Had a lovely experience today. Scheri was very sweet and did an excellent job with the absolute radiance facial. This was my first spa experience and it was lovely- from the friendly front desk personnel to the Swiss shower in the locker rooms. I highly recommend coming 30 min early though. I arrived only 10 minutes before my appointment, and it wasn't enough time to check in, finish the paperwork, and change into the robe. The facial ended up being closer to 45 minutes instead of 60 because we got started late. However- it definitely did not take away from the quality of the facial. Furthermore, the added time spent in the relaxation room/steam room/ shower made up for it! The experience was very relaxing and personalized. I will be back! read more

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Girls weekend and 3 of us stayed in the Marriott and went to the spa. A ritual that had been interrupted by the plague (covid). New ownership, still great service! I had the pleasure of having Amelia for an 80 minute massage...it was so great I added reflexology! Highly recommend. One had a facial with Mary and another had William for a massage. Planning our next trip! read more

This place is a zen! Service is impeccable and the massage took all the tension I had built up due to a difficult week. It's not cheap, but what good things are. This is a whole experience that is more than just a massage. Loved it and will go back. read more

excellent service but i find it dishonest that they apply 20% gratuity to your bill without requesting permission. legally speaking what they are doing is illegal! gratuity is optional as per the us law. read more

I have been going to Agora for years and always have an amazing experience but this time my experience was exceptional. I had a 60 min custom massage and Rick was the masseuse. He gave the best massage I ever had in my life! He listened to all my areas of concern and made sure he gave them attention. I left feeling so relaxed and calm; it was so needed! read more

I went here with my girlfriend for her birthday. it was a great experience. friendly staff, beautiful relaxing facility, and the best massage of our lives, and we've had massages all over the world. best of all reasonably priced for the high quality service. read more

Experienced and talented their facials are the best and so is the service, it's in the top floor of the hotel.

I was staying at the Stamford Marriott and was sent to the spa by my husband for mothers day. This spa is stunning. It is one of the best spa's I have visited and would come again just for the spa. The decor and amenities are top notch and you will be spoiled. Mary gave my my treatment. She asked questions and offered very helpful information on skin care. Do your self a favor and make a point to visit this spa whenever you are in the area. read more

First time trying Agora for a couples massage and it certainly won't be our last. The masseuses we had were awesome. They really got in there and took care of our knots. The pressure was just right and they do ask if we wanted it adjusted. The reason this was not a five star review was because of the noise. While I was in the women's waiting area before our massage, it was a little noisy. When I'm at the spa, all I want to hear is tranquil music and not people walking and talking. You can definitely hear the staff walking back and forth in the hall. It's a very minor thing though- Maybe they just need to tweak the ambience a little bit so that it can be a little more relaxing for the customers. read more

Agora Day Spa Stamford - Massage Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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My boyfriend and I went for an 80 minute couples massage today to celebrate my boyfriends birthday with Michelle and Willie. The parking garage was empty and we quickly made our way up to the spa. We were greeted by a very friendly and sweet receptionist who showed us the relaxation room and locker room. The entire place is spotless. We had a deep tissue and a Swedish massage. I wasn't sure if my boyfriend would be happy with the gift but he raved about the deep tissue massage with Michelle all the way home. We'll be going back again soon. read more

I came here with a couple of my friends and we had the best spa day!! The owner and all the staff were so lovely and accommodating. I can't say enough nice things about this spa! It's clean, welcoming, luxurious - my friends and I had the best massages & facials, we can't wait to come back! read more

This place is a complete train wreck!! Using a gift certificate, I had several scheduling issues with the owner Scheri on BOTH appointments. When I pressed her on the issue (for 2nd appt) she took me but said the place was understaffed but when I got there it was empty like no one had been there all day. Another red flag was that no one there could explain what the different facials were composed of on the spa menu, including the owner! I will say the treatments weren't terrible but definitely uninspired and I found the overall experience much to be desired. Needless to say, I will not be back read more

The staff (especially Susan) was extremely helpful. I used a gift certificate for a facial but ended up walking about with a bill of almost $350.00. I feel their prices are pretty high. I added on to what I came in for which was just a signature facial to include an oxygen mask and microdermabrasion. With a bill that high I thought I would be in the room for more than 50 minutes. Not sure I would go back, but as I mentioned the staff was amazing and very nice! read more

Always a wonderful experience - even more so now that they're under new ownership. Scheri is a great esthetician and so so lovely!!!

