From the moment I walked in, the experience was absolutely wonderful. The staff was incredible from…read moredoor to door -- welcoming, attentive, and truly focused on customer experience. Every detail felt intentional and relaxing. The treatments were even better than expected, and Ashleigh, my masseuse, has angel hands. One of the best massages I've ever had. I left feeling completely relaxed and refreshed. I cannot recommend this spa enough -- I will absolutely be back.

This spa is beautifully decorated with many amenities to make it a relaxing experience. There are…read morelarge waiting areas in different areas that are decorated in calm, neutral colors with plenty of seating. Light snacks, like cranberries and nuts are provided along with hot tea options, and citrus flavored water. The space is very nice. There are locker rooms with plush spa robes and complementary slippers. The locker room has two steam showers if you want to wash yourself after your massage. They also provide hair products to try as well as a Dyson hair dryer. I was definitely very impressed with the luxurious feel of the spa, however, was turned off by the receptionist who checked me in - her robotic, transactional nature was starkly juxtaposed against the warmth of the spa. I noticed she was the same with all customers so it wasn't personal but interaction with her was unsettling. I booked the 60min signature hydrafacial and the esthetician was welcoming and willingly customized my facial based on my requests. No major issues encountered but I noticed we started 10 minutes late and ended 10 minutes early so I thought marketing it as a 60min experience was a bit misleading. Also note the 60min Signature Hydrafacial does not include any hand/neck massages nor boosters nor light therapy so the $285 price was much more expensive than my usual spa. I will not return for another facial but may try massage in the future. We also booked pedicures and again the space is beautiful!! We were given a palette to select colors and the ladies were extremely friendly! My toes came out adorable! I found the seating to be very uncomfortable for a short person despite many pillows placed behind me for support so I honestly struggled to enjoy the experience but the space was very nicely decorated and clean looking. We were offered tea and snacks at the beginning as well. Overall, this was a very nice spa. I found it fairly expensive and overpriced, but I recognize beautiful spaces have a cost and that's what I should've expected in the River Oaks area. There is complementary validated parking!

Sanctuary Spa is exactly that...its own sanctuary in the midst of this massive city. The services I…read morehave received have always been extraordinary.

If you're looking for a great experience and massage then you need to try Sanctuary Spa! They make…read moreyou feel appreciated as soon as you walk in the door. I've been getting a Massage from Tina for a few years now and she's the absolute best! She makes you feel comfortable and her hands perform magic! She will literally put you to sleep on the table because you're so relaxed. I highly recommend giving them a try.

There aren't many ITL Houston spas--that aren't ridiculously priced--with an outdoor pool, hot tub,…read moreand sauna. Blossom Massage has all those, and has been around for a decade-plus with a great reputation. Dunno WHAT took me so long to check them out, but I recently bought a couples massage (which included all-day pool access) as a Christmas gift for my beau. We planned on getting there an hour before our massage to enjoy the hot tub (they requested that we call ahead to let them know and get the heat going). Our massage started promptly on time, and we both opted for deep tissue. I had Deanne, who specializes in Swedish and deep tissue massage (according to her bio on the website)... and let me say she has some STRONG hands. She found all my tension and pain-points and loosened me up. I was honestly a bit sore for days, but in a good way. A great reminder I need to take care of my body post workouts and after long days at the desk... My biggest feedback for them would be to have more info on their website about the pool access and what's offered (towels, robes) and how long we have pool access (it's all day, btw). Before booking, I had to call to get that info; it's be more convenient to add all of that info to their FAQ page. They also allow you to bring snackies, so I brought a fruit, cheese, and tinned fish spread. Also, wondering if they had hot tea service. That's always a nice touch post-massage. Looking forward to booking again!

1st time visiting today. Upon arrival we were greeted by front desk. very polite very welcoming!!…read moreEscorted to waiting area my therapist Areli came to get me. We went back to the room her voice is so soft and polite. I revvd instructions and she took me away like Calgon!! asked what I was looking to recv from my massage I just sd I want to relax. She went above and beyond to assure I was good. The pool access, the changing rooms, the shower all parts of the Urban Blossom was clean and inviting. I am most definitely going back.

My Spa Joy is one of my favorite places to get a massage! I visited them over the weekend and…read morereceived a phenomenal 75 minute massage with hot stones from Nike. The location has changed but the staff is remains friendly and the therapy rooms relaxing and warm. I'll be back for another massage.

