May 29, 2009

Elaia Spa, Seattle WA - May 21

Rating - 8.0 (treatment is a 9.75, facility is 5.0)

The treatment was fabulous......just the right pressure and technique was great. I would come back for sure.

The spa itself was just ok. The mens lockers are not full size, the steam room is not operational, and the pool/whirlpool is co-ed.....not that good of an idea since no one brings a swim suite. Nothing special about the space, it feels like you are in a hotel.

As for the hotel, don't waste your time there, go to the Grand Hyatt.

1 90 minute holistic massage - 165
+ 18% service charge 29.70 - this is the tip, never seen it done like this, I would have left more

Total - 161.70 - that is pretty high for 90 minute massage, usually around $100