What a place. Not only do they offer happy endings to the massage, they offer happy beginnings. My…read morefriend brought me here to impress me and I wasn't pleased. Basically a fee for "service" type of place. If it is what you are looking for it is probably one of the best in Hong Kong. My friend is loaded and wouldn't settle for less than the best even in this. So for that reason I'm sure it is one of the best, just not for me, I will take a pass.

From the owner: Shanghai Onsen is providing Gay massage and spa services in HongKong since 1995: Oil Massage,…read moreReflexelogy, Foot Massage, Pedicure, SH-Style Rub-Back, Exfoliation with free use of Sauna, Steam Room and Shower Facilities.

The very best massage of my life. A little tough to fine but worth it. Just in between Circle K…read moreand McDonalds take the stairs up to the FOURTH floor. The ladies were so kind and the massage was fantastic!

Everyone loves a good massage. The ultimate for me is a Thai Yoga massage, where limbs are bent,…read moreall corners of the body are stretched, and the relief from the intensity is second to none. I have to admit I wasn't expecting much from Thai Zone; a newish massage spot on the second floor in the Rose Mansion amid the chaos of TST, but it was what I was hoping for: clean, affordable, authentically Thai, and above all, very satisfying. This area of Kowloon is fairly dodgy, but surprisingly Thai Zone's facilities are anything but. The floors were redone and super shiny, the odor in the room had this tart incense like aroma, and the massage chairs were comfy. The owner, Murphy was quick to greet with a cup of Thai tea, which was lukewarm fruity blend of something wonderful. By the end of my session, I had no less than 10 mini cups of it. I think I could drink it all day. We started off with a change into flexible pajamas and then a 45 minute foot massage, which was done by one of the Thai masseuses. While grinding the gears of my feet, she was able to converse in a variety of languages, which was mighty impressive. I won't lie, the foot and subsequent leg massage was incredibly intense to where I had to bite a towel for a minute or two, but I was assured this was normal and supposedly better for loosening up the muscles. The rule of thumb is to bear the pain and embrace the comfort after the fact. Then it was off to the races with the back/body massage. I was always used to Thai massages being conducted on a floor mat than a massage bed, but it didn't matter: She got me in poses that would make any yoga warrior proud. The one that provided the most relief was one where her feet were on my back, her arms were pulling my arms and soon my back responded with a series of clicks that were chiropractor worthy. There were moments where I nearly fell asleep. It's only a matter of time before I visit this gem again, especially when the joints are feeling stiff and the knots are invading again. Lastly, call ahead of time for 10pm or later visits and be sure to bring cash as they don't accept credit card yet. A little gratuity never hurts for the masseuses and drink all the tea that you can!

1hr Thai Body Massage (clothed): $188…read more Thai masseuse uses hands, forearms, knees, feet, body weight to massage. Got out all my kinks and sore muscles from walking around! One of the best massages I've had. The place is not big and somewhat cramped. However, the masage was great. 3 of us went in without reservations and they were able to accommodate us right away. The receptionist lady can commumicate in Cantonese and English.

Quality of massage is perfect. Strong thai full body massage. She knew how to do a healthy massage…read more Sometimes it was to strong but after a small hint she did it softer. Location is on 1 floor. It is the first door to the right! Small flat with i guess 6 seperate beds but clean. Paid 290 dollars for 90mins full body oil. I come back.

A bit skeptical upon arriving to an older building in HK, had to take a shading elevator to the 3rd…read morefloor on the same floor as a hotel. Not sure if we had picked a right place. Greeted by a soft spoken gentleman with a price list of menu ranging from $260 - $500 massage selections. We selected $260 that has 50 minutes foot massage and 10 minutes for neck and shoulder. The place is small, but all chairs (6 -8) were occupied. In the back, there are probably two massage tables for full body massage. We waited awhile for them to call in two masseurs. Al least the place has free wifi we could use while waiting. The massage was excellent, she did not ask for the strength but it was powerful enough that I wanted to scream. It felted like a deep pressure massage from neck, should and leg that sent tingling sensation to all nerves. It is worth of return when time permits and highly recommended.

Didn't know what to expect here given we were in need of some massage from our 16-hour flight from…read moreNYC earlier that day. I have been to Thailand and had Thai massages that I really enjoyed, but the experience here did not quite match the experience I had in Thailand. The place was small...but yes it was legit (no funny business). We waited by the hallway for 5 mins and then walked 2 steps towards the curtain to enter the massage area. It was pretty bare, just a bed on the floor, separated by another curtain from your neighbor's bed. You change into the outfit first and the massage started...where the lady stepped right on top of me for almost 50 mins. I was in pain, actually a lot of pain since she stepped right on my calf. I don't think she noticed how I was cringing my body in response to the pain because she was too busy stepping and chatting nonstop with the other masseuse that was working next to me. I am giving this place some stars because they do work hard and it wasn't expensive, but I am not sure if I walked out with less pain. When we left the store, we noticed a lot more Thai messages nearby with even cheaper rate, so you should shop around if you aren't in any rush.

