Super clean. Super professional. Licenses are on display at the front desk…read more I cut hair for a living, so I stand for twelve hours a day, four days a week. I'm super familiar with massage. Under the new owners, they're no nonsense, and target the areas that they think need work on. My lower back and calves have never felt better. Considering going weekly instead of biweekly at this point.

Today was my first time here after living in the area for about 5 years. No appointments are…read morenecessary though I called ahead to be sure they had availability. The space is nice and clean. I was led to a room that was super toasty--nice for such a cold wintry day like today. I had asked for a deep tissue massage but got more of a relaxation massage. The massage therapist didn't really speak English well so I decided to just let it go.

Scheduled a massage the day before, confirmed it for 8pm, arrived, they had no idea what was going…read moreon and didn't take me. Would not recommend. Avoid

The people that work here don't have proper any training in massages. I was able to tell when she…read morewas just rubbing all over the place in no organized manner doing the same long surface strokes move over and over in the same spot for most of the time, until I stopped her and asked her if she can focus on other areas and get into the tissue. For $85 deep tissue, it is very expensive for a messy rub down. This was not a massage, nor it deep tissue which was even more annoying. Second way to tell they didn't know what they were doing was me leaving with a pain in my lower arm and swollen hands. Definitely not worth the money.

A beautiful woman came to my hotel room in Chicago quickly after I called, and the massage was…read moreamazing. I plan to call every time I am in town.

Total scam. Called them ahead of time to make an appointment. 2 hours later still no one has showed…read moreup and im only 30 minutes outside downtown. Tried to get an arrival time and no one answered me. Don't trust outcall places go to an actual massage place where you know legitimate therapists are working.

Just ok. That pretty much sums up my experience…read more I got the Swedish massage and the lady was digging her elbow in my back. I've never had a Swedish massage where someone digs their elbow in my back. I feel they do the same massage for everyone and there is no attention paid to someone's individual needs. This is fine if the establishment is charging $29 as most other massage places do that give everyone the same massage in a big room. So I guess here you are paying more money for a private room. The bed wasn't heated. I was cold every time she took the blanket off a section. The bed didn't have a head cradle at the top, was rather a hole in the table where you stick your head. At first I hated this as it was uncomfortable but I didn't get a stuffy nose like I typically do with the face cradles. So I preferred this. I don't understand the tea house portion of the name. They had random boxes of tea on a shelf in the waiting area..... Overall, if you get a "deal" then I'd say come here. I would not recommend it for the full price as you can get more customized massages elsewhere.

I came here through Groupon for a 1-hour Swedish massage. They had a lot of openings and I could…read moreget the time and day I wanted. Upon arrival I explained I have spine and neck pain, and I was offered to upgrade to a deep tissue massage for $10 more. The room was dimly lit, very clean and there was pleasant tranquil piano music. I loved the atmosphere. My masseuse (Amy) was very good: she asked me beforehand about ongoing issues, told me to warn her if whatever she was doing hurt, and asked my permission to also massage my head/hair (apparently not everybody wants that- it was so good!) I liked that Amy made sure to give attention to my leg which I have injured, without ignoring it all together or overdoing things. I could tell from her technique she knows what she is doing. I will definitely be checking back if there are deals to go here again, or ask for a gift card for Christmas.

Paid for a 30min foot massage and got a 20 minutes. She acted like she didn't understand me when i…read morewas saying she didn't complete the 30'min. So I just left it at that bc I was extremely exhausted and didn't feel like arguing after a long 15 hour work shift. Then the lady huffed and puffed when I left her a 20% tip even after they ripped me off on the time. Like I'm sorry you want a bigger tip when you didn't even finish the job? These people are ridiculous. She's lucky I tipped her anything at all.

This is the best massage spa in the city. I have been coming here for many years and the service…read moreremains first class! Some of the women have been here years and some are new. But they are consistently awesome! Friendly, clean and very good at what they do. I've tried many spas in Chicago and always wind up back here. This is my permanent massage place from now on. Do yourself a favor and stop in to be treated like a King!

Not sure what happened, but I should have cut it short when I first realized it was not quite a…read moreThai massage or a professional massage for that matter. Imagine going to a place expecting a Thai style massage. The couple's massage room is a smidge bigger than a regular room leaving barely enough room to store belongings or for two therapists to work. (See photo). There was no room on the left side for a person to stand and it was too tight for the tables to be placed side by side. To add fire to fury, we were told to undress (despite usual loose fitting attire style), there was no place or space to store belongings. It was so cramped. We placed them under our tables on the floor. Katie comes in first and before starting, she asks my partner about pressure preference, Joy, the shorter lady who kneel over my back as soon as she walked in, says I'll ask you later and never does. She never really pulled or used any technique requiring pressure, so I went without any material benefit aside from being there with my loved one. And I seriously think she kneeled over me because she didn't have enough room to stand without bumping the other table. Add to that, 1. Feet are NEVER used 2. There was very little pulling 3. No music - dead silence. I could hear ppl leaving and entering the front door and the doorbell. 4. We purchased 90 minutes and were cheated out of 20 -25 minutes of service. It was 65 minutes at best from start to finish. But we had to pay in advance. 5 minutes consisted of them wiping us with a warm wash cloth. Usually there's no lotion or oil with Thai massages. Oh well. Too late now. After we were told to get dressed, we were greeted with a 5 oz styrofoam cup of water with three cubes of ice. A gargle amount of water. Oh boy! That did it for me. (Wish I had taken a picture). It's pretty safe to say I'll never ever return. Ever. The only reason I'm giving a second star is because my partner had a better experience and a wee bit more massage time. Joy left to get warm towels while Katie massaged. Even after the towels arrived, Katie kept going. If I had it to do over again, I would have made her stop and waited up front for my partner to finish. Whatever you do, don't book a couple's massage or use "Joy". Money wasted. (Would recommend a single massage with Katie - just keep track of your time).

