salon

    3.2 (138 reviews)

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    Therapeutic massage

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    I don't know if i wld invest. But advertising sells products
    Tacoma G.

    1st view of entrance is nice, clean and professional Products are high end spa products that are pricey. Sauna/steam room women only I assume is small But hot enough to relax. Sauna is upstairs with few more lockers. Simple necessity products 4 use deodorant, hair spray, H2O to drink, lotion. Waitn area 4 services nice/comfy with more snacks, infused water, tea, coffee, non alcoholic mimosa. Robe/slippers given 2 walk to services. Massage was professional & nice 4 basic service Although not a fan of paying 20$ more for a registered masseuse versus non licensed! Clara was nice would see her again for deep tissue next time! Pedicure was mediocre as most reviews stated the GEL polish is either supplied by nail tech or salon which shld invest in higher end gel. That doesn't bubble or require 5 coats? Or it's the light that doesn't function to heat Gel properly? Ladies were nice & social, everything seemed clean BUT I did have sense That between the 2 that I watched one of them were following the other in the process N steps of doing the pedicure. Pedicure was ok. But was expecting a WOW factor! Massage chair was relaxing. I wld try them again to confirm my experience.

    Roobois tea and apple juice
    Stephanie T.

    I was a little nervous booking a spa here because of some really poor reviews on Yelp and TripAdvisor. However, I do think it's a good value, considering the services are quite a bit cheaper than comparable spas at hotels downtown, particularly for an RMT massage. I'll breakdown my entire experience step by step. Booking - It was simple to view availability and book an RMT massage online. - Oddly enough, a Spa Utopia staff called a few days later and tried to change my appointment from 4:30 pm to 5 pm, which I did not want because this would have shortened the amount of time I could use in the facilities after my treatment. The facilities closed at 6 pm that day (Sunday). They were pushy about it but I was firm on keeping my appointment time. The time should not be available online to book if it was not "optimal" enough for the RMT. Upon arrival - After signing a waiver, they bring you on a short tour of the facilities. The women's side has 3 showers, 2 toilets, and 4 change rooms on the bottom floor. The top floor also has an additional change room and shower. - You are given a locker with a robe, towel, and sandals. - I would recommend grabbing an access card to the pool right away if any are available, as they have a limited amount. I had changed into my bathing suit and everything before going to get a pass, but they were out. Spa facilities - Since all the pool cards were out, I decided to try the sauna. It's a dry sauna that is quite small, probably enough for 3 people max. However, it wasn't too busy, so I had the entire sauna to myself. - There are cool eucalyptus towels outside the sauna, as well as by the steam room. These were great to pair with the hot rooms. - Tried the eucalyptus steam room as well before the massage. I liked the scent, but I'm not really used to the intense moisture so I preferred the sauna. Pool - It is an additional $10 to get access to the pool and fitness centre for 3 hours. Well worth it, in my opinion. - To get to the pool, you have to exit the spa, go down to the lobby, enter another set of elevators, and head to the 8th floor. It's kind of weird to walk around in your robe and sandals, but whatever. - The outdoor pool is saltwater and a good size. It is not deep, I could stand comfortably throughout. - There are lots of chairs to lounge on, but most were taken. Not many of them have shade. - Hot tub was nice and a good size. For some reason, though, the water only went up to the chest. - Beautiful panoramic views of Coal Harbour. - You can order food and drink on the deck. - I checked out the facility here, and they have a large sauna in the bathroom. - Fitness room was well equipped, and there's a steam room in that bathroom. Relaxation lounge - After the pool, I showered, changed, and went to the lounge. - Had another glass of the tea and apple juice, which you can make yourself. There's also coffee and a selection of teas to choose from. - There are some dried fruits and nuts available. I only tried some of this, and it was okay. Personally not a fan of dried fruits and nuts. - Selection of magazines to choose from, and plenty of comfortable couches to lounge on. Massage - They call your name from the relaxation lounge on the dot. Martyna was my RMT, and she actually came and got me a few minutes before, which I appreciated. - Martyna asked for my main reasons for getting a massage. She told me the entire process and I decided on a full-body massage, with focus on the shoulders. - The massage had a combination of hot towels, choice of massage oils, and different pressures. I mentioned that it was okay to put a little more pressure, and I was happy with the pressure Martyna gave. She checked in with me a few times, as well, to ensure it was the right amount. - It was the full 50 minutes. - At the end of the massage, I was offered a complimentary glass of wine (3oz) or juice. Makeup touch-up - At the end of your visit, you can head to the makeup counter for a complimentary makeup touch-up. It's very basic. I was offered an eyebrow filling in, concealer, eyeshadow, and liner. - This was just okay. I felt like the makeup artist put in minimal effort in this. Some takeaways would be to make sure you schedule your service with plenty of time to enjoy the facilities if you choose to. My 50-minute massage was at 4:30 pm, and the spa closes at 6 pm, so I had planned to arrive early to make the most of the pool and spa amenities. I did relax in the lounge until about 6:30 pm and no one rushed me out. Honestly, if the service had been any later, I wouldn't have been able to take my time in the facility. It's really ridiculous that they had tried to move my appointment later, so minus a star for that. Overall, it was a great first spa experience for me. All the staff were very nice, and I was pretty happy with everything, other than the phone call. I'd recommend it if you have it covered by your benefits. However, I'd never pay $145 plus tax for this myself!