Everything was amazing! Definitely recommend coming here. Never been so relaxed before! Self care is needed

it's march 29th- i have sent multiple emails and still not have heard back from anyone....... i'll say it again- horrible customer service, unprofessional staff, irresponsible business owners and down right wrong business practices. read more

They new owner Scheri is amazing! You can truly tell that she loves her Spa and Clientele! With all the recent upgrades she did the spa is so much more clean and relaxing. You leave feeling like a million bucks!! Everyone should go check out the new Agora Day Spa read more

I took my girlfriend here and it was fabulous. World class, clean, upscale. For the ultimate spa experience this is the place you want to experience. read more

The good: We visited here this weekend as a girls trip. I will tell you that there are new and modern updates to the spa. It looks beautiful. There is a small steam room you can use for free and the women's change room and relaxation area are lovely and have small touches that make it feel special. My massage was by "Nick" and he has a special healing with his hands. My reflexology was ok. The challenge: the spa is under new ownership and has inherited a few issues. The biggest one being gift cards. Cards OVER three years old WILL be honored. Cards issued in the past 3 years will not. Unfortunately there is nothing on line or in the salon that advises you of this. However, the new owner is sherry. Sherry is making her best of a tough situation and she is reasonable. She wants her customers to be happy and she is trying to make this right. I don't think we'll ever be back to the hotel- but I would return to the spa. read more

I have been going to the Agora Spa for several years now and can say with absolute clarity that it provides some of the best spa experiences I have ever had. I am extremely loyal to Bob and Alice for their AMAZING message and facials. Bob, who I have been going to for more than two years, is by far the best masseuse I have encountered. After having hundreds of messages over the last twenty years in several countries, I would gauge myself a very credible critic. His expertise and understanding of the human muscular structure is unparalleled and his hands are magic. Alice, who I have visited for over a year for facials is incredibly talented. I would describe her facials as completely sublime. Beyond being incredibly relaxing, her knowledge of skincare is profound. In addition to the services, I have always found the front desk staff to be incredibly friendly. They always seem happy to see each customer and greet me every time with a warm and welcoming greeting. read more

I will give them one star but only for the wonderful bathroom they have with blade shower and steam room. The receptionist was watching some kind of show on her phone as I entered, no greeting just "do you know how to use the lockers?" Horrible experience.. I will not recommend it to ANYONE! Entering the "relaxation room" I was greeted by the massage therapist and as I was filling out my form she was standing over me and was waiting until I finish.. VERY UNCOMFORTABLE.. Massage was OK.. a rub down of oil is what they call their "signature massage". I felt rushed and didn't relax one bit. WASTE OF TIME AND $230! Someone replied with a lame excuse and saying they are the best and blaming me for being late meanwhile I was trying to park my car and got held up as the attendant was taking a while to get me a ticket...FAR FROM THE BEST! They should go check out Noelle and see how it SHOULD BE DONE. read more

Ehh... My husband and i were pretty excited about visiting this spa for spaweek. I made my appt a couple of months ago for a massage and had no preference for male/female masseuse. Oh and a heads up - Im in the industry and have been visiting different spas for years. Anyways, the spa is a decent looking spa in an old Marriott hotel (needs a serious facelift). The front desk lady was nice and walked us to the locker rooms. She told me to take my underwear off also, which to me is unheard of. Went to the common area to have some water and my husband's masseuse came and said to me - that she didn't know where my masseuse was. Umm ok! It was weird since we should have been brought in together since it was a couples massage. So my guy comes in, messes up my name and not once introduced himself to me. Brought me back and basically began my massage. Never asked me about comfort level. About 10 min in he asked if the pressure was ok instead of asking initially. The back part of the massage was the best. Then everything else after that felt like he was just applying lotion on me or something. Didn't even massage my head or feet!!! I was pretty disappointed at that. He massaged the front of my neck which felt kinda weird. Usually toward the end, u know when the massage is about to end. - but this time it was a quick ending. So afterwards my husband tells me his massage was good (not amazing but good) and I was just upset that I didn't feel great, like I didn't even have a massage. I am extremely happy that I didn't pay full price for the massage but I will keep searching for another spa bc this isn't a place I would come back to. read more

My daughter and I enjoyed our day at the spa. We both had facials and massages. Gina was our masseuse. She was gracious and gave a superb massage. Scheri was our aesthetician. She has amazing technique and we left with our skin glowing. Diana, the Spa manager was so welcoming and helpful in every way. We will definitely be back soon. read more

Had a wonderful experience today. All of the staff was very friendly and attentive. The women's changing room was clean , and well stocked. The massage was very relaxing. I highly recommend the custom massage! I will be coming back again for sure. read more

