Was introduced to hot/cold sessions by a good friend in Victoria, and was happy to find Float House Vancouver to continue with it. They've got two hot/cold rooms, and booking in is easy. Definitely recommend giving it a try. Can't wait to give floating a go! read more

Nice facilities. The sessions could stand to be a little longer. They cut back on time because of the pandemic. The guy who worked the front desk, Miguel, was super nice and helpful and had a great attitude. The infrared sauna is great and the float chambers were really great. I'll be going back. read more

The rooms are a bit grimy. My clothes were covered in dried salt after I left, I had folded them carefully and placed them on a table. When I asked at the front desk, they just said "well it will wash out"..... yeah, but now I have to walk around for the next few hours covered in what looks like jizz. read more

Looked around on a few websites such as Boredinvancouver.com. There was mentioning of Float House and I had to check out the website. Being a Holistic health minor at SFSU, I am simply open to natural ways to address my mental, physical and emotional health. I paid $75 for 90 mins. This location was in Gastown and since I am unfamiliar to the area (it seems different when I used to party out that way). I found parking a few blocks away and showed up 15mins before session. I have never floated before, but with the videos I have seen, I knew it would be a great experience. I have tried traditional meditation and autogenic training. The people there were very friendly and even the energy from the place was calming! Before you float, you are assigned a private room, It is suggested to use the bathroom before the session. In the private room you are given ear plugs and towels, You would take a quick shower with natural soaps offered. since it is private room, it is suggested to float nude, which I did. ----------------------------------------- You get in a enclosed tub, since it is with epsom salt, any knicks or cuts, it will burn. Get it in your eyes, it will sting. You are immediately floating because the salt/water balance makes us virtually weightless. This always the nervous system to reset. Make sense right? No matter if you are sitting and laying down to clear you mind, your body has pressure somewhere. With floating, that is not the issue. So no pressure on your body, warm water about the same temp as your body, completely dark and with ear plugs in, completely soundless. No stimuli. Now you are with your thoughts and the only sound I was hearing was my heart beat. When I positioned my hands to be up above my head, they felt so heavy.. it was kinda interesting. I also had this sensation of slow turning or spinning, even though I wasn't. Afterwards, you come out and clean up. There is a post float room, where you can enjoy tea or cold water and relax to regain your thoughts. I know $75 might be high, but in all honesty, I felt it was worth it. I wasn't able to clear my mind as much as I wanted to, but I never felt so calm. read more

Float House - Yes - Float Spa Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I have been a customer at the float house for over 2 years and finally decided to get an ongoing membership. With membership you get 3 free floats that have to be used within 6 weeks to feel the effects of regular float maintenance. I diligently used my first 2 floats in 4 weeks and wanted to use the last one in the 6th week but unfortunately got sick. Despite asking for just a one more week extension I was denied. So much for considering My health and well being first. A definite hit to the good feeling this facitlynhas provided me over the years read more

Very warm and welcoming environment and staff were fantastic. The smell of Epsom salts is very noticeable but not intrusive. As a first timer, everything was explained to me in detail from the type of shampoo they provide and which ones to use pre and post float, to how to get into the tank and to what to do if I was claustrophobic. I can see how this would be very beneficial to people who were in high stress jobs. After about an hour I got pretty achy so I decided to get out and take a shower. Its very hard to explain in words how it really feels to just be in the moment and float, so I highly recommend anyone to at least do it once. I started to calm down, meditate and slept off and on. The tank is surprisingly very spacious and everything was very clean. They provide clean towels and bathrobes. There was also an area to chill out post float where you can help yourself to some tea and do some reading. Its definitely something you really get into or you don't. Pretty expensive for a 90min activity but each to their own. They also offer an extended float for the same price as the 90min on Fridays as they're open 24 hours. If you get hooked on it, members get a discounted rate. read more

