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I booked a couples massage (aromatherapy) for my BF and I. We needed this after stressing about work and life. It's our annual massage!
The spa is located on the second floor of Aria (take the escalators). The decor of the lobby is really white, serene, and clean. There's also the salon to the right side. At the desk is where you pay for the entrance fee or any services you booked. Then, you're directed to the elevators that will take you to the spa. Before reaching the elevators, there's a lounge to the right with snacks/beverages, couches, and a fireplace. On the left, there's the gym.
Once the elevators take you up to the spa, there's the women's locker room to the left and the men's locker room to the right. The doors open automatically BTW. Your spa host will greet you, explain everything, assign you a locker, and give you a tour. Everyone gets a robe and slippers.The women's locker room is so nice! Their showers, sauna, steam room, hot & cold Jacuzzi, bathroom, and makeup areas are all fancy! The hot & cold Jacuzzi was my favorite! There's three Jacuzzi- super hot, warm, and cold. The place is decorated with purple orchids. The bathroom area has all the amenities- cotton balls, q-tips, toothbrush, blow dryer, curling iron, etc. Towels are placed everywhere too! There are complimentary beverages and fruits at the locker room lounge and co-ed lounge.
Once you exit the women's locker, there's a co-ed lounge where you can meet up with the opposite gender. My BF and I met up and waited for our masseuses. One of them greeted us and directed us to our room. There was a second masseuse waiting for us and he explained the procedure, asked a few questions, and had us pick our massage oil. The massage beds were comfortable and they had the softest blankets and covers!! The masseuses were very professional and the overall experience was amazing! You can even pick your own music.
At the end of our massage session, we enjoyed the co-ed Salt Room and the Japanese Hot Stone Room. The Salt Room was okay... you just lay and relax on the vibrating chairs, listen to the music, and breathe in the salty air. The Japanese Hot Stone Room was always full! The hot stone feels nice on your muscles- the heat relaxes tension. I almost fell asleep in there. Well, plenty of people fell asleep because you'll occasionally hear some snores... zZzZzz....
We also enjoyed the co-ed balcony pool that overlooks the Liquid Pool Lounge! The balcony pool reminds me of an infinity pool. There are only 5 lounge chairs though.
Overall, it was a great spa experience; $30 for entrance fee if you're staying at Aria, $40 for non-hotel guests. If you booked a service such as a massage, then the entrance fee is waived. Also, you get to use the gym and spa all day so you can come back later that day.
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