Not sure what happened, but I should have cut it short when I first realized it was not quite a Thai 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). read more

Princess Spa Thai Bodywork - Couples massage room - Massage Therapy Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Several months flew by sans a massage and my back was feeling achy and tight again. When I could barely 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! read more

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Long flight thanksgiving holiday and desperate need of a massage. My guy and I found the spot! The ladies were professional and super nice. Best Thai massage. I loved that the place was clean, the rooms were were cozy and serene. read more

I've had some good experiences here before, but my contact with this place (change of management?) has just been really atrocious. I tried to schedule a couples massage about a week ahead of time, which took multiple calls to even reach somebody. What was a bit weird was that the people I normally schedule with (Magie + Nadia) don't seem to work at this location anymore. That's fine, but then I showed up with my partner for a massage and they just had no record of our appointment and only one person working so we couldn't get our couples massage. Big red flags. Leaving 2* since we've had some good experiences before, but not expecting to return in the future. read more

To begin with, I wound up NOT having a massage at either of the 2 locations, but was compelled to write this review because of the outright unprofessional way this outfit seems to do business. I'm 63 years old, been physically active for many years, but have been suffering lower back pains and shoulder issues for a while. I have been searching for a Thai massage in Chicago for some time and rarely have the time to actually get one, but I was determined to arrange a time this week. Ultimately I was really hoping to find a massage situation that I could do on a regular basis. I did my research and found Princess Spa seemed to fit what I was seeking. I began calling the night before, but found that either no one answered, or when the phone did (seem to) answer, no one was on the other end of the line. I called multiple times hoping to, at least, leave a message. No luck. Beginning at 10 the next morning (they open at 10:30) I attempted calling multiple times hoping to catch someone or leave a message...no luck. By 11:15, I'm thinking that the possibility of the spa falling victim to the last 2 years of lockdown might've been the issue. I live close enough to the Belmont location so I thought that I'd drive over just to see if they were still there. To my delight they were still there. Since the website and the signage on the door says that walk-ins are welcome I thought that might be a possibility. I park my car and walk over and ring the bell a few times, no one answered. The lights were on, the decorative fountain was running so I gathered they were at least still in business and possibly open. I call again and this time someone actually answered. A very curt woman asks me what location I'm calling and then tells me that I need an appointment, to which I say that I've been calling consistently to do that. I also inform her that I'm standing right outside the Belmont door. She repeats herself , so I ask her how do I make an appointment if no one answers, and if I can't at least leave a message? In the meantime another woman comes to the door to ask what I want. I tell the phone person that someone was there and I'd handle it with her. This woman opens the door just a sliver and asks what I want. I say I'd like a 2 hr session as a walk in. She says she's too busy, I have to make an appointment. I say to her that I've been trying to make an appointment since last night and can't even leave a message. She says, "make an appointment" and shuts the door. Now I'm walking back to my car and the first woman calls me back. She says that I need to make an appointment before I go there, to which I explain to her that I went there to 1) make certain they were still in business and 2) try to get a walk-in appointment. She insists that I need to make an appointment...so I ask her how one does that if no one answers the phone or can't leave a message? She says to me that I called her just to complain...(she called ME)...and hangs up on me. Now my back still aches, my shoulder is killing me and my blood pressure is raised (lol) and I don't have an appointment. I wouldn't bother with these people. I gave them 1 star because there's no way of selecting negative stars! I don't wish to harm others but this spa's attitude towards service is sorely lacking, and the usual conventions of making contact are a foreign concept. read more

I was pumped when the owner opened this location. I go to their other spa and love it, but this one is very close to me. I've been here twice, once with my wife, and give it the thumbs up. I love Thai massage and these gals deliver on the deep tissue, the stretching, and the overall bodywork involved in this style. My lower back and hips feel better after a visit here. Normal type massages never solve my lower back issues - I'm not sure exactly how, but the Thai approach is more effective for me. Great resort style shower! And they have a sauna, although I haven't used it yet. My wife and I love this place. read more

All the times I've been here I have received nothing but professional treatment. I feel that all the therapists and we'll-trained in deep tissue and Thai massage. The rooms are clean and the level of dedication to providing a quality experience is something they take seriously. As of this writing there are only six reviews - I'm very surprised but I suppose in a dense neighborhood there are a lot of options. read more

The massage personnel are amazing. Worth it. Nice facilities, cute little sauna and shower available too.

First time I went to Princess was by accident. I was tired and my neck was hurting and I happened to walk by. Fortunately a therapist was available and after one hour of pure bliss my neck pain was gone and my stress melted away. Since then I visited many times and found it to be extremely consistent in the quality of services provided. Each therapist has her area of expertise and one may find the perfect match by trial and error. For me, Maggie somehow manages to relieve my neck pain every single time with incredible skill. My girlfriend clicked with Angie and has also become a repeat customer. Facilities are spotless. Highly recommended. read more

I have been going to this massage place for about a year now. The therapist are amazing. Each has a different style, so it is important when making the appointment to tell them what you need. From Swedish to trigger point to stretching you can experience them all. Facilities are very clean and staff courteous. If in the area you must treat yourself and your spouse with a real Thai experience. read more

Been there a few times already after my favorite therapist on Webster moved to California, and liked it a lot. Tonight I went in with a severe headache and Maggie made it disappear in about 15 minutes. The few times I went I had either Maggie or Jasmine and they are both great. Jasmine is doing some great stretching which is very relaxing and Maggie finds somehow all my sore spots and gets rid of my pains and aches. The place itself is very nice and clean and one can take a relaxing shower after the massage. Highly recommended read more