This Spa is in a beautiful Victorian home in the Heights…read more Things to note: - Requires a deposit to book - Parking can be tricky, you may have to park around the block if there is not a spot directly in front of the home - You can book via text! I LOVE doing this; it's so convenient All of my massages have been incredible, specialized and diverse. I am grateful for my experience and for the knowledgeable staff.

First time coming here. Walked in with extreme shoulder & neck pain. Ricardo was so genuinely…read morefriendly and knowledgeable about pain points. I left feeling so much better. Definitely plan to come back!

Firstly today have to call for an appointment the guy he did answer the phone was little bit rude…read morebut thanks God my massage was GREAT !! Thanks Ricardo he is Very Professional and Respectful 100 for cent recommended

My partner and I came in for the Valentine's package, which included the steam room, hammam,…read morefacial, shampoo, and body mask. This was our first time doing a hammam and we were thoroughly impressed. The staff were very warm and professional from the moment we entered and the facilities were clean and welcoming. Our masseuses, Jessica and Alicia, were firm but gentle, making sure that every part of our bodies were treated with care. Our experience ended with some delicious Moroccan tea and baklava treats. Our skin felt so smooth and we felt so refreshed afterwards. It was a unique experience different from any other massage we've had before. Would definitely consider coming back and recommend to anyone looking to try a new type of massage!

TLDR: Yes, yes. A thousand times, yes…read more In advance of our trip to Houston, I started watching food reviewers to get ideas of where to eat. That shifted my IG algorithm to include things to do...and I've never been happier. I saw a video depicting their Hammam treatment where you hang out in steam, they soap you up, and then exfoliate you. Never done it, asked the wife, and I booked it. Glad we did, phenomenal experience. Detailed step by step of our experience to help the uninitiated know what to expect. 1. Online booking. Simple, fast, requires 20% deposit. 10/10. 2. Confirmation text to check if I needed to reschedule. 10/10. 3. We arrived 10 minutes early. Front door was locked but the desk attendant let us in quickly and relocked the door. Considering the level of undress we were about to be in, 100% on board with that. 10/10. 4. Check in and sit in these awesome high-back padded chairs while we wait. 10/10. 5. Quickly greeted by the staff who will be providing our treatment and led to a small changing room. There they instruct us to strip down and put on disposable underwear, a nice robe, and slide on sandals. I'm a big guy, so they switched out the 3 items for bigger versions. I was happily surprised they had a 4XL robe and sandals to fit my size 16 feet. The paper underwear was made of the same material as a dentist bib/disposable surgical gown, and covered what boxers would cover-down to mid/lower thigh. Wife's paper undies were more like a string bikini bottom. We were not quite sure what to expect, but it provided for an appropriate level of modesty. The room contained multiple lockers with keys so that we were able to secure our belongings. 10/10. 6. We were then led to a steamy room, removed our robes, and carefully helped up onto the padded platforms. Once seated we were rinsed with warm water and soaped up. Then they got us bottled water (cold or room temperature, our choice) and left us to steam in the the 103°F room. Sweat, sweat, sweat. They checked in a couple of times to make sure we were okay, which I appreciated. That steam was no joke. 10/10. 7. After maybe 10-15 minutes, we moved into another room that looked identical, rubber mats on elevated platforms. But this time we laid down and the treatments started. Warm water poured over body, light scrubbing of face, and some treatment painted on my face. Then it was really same thing over and over with different parts of the body. Pour water, scrub with the mits, and exfoliate years of dead skin. Years. 10/10. 8. The women who provided our treatments were great, social in response to our talking but not trying to talk the whole time. Gotta love that with any kind of spa treatment, let the client decide the talking level. At some point, she rinsed off the face treatment and scrubbed my face a little more. 10/10. 9. So they keep doing their thing, having us move arms, tilt neck, roll on side, etc., so that they can get to all of our parts. We'll, most. Going back to the distinct differences in our disposable underwear, wife got way more of her upper legs/buttocks scrubbed. My scrubbing stopped just above the knee and resumed above the waste. And honestly, I get why-guys can be/are creeps. It did leave, however, a large area of me unexfoliated. 9/10. 10. After that, had us sit up, more water pouring to rinse off the dead skin and touching up spots that needed a little more scrubbing. Once rinsed and cleaned, got a scalp treatment/shampooing. Nice touch. 10/10. 11. They helped us put our robes back on and we were led to our changing room were they did a rose water spritz and argon oil serum face treatment. We were then left alone to get dressed. 10/10. 12. Ended the experience in the Tea Room where we enjoyed wonderful hot Moroccan tea and some baklava. What a wonderful treat! Thanks for reading my novel. Hopefully it covered questions you might have if you have never had this experience before. We thought it was fantastic, and it is going on our growing list of "must-dos" when visiting Houston.