    Iced cold water for the win in the eucalyptus steam room
    Kelly U.

    I had the best experience here! Everything was very clean, sanitized and organized. They really did an amazing job of creating an experience as soon as I entered the door. Staff was fabulous and I had the best massage I have ever had. This spa had great attention to detail with a new hair tie being offered, clean robe & sandals and everything needed for before and after treatments. I enjoyed the eucalyptus steam room as well as the dry sauna prior to my massage. They had iced face cloth towels, a variety of teas, coffee and snacks. The music was really relaxing and it was an extremely soothing environment. They did a fabulous job of keeping up to date with electric massage tables to adjust height and to a seating position at the end of the treatment. The products here are my favorite too. I love the mineral makeup and aromatherapy associates facial line as well as the moor spa too! I hope to come back again the next visit to Vancouver. Fabulous!

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    Amy T.

    Spa Utopia is the ultimate spa in Vancouver. From the moment you arrive to the time you leave, there is this feeling of serenity. I visit this spa about 7-8 times a year and the front desk staff here are very organized. I never had any problems even if I tried to think of something. Services I have had include the massages, spray tan and facials. All are 5/5 and I never hesitate to tell my out of town friends about this place. Most people in Vancouver know about Spa Utopia already. If you decide to get a massage or facial, you can access the change rooms afterwards which include lockers, steam room, showers with high quality products and any other toiletries needed to get ready. The steam room with eucalyptus is a nice touch. I recall having a sore throat one day and I spent 30 mins in the steam room. It felt like heaven on my throat.

    Chloe T.

    I don't think I ever would have ventured all the way down to Pan Pacific hotel for a 55 minute RMT massage appointment if I didn't receive a gift card from my sister. And I'm so glad I did. If you don't plan on using the hotel's parking lot...After entering the hotel you walk straight towards the screens until the very end of the hallway and take the escalators down to the CS floor to reach the entrance of spa utopia. I suggest coming half an hour earlier if it's your first time here just to explore some of the facilities they offer and enjoy some of the complimentary snacks and drinks they offer. It's also great if you're the type that likes to chat, cause you might have an extremely enjoyable conversation with some of the other spa guests. At least I did. When you first enter the spa, there's a room full of merchandise you can purchase. After going through the glass doors, if it's your first time there.... they'll give you a form to fill out and a quick tour of the spa. And part of the reason I deducted a star was because I felt my tour was a bit rushed compared to what I witnessed other people got out of their tours. The staff who gave me the tour, never told me her name, about the showers, the pool or the complimentary snacks or drinks. However, the rest of the staff were fabulous and made me feel extremely at home. Anyways, I digress... so if you're early, you can spend your time in the lounge flipping through magazines or make small talk with your friends while enjoying a nice cup of tea/ coffee, while snacking on healthy dried snacks. And when it's time for your appointment, someone will call out your name in the lounge. The room for the massage was very nice and quiet. I love the fact that the massage beds are heated. Note: if you think the room is too quiet, you can ask your masseur/ masseuse to turn up the volume for the spa music. My masseuse was a gem! Monica Addy's the name. Probably one of the better masseuse I've had. Her strength was on par with some of the male masseurs. And that's really saying something as I usually find female masseuse lacking in strength. My Swedish massage was pure bliss! She started off with asking me if I had any problem areas or past accidents. Then she asked whether I wanted the scented (lavender or spring scent)/ non scented massage. After the relaxing massage, I was given a wide selection of complimentary drinks to choose from. I got myself a white wine :9 It was nice and fruity. It would be nice if i was told what kind of wine I was being served though. I quite enjoyed it. And after all that, you can go back to the lounge, use their sauna, take a quick shower (rosemary mint shampoo, conditioner and bath gel) and or go to the outdoor pool/ hot tub up on the 8th floor with a pretty nice view. You'll need to take 2 different elevators though. Although impossible, It'd be nice if they had an indoor pool option ... especially for a rainy/ cold day. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience here with just a couple of minor hitches. Will definitely come back again when I feel like pampering myself though.

