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| - I am an avid spa go-er and Vegas is my favorite place to go and get pampered.
We were staying at the Hard Rock so we opted to get a couple's massage at the Reliquary. Their couple's massage is nice because you just pick any massage from their list of services and they will set you up in a couple's room. Plus the spa does have a co-ed warm jacuzzi pool and co-ed lounge. I got the deep tissue massage and it was very good. The therapist listened to my needs and applied the appropriate pressure. It is hard to get a good deep massage in Vegas (for some reason), but this place has a great one!
Beyond the massage the rest of the place is OK. Like I said they do have the co-ed areas, which is nice to have, but not exactly luxurious. The women's side of the spa had a tiny hot tub, a 2 person dry sauna and a large steam room. Everything was clean, but it was all small and kind of forgettable. The locker room and shower area were adequate, but again nothing special. They had the necessities and it was all nice enough. However, they didn't have a swim suit dryer (which I found odd), just a big roll of plastic bags for you to take your suit home in. Honestly, it was the only spa in Vegas I have ever gone to that I only saw 1 other person in the locker room (no where else).
The price was steep, but that is Vegas. If you stay at the hotel they give you a coupon for $25 off a service or if you have their Backstage Pass (player's card) they give you 10% off. I actually had a few gripes with the management at the Spa. For one they did not call to confirm my appointment (I actually called to make sure they still had me on the books). Secondly, they make you sign your receipts for payment IN the massage room (totally ruins the vibe). And lastly, my biggest and most worrisome gripe was they over charged us. Well I walked out with a receipt of the price I agreed upon, but then when I checked out there we charges from the spa that I did not make charged to my room. NOBODY could tell me what they where or why they were there, but it took DAYS for them to remedy the situation - really left a bad taste in my mouth.
So if you stay in the Hard Rock and need a quick break, try a massage, but be sure to watch the bill! It was OK, but if you really want a quality experience I suggest Caesar's Qua.
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