Don't have another Float House / facility to compare my visit to, but as far as a place for relaxation / meditation, Float House at 70 W Cordova was excellent. Everything is as advertised on their website: http://www.floathouse.ca/locations/vancouver-gastown/ which is always a happy surprise. Staff were professional, friendly, and had lots of great advice/stories to share. Would do this again. read more

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I just had my third bad experience in a row at Float House, 2 being within the same week. Seriously, how it that even possible? 1st time, there was a pb with a speaker in the tank and the sound experience was just horrible. And to finish, the front desk man made a mistake and instead of waking me him up with some gentle music, he woke me up with a vigorous cleaning mode. Very pleasant as you can imagine (this is of course ironic). However I was offered a complimentary float to make up for it, which leads to the... ... 2nd time, a friend of mine was visiting for a short amount of time and we booked a week in advance our float together. When we arrived, and only when we got the really bad surprise to learn that only one of us could float because they had made a mistake on their calendar... Thus, and as my friend was leaving the next day, he floated while I waited. Again, I was offered a complimentary float to make up for it, which leads to the... ... 3rd time, customer service was bad and really unfriendly. One of the guy was so rude. He couldn't care less. When I left the space, no one talked to me, nor noticed me. I was completely transparent. The guy mentioned previously was too busy chatting with someone who seemed to be a friend, while the other one was eating and on his phone. Except for the tiny one, no towels were provided in the tank room. I don't know if it's related or not, but I drank some of their kava they sale before going to the tank, to "deepen the experience" as they say. I fell asleep and didn't know where I was when I suddenly walk up, which was pretty stressful. Anyway, that would have been nice to talk about that and see if that could be related to that drink. They also didn't given me a discount they gave to everybody else after their float. I realized this once already outside and came back to ask for it. Not that I really wanted it, but treating customers equally and pretending to care a minimum seem to me like the way to go when you're a business, right? Going back? I had bought a few floats prior to that 1st experience, so I'll go back to finish them as I don't want my money to go to waste. I used to always look forward to my floats and this is definitely not the case anymore. I am now "scared" something is going to happen every time I go. This is definitely not something I'd call a "relaxing" experience. And while I appreciated being given complimentary floats, I'd recommend that they seriously have a look at their practices and train their staff because complimentary floats cannot make up for all these bad experiences that keep happening. read more

My husband and I had our very first float tank experience this past Christmas holidays at Float House in Gastown. We each got a 52% of Groupon which was fantastic as it would have been $75 each otherwise! Quite expensive if you're paying full price, but keep an eye out for Groupons because it's definitely worth the experience! Overall it was a very peaceful and relaxing environment to be in and the lady who showed us around and explained the process to us was very friendly. We each had an hour and a half float and since it was our first time we opted to have some relaxing music playing for the first half hour to ease us into the sensory deprivation experience. I found everything to be very clean and professional. They had a comfortable and quiet lounge area to hang out in after the float, which they recommended we do rather than going directly out into the busy streets after such a relaxing experience. I have to say it was just what I needed, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to de-stress and let go of built up tensions. They also offer a package which includes massages which we did not do this time, but perhaps next time around we will try it out! read more

Amazing first time float here. The staff really took their time to get to know me and make me feel at home. Everything was very clean and neatly laid out, robes, towels, earplugs etc. Our float instructor had even put a time lapse video of northern lights playing in the lounge area for post float relaxing because we are Finns. :) All in all a very magical way to end a day of walking around the city, and with no previous experience required. Just don't drink a lot of caffeine before and don't go in on a full stomach. read more