90 minutes for $40. 'Nuff Said!…read more You'd think it was shady if you don't know Asian cities. Up a staircase off the main street and into what seems to be a shady corridor. You knock on a locked door like that of a prohibition gin joint. and then it opens and a warm group of people, receptionist and masseuses alike greet you with water that tastes like rice and slippers. Its a tiny home with four curtained stations. I got a dry thai massage. I put on the outfit of a Thai fisherman i think (quite comfy actually!) and laid down on the table. For the next 90 minutes i was punched, kicked, wrestled, twisted, stepped on, pushed, pulled, and any number of other acts by an older, larger woman... AND IT WAS AWESOME!! I actually fell asleep a number of times and snored myself awake. Put through some pain, and fell asleep anyway. The mark of a great massage! Again, if you want a Los Angeles resort spa with lavender and lace forget it. This place is raw and gives you a real-world urban-Asian experience. In my book that's what a vacation should be about: getting out and doing things as locals do. How else can you make memories? Also, my girl got a normal oil massage for 90 minutes. The place isn't set up for a couples massage, but they did put us next to each other and open the curtain between us. Close enough. She also loved her massage.

Thanks Annie M. for recommending this excellent place. This will be my new favorite for foot…read moresteaming from now on, as I like how it's newer and cleaner than the one I've frequented. Don't hold any fantasy for this spa, this is just a basic place for foot steaming. However, the interior is nice, the faux slate stone walls and floor giving it a clean, modern look. Service is good, and the clothes that I change into for the steaming looks new and clean. The staff told me that they send their laundry out to clean. As a first timer I get a discounted price of $98 (normal is $138), and I added a 20 min shoulder massage for a small fee. Massage was good if not excellent. They did not push me to buy packages and add ons, which I appreciate. This place is right by the Prince Edward MTR. Exit B2 and it's in the building across the street to your left.

I love massage and do it every week when I'm in town (Vancouver).. One of my friends had foot…read moresteaming and posted on facebook few months ago. I thought it's so cool! I definitely would try it when I get a chance. My best friend took me to Fantasy Spa for foot steaming and massage. I like this place, it is nothing fancy but the price is very reasonable. It's clean and roomy. The foot massage technicians are so experience and great. They explained to us the benefits of foot steaming with different herbals medicine. (Promote blood circulation, Detoxification, Eliminate blood stasis, Anit-aging and etc) I wish Vancouver could have foot steaming massage shop soon.

I wish I could give this place negative stars. $200 "tipsy" mandatory, women in mini skirts and…read morelacy camisoles, leggy mainlanders claiming to be Thai... Steer clear! Update several days later I got a series of requests to take my negative comment down and when I refused, then the manager posted a bunch of fake reviews and tried to "compliment" me but saying I "asked for" bust treatment. Dude.

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All you can eat bananas and apples... There was mould on…read moremost surfaces. Tiles were being held on by tape. Saunas were blistering hot. Old men were spitting and smoking in the bath. Much more expensive than it should have been.