    Waiting area
    Annie M.

    I would say Spa Utopia is so relaxing and classy which a good place to pamper yourself. We walked in and the front desk girl greeted us then asking us to fill out application form. She gave us a quick tour of the lounge (fruits, snacks, chairs, etc.) and showed us the changing/locker room. As requested, we arrived 45 mins early then got changed. I had an organic tea and sat at waiting area to watch the people kept coming in. Wow, such as busy day. I like that hotel spa facilities, clean and high standard of service , steam/sauna and high quality of bath towel and robe. It's really make you so comfortable and relax. My RMT was great, he has over 10 years' experience. But, 90 mins massage was a bit painful. Overall, the atmosphere made it up and got covered from the company. Good enough.

    Marje B.

    What a great experience!! Going to the spa is defiantly a treat. I booked a RMT deep tissue massage online (easy enough). I booked with Krystin. She was fantastic. I've had my share of RMT massage and she gave good pressure and a balance of relaxation. I also love the extra warm towel they use. All the extra detail was awesome. I often don't go to the spa because its expensive, but this visit was worth it!! The spa is very clean and quiet. Even with it being very busy it still felt calm and relaxing. I came 30 minutes before my appointment. I filled out a short form. And after given a tour of the facilities. Women's change room/shower was great had all the things you need. I used the eucalyptus steam room before my massage which was nice. You're given a locker with robe, slippers, towels so on. After my steam I went to the lounge area to have some tea and snacks. Great room just to unwind. My therapist came to get me and gave me a wonderful massage. After I had complimentary wine. Spent some time relaxing at the lounge, after I changed into my swimsuit and headed to the pool, a must if its a nice day!! You have to give an i.d to the reception and they will give you a key to the pool area located at the 8th floor of the hotel. Beautiful views of the ocean and city. Small pool and hot tub but lots of area to work on that tan! You have 2 hours limit here. I was relaxed and rejuvenated and ready to face the world again. Staff and facilities were great I will be back.

    Kenneth N.

    Other than the men's change room, there's nothing else to complain, I'd be back again in a heartbeat. After all these Yelp reviews and eating out, I just needed a great R & R, and a well deserved one. Being in the Pan Pacific, I expected nothing but the best. The retail stuff at the front desk, I just ignored, eager to jump in to check out the facilities. The initial area to sign in with a hostess was pretty basic, then showed the waiting area with a few sofas, and today, quite a bunch of ppl are wearing their white robes lol, about 15 or so just mingling around. Free nuts, banana chips, raisins, etc which I definitely avoided, and tea available. So off to the individual rooms, which were as expected to be decked out in a warm, soothing environment as well as the corridors. Appreciated the small touches, like putting some extra warm towels for my shoulder blades while lying face down on the table. Oh, the massage? Recommend Megan, knew what she's doing and terrific scalp massage. Next time, I'm going for the deep tissue, need some pain. It was so relaxing, I counted about 3-4 times I dozed off for a bit, in just 50 min. session. and impressed how the table actually turned into a chair as the therapist used the power options to make me more comfortable with varying angles. But the men's change rooms; even Steve Nash gym had more room to move around without bumping into one another. Nice touch with the shaving blades, foam, Q tips...but no hair spray, gel?? Another highlight was using the hot tub on the 8th floor of the hotel: incredible views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore. Just nothing else except water, as pic shows ;)

    Perfect when one has a cold.
    Catherine W.