I can't believe it's already November and I STILL haven't written a review of Float House. Since its opening back in May I have gone for a total of four floats, each a little bit better than the last. If you're new to floating, Float House offers an intro pack which offers three 90-minute sessions at a discounted rate. Since there is a bit of a learning curve, I'd encourage any first-timers to bite the bullet and get the 3-pack. You won't regret it. There are many different and valid reasons that people become float fanatics. For me, it's an opportunity to spend some quality time with myself in an environment where there are absolutely no distractions. The float tank enables you to forget the physical world and explore your mind and consciousness. This helps with relaxation, stress-relief, enhances creativity and a sense of connectedness to something bigger than yourself (among many other amazing qualities). A few tips for first-timers: 1. Don't expect anything to "happen." People often have the expectation that they are going to have a crazy psychedelic experience, and are then disappointed when it doesn't happen. Although this is possible, I've found that when you go into it with that expectation, you put too much pressure on yourself and therefore it doesn't happen naturally. 2. This one was a big one for me: if you're a meditator, don't try to meditate. Focusing on techniques (whatever they may be) tends to stifle the experience. If your mind wants to wander -let it! It's fascinating what you can learn if you just let your mind take you for a ride. 3. This one comes from my boyfriend: don't go when you're super well-rested. I find that you need to be right in that Goldilocks zone of being not too sleepy, but not too awake either. If you're too well-rested, you tend to get a bit shifty and therefore unable to get comfortable in the experience. 4. If you find your shoulders or neck are a bit achy, try keeping your hands palms facing upwards, above or at head-level. This keeps your shoulders back and your chest open, which for me is much more comfortable after 60+ minutes in the tank. 5. Don't plan to do anything after your float. I find that floating induces a state of euphoria and enhanced creativity, so I personally like to bring a journal or something to write down any ideas that I came up with during the experience. It seems like a real shame if you had to run off to work or something else after. Give yourself time to enjoy! 6. For all the hippies-at-heart out there (you know who you are), try booking an appointment during a new moon or full moon for an extra treat. The only reason that I knocked off a star is because I really wish there was some kind of lounge area in the back where people could relax afterwards without being so close to the hecticness of the street. Personally, I always run off to a nearby tea shop to relax, but it would be much better if I could stay on site. Also, as a girl who fancies a blow-dry at the end of her float, it's a bit awkward to dry my hair in the common area. I'm sure there are many more tips that I could write, but I should probably keep this to a readable length. Please don't hesitate to message me if you have any questions. This is truly a great investment for anyone and everyone to make in themselves. read more

What a bizarre and interesting experience. Totally chill, a great release of the mind! Upon entering Float House, I was warmly greeted to the facility and began the process of the introduction process. I arrived 15 mins early for my scheduled time slot - good thing because all 15 mins were required as the host patiently walked us through the facility after watching a 5 min introduction vid. The float itself was incredible. It felt like I was on a liquid mattress, shifting through time and space and all that hippie dippie jargon. My only complaint was the water temp was slightly too cool for me and I found myself cold at times (something I will inquire about to see if the temp can be adjusted). Each room has its own shower with shampoo, conditioner, earplugs, towels and bathrobe. Down the hall is a station with toiletries and hair dryer for you to use. Tea is served in their after float lounge - a nice space to "comedown". Depending on if the water temp can be adjusted, I am thinking of joining their basic membership - $39/month, 1 float per month with one bonus float upon sign up. Update: I've since joined their membership and they've been most accommodating with the water temp by upping it a couple degrees per my request. Customer service at its finest! read more