First, a warning! This is a long review. But I promise the long read will be worth it. And, at the…read moreend of it you will know how to get the most out of this place. The basics: ME: a person with horrible posture who spends 40-60 hours-a-week looking at a computer screen or walking around with a heavy camera rig strapped to my body. I've been in physical therapy for both a bad knee and excruciating shoulder pain. THIS PLACE: recommended by two colleagues, one a Hong Kong resident, the other a frequent visitor to the city. THINGS TO KNOW: This place is open 12:00PM to 6:00AM. Men and women are on two separate floors. They take credit cards and you can add the tip to the credit card. You can order food and drink if you choose. The location is fitted with a sauna and a steam room. The bathroom has all the toiletries needed to shower and get ready after your massage. The lockers are programmed to open with a key and a remote button sequentially for added safety. I had two massages here, one week apart: FIRST: 90-minute full body massage, priced higher because it was before 10:00PM. HK$596 = US$77 (with tax and tip) SECOND: 45-minute full body massage, priced lower because it was after 10:00PM. HK$340 = US$44 (with tax and tip) Both massages started with a middle-aged female masseuse in a pink uniform climbing up on my back and walking all over it. Both of them asked me if I wanted it soft or hard. In both instances I said hard. They both seemed to know what my problem areas were because both of them immediately honed in on my neck and shoulder blades. From here on, my description is for the first, longer massage -- As my masseuse worked one foot over my entire back while using the other for balance, I felt individual discs in my spine click back into place. Halfway through the session, she piled a heap of warm towels over my back to keep it relaxed before sitting down to work out the knots in my feet. Then she asked me to turn over and continued to massage my legs, my arms and finally my scalp. When the massage was over, she smiled sweetly and said, "You like massage. You give good tip." After that she led me back to the shower area where I first went to the sauna and then took a shower. When all was said and done, I tipped her more than 20% because she did a fantastic job. At this point if you're wondering why I gave Sunny Paradise Sauna four instead of five stars, let me explain. My second massage was similar to my first one, but maybe not as hard. She still massaged my whole body but because it was the shorter session, I didn't get my foot or my scalped massaged for 10 minutes each. The reason why this place isn't getting top marks is because my second masseuse was very pushy about the tip and would not let me exit the room without a tip sheet where she had marked up what the tip should be. That annoyed me off a little. Even though my second massage wasn't as fantastic as the first one, I would have tipped her the same percentage as the first masseuse if she hadn't been so aggressive. All that said, if I ever return to Hong Kong, I will most definitely revisit this place and I highly recommend it. So here are my tips on conquering this place: - Go after 10:00PM for the cheaper rates. - Bring as little stuff with you as possible so you don't have to lug back things after all the kinks in your body have been worked out. - Locate the price list on display and show the black-and-white uniform clad hostess the session you want. - Take a photo of the price list. - Splurge and get the 90-minute massage; it's worth the HK$596 = US$77 (with tax and tip). - As soon as you meet the masseuse, say "90-minute full body massage" and show her the item on the photo you took. - Specify whether you want a soft or a hard massage. - If you have problem areas and want to absolutely make sure she doesn't miss them, point them out. - If you have the misfortune of getting a pushy masseuse who wants to give you a marked up tip sheet, just take it. When you're at the counter, you can tell them what tip you want to add. Website: http://sunnyparadise.iyp.hk/

I loved the old Gentleman's Tonic Hong Kong, in the Landmark Men mall, where professional barbers…read moremade you feel welcome, offered personalised consultation and a respite for modern gentlemen. I recently visited their Wellington Street branch and had all my fond memories dashed by a clueless barber who had no input to offer on styling etc, complacent staff, and overall a shabby ambience that's a very far cry from its old salon. There are so many better barber shops within a few minutes walk, why would you bother if they can't be?

Gentlemen's Tonic is a high end men's grooming spa originating from the UK. I came here for my…read morevirgin facial (minds out of the gutters, guys) and tried the Steam Facial, which set me back HKD 950 for 60mins of steaming, cleaning and blackhead picking. The therapist was very attentive and careful and made sure I was at ease at all times, even though my eyes watered like a river when she attacked my blackheads. For you guys who are also spa virgins, the full routine went like this: 1. Shirts off (there's a towel over you) and lie down, lights dim and the therapist cleans your face and neck twice while you doze off because it actually is a comfortable face massage. 2. Exfoliation. She continues to massage your face, this time with exfoliation cream, and it's done very gently so you stay asleep. 3. She covers your eye area with some eye masks and probably to prevent you from seeing what comes next. 4. You hear the steam machine and start feeling the heat on your face. Feels a bit like the sun is moving your way; you wonder if it will overheat and melt your eyes. 5. It doesn't. But the lights go on so it really does feel like the sun coming your way now. But nothing compared to what comes next. 6. She tells you "extraction now, this might hurt". And yep, she don't lie. Imagine someone pricking different areas of your face with a needle, sometimes light sometimes hard depending on the severity of the blackhead in that spot. Your eyes are still covered luckily, so she doesn't see that your eyes are watering now. Good news is it gets better apparently when your skin is better come second time. 7. Quick face mask session, where you can take relief and relax. You are done. 8. Some spots stay red for a day and then your skin gets smoother and looks clearer too. A thousand bucks and hour is pretty expensive for an hour, but the effect was noticeable and in my opinion I will be coming back for the mini version - express/rejuvenation facials which are half the time and price. Extras: - They have a range of their own brand grooming products. The shaving stuff remains expensive, but the face products like moisturizers and cleansers are actually not. - They are quite reputable for their Hemmingway treatment - a facial/massage combo that comes with a Bloody Mary, designed to spa you back to sobriety. All for a cool HKD 1,700 in 2 hours. Hey, if you can pay to get that drunk, you can ball out to restoration too.