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    Elaia Spa

    4.4 (133 reviews)
    PriceyDay Spas
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Pedicure area
    Vivian L.

    This was my first spa experience, and I didn't know what to expect walking in. I honestly didn't have high expectations, but after a long several days of work, I was in desperate need of a relaxing pedicure and Elaia Spa gave me exactly that! I made my appointment for my pedicure online and had made a mistake with booking - they were quick to reach out and correct my booking. I went on a Sunday afternoon, and after reading several reviews I was expecting the place to be much busier than what I had experienced. The reservation does tell you to arrive 30 min. before your service begins, but this wasn't completely necessary from my experience and may vary. I did arrive early, changed into my cozy robe and slippers and was given the option to go to the sauna, jacuzzi, or lounge area so I spent most of my 30 min. in the lounge, and your technician calls you in when it's time for your appointment. The lounge was cozy - one of the things I was concerned about was hygiene though. I presume that each of the lounge chairs was "new" and "unused" as indicated by the nicely folded blanket at the foot of the chair. But, I saw multiple people who just sat on same the lounge chairs and rested their foot on the blankets without unfolding them, giving the illusion to others coming in after that it was "clean" even after they left for their service. Onto my pedicure - my nail technician was Thanh and she was incredible! She was so sweet and we had such a nice conversation. Sometimes I find that pedicures aren't as relaxing - technicians can be too rough and/or cut you... but Thanh was gentle, yet effective and really made my pedicure an incredibly relaxing experience. I had an injury on one of my toes, which I had mentioned to her beforehand and she checked in to see if I was ok and if it wasn't painful. If I am back in the area and I need a little pampering, I would definitely return here!

    After changing into a robe, a place to relax prior to my appointment.
    Wendy S.

    My last manicure left my nails the most unhealthy they've ever been (breakage, peeling and cracking). I have no idea how this can happen after just one manicure. Since we are visiting Seattle I used Yelp to help me find a nail salon. I'm so happy that I chose to go to the Elaia Spa! What a treat! From start to finish my visit was perfect. It's located right across the street from where we are staying. After changing into a robe, I rested for about a half hour in their lounge. My nail technician, Ivy, came to get me when it was time for my appointment. The nail salon is in a gorgeous, relaxing space. Everything is so clean. Ivy is 5 stars! My Essential Pedicure ($60) was one of the best I've ever had. 45 minutes of bliss. She is so gentle. I was very impressed by the Sparitual nail products used by the salon. No strong chemical smells just a lovely, subtle scent. The Sparitual lotion used for the massage felt fabulous as well. After my last manicure experience, where a very strong chemical smelling top coat was used, I'm definitely going to start being more particular about what products are used by the salon. Hopefully I can find something like the Elaia Spa near where I live. I love my new mani/pedi! A great value for the quality of the services and the high-end facility. I'm so sad that I don't live near it.

    slippers and robe
    Christina C.

    I booked massage on 30th of December with Elaia spa. That comes with complementary use of pool and steam room. I came early to enjoy pool. My massage appointment was at 4-45 PM and I came 2-20 PM. The locker rooms were very clean but locker was very small and my winter jacket and backpack hardly fit. Also, not enough chairs to change. Many people have to take their clothes and have to step out to dress up standing. Pool was very crowded and there were 4 different couples with 2 kids each. It was nightmare because even jumping/diving is not allowed this kids made a disneyland there. I was only one adult by myself and felt like squeezing myself in the pool and kids would throw their toys around me and splashing so close to my face even I swam in my own lap. Their parents were sitting on the phone and didn't care. Didn't see any member staff making them a notice not to jump/dive. Then FIRE ALARM went on. I was swimming and everybody start leaving pool area. I got out of the pool went all the way to my locker and grab my stuff and went to corridor when spa person told me to go back and dress up. I end up dressing being fully wet, almost broke my nails and amount of stress I got. I came downstairs last. At this point I could simply leave home and not wait. But I decided to wait. In 15 min they let everybody in but nobody apologized or explained what happened. Then I had excellent massage with Sarah! I really enjoyed it as well as relaxation area. At the checkout I ask what happened and told that I was extremely overwhelmed dressing in rush, almost broke my nails. And then when they let us in back in spa area I was putting wet swimsuit again. Ewwww. Unpleasant. And said that I could leave home when I was in lobby but decided to wait. I was hoping for some sort of reimbursement or discount because when I had chance I could leave. But I decided to stay and be responsible for massage appointment I had. No appreciation. But I was very stressed by this incident. Check out person explained pipe bursted outside but I didn't see any regret of inconvenience and stress it caused me. I live in downtown so I was hoping to make this my monthly spa retreat but I just got disappointed how unprofessionally situation was handled. I end up asking at the check out.

