Luxury spa news, chitchat and review thread
Sep 7, 2017, 11:17 am
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I second that... my spa experiences in NYC are limited to MO and Park Hyatt. Park Hyatt has had a strange concept with massage tables full of sand. Can you imagine? They abandoned that concept a while ago and now stick to their odd 'atelier spa' marketing nonsense.
The spa at MO NY is quite good, but I don't associate NY with spas in general.
The spa at MO NY is quite good, but I don't associate NY with spas in general.
From Nalai spa, PH Hyatt. Our collection of H Gillerman essential oil blends.
I love how they call their therapists 'artisans'...yeah right.
MO NY goes for the whole Asian spaing concept and we can get that kind of thing over here with better service in Tokyo or BKK.
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Sep 7, 2017, 1:14 pm
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Don't think any NYC spa would be worthy of your blog. Nothing to write home about!
Sep 7, 2017, 2:01 pm
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I go to Mean Christine (Christine Chin on Orchard Street) for facials and I know a picture is worth a thousand words but you'll have to take my word for it when I say that people stop me on the street and ask what the secret to my glowing skin is 
As far as massages, it's a big issue to find a good one, but I use MAT specialists for that and I don't think any SPAs actually provide that service.
As far as massages, it's a big issue to find a good one, but I use MAT specialists for that and I don't think any SPAs actually provide that service.
Sep 8, 2017, 8:34 am
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I go to Mean Christine (Christine Chin on Orchard Street) for facials and I know a picture is worth a thousand words but you'll have to take my word for it when I say that people stop me on the street and ask what the secret to my glowing skin is
As far as massages, it's a big issue to find a good one, but I use MAT specialists for that and I don't think any SPAs actually provide that service.
As far as massages, it's a big issue to find a good one, but I use MAT specialists for that and I don't think any SPAs actually provide that service.
Sep 8, 2017, 8:51 am
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I think shiatsu or a hard Swedish style massage is good enough for me. MAT sounds WAY too intense.
Sep 8, 2017, 8:58 am
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Sep 8, 2017, 10:56 am
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But yes, it can be invasive and intense for many. For me, most of the hotel properties don't provide the type of massage that I like, except for Stockholm's Grand. Their Swedish (no pun intended) massage is great and I've yet to find something similar in the states.
Don't know if it's a north american concept but if I had to guess, many athletes worldwide use it.
Sep 8, 2017, 8:46 pm
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Sep 9, 2017, 11:04 pm
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Nemu spa treatments
Sounds divine!
Treatments are rooted in local plants and traditional Japanese techniques – and so feet are scrubbed in wasabi and crushed pearls while massages use oil blends of local cedar leaves and tangerine, as inspired by Ise-Jingu shrine.
Sep 9, 2017, 11:58 pm
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Will be at the Aman Spa at Connaught , London , in a few days , will see how they compare , forgot to ask them about products . Will take a look later .
Fully booked over weekends .
The pool next to the spa is small but " swimmable " . Full of kids yesterday afternoon being a Saturday plus designated family time .
It seems water temperature is comfortable but like a sauna otherwise - too warm for me in the indoor swimming area
Fully booked over weekends .
The pool next to the spa is small but " swimmable " . Full of kids yesterday afternoon being a Saturday plus designated family time .
It seems water temperature is comfortable but like a sauna otherwise - too warm for me in the indoor swimming area
Sep 10, 2017, 12:26 am
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Will be at the Aman Spa at Connaught , London , in a few days , will see how they compare , forgot to ask them about products . Will take a look later .
Fully booked over weekends .
The pool next to the spa is small but " swimmable " . Full of kids yesterday afternoon being a Saturday plus designated family time .
It seems water temperature is comfortable but like a sauna otherwise - too warm for me in the indoor swimming area
Fully booked over weekends .
The pool next to the spa is small but " swimmable " . Full of kids yesterday afternoon being a Saturday plus designated family time .
It seems water temperature is comfortable but like a sauna otherwise - too warm for me in the indoor swimming area
Sep 11, 2017, 8:23 am
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I took a photo of their products last year.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/132880...7666263099282/
I always use their spa facilities, but never go for a treatment, so cannot comment on it.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/132880...7666263099282/
I always use their spa facilities, but never go for a treatment, so cannot comment on it.
Sep 11, 2017, 9:33 am
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Doing yoga isn't a replacement for MAT. MAT actually makes your yoga better
But yes, it can be invasive and intense for many. For me, most of the hotel properties don't provide the type of massage that I like, except for Stockholm's Grand. Their Swedish (no pun intended) massage is great and I've yet to find something similar in the states.
Don't know if it's a north american concept but if I had to guess, many athletes worldwide use it.
But yes, it can be invasive and intense for many. For me, most of the hotel properties don't provide the type of massage that I like, except for Stockholm's Grand. Their Swedish (no pun intended) massage is great and I've yet to find something similar in the states.
Don't know if it's a north american concept but if I had to guess, many athletes worldwide use it.
Sep 11, 2017, 9:37 am
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Judging by the Connaught website, they are still using the Sodashi-made Aman products!
http://www.the-connaught.co.uk/aman-...aman-products/
http://www.the-connaught.co.uk/aman-...aman-products/