I got a groupon for my birthday for the ultimate relaxation package and it was exactly that…read moreultimately relaxing!! My therapist Junior was very professional and attentive asked several times throughout session if i was comfortable. Front desk service was good made my appointment over the phone very easy and check in was seem less. The Ambience overall was so relaxing just walking in. And getting off the table I felt light as a feather and really didn't want to leave!! 1000/10 experience a perfect gift i will definitely be back !!!

Surprisingly this place doesn't open until 10am, but yesterday I got a 9Am cupping therapy session…read more Absolutely worst ever. The message therapist had no clue what she was doing, the cups kept falling off on the floor. She abandoned cupping altogether and started an extremely deep tissue upper back massage because I was "very tense." The cups didn't stay on my body more than 45 seconds, and not more than 2 at one time. This woman was completely ignorant of the technique- it would have been better if they just said they didn't have the availability. I am really have a hard time believing she was a certified massage therapist. Trying not to be mean I just wrapped up the massage and proceeded straight to the front. I don't see any certificates and I don't want to be rude to ask - but I'm never coming back so it doesn't matter. I had been here a few times and that made it may last. The problem is: I'm more sore TODAY than I was going in. And down I have a headache from the deep tissue mess she was going in my traps. I play tennis the morning and life must go on but she did more damage than good. Never, ever going back. There are so many places in Houston to get cupping therapy, this was a joke!

Very nice facility. Extremely friendly & talented massage…read moretechnician. And LOVE the background sound playing. Highly recommend Cynthia and a Swedish massage with Hot Stones.

Kassema always relieves the pain areas that I have and listens to any concerns that I may have with…read moremuscle pain.

This place has been my "go to" for years and I have always been beyond satisfied with the quality…read moreof services they provide. I rarely do reviews, except when places are amazing and this place is truly amazing!!

The Petite Retreat is a cute little business located within the Heights…read more There is plenty of street parking and private lot parking. You enter the building and mention your appointment time to confirm. The front receptionist will give you a new patient information sheet if you are a first-timer at this location. Please wear a mask! I was greeted by the same person who did my massage and facial in the room. I believe this was to reduce the exposure to different clientele, masseuse, and aesthetician during COVID-19. Aromatherapy Facial (1 hour): No extraction is included this facial. I feel like the same 4 products were used 3-4X in this 1-hour facial. How do I know? One of the products was quite irritating to my face.... a very slow burn every time it was applied. I would not do this again. Ultimate/Petite Retreat Signature Massage (1.5 hours): It seems 1.5 hours was equally spread out with 3 sections - back, legs, then upper. Some parts were decent without much pressure. I've experienced better body massages, but I give credit that I was about to fall asleep at the end. It was halfway of this massage when the hot stones were placed. There are 2-3 different essential oils used for aromatherapy. Extra $30 for CBD incorporation. Per its website, "Hemp CBD targets pain, reduces inflammation, reduces soreness from a deep tissue massage, and promotes calmness." Would I come back? It is not a must come back massage parlor for me.

I received my first facial a few weeks ago from Brandy at Pure Rituals. Like other reviews say, I…read morereally enjoyed how knowledgeable Brandy was about skin care. I recommend trying one if you have never had one. Your face will feel clean and loved. I also got my eyebrows waxed for the first time. Brandy "mapped" my eyebrows and put them on a growth plan! The spa offers Eyebrow Rehab - too cute! I recommend Pure Rituals as a place where you can receive individualized skin care from knowledge women. Next on my checklist here is a Brazilian.

The best hidden secret .... she was fast and fairly pain free... my skin is very sensitive so it…read morekinda burns when I use the restroom....but I don't think it has nothing to do with her... her prices are very reasonable plus she gives you a 7 day touch up if she missed some spots ....