Interested and skeptical to start. I heard lots about it and wondered if it was "too Vancouver" for me. Took me a real long time to finally try it. I have to say, the whole experience from start to end is very relaxing and enjoyable. For me, the benefits are the whole experience not just the "floating". It is very nice to take an hour and a half (or 2 hours) out of your stressful day (we are all stressed!!) for quiet, relaxing ME time. You get your own room with your own shower. Its like a private spa. The lighting is dim and comforting colours and it is very quiet. The first float you have to get used to a lot of things like how to hold your head, how to relax etc. The tank is completely dark, and you hear no noise. With your earplugs in you basically hear your breathing, trickle of water, and your own thoughts. You float like a buoy and you almost feel like you are trying to push a lifejacket under water (but its your body). Time goes by slow and fast at the same time. It's hard to explain and something you will experience. I am very claustrophobic and was worried about the "small" space. Rest assured, the tanks are nowhere near small ( I am over 6 ft and can stretch my arms to the sides of the tank straight out) and the tank is quite tall as well. The 2nd time was 100% more enjoyable. You are more comfortable with the "Weightless" feeling and relaxing in the water comes quicker. You start to adjust and learn how to float better. The shower afterwards and relaxing in the lounge is a nice way to adjust back to real life. TIP: Do NOT put your hands anywhere near your face! I had an itchy nose and rubbed it very lightly and a drop of the water went into my nose. It burned like super salty sea water (duhh!). It went away after a few minutes but not very nice. Just be careful and be conscious of your hands. Getting used to being COMPLETELY alone with yourself with no distractions can be difficult to start, but something that I feel is vital and important for your mental well being. The staff are friendly and the place is comfortable and relaxing. GO FOR A FLOAT. read more

My very first float experience. If you haven't done some type of deeper meditation or mind altering drugs, this should be another great 1st avenue to introspection. This place is unpretentious, clean and has a very nice, calm atmosphere. read more

If you are curious about it at all, go ahead and do it! I am scared of water, mildly claustrophobic, basically a big mess of neuroses and fears, and I had a really great experience with my first float here today. I cannot emphasize enough how well this place is designed and how easy and comfortable the experience is. The staff is super friendly and professional. You are given a whole room (that has both the tank and a shower) that has high ceilings and nice lighting, so you don't feel like you're in a cubicle. Everything is impeccably clean, and your pre/post float stuff is all done in this room so you're not using a changing room or wandering around hallways in a robe. There is nothing in the experience that feels like a public swimming pool change room or anything like that. The float tank itself is bigger than I had expected, about 4 feet wide. Lots of room to maneuver and try out comfortable positions. I spent about half the time with the hatch fully shut and half with it propped open a little for better air flow. Floating in the heavy salt water was a neat sensation, and very relaxing. Next time I would take out my contacts so I wouldn't worry as much about getting the salt water in my eyes, and maybe bring music with waterproof headphones as someone here mentioned doing. Oh, and I used a Travelzoo coupon and it was accepted with absolutely no hassle or decrease in service. read more

I've been interested in floating for some time and was very excited to learn float house was opening in Vancouver. I bought a package of three floats and booked my first appointment. The front desk employee was nice and the greeting area was clean. I was asked to make use of the washroom before my float and was surprised to find it a mixed use space with laundry equipment. I feel kind of weird going to the bathroom in a place that is used for other purposes, this might not be an issue to most. The staff member then took me into my tank room which was a little on the smaller side than I expected and proceeded to give me the rundown of the use if the tank. We were interrupted twice when the phone rang up front in the middle of our conversation and twice he left me to initiate a conversation with a new customer on the phone. Imagine giving your order to a waitress and right in the middle, she runs off to seat a new table. This aggravated me which is the opposite experience of what I was seeking by being here. I finally get in the tank and begin to settle myself when I begin to hear mystical music playing under the water. Apparently this is the signal that your time is about up and was forgotten to be shut off after the last customer. I had to get out of the tank, and flag down the employee to get him to shut it off. It seems this should be on a timer that shuts off just as it turns on. The float itself was interesting and a very unique experience, but I think I couldn't quite immerse myself as much due to how the experience began. I guess the point if the tank is to relax and get past distractions but I'm a novice. All said, I gave 4 stars and will go back and for now chalk it up to a new business finding its legs. read more

One of my all time highs in life is doing yoga & meditating so when the Float House opened a year ago, I was sooooo EXCITED to FLOAT! It's something that has become a practice & part of my lifestyle now as it gives me space & silence to decompress...My muscles get to relax in the 900lbs of Epsom salts, & I feel more clear & calm after I get out! The staff are always very accommodating & I find myself hanging out there longer than just to float...they have a sweet lounge space equipped with comfy couches, water/tea, books, (& even a game of chess) in both their shops (Gastown & Kits)! Both the owners, Andy & Mike, are down to earth & very inspiring! Thanks guys, you are the BEST! :D read more

