My friend took me to this Spa on the Victoria's Day during my visit at Toronto. We did a 30-mins massage, manicure, and a mini facial (Spa Sensation package). Apparently, many shops were closed on that day but this is one of the few that opened! :D
Veronica did my massage and she was awesome. I was told that she's new to the spa. But she seemed to be very well-experience. She has the right amount of strong pressure that ease my sore shoulders and back. (I have pain from my shoulders and back due to poor posture and previous sport injuries). Chris did the massage for my friend and she loved it as well!
My manicure experience is OK. But Karen who did my friend's manicure was g.r.e.a.t. She pays attention to details and takes consideration of the consistency of the nail polish. She gave my friend's purple nail polish with 1 regular coat and 1 thinner coat to give the right purple to match her skin tone. The spa uses OPI and Zoya (I saw a few essie here and there).
And for my mini-facial, Karen did it for both of us. And we both enjoyed it A LOT! Although the mini-facial does not include extraction, Karen spotted an acne on my face. So she extracted it for me..! :D
I didn't get the chance to use the steam room. This is not a big spa. But it's big enough for you to feel it's relaxing and spacious. The decor is beautiful and I just had a really great experience. It is a 4-star experience. But I give 1 more star for its honest staff! I left my bracelet at the locker room. By the time I realized it, the spa has closed for the day. My friend left a message and they called her the next day that they had it! I worried but they found it.
I really like this place. I think it's one of the hidden gems. It has a reasonable price with experience of high-end spa.
And Il Gelatiere Artigianale is 5 minutes walk away from the spa - what else is better to end a spa day other than having one of the best gelato in Toronto?