I met Desmond at Yuan Spa for the first time today, and I had such a great experience…read more Desmond is incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain what might be causing my discomfort and how I can prevent it from happening again. I really appreciated all of his advice. His massage technique was excellent. He focused on exactly the areas that needed attention, and I left feeling so much more relaxed. It truly felt like he understood my concerns and knew how to address them. On top of that, Desmond is such a sweet and caring person. He made me feel comfortable throughout the entire session and genuinely wanted to help. I highly recommend Desmond to anyone looking for an outstanding massage therapist. I'll definitely be booking with him again!

Booked a massage and hydrotherapy, pretty easy to book online or call in (required for a couples…read moremassage). Easily accessible, few blocks away from Bellevue Square and even walkable from the new 2 line link. Parking is available in their small garage but only for 3 hours (validated online with a code Yuan Spa provides). Otherwise there's street parking. Arriving early is a plus to use the washroom or relax in their lounge area with snacks (wasabi peas, banana chips, and honey pretzel sticks) and hot tea. Shoutout to Jessica and Emma for our massages. They were extremely comforting and the hour flew by insanely quick. Hydrotherapy is self guided between a hot pool, cool pool, steam room, and dry sauna. All are soothing but many gyms have these as well, so I'm torn whether it's worth it. However, definitely a nice supplement to other services here in the same location, which is a fair argument. One thing I hate is the check out process. After checking out, they'll ask if "you'd like to add a gratuity" which I always feel is just a darker practice in the social moment. A good massage deserves a tip for quality service, but hydrotherapy feels like an interesting gray area. However, it's easier to just give a percentage on the total amount. On the flip side, I love how they also provide up to 30 minutes buffer after hydrotherapy (maybe also other services, but we ended on hydro) to shower and leave. Passing that half hour mark would result in a charge rounded up to the next hour.

I had such an amazing and much-needed relaxing spa day at Soak & Sage. The variety of saunas and…read morepools made it easy to unwind, and I loved being able to try all the different amenities. The complimentary beverages were a nice touch, and little details like the cold towels and massage gun really elevated the experience. Everything felt thoughtfully designed, clean, and welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back whenever I need to recharge!

Such a relaxing experience from start to finish! The facility was beautiful, clean, and peaceful,…read moreand the staff was incredibly welcoming. I especially loved the hydrotherapy circuit, including the cold plunge, steam room, hot tubs, and Finnish sauna. It was the perfect way to unwind and recharge. I highly recommend Soak & Sage if you're looking for a unique wellness experience--I can't wait to come back!

this is a really beautiful place of craftsmanship that we were able to experience from the hot tub…read moreto outdoor shower and the sauna which they made from scratch! just a really serene place for our graduation party hosting all the family with all the right resources to host our gathering. couldn't recommend it enough!

From the owner: By Appointment only! Reservation and Booking Required. No walk-ins. The Spa Under the Stars offers…read morea serene escape in the heart of nature, featuring a private hot tub, Himalayan salt sauna, and outdoor shower under a canopy of starlight. Perfect for relaxation or as a unique venue for small gatherings, we can host events such as birthdays, wellness retreats, bridal showers, or intimate celebrations. Immerse yourself in tranquility and create unforgettable moments at this one-of-a-kind outdoor spa experience.

Treated myself to a 90-minute massage + a scalp massage + a hot stone sampler and Cheryl was an…read moreamazing masseuse. An absolutely 5-star experience, she took the time to really listen to what I needed: medium pressure in certain areas, deep pressure in others. I was able to tell her that I didn't want certain areas of my body to be touched (my arms/hands/feet) and to please focus on others (neck/right shoulder), and she took all my requests to heart. I've had chronic pain for years and she was able to ease a lot of it substantially, which was phenomenal. I will definitely be back!