I am a emergency worker deciding to try a float, after working a 4 shift set. In my field you are always switched on, aware of surroundings, and often in stressing situations experiencing some not so pleasant calls. I did the float on my first day off night shift, it was amazing! After settling in I started with thinking of things I was thankful for, then what I want to see happen in the future. I then cleared my mind relaxing. ...total sensory deprivation OUT...until the music came on 90min later. Slowly rousing I got out showered, dressed. I enjoyed a ginger tea in the relaxing lounge. Then I exited float house hitting a wall of city noise on Cordova Street. I wanted to turn back immediately booking another 90min LoL Thanks to staff and owner for treating us to this oasis to reset, it is much appreciated Regards! read more

It's a relaxed and chill space . The attendant was quietly reassuring and was sure to give me instructions and floating tips before I began. Once you're in your room you shower and then hop into the pod. Afraid of the dark? keep the door slightly ajar. Don't want water in your ears? Use the provided earplugs (both silicone and foam). I have a fear of small places. I'm also not tiny so I had concerns about actually being able to float. Not a problem, let me tell ya :) there's so much salt in the water (omg cover any cuts or you'll feel it) that you just bob right up to the top. If you relax for long enough, you stop knowing where your limbs end and where the water begins. Did I reach enlightenment? No. But did I have a helluva good time bouncing back and forth gently in the pod, just having me and my thoughts to keep me company? Indeedy! There's a thoughtfully appointed afterfloat area where they encourage you to hang out and drink tea. The projected nature film was fascinating. If I find some disposable income, I'll be back for more. read more

I had an amazing time doing my first ever Float - here is my blog review: http://daddyblogger.ca/reviews/float-house/ read more

Found the place okay. Didn't want a three month commitment. So I paid for one visit. As I'm walking out the door I noticed my jacket, baseball cap,and clothes covered in salt. Like many others it's placed neatly on the table. I'm not motivated to use wet wipes cleaning my clothes after each visit. As for the floats they are enjoyable but maybe once every six months as a treat. It's not something most would do weekly or monthly. read more

I have been to the Gas Town Float house twice. It is a fantastic facility with multiple tanks. Clean and tranquil with helpful staff. Options for music, soundscapes or silence. All tanks are in private rooms with showers. This is a great way to deeply relax the body and brain. read more

Great place to calm a busy mind or practice getting to a present state of mind; it's almost like a cozier and more naked version of a meditation session. It's such a cool experience to try, even just once. Everyone has a different experience, but as long as you read up on their pre-float advice, I'm sure it will be a positive one. I'm not claustrophobic, so I had no issue about going into the tank. My body runs warmer though, so after awhile it got a bit cold for me, but if you make a note of it beforehand with the operator, I'm sure they'll be able to make the adjustments for you. Otherwise, the facilities are well-maintained and they have fantastic service. They provide you with towels, shampoo, body wash, conditioner, lotion, and hairdryers, then tea in the lounge, so you're well taken care of. read more

Best float house I've been to. The ambiance is extremely soothing, the tank rooms were clean and well stocked with whatever you may need (robes, ear plugs, soap, etc.). The staff (Crystal was the person who helped us most of the time) were all very friendly and their post-float lounge was a nice way to ease back into the hustle and bustle of normal life. The only reason I didn't give this a 5-star rating is because of two reasons: 1) In the post-float lounge, they had nature images projected onto one of the walls. Most of it was uplifting, nature scenes but then all of a sudden there was a clip of a wolf family eating a family of ducks, including the ducklings. Not exactly what you want to see after a relaxing and (hopefully) mind-opening 90-minute float. 2) The music they used to "wake" my wife and I up (two different float rooms and tanks) at the end of our session began at 11. It did not ease us back from the mental calmness of our float gradually. It was so loud that when I sat up in the tank, I could feel the vibrations of the bass very clearly on the floor of the tank. Still, the float experience was amazing and the staff were outstanding. Definitely recommend a visit! read more