I was stuck between 4 and 5 stars, but the friend I got massages with says 5 for sure. So Woohoo! We liked it! Services: Like any day spa, Agora offers it all and then some. Facials, massages, skin and body therapy, waxing and packages. We both got the 25 minute express massages (shoutout to my masseuse Mark!) but almost as good at the relief post rubdown, was the experience. There are two locker rooms, one for men the other for women, but what's in them is awesome. Showers. Not just an showers: Swedish showers. We're talking 15 nozzles on 3 racks that just blast your body with water. It's a bit scary at first, but it feels oh so good. There are also saunas. That's right, steam rooms, that you can use for for free before or after your paid service. They give you plush robes and those rubber slippers that have the bubbles on the soles, both of which are very comfy. There are two relaxation rooms as well, where you can sit and have something to drink before your appointment. The rooms are very cozy, with ridiculously comfortable chairs and were quite toasty warm. Another really interesting feature is the ability to order food. Because it's attached to the hotel, while you're waiting in the relaxation rooms you can get lunch if you like. It's typical hotel fare, so slightly overpriced, but I can't comment on their quality, we didn't order anything. We did steal some Saratoga Springs water, tough. No worries, we didn't need to pay for them. Anything, from the tea to the Nature Valley bars in the relaxation room are free for you. And you can stay in there as long as you want. The service prices were pretty decent actually. It may have been a hotel, but it wasn't a spa in New York, so that was definitely a plus. A 25 minute massage was only $75, which is pretty good if you look around. They do add 20% on automatically when you pay at the end, but even $90 is pretty tempting. The price was definitely worth it, my shoulders feel so much better. Venue: Located in just on the edge of downtown Stamford at the Marriott (the one across from the mall, for those who know the geography), the Agora Spa is difficult to find inside the hotel, but well worth the search. Often day spas get tacky and over decorated, but this one's just about right. The theme is a medium wood with blue accents, mainly in a mosaic tile way. The locker rooms are also tastefully decorated with cream slate tiles and wood--no metal storage units here. They also offered you just about everything you could need: shampoo, conditioner, soap, hair driers, deodorant, lotion. Good forethought there. I recommend Agora to anyone who wants to take a personal weekend, some alone time, a little bit of self-reflection. Whether you want to spend a night out of the city or just need a good spa that's not going to break the bank, by the time you're done, you won't want to leave. read more

My friend and I went to the spa for The Journey (which included an exfoliation wrap and facial) and we also got a manicure. We had the journey first, the room was a little chilly. My skin did feel soft after the wrap. The manicure definitely didn't last 35 minutes as they said, the room only fit the two of us which was tight. The prices were a little over priced and not worth the money. You are better off waiting for spa week and getting the same thing done at Elizabeth Arden for only $100 rather than paying $200. The best part was the steam room and the shower after we were finished! read more

Oh how I want agora to be my second home. Everything is spotless and chic. The steam room smells like lavander, the robes are 100% Egyptian cotton. Which you buy just before the gorgeous corridor of high end product, placed perfectly in front of their floor to ceiling window that capture the view of the whole town, including the long island sound. After a refreshing steam shower i waited for my therapist, in the "Zen" lounge as i refer to you where I sipped a relaxing blend of ginger and camaraderie tea and listen to music just thinking it hasn't even started yet and I'm already content. Joyce a small but fiesty blonde woman emerges and greets me with a smile that said I'm small but very stronge. She was good, especially if your a guy she got down into the nitty gitty hard reach spots. Over all this place is heaven on earth that accepts credit cards. read more

This place is awesome, highly recommended! The staff is very knowledgeable when it comes to skin care and the service is excellent! They take the time to talk to you about your skin and how to best service you. Such relaxing ambiance and before/ after any service you can pamper yourself in the steam shower which is so relaxing and refreshing! Also everything is kept very clean and the prices are reasonable. Perfect location too, right off the highway with convenient parking! Been there a few times and every time I leave I am very pleased with the service and feel great!!! read more

I would highly recommend to anyone to get a massage with Mark. He's highly skilled and has helped me several times.

