I was very impressed with the superb massage I had with Body & Mind Relax. Really professional and…read moreskill full therapist, made me feel my body in a fully relaxed condition. Great pleasure experience already recommended to some of my friends!

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I'm a fan of unusual & weird places and I would says that the New Docklands Steam Bath is…read moredefinitely high up on this list. I've first heard about this place when I was telling a friend about my wonderful experience at the Turkish "Hamam" in Dalston. My friend listened attentively to my story and then told me about this place in the docklands...I started doing some research about it the very same evening. Let me preface the following paragraphs by saying that I really like going to saunas: I treasure the whole spa-like experience that goes along with it. Yet, I'm not a fan of the high-end spas that have popped up everywhere these days. I prefer the down-to-earth saunas where locals go and where you don't have to save up for months for a single visit. The New Docklands Steam Baths fit this bill perfectly: upon my arrival I already sensed that I had discovered something unique. The bath is located in a very much deprecated area; many Londoners probably wouldn't set foot here. Outside the place I saw many black cabs parked as well quite a few Mercedes. Once inside I found my way to the café-area where the register is. I paid £14 plus a £10 deposit for the locker key. I went to change and dressed up in my bathrobe and my pechtemal (a traditional Turkish towel used in hamams) and then I ventured down into the baths. And let me tell you: it's gritty down there: not in a dirty and disgusting way though, but because of the kind of characters you find there and the way they interact with each other. I first walked around and familiarized myself with the localities: two dry saunas, and various steam rooms with varying degrees of humidity. While doing my online-research about this place I came across an article, in which the author talks about the two main sauna traditions being nurtured here: The Russian tradition of 'Venik' where you first heat up in the sauna and then beat yourself (or each other) with oak or birch branches that have been dried first and then soaked in water. And then there's the Jewish bathing ritual of "Schmeissing", where the men take turns in scrubbing each other down from top-to-bottom. This is done where one guy lays down on a bench in the very hot & steamy room and the other guy lavers him up, using what looks like cleaning mop and it works like a giant shaving brush. The "Schmeissing" seems to be a very ritualized and cliquish undertaking. I was talking to a regular, who mentioned that these guys are a club and meet regularly. According to my source, there's even a pecking order and it's quite hard to become part of this club. The Russians or Eastern Europeans seem to be less organized, but during my visit they would all arrive in pairs or small groups. They would all wear these funny felt hats, which protect the hat from the intense heat. (Note to myself: I need to get one of these!) When I arrived I was reading about the possibility of booking a massage. My inquiry with some of the locals resulted in the following answer: "Yeah, talk to Simon, the heavily-tattooed guy who's relaxing in the steam room over there." Non sooner advised than done. I went up to Simon and he told me that he'd be happy to give me a massage in about half-an-hours time. Deal! I made the best use of the 30 minutes and went into the hottest sauna and beat myself up with oak branches... Turns out that Simon had actually grown up in Germany and so we chatted in German for some time. Then he suggested that I should just relax and let him do his work. It was really a very nice massage and I felt great afterwards. I paid £15 for a thirty-minutes massage. (60 minutes would be £25.) Aside from the Jewish and Russian men, there's a third group of men here: the can drivers (my guess). They mostly sat in the common area, chatting and washing themselves ritually. It's really a funny bunch that hangs out here...including myself! All in all, I find this to be a wonderful oasis of some old-world London. I'm so glad that a place like this still exists. I might not become a regular, but I will certainly be back!

All I can say is avoid this place! It's situated in a rough area of London that appears to be a…read moregiant scrapyard - lovely! When you go in it's just as bad. People are rough, unfriendly and the place seems to be occupied by East End ruffians. It could be so good and the treatments could be superb. But nobody talks to you, nobody helps you on your first visit and nobody offers a massage. This place is terrible. Avoid at all costs!