I've been going to Float House for over a year. The first experience was a bit freaky... I actually didn't got back for a couple months but decided to give it another try. I've now had a monthly membership for the past 8 months :) They create a great experience right from the start, from the calming personalities of their staff to the relaxing atmosphere in entrance and lounge. The float itself is fantastic; easily one the most relaxing things I've experienced. Also their shower is amazing. I know that sounds ridiculous, but when I tell people about Float House, the shower is on my highlight reel. The feeling you get afterwards is really great, like your whole body is vibrating and you're sensing far more than ever before. I'd recommend taking an hour or two afterwards (especially your first time) to just be. You can do some of that time in the lounge (I've accidentally spent an hour doing that once...) but if you can go find a nice spot in the sun and just people watch for a couple hours -- plenty of patios in the neighbourhood ;) I've now introduced 4 other friends to Float House and they all wanted to go back after their first time. Highly recommend! read more

Great experience. Very positive and helpful staff. Super clean environment. Very relaxing, I felt great after and had an awesome sleep that night.. They are experts at dealing with people who are coming for the first time and make the whole experience clear and easy to understand. Read the website tips before first time. Pro tip: if you end up deciding to get out to take a break from the tank. Don't jump up and try to get out too fast. I felt kind of a bit dizzy because I stood up way too fast and had to hold onto the wall for a second there. Your body needs a few seconds to adjust to movement once you open the tank, so get up slowly. read more

I've been going to this gastown location for almost 2 years now, and while the staff or set up may change, I've always had the most relaxing time here. During my first visit, I had the entirety of my experience explained before I went into the tank. Now that I've floated a few times, the staff is quick to just let me in and float however I want, but for those that are a little unsure what to expect, it really helps to ask for suggestions. Whoever is at the front desk is always willing to help out with music suggestions or tips on relaxing in the tank, and there's never any pressure to stay after the float or to leave right away - I've run out when I have somewhere to be, but if you want to have a cup of tea and sit afterwards, there is a great lounge to do so. This location is also great about renewing expired floats! I have a terrible memory when it comes to using 3-pack seasonal sale floats and etc. and they've always been really nice about letting me extend them past the original expiry date. read more

What can I say? Whether you're looking for a quiet clean contemplative atmosphere to journey within, or simply a new spa experience, The FloatHouse in Gastown delivers on so many levels. Friendly, helpful staff, zen like atmosphere. All you have to do is bring an open mind and float. Give Floating a try, it has changed my life. read more

Float house is an amazing place. The staff are friendly and laid back, and the experience is great. I bought a groupon to try it out and I will definitely be back. Great relaxing environment. Everything here is clean and spa like. The products in the showers smell amazing and the lounge is great, I recommend after your first time using the lounge for a while to reacclimatize before heading out! Tea and comfy couches, relaxing underwater video's. read more

Got a deal from Travelzoo, which was easy to use; I didn't have complications when I brought this up. Location is easy to find in Gastown. Float House had a spiritual vibe attached to it. The facilities were clean, modern and we'll-maintained. Your privacy is respected, as you are given a whole float room to yourself, which had a bathrobe, ear plugs (optional for when you float) a shower, and the floating chamber. The experience was quite ethereal, which allowed me to go from different stages: uncertainty, a little fright, spacey, curiosity and eventually relaxation to when I fell into a deep sleep of bliss. I do wish that they let me know if the light was supposed to turn on once inside the chamber, as I wasn't sure and had thought that my lights weren't functioning. After the 90-minute experienced they have a lounge for tea drinking that allows you to let the experience sink in. I had a euphoric experience; it was out of this world. I certainly recommend, however I do find it to be quite a luxury so I am unsure how often I'd frequent the Float House. read more