Great massage. Came here with my boyfriend to celebrate our anniversary. We were welcomed by a friendly staff who showed us where to go and how everything worked. The Swiss shower is amazing and the steam room is perfect with a wonderful scent of eucalyptus. They offer free shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, combs, q- tips, razors, mouthwash and more. I recommend to come at least 30 minutes before appointment so you can enjoy the shower and sit down in the lounge and relax for a bit before the massage. There's free tea, water, fruit and/or snack bars and magazines to enjoy while you wait in the lounge. The masseurs were friendly and made sure we enjoy our massage. Only complain I have is that the 50 minutes went by too fast :) We left happy and relaxed. I definitely recommend it! read more

My neck was bothering me for weeks so I went to Agora for a hot stone massage. I told Michele about it and she worked out the kinks in my neck so diligently that my pain was completely gone after her massage. I have been to Agora before, but now that I know I can depend on Michele to alleviate my aches and pains, I'll be going again! The spa is lovely and clean, and the Swedish shower with multiple heads is a treat after a fantastic massage. Great experience! read more

Have been here many times and the thing I love best is how down to earth the staff is not like other spa's where people can be very snooty! Just had a facial with Sherry, she was fantastic, she massaged my face for about 30 minutes and it was so relaxing. My face was glowing afterward. I highly recommend this spa! read more

I was very disappointed with the message. Overpriced and definitely not worth it. We had received a discount when we booked but when we paid for the message we were charged full priced. I asked the receptioniust about it and she said I needed proof before they could give me the discount. What horrible and rude front desk staff. Would definitely never go back there. Dont go to this place if you want a message or other services. You can get the service at another spa for less than half the price. Stay away and save your money. read more

Had such a rough couple weeks that I felt a trip to the spa would help tone things down so I booked the 80 min massage and 80 min facial package. Checked in and took a nice shower and steam in the tidy and well supplied ladies locker room. Next to the relaxation area to have a cup of tea and chill in silence until my massage. That part was great until the ladies at the front desk all started chatting about family, bosses and holiday plans as loud as if they were sitting on the sofa next to me. I did my best to try to relax anyway but it was so loud with laughter and chatter no amount of straining to focus on the lovely music helped drown out that desk noise. Bummer. Next came a group of ladies from their massage talking like valley girls about whose masseuse was best and so on. Two suggestions, remove the curtain and install a sound proof door on the relaxation room and put a nice friendly reminder on the wall that says "this is a quiet area." Went into my massage a little upset about that but Hilda turned out a great massage to take my mind off the noise and disturbance earlier. She was great. Back to the not so relaxation room to wait for the facial. They have a nice selection of tea, cucumber water, fruit and oat bars. That was nice and the noisy ladies at the desk were just discussing work at that point and it had gone from several voices to just two by then. The facial was nice, she also moisturized my hands and feet then wrapped them and put the heat on. Very relaxing, good job. Back to the relaxation room for a cool snack of an orange and water before a shower and heading out to face the ladies at the desk. They really are nice and I didn't get sassy with them about it. My treatments were nice. Suggestion, if you are like me and prefer quiet before and after spending $350 on a package of care, take ear plugs or go somewhere else. Prices are steep but my services were well done. Shhhhhhh is all I have to say. read more

This is my first ever review and it is because I love Agora Spa so much. It was recommended to me by my sister several years ago who considers herself a spa connoisseur. It is by far the best day spa in the area and I have never been disappointed. Their locker rooms are lovely, it never seems to be too crowded and their lounge is perfect to unwind before and after a massage (their magazine choice and teas are wonderful). The only problem with Agora Spa is that I'm usually underwhelmed when I go to other spas when I travel :) read more

The massage was fine, but the services were ridiculously over-priced. I guess since it is essentially a hotel spa, you should expect to get fleeced a bit. The facilities were clean and cozy, the receptionist and providers were polite and professional. I'm male, so it may be that I don't place enough value on the "little things". I'm pretty easy: I want a clean, relaxing environment and a strong, capable masseuse. I felt the service was good, but not worth the extra money. Location (in a hotel) doesn't matter to me, though I suppose it is more convenient if you work in downtown Stamford or are staying at the hotel. read more

This was an awful experience. My husband and I treated ourselves to a facial since we had a child free weekend. Looking forward to relaxing. Anything but. From the moment I entered the facial room the attendant was trying to diagnose my skin as though she was a doctor. She dismissed the recommendations of my dermatologist (Harvard MD) very sarcastically and continued to point out everything that I had wrong. I asked her if I could just relax and enjoy the facial and she got very defensive. I couldn't wait for it to be done. When I met my husband in the relaxation room afterwards he looked very uncomfortable, his attendant was still there trying to sell him products and services and was telling him he wasn't taking care of himself and that he needs to have facials done 2-3x a month. This just wasn't what we hoped for, and I left feeling so awful about myself. Never again. Just felt compelled to let others know as free time is very precious to people these days. read more