Got this great deal on Travelzoo that we just couldn't pass up: 50 mins swedish massage with 25 min scrub for $65 (I think.) but its a $200 value.
The Wellness Spa is located inside the Platinum Hotel which is located behind Las Vegas strip and can even walk there from the strip.
First the good:
- One of the best swedish massages I have had, thanks to Shelley the masseuse. She had a firm touch and was able to get every muscle and some of the knocks. She also gave each section of my body a good amount of attention.
- the scrub was a nice edition. Though I don't think my skin is much softer. My skin is rather dry and I hoped that the scrub would improve it.
- staff was incredibly friendly and helpful.
- lots of comfy lounge chairs to relax in
- nicely decorated in contemporary style
Not so good:
- we couldn't find the elevator from the parking lot down to the hotel. It didn't look like there was one so we took the stairs.
- the pool and the Well Spa are on different floors. With Spa treatments you get to utilize the hotel pool but its on the 5th floor, so to use it you have to hop on the elevator.
- Small spa that does not seem suitable to accommodate a large number of clients simultaneously. For instance there seems to be about 40 lockers, but only TWO showers!!
- my friend used the sauna and she said there was no way to adjust the temperature and it got too hot
- no accessible water for guests. Usually when you go to a spa there are water dispensers everywhere because they want you to stay hydrated. I had to ask for water while I was waiting which they very kindly gave to me and apologized for not asking me if I needed water, but I don't think guests should have to ask, it should be readily available.
I think this was a good experience and for a small spa it was nice, but it lacked many of the things that the other LV spas offer. The day me and my friend visited the spa, we had the whole place to ourselves. Only two other people were there with us. If there were any more people I think it would have felt crowded and not relaxing. This was a great deal and wonderful service but the small space limits it. I would go again for the Shelley's massage but if I wanted an overall luxury experience I think I would select another.