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| - So it was my birthday weekend (October for all my stalke..... I mean fans! love you) and I felt I deserved a little personal treat. Lo and behold, I was in luck for it was Spa Week in Las Vegas and the Reliquary Spa was offering specials! I went for a special on a 50 minute Swedish massage for $50. Decent price (especially for Vegas) so I went ahead and booked it for the last day of my trip. I had gotten an amazing airbrush tan right before I flew out there and I didn't want it coming off on the table with all the kneading of my muscles that I knew would ensue.
On my last night in Vegas, I went to the Reliquary Spa at the Hard Rock Hotel (which is where I have always stayed for my birthday). It was at first hard for me to find... It was behind Vanity or something and I had to walk a long ways from the main casino floor to get to it. Finally found it and checked in. I was only sitting for a few minutes before I was taken through the doors to begin my spa experience. When you first walk into the spa, you see the co-ed heated pool. It was very spacious and beautiful; reminded me of what maybe a bath house might have looked like in Roman times. It looks as if the architects and interior designers spared no expense. I was led around this pool though to the women's' locker room and exclusive spa area. As per the usual spa ritual, I was given a key for a locker and a very comfy white robe to put on and sandals for my feet. I was then led to my massage room and my guy (I forget his name) introduced himself. He was very nice and I was looking forward to a man working my body since I had tons of knots. I know I'm being slightly sexist but I needed strong hands!
Anyways, he steps out while I de-robe and I situate myself on the table. Soft massage-parlor-water-dripping music is playing in the background and I feel immediately more relaxed. My guy comes in and starts working on me. I noted the time that we started on my watch to make sure they gave me my 50 minutes. He was good, but not great, at working out some of my kinks. I was definitely in pain (in a good way) most of the time. I remember though he told me I "have the hardest legs I've ever felt on a woman".... I don't really know what to make of that comment. I then asked him if he had touched my thighs yet since I know those aren't hard. Small awkward moment. So my massage ends...I checked my watch and saw they shaved off a few minutes of my time. Kind of annoying but whatever. Again, my massage was good, but not great.
Afterward, I decided to relax in the sauna and hot tub naked.... which was honestly a first for me haha. I just sat down, and napped for a little. That felt great. When I finally saw my fingers were pruning up I dragged myself out of the hot water and went back to the locker room. I love the vanity area of the locker room since they have really nice blow dryers, curling irons and other things to put on or play with. At one point I realized it was time to go since I had to get ready to leave for the airport. I got dressed and left to go pay back at the front desk. Gratuity was automatically included at 20%... I would have tipped 15% since I didn't think my massage was mind blowing. Fine. I would have only argued with something like that if it had been a huge disappointment.
Overall, Reliquary Spa at the Hard Rock is new and trendy but without a spa deal or being treated by a rich guy I just met in the casino, I seriously doubt I would ever go there and pay full price. The normal prices are kind of ridiculous........ Sorry. That being said, if they ever have a Spa Week deal take advantage of it. If anything, you will feel better and more relaxed. Just don't expect your toes to curl in ecstasy....
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