AVOID! This is the worst waxing experience I have ever had to endure. I don't usually leave reviews…read morebut I wanted to warn people about this salon, I cannot understand the positive reviews. To start with the waxing was very poor quality, the therapists hands/gloves were covered in sticky wax throughout the appointment which was very uncomfortable when touching my skin. She repeatedly went over areas with hot wax which was very painful and I now have some skin peeling off. I still have hair left everywhere and I left covered in sticky wax. She also pointed out my stretch marks and asked if I had children, I do not think it is appropriate to comment on other peoples bodies when you are carrying out a treatment. The salon was untidy and unclean. The room was incredibly hot with a radiator blasting on a warm day, I was then made to feel incredibly embarassed and shamed for sweating. She blamed it on my clothing. At this point I felt so uncomfortable I just wanted to walk out. The therapist did apologise for making fun of my body but I was already done. When I told her there was hair left she did denied it and then offer to remove it but I told her I felt too uncomfortable and sore and I just wanted to get out of that place. I asked for a refund and was told no. Seriously consider if you want the same experience before booking.

Best word to describe it: a DUMP. My advise: Do not waste your time! Had an appointment booked…read morethrough Treatwell and arrived with my two children first impression very bad the place is shabby. First question I was asked rather rudely was "Is someone coming to take the kids?" I said no. Zara first told me that they were not allowed children because of the noise so she called her boss while we wait in the reception area, she then came back to say it was fine, that she understood sometimes you have to leave with children. Then gave me a questionnaire to fill in and while I was filling it constantly invading my personal space and asking details about my baby?? Zara then went away and came back the form was filled and then she asked where was I sitting the baby I said on the buggy. No no health and Safety there's no space in the room, goes back inside to call her boss and comes back to me saying that she cannot take the booking and did the refund. Then blaming me saying things like if you'd have told us before hand we would book a bigger room and that in Treatwell says no children and I Should have know. At this point I wanted to get out of this place and I said stop blaming me there's nothing on Treatwell and I have my receipts. The wacko Zara kept insisting that this was my fault and I left. What a lucky escape! It's 2022 and I will not have myself treated in places were there's no respect for the customer and ran ruthlessly squeezing people for their buck

I do love a pamper session, well I say that but what I really mean is that I enjoy a steam and…read moresauna after a work out! However for the purposes of this review I will impart my more luxurious experience at this tucked treat. The East River Spa is delectable. It's not very big but I think that adds to it's charm. Set out east in Blackwall, its relaxation room over looks the Thames and the O2. I have much to tell you about the relaxation room, so more later. ERS is resident on the first floor of the Radisson Edwardian Hotel where it shares it's home with the hotel gym. As you may have guessed from the name, the Spa has a Eastern theme which is also reflected on the menu of treatments. Kitted out with 5 or 6 treatment rooms, a steam room, sauna, an ice fountain, 6 sensation shower which basically means hot and cold showers with different pressure and of course the panoramic relaxation room. I love this room! It has heated stone beds that are curved to the contour of your body. It such a comforting feeling and many a person have been visited by the sandman whilst relaxing. Depending on the treatment you have there is the option of champagne and strawberries but if you don't opt for those extras, a sorbet, tea and or water is offered following every treatment. If that is not enough there is ofter a bowl of fresh fruit, nuts, dried fruits, both still and sparking water and a selection of teas that you are free to help yourself to. Finally there is also a small private steam room which is used for couple and steam based treatments. So for those of you who like a naked steam it might be both booking yourself in and not scaring the general public! It's happened I promise :o| The ladies at the spa a amazing, helpful friendly and some are now my friends. It's actually quite a nice thing to do if you have evening plans at the 02. All robes, slipper, shower gel, shampoo, towels etc are provided so all you need is to pop you cozzie in your handbag and you're set. Forgive me male readers that was a little sexist, if you have a manbag great, if not you might want to been the private steam room!

I have only been to the place once for Ayurvedic massage ritual. It was £95 for about 90mins of…read moretreament! It was a good experience, the staffs was nice and helpful and the treatment was fantastice. relaxing and aromatic! The treament consist of massage and a full body exfoliation after that! Love it and will highly recommend it to anyone! The place is generally quite pleasant, lots of mosiac tiles eveyrwhere! Not the best interior but good enough. There are often offers available online, I just saw one on Lastminute.com and will probably book it for my next treatment.