I am yet to try the massage at Spa st. James
But I have been there over five times for facial, eyebrow threadings and manicures/ pedicures
Upon arrival you will be ushered to go two stories up after taking off your shoes ( you have a chair to sit on which is a big plus for places in montreal) and given flimsy slippers that you will find hard to keep them on while going up the stairs ( better take them off)
The waiting area is cool with the brick walls, magazines and the lemon water on offer however the biggest disappointment is the quality of the treatments that are on offer.
I have tried the manicures several times in there trying to find the best manicurist but none of the therapists are great
The Russian therapist can hardly smile and thinks you can't ask her to shape your nails they way you prefer (she knows better than you think) and she is not open for any suggestions!!!
The other two will keep you busy with their sweet talks about their boyfriends and life events to distract you from the bad job they are doing
The facial which is done by a lady who does the manicure and the bikini wax ( which I think is gross) is average
The only thing I really find it good is the eyebrows threading done by a Turkish therapist who only works two, three times a week and it is hard to get a convenient appointment we her most of the time
Price wise it is very expensive and treatments are not good ( I am a trained professional myself so I can tell when things are done properly)