Absolutely amazing massage with Ruth! I consider myself a…read moremassage connoisseur and I can say this was one of the best massages I've had. Some massage therapists will just go through their routine, but Ruth sought out all the knots and tension in my back, neck and shoulders and worked some magic. Pressure was just right. I also loved that when I was face up, she adjusted the massage bed slightly up so it was more of a recline than laying straight on my back. And a warm towel under my neck. I left feeling so relaxed. Highly recommend getting a massage with Ruth!

I love that I can go here by myself and just have a totally relaxing day. Usually start in the…read morepools and then work my way through the hot rooms at some point I usually take a nap and I love getting lunch at the restaurant. It's always delicious. I got through more than half of my book and got home feeling completely rejuvenated and accomplished.

We had a great day relaxing. So fun sweating out all the toxins of life. The Mud room and salt…read morerooms were the favorites this trip

I was lured by your frequent ads in the Seattle Weekly and decided to take the pludge…read more... ...no, no, no I am not a fan of having my spa day located in a grouping of office buildings. Once inside, I was greeted to a office like waiting area. Luckily, your service was prompt so I wasn't tricked into thinking I was heading to work. Offering a menu of package services for a cheap price, I was able to sample "hors d'oeuvres" for f the price I paid. Thanks for the taste, but I prefer gourmet.

I too was fooled by the Groupon...This place looked like a doctors office. Made me a little…read moredepressed... Heated Rose Petal Foot Soak- I saw no rose petals Variety of Beverages Available- The Tea Room consists of a coffee pot and some tea bags. Also had NPR playing on a boom box Light Snack and Assorted Chocolates Included- Grocery store cookies and some mini snickers 50 Minute Swedish Massage with Heated Rose Oil- they were out of oil 50 Minute Ginseng and Pearl Signature Facial- I have no clue what was put on my face. There were a few unmarked bottles that were lathered on me. Then the girl told me I had acne scars... Heated Foot Booties and Hand Massage- Didnt happpen Champagne and Rose Manicure and Pedicure- I wish drinking champagne would have been an option Hand and Foot Paraffin Dip- I got a hand dip which was scalding hot This was supposed to be a fun girls day, and sadly it was not what I expeted at all. I will not be back to this "oasis"

Pros Near the Falls…read moreComfortable and tastefully decorated rooms French press coffee in your room! Great shower with awesome water pressure. Nice size TV Pillow selection Very friendly and helpful staff Cons Price- at these prices the value is questionable when everything is not absolutely perfect. We splurged on Riverside room but not much view of the river lol Towels are thin and rough Need more than two wine glasses. Regular glass for water would be nice. No fitness room on site. Day pass to another gym was fine but would have preferred something at the lodge( again bc paying a lot of money)

What a difference 40 years makes…read more I was at the Salish Lodge on a business trip for a week in 1989, and it was one of the most lovely experiences I've ever had. By the end of the first day, every valet and front desk person knew all of us by name, and they bent over backward to be helpful and treat us like valued guests even though we were working an event and weren't the ones paying for the rooms. (Our company had bought out the entire lodge, which was much smaller at the time.) All the guest rooms at that time faced the river and had a beautiful view of it. Not so anymore, as they've renovated the lodge and many rooms have either no view or a view of trees (definitely beautiful) but not the river. The latter was our experience. There was a tiny glimpse to be had if you peered far off to the right, but otherwise our view was the trees. This was disappointing simply because we didn't know the place had been added on to and now had non-river view rooms. My husband, who had given me this trip as a Christmas present, was very disappointed and asked if there were any river view rooms available instead. Sure -- for $700. (No thanks.) We stayed in our $400+ tree view room instead, but honestly, this room is about $250 overpriced. For that price, one would expect everything to be in perfect condition, plus a large-ish room. Not the case in ours. It's smaller than the size of a standard La Quinta or Comfort Inn type of room, has no dresser or drawers to unpack your clothes (unless you remove the iron from the 6"x6" drawer it's stored in), and the "closet" is an IKEA-like unit in the entryway of the room. There's a fireplace, a TV, and a small desk, plus two chairs crammed into the corner, and a narrow balcony outside to listen to -- not see -- the river. The bathroom has a shower with two rain-style shower heads, so bring something to cover your hair if you don't want to drench it every time you shower. (The hotel doesn't provide shower caps -- only a small bottle of lotion and some Q-tips and a make-up removal wipe that doesn't remove makeup. It's just to keep you from getting it on the white towels.) As to the room's condition -- There are lamps on each side of the bed. Mine had a wonky switch that had to be jiggled just so in order to work. It's supposed to be dimmable, but mine was either on or off. There is also a reading light built into the headboard. Mine didn't work. Also, water was shooting out the side of one of the shower heads where it connects to the pipe in the wall. I did tell the front desk the next morning, and they offered to move us to another room. I didn't want to have to pack up all my stuff and move to another room that may have had less of a view than we already had, so I told them we were leaving for the day and asked that someone come in to fix the issues. They did, but about six hours after I put in the request, my husband received a text asking when it would be convenient for them to come in. Needless to say, communication between the staff isn't great. As of this writing (getting ready to check out on Day 4), now the fireplace isn't working. It stopped last nigh

