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| - Sahra is stunning, there is no doubt about that. It is incredibly expansive, with a gilded waterfall welcoming you on your way in to what looks like a Saharan Oasis. For as much space as the foyer, walkways, hallways, and lobbies make up, the actual spa itself seems quite small. The locker room is average with a separate bathroom down the hall behind a door which I thought was a little strange and pedestrian. The amenities were C.O Bigelow and the vanity area had some aerosol deodorant and hairdryers but honestly wasn't much different than a set-up you'd find at an Equinox or nice gym. There was a hallway with a room off to the right to wait for treatments, and then to the left was a room with the spa: a jacuzzi with waterfall, a steam room, sauna, and a cold water/air room thing. I guess I thought a spa of this stature and price would have a bit more room for the guest to explore and relax in, especially since the waiting room was filled when I was there and I wanted some privacy but didn't want to have to find it in a sauna.
I came to realize that the rest of the giant "spa" is 2-3 floors and hallway after hallway of treatment rooms, unmarked dark wood doors. My boyfriend and I were getting a couples massage and after meeting in the middle area after he came from an identical set up on the other Men's side, we were taken up a flight of stairs to the maze of rooms. Our room was nice and large with two massage tables, a bathtub that we didn't use, and a pretty couch area with candles we didn't get to use. We both got the Balance & Harmony Massage which was a combination of Swedish technique with hot stones and the hot stones were AMAZING. It was relaxing and went incredibly fast though...wasn't completely quiet since he started SNORING!!! The women were nice, a little awkward at the end when one of them went in for an elaborate handshake/zen move thing that was a half hug confusing moment. 20% gratuity is included when you book, overall, nice experience, but I think I was expecting a bit more for the exorbitant price. Sahra is the most I've paid including the Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons...
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