I continue to float here regularly. I am happy with the upgrades Floathouse recently implemented - the new float cabins, which bring a little more space to the float experience. I will, at times, revert back to the old faithful float tanks as this is where my floating career began. The staff is very friendly and are all passionate about floating. I plan on continuing floating here for the foreseeable future. read more

I had been interested in float house for a while so I was so excited when Groupon had a 2 for 1 offer. Imagine my surprise when no one wanted to go with me. The staff at the front desk was really nice, professional and reassuring. Except for the toilet, everything you'll need is conveniently located in the room with the tank. There are 8 or 9 tanks at the Gastown location. Before I started I gave myself permission to leave the tank before my time was up. I was quite surprised when the times up chime started playing in the tank. I don't think I did any Astral traveling or found the answers to any big questions but I emerged totally relaxed and in a really great frame of mind. I booked my 2nd float before I left. I may even consider becoming a member if my 2nd float goes as well as today or at the very least treating myself every now and again. Now I'm kinda glad I didn't have to share my Groupon. read more

Time to release and let go of all the chaos and clear you mind. You will feel renewed. read more

First time floating and this was the place to go! Not only was the float a great experience, Lex checked me in and made sure that I felt comfortable and knew all the necessary bits for a first float. I have wanted to try an iso chamber for the longest time and I saw a Groupon for a great price, so I thought why not? They really make you comfortable at Floathouse- I was not nervous about claustrophobia, but if you are, the staff is soothing and let's you know this is your float, so you make it comfortable for you. Post float, Sitting in the relaxation room, I felt like I had had a 2 hour full body massage. I'm surprised I didn't fall asleep on the couch in there! I highly recommend floating and if I lived locally, I would definitely become a float house member. read more

2 stars- reviewing the business and not the float itself. I've been here 3 times now and am pretty much stymied by the lack of customer service or product knowledgability. My experiences and interactions with staff pretty much confirm my thoughts and feelings that minimum wage should not rise to $15 / hour. In July, I wanted more information about a promotion in the window. I mostly got sarcasm and a lot of sales pressure to act on the promo, despite finding out the details and letting them know it wasn't suitable for my schedule. I have little free time. Not a big deal. I felt like some of the remarks made were unwarranted, particularly inquiring "Why wouldn't I want to act quick on such a great promotion?". It was definitely high pressure which I don't care for so I left. On top of this, the place smelled absolutely vile. We all know what icky, unclean water smells like when it sits for awhile and goes mogey. Amplify this with thick humidity and it's just nasty. Visit 2 was my actual float day. The air was much better. I went with a friend but wasn't really greeted when I arrived. Was not asked if I'd done a float before so there was no walk through with procedures or rules. It would've been much nicer if there was at least a brief intro. I definitely had a few questions once I found my way to the room but I just rolled with it anyway. Despite having some signs posted, I didn't feel they were in obvious places so, yeah, I went in the tank with a lot of slimy conditioner in my hair. Sorry. The room provisions are nice but robes could be better quality. Not thread-bare for the prices being charged. I would also like more information on the hair products available. Whatever. Over it. The midway waiting area of zen was okay. Visit 3 - I came to purchase some stones for birthday gifts. Staff had no knowledge of what was being sold, nor pricing which was missing for one particular item I wanted. I had to ask for a price three times and he was very slow. The whole purchase procedure was awkward. The stones are very fairly priced, for the most part. Last, but not least, it's described as a medical spa or day spa with luxurious amenities. No no, I've been to both. This is definitely not the case. Having a shower with no-name "hair products", bathroom and a place to sit doesn't make the environment luxurious. These are essential to the service being offered. It was just an average place for its industry. ---------- As for the float, it wasn't great. I wouldn't do it again even if it was free. I used the floaty disc for my head but my neck pain increased for a good 15 minutes before subsiding. My friend agreed, although my pain was a lot worse. I was also quite cold. The research I've done suggests the water might be a few degrees cooler than standard body temperature. It was warm when I entered but surface water that you float on is certainly cooler. How much cooler than 94 degrees, I'm not sure. As an experienced scuba diver, the surrounding water temperature can drop your body temp significantly over time and you can get chills. This certainly happened. I froze for an hour and exited early. I couldn't handle it. I think I normally run a bit warmer than most people. Good metabolism and I don't sweat. So if you're like me, you may experience this. I would love the option of being able to control the water temperature even if just by 5 degrees. It would probably help. I'm very short and found myself starfishing to relax. That's natural for me. I often bumped into the walls so a 6+ foot muscular guy will have a ton of trouble in here unless one glues limbs to sides. Considering the mogey smell of the water, I would love details and education on how these units are sanitized. Maybe all the salt is sanitary. I don't know. But the water smells old. read more

