Esmeralda is the best!! Best no chip mani/pedi yet!! Hidden gem and def scheduling me next appt!!read more

Great staff very accommodating....Esmeralda Best Name l Technician in Chicago! No Joke Fabulous!…read moreDon't miss out......

Tried a 60 min combo massage today, a switch up from I have gotten here in the past. It was…read morePERFECT! This IS A BEST KEPT SECRET OF CHICAGO! Fantastic deal for fantastic service!! Thankful I live close by!

Very decent, very well, priced, very clean. It's not a place with a super fancy feel, but it's a…read moregreat place for a 1 hour massage. That is affordable and professional

professional! scissor men's cut+ great gloss! for Men! I highly recommend! for women, n Men!!!read more

Thorough hair cut. She really shapes the cut. Doesn't rush through the cut really takes her time.read more

I have been a frequent patron of this spot for over fifteen years. For most of that time , I would…read morehave described this banya as heaven on earth. However, new ownership seems intent on slowly ruining this treasured institution. When I heard that the owner of Red Square had taken the Sweatlodge over, I braced myself. I no longer patronize that place due to experiencing a rapid decline in the quality of service and facilities. It turns out my apprehension was valid. In short order, Sweatlodge started going downhill ... - The satellite radio was the first to go. No more chill blues or jazz, but a local radio station that plays obnoxious commercials half of the time. - The wood in the saunas was replaced with much cheaper material. No more pleasant smell of cedar when you walk in. Also, there are exposed screw heads throughout the benches of the dry sauna, which have burnt me numerous times. - The zero gravity chairs that were perfect for a nap have been replaced with uncomfortable wooden chairs. Word is that the owner grew tired of fixing them. But somehow this wasn't an issue for the nearly 20 years they had previously been there. - The ice machine was taken out, and the water tank replaced with a fountain that is often lukewarm. - The sand filtering in the cold plunge was replaced with chlorine. The pool is often much warmer than it should be, especially in warm months. - The food portions are much smaller while meals grow more expensive. For example, I got the chicken soup most of my visits for a decade and a half. It was the best in the city. Now, it is a medium bowl of thin broth. featuring an anemic chicken leg and thigh with a few slices of carrot and potato thrown in - for $17. It was previously served with a small, fresh baked loaf of bread. Not anymore. - The cafe hours have been limited to save on payroll. It doesn't open until well into the afternoon. - Last time I was there, a sign proclaimed that you could request only one extra towel. (This was a classic Red Square tactic. Nickel and dime bullshit.) - 10% service charge added to all services. - One of the TVs had disappeared from the wall last time I visited. All of this while the admission price steadily climbs. I have still visited, but much less often than I used to. An unpleasant surprise has awaited me every time. I will probably pop in once in a while, as the heat is still good, and the plunge still satisfies (when it is cold). The staff is friendly and competent. This is the only reason for my second star. However, I am sure it won't be long before the penny pinching results in an underwhelming experience I refuse to pay for. Many men have been patronizing this joint for even longer than I have, but I would would imagine that they have their limits and will begin to drop off as well if this continues. Really disappointing and a true shame that new owner is ruining this magical place.

Such a nice experience. Didn't try the food, but the ability to casually sip a beer is nice. Lots…read moreof folks that clearly know each other, but it's not awkward. Small, simple, clean and friendly.

Decided to try it out on a saturday which I thought was a little unplanned for me but they accepted…read morewalk ins which was great. Had a 60 minute massage and it all went well, was feeling weak and tired due to the overload of work but the massage was great. Lady was super attentive and talkative throughout the massage which was a good atmosphere for me.

From the owner: Massage Relax Spa is an old Asian traditional massage shop that has been in business for more than…read more6 years. All staff members have more than 3 years of massage experience. Experienced techniques and traditional Asian massage will make your experience even better. There are single rooms here, the environment is very quiet and comfortable, very suitable for friends who want to relax deeply. Also suitable for overworked workers and sports enthusiasts with tight or strained muscles. Our working tenet is: Your complete satisfaction is the driving force for our hard work. We look forward to your visit! (please tell us you saw the ad)

I stopped in out of the blue after a long week and I'm so glad that I did!!! They did such a great…read morejob giving me a message, and the girls where so nice I'll have to go back again!

Had a problem with my foot, made appointment and saw May. She was great. Solved the problem and…read moregave a great massage! Would highly recommend. Ask for May!

Carol was outstanding! Her quality of work, communication and job knowledge made me feel very…read morecomfortable throughout the entire session. Vive is fortunate to have her on their staff!

I felt so relaxed I didn't want to leave! Massage was great for my aching parts and helping the…read moremuscles to relax and recover. Best place in the Chicago area to enjoy a massage.

I originally found this place on Yelp. Thelma, the owner, was very responsive and followed up…read morebefore my appointment, which was nice. Before my massage, she asked me about my target areas. I told her my back, shoulders and feet. I told her that I may have plantar fasciitis, she said she would work on that. I had just worked out over the weekend and was so sore. She massaged my muscles and really worked on my feet. It felt amazing! Typically, when I get a foot massage, they barely rub my feet, but Thelma worked on every pressure point on my feet-it felt fantastic! She also worked on all of my target areas. She was wonderful and so nice! She even massaged me a little longer than the scheduled time (since no other clients were there yet). I truly appreciated that so much. I plan to go back this weekend and bring my boyfriend. He will love the thorough massage. Thanks, Thelma!

I was contacted by Thelma, who I think is the owner. She was really gracious on the phone and…read moreapologetic about the bad massage. She seemed genuinely concerned with me and not just the review I had written. She offered to make it up with a massage that she would personally provide. I was able to make an appointment for a few days later. The massage itself was great. She asked what I was concerned with and really worked my problem areas deeply while asking if the pressure was okay. I'd definitely go back again and request Thelma.

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.

Caryn is an amazing massage therapist--I highly recommend her!…read more She is kind and professional.

I was having tension headaches every day for close to two weeks. The tension in my shoulders, back…read moreand neck was intense. The deep tissue massage I received from Caryn alleviated my headaches and the tension I had been experiencing. She explained her technique and how it could be helpful to me. She was kind and clearly knowledgable. Her prices are affordable. My experience was so good the first time that I booked a session for the following week in case my tension returned. During my second massage she worked out big knot I had in my shoulder. I highly recommend Caryn. She gives an excellent massage!