Great sauna to relax and unwind! My friend and I came here on a weekend to relax and detox…read more The staff is warm and welcoming. After checking in, they give you slippers, robe, towels, and a locker to put everything in. It's not too big of a facility. They have 3 mini pools to soak in and 3 saunas and of course showers, bathrooms, and a relaxing area with water and tea. Makes a great place to bring a book! I enjoyed that it was a quiet sauna and spa, meaning no or very hushed little talking. Very different than what I'm used to but I can see how it can make relaxing at the sauna a more positive experience. They also host a lot of fun events that are talking friendly, if that's more your jam! I really enjoyed the experience!

Went back again with a friend. Their chemicals are so strong in the hot tubs that it bleached my…read moregood bathing suit. They said the owner would call me about it, but no one's ever contacted me in the last 2 weeks. The bathing suit was all blue when I went in and bleached out everywhere the water touched. Definitely do NOT recommend.

I've been here twice and cannot say enough good things about all the atmosphere, the talented and…read moreattentive staff, and the quality of service. Both times I have had the pleasure of getting Linda Marie for Mani/pedi and she is such a delight to talk with and just a gem of a person overall. I will most definitely be back!

First time here! I had a mani done by Bri. She made the experience fun and enjoyable! Great quality…read moreand attention to detail. She event let me try different colors to see which would go best with my skin tone. Cute vibes here! I will definitely come back, it's highly recommended by a family member who has come here for a dogs birthday. You can celebrate birthdays here and they do cute set ups!

Your stresses begin to leave just stepping into the door, located in a busy city, here you will…read morefind peace, comfort, and a great massage. You lie on the warm bed, and there is peaceful music playing in the background. Warm rocks and massage begins to melt the days stresses away, and your spirit begins to drift away from your body. Wonderful time relaxing with massage and I wished it never ended. Do yourself a favor, get a massage here, and you will thank me forever. Enjoy!

Review of Yukiko Halvorson In November 2011, I pulled a…read morehamstring muscle and went to a sports doctor. He referred me to physical therapy. I am a true believer in PT but in this case, PT didn't help. My hamstring muscles were very tight, I could not get them to relax even with PT exercises. At that time, a friend suggested getting a massage and referred me to Yukiko Halvorson. At my first massage appointment with Yukiko, she worked on my hamstrings. With deep tissue massage, Yukiko, worked magic on my hamstrings and got them to relax for the first time in many weeks. I started out receiving one hour massages and have now worked up to 2 hour massages once a month. Yukiko is located in downtown Bellevue, one block north of Main Street in Old Bellevue. She has a parking spot reserved up front for her clients. Since moving to this new space (Namaste Healing Spa), Yukiko has incorporated hot stones into her massages. Combining deep tissue massage and hot stones really helps to relax my muscles. I highly recommend Yukiko Halvorson.