    A little bubbly while I wait for my facial
    Corina S.

    What a nice little oasis in the city. My daughter and I enjoyed our seaweed wrap and facials for several hours at the spa. Ahhh heaven!!!! What a nice relaxing time In between the wrap and facial we had a yummy lunch and some "bubbly". I will go back again for sure. They treated us like royalty.

    Too many kids, walked into the locker room and was greeted by a two year old, went to the jacuzzi and kids were everywhere, people constantly came in from the pool to use the locker room bathroom. There was a hole in the stale to the next, the only nice facility had a lot of women loudly talking , quiet room definitely not quiet. You weren't allowed back to this room until 5 minutes before your service so no time to unwind from the screaming children/outside world. Facilities are 0/10 The actual massage was 10/10 great experience, skilful, peaceful, comfortable. One of the best I've had. Won't be coming back after seeing the environment unfortunately but if you're literally just wanting a good massage this is the place

    Outside view from the relaxation room
    Masanori D.

    It's expensive, but, with all the facilities available, I think it's worth it. A regular 60 minute massage is $125 (as of writing of this review), plus a 20% service charge. What's great about Elaia Spa is that you have access to a steam room, a sauna, a jacuzzi and a swimming pool on top of a relaxation room. So, you can enjoy them before and/or after your massage appointment. My girlfriend and I spent about 3 hours: stream room, lunch (in the relaxation room), massage, lounging in the relaxation room. Although one Yelp reviewer complained how messy the (women's) locker room was, the men's locker room was clean and the towels and other things were well stocked. Also, the staff members were all very attentive and courteous. The only reason why I do not give them five stars is that most of the facilities are shared with other hotel guests (the locker rooms, the jacuzzi, and the swimming pool). Also, I don't mind the swimming pool being coed but I do mind when the jacuzzi is coed. I wanted to use the jacuzzi but it was just too awkward for me to get in since two teenage girls were already in it. I'm a man in his early 40s! This is how everything is organized/located here: Spa area: massage and other treatment rooms and the relaxation room Locker rooms: showers, a bathroom, a steam room and a sauna Pool area: a swimming pool and a jacuzzi (coed and swim wear required) Parking (valet) is $8 for spa guests with validation. ****************************** If you found something useful in my review, please hit "useful" so that I can improve my reviews. If you love food and traveling, follow me, or better yet, let's be friends on Yelp! Thank you and happy Yelping!

    Lounge
    Jen C.

    Wow wow wow. I had the olive therapy service with Andrew and it was simply decadent. This is a two-hour service with a scrub, body mask, and hour massage therapy. Everything was perfect. The service includes a special product that smells so lovely. The faculty was impeccable; get there early to enjoy a sauna or steam before your service.

    Today's happy hour special was called "Moji-toes"! ($20 got me a mojito & a mini-pedi.)
    Inna B.

    I love the Elaia lounge area and happy hour services! The lounge area is a great place to relax before and after an appointment. You can lay down, catch up with a friend (or space out), and sip on some water (or grab a small snack). You can also order a drink or a meal from the restaurant downstairs (Urbane), but I haven't done that because I've only been there for the brief happy hour appointments. I found out about their happy hour (mini-service + drink) specials through Twitter, I think, and started following them on Facebook because they list their monthly specials in the Notes section. They usually offer the specials 2-4 days a week, and each day it's something different. Usually the happy hour appointments cost $20, and I think last time I went they added an auto-gratuity of what I believe was 20% when I paid. My first visit was for the Sole Repair treatment with champagne. I wasn't sure what to expect, and was pleased to discover that I'd be receiving a foot massage. Hard to go wrong with a foot massage! I felt very relaxed after, and enjoyed relaxing with a glass of champagne while catching up with the friend that joined me for the happy hour. My second visit was on a moji-toes day. The mojito was wonderful and I liked my experience with the technician and the polish job, but was a bit bummed when I realized that a mini-pedicure means that you get polish, but no scrubbing or massaging or nail-care (except a trim). I'd rather get some care than a polish change, but... oh, well. Lesson learned. I haven't been to Elaia in a few months, but I look forward to trying more happy hour services! I'm kind of curious about the express oxygen blast... Appointments: I've only had to "share" the lounge with one stranger, but it's still a good idea to make an appointment so they are prepared for you, and can get you in when you want.

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    Located on the second floor of the Hyatt at Olive 8 in downtown Seattle, the Elaia Spa is a great place to unwind and relax.

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