Several months flew by sans a massage and my back was feeling achy and tight again. When I could…read morebarely stretch my arms over my head without feeling sore, I knew I needed to check in for a massage. In the past, I've tried several approaches (Swedish, Shiatsu, Hot Stone, Chinese Tui Na, and Zhi Ya). These methods used to do the trick for me. Initially, I felt relaxed after an hour session however it didn't completely remove all my knots. When all else failed, I knew I had to take on a more aggressive approach. I heard about Thai massage before but I was hesitant to try it due to my negative preconceived notions. The thought of having someone walk all over your back didn't appeal to me; let alone the amount of pressure applied which could possibly crush me to bits. Because of this, I proceeded with caution. When I made my appointment, I told them it was my first time and wanted them to go gentle on me. During my visit, I was paired with Amanda. Amanda was totally patient and in tune with my requests. Looking back, the overall experience wasn't what I had expected. In fact, it exceeded my expectations. My massage started off on a massage table versus a mat. It began with some gradual stretching and kneading which eventually lead to deep muscle compression with the use of my masseuse's fingertips, forearms, palms, and elbows. Amanda checked in with me constantly and asked if the pressure she applied was too weak or strong. I greatly appreciated her attentiveness. The deep muscle compressions she applied cleared out all my stubborn knots in my shoulders and upper back. With a few strokes from her forearms and elbows, I could hear my muscle knots snap, crackle, and pop! Thai massage can be a very involved process where the masseuse will use their entire body (as an aid) to contort yours in order to provide a deeper form of stretch. It may feel strange at first but you just need to trust your masseuse and all will be well. Halfway through my session, Amanda got on the table as I was lying flat. She then proceeded to kneel over my hamstrings and pull my arms back to open up my ribcage and shoulders. Que in more snap, crackles, and pops! If this is your first time doing a Thai massage, you may immediately feel a sense of relaxation and release followed by tiredness within an hour after your session. It's probably best to not schedule anything else for the rest of the day because after my massage, all I wanted to do was go home and sleep. I was sore for a good 48 hours in the area where I was worked on. If the same occurrence happens to you, don't be alarmed. It's normal. It's typical and mostly due to the pent up lactic acid being released from the knots. It will go away. Just stay adequately hydrated with H20 before and after your session to alleviate post soreness. By day 3 I was feeling great. I was reinvigorated and my range of motion increased drastically. I even felt like my posture was corrected during the process! After a Thai massage session, I can never go back to any other method. The pricing was a big draw too. Princess Spa fares better in value compared to higher end spas. They have 2 locations. I went to the one in Lakeview and I believe they have a second one in River West. I plan on definitely coming back. Highly recommend!

1- The place isn't nice. 2- The masseuse rubbed my manhood…read moreand was like, "Yes or no?" Aside from being inappropriate and illegal, it was also very uncomfortable to be touched inappropriately during a massage. 3- The language is a barrier there. 4- I don't know if women have the same experience, but I would be fearful for them if they do. I'm going to report this place for illegal behavior.

My partner & I went for acupuncture on Saturday afternoon for just general stiffness in our backs…read more The day after receiving treatment, his back is bruised and even more stiff, and my back is still stinging at the original area of concern, and now the pain radiates up my spine. I have received acupuncture before, and this is NOT common. On top of this, I found this place on Groupon, and I called to make an appointment, and they said they would not accept Groupon, but that they will honor the Groupon price in store. The price I was charged was $2 more than the Groupon price because I didn't have cash, only a card. Finally, after calling the business to report the issues, the "doctor " was only able to ask me to stop in on Friday so she can see what is going on. This doesn't solve anything's ng for us. This is a HUGE disappointment & complete waste of money.

Pros...decent prices and women are VERY nice. Business was clean and massage tables were super…read morecomfortable. Cons... a lot. I don't think they are licensed therapists...it wasnt a professional massage at all and what they did felt like made up moves. My therapist got up twice from my massage to answer the phone and answer the door bell/talk with a walk in. It was really awkward and if I'm paying for time I don't think that's acceptable or professional. These things aside, troubled areas I walked in with I walked out with ...I didn't really get anything from the massage but it was decently relaxing. Not the worst I've had...and not the best. Probably won't return.

I don't think they are trained therapists. I paid for a deep tissue but it was just a lot of…read morerubbing. No knots were worked out. No spots were found. It's like she was massaging my bones vs muscles at one time. It's ok for a relaxing rub down but not for someone whose looking for a deep tissue massage.