    OMG!!!! I am in LOVE! I received some gift cards for my birthday and bridal shower (they were a couple of weeks apart) for the spa and I was super excited to go as I have never been to a spa before. I went in for the exclusive manicure so that my nails would be nice a pretty for the wedding photos. Since I wasn't showing my feet I didn't get the pedicure but next time I will. Since I had never been there before I got a wee lost when I went in as it's in the basement of the Pan Pacific Hotel. Right by the Cruise ship entrance. When I got there I was greeted by the friendly people at the front desk. It's so beautifully set up and I was in heaven the moment I walked in. When I booked the appointment they advised me that as a spa guest I could use any of the facilities and also could use the hotel's pool. I decided to forgo the pool but I did use the steam room and I loved it. This place is so elegant I wanted to move in. The bathroom has water with cucumbers or lemons, which I had to drink. I am a huge fan of cucumber water. This is also where the steam room is. I was able to get a few minutes in the steam room to myself and used the cold eucalyptus clothes on my face. They are so good if you have a cold and I definitely need to start doing that at home. It was so very relaxing. After 10 or so minutes I went out to the lounge area to partake in their signature drink which I need to make at home. It was Rooibos tea sweetened with apple juice and mint. It was superb and since I grow my own mint it's easy for me to make. It got kind of comical at the time of my appointment as it turned out that there were 3 Catherine's there for spa treatments at the same time. Nothing like getting mixed up. I wish I could remember the lady who did my nails but unfortunately in my wedding fog I have forgotten but what I can tell you is that she was awesome. We talked about everything and never once felt uncomfortable. She also brought me a wine to enjoy while I was getting my nails done. It was a nice little touch for me. When it was done I went back to the lounge and sat for about half an hour with another Rooibos tea. I had a few of these because they were so darned good! I should also mention that there are dried cranberries, dried bananas and almonds to eat as you lounge. Now what makes it only a 4 star review is the toilet paper. Yes, the toilet paper. It's horrible. My lady parts like softness and the toilet paper here does not fit the bill. One would think with the prices here they could afford better. I will be saving up in the future to buy the Costco gift cards so I can go again. Wedding's break the bank so it might take a bit lol.

    view from the roof top pool and hot tub/ jacuzzi of the pan pacific hotel...5 stars for sure

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    Have never once been let down by this spa in 10 years time. Clean, professional, luxurious...always leave feeling refreshed and relaxed.

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    Shifeon has a new shop! No longer a dingy little shop wedged in a crack , but a very shiny new…read moreshop! It's still on Robson, between Jervis and Bute. This is where I come for new collection nail polish. They have every possible shade of OPI available! The collections are so quick to update that I can always find the newest collections of OPI there (in stores) before anywhere else. They carry new collections in all the other brands too. Pretty much if you can't find the nail polish/product you want at your local drug store, you can almost definitely find it here! Buy more, and the price comes down per bottle. It starts off at just under $10. With each extra bottle you buy, the price comes down by a $1 per bottle! It's a pretty sweet deal for a nail polish addict - me!!! The staff... I never want to talk to them because they can be so pushy. Although I have no problem saying no, they are relentless! The trick is to tell them you already know what you want. I still browse the shop sometimes out of curiosity. The rest of the stuff are pretty pricey, so I don't buy anything from them, except nail polish!

    I never knew there was a Shifeon on Robson until they moved to this bigger location. I agree that…read morethe sales in the store do follow you around but when I told them upfront "I'm just browsing" they were pretty chill with it and backed off. After looking around and I wanted some assistance, I turned around trying to catch someone, I got eye contact right away which was nice (she was standing pretty far too). I don't like pushy sales bc it turns me off and I leave the store but knowing that someone acknowledges my presence w/o feeling pressured to purchase is a gold star. I was looking for something to lighten up my break out marks and the sales, Mandy, recommended me this serum from Green Envee (1st time) and Guinot (2nd time). Both worked like a charm and I how they have lots of different products and brands! Plus a bonus Sanrio corner (my favourite)!! Whether if I make a small purchase, big purchase or even no purchase at all, they gave me lots of free samples to try out! I literally got a routine set sample for both my mom and I w/o dropping a penny down one time! What more can I ask for? Another reason why I return to this store is their buy $50 get $10 coupon (for the following quarter mths). Its a way to do business keeping ur customers but if the prices are the same for some of the brands you can find elsewhere ie. The Bay, Sephora, Murale, etc. why not get it here when u can get a $10 coupon for future purchase, gift with purchase (depending on which brands) and lots of free samples? The Bay offers 10% cosmetics and fragrances from time to time only and gift with purchases (certain times for each brands), Sephora offers points... no gift with purchase and sometimes 10-15% off Sephora days and no samples or rarely... Murale offers optimum points - that's it!

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    This is what the new Shifeon on Robson looks like!

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