I've always wanted to float. Bought the three float introductory package. Warm friendly staff, pleasant premises (considering they are putting the finishing touches on construction) and, as a float newbie, I found the orientation clear and unhurried. Really good experience. read more

To start off, I'm not the meditative type. I hate yoga and I think the idea of sitting alone in my thoughts somewhat terrifying. So the idea of putting myself through an experience that I liken to solitary confinement seems a bit strange.. however, I had heard so many interesting things about floathouse, I wanted to give it a try. First piece of advice: do NOT, under any circumstance eat a cake pop right before your float. I ended up getting super thirsty and needed to get out of the tank twice to get a drink of water and go to the bathroom. The thing about being in a sensory deprivation tank is, I find that since there is such a lack of well.. anything, whatever little annoyances you may normally be able to ignore are magnified times a million! Once I was able to get rid of these "annoyances", I surprised myself though by how easy it was to get into a comfortable state. However, every once in a while, I'd have a weird claustrophobic moment and sorta freak out. Then it would take a couple more minutes to get back into the zone. At one point, I think I fell asleep, and when I woke up, again, had a freakout moment, thinking, where the F am I??? I didn't have any crazy trip experiences or anything like that. It was mostly just a really relaxing experience. The biggest thing I disliked about the experience was I felt it was somewhat stuffy inside the tank, despite the fact they're supposed to be ventilated. Perhaps I'm just the kind of person with the tendency to get hot easily, but that was probably the only thing that kind of bothered me. Otherwise, it was a truly one of a kind experience that I think everyone should experience at least once. I can't say it's for everyone and I'm not even sure if I would go again.. but definitely glad I tried it. read more

All I can say is if you can, you should try this. You need to try this. Wild and crazy stuff goes on in that tank, brothers and sisters. This was my first visit tonight, after hearing my friends at Cadence Indoor Cycling rave about it and strongly recommend it. I went to their new KITS location. The orientation was straightforward, thorough and simple, and the gentleman at the front desk extremely helpful and personable. The place is immaculately clean. Floats are highly personal and the experience varies from person to person so I won't share specifics, but I have to tell you I've experienced nothing like this before. Just. Freaking. Awesome. read more

Always in love with the floatation therapy! Not a bad place. Good rates and everyone is pretty helpful and will ensure your float is satisfactory. Some of the pods tend to cool too fast, like the cabins. So if you're sensitive to cold ask for the heat to be elevated! I even take cold showers prior to trick my body into believing the pods are hot.. my only sadness is that none of my floats have been comfortably warm the entire 90 mins. The last 45 are tough to stay in due to cold shivers :( read more

I heard some people on fb talking about it. Found it on groupon, bought it. Booked an appointment for gastown. Really polite staff. I was late but they were accommodating . Everything was explained clearly and calmly. Went in for my float, left feeling better when i came out. The post float shampoo/ soap smelt great. Helped myself to some tea. Left wishing I bought more groupons. read more