I deeply considered gatekeeping this place, but I realize that if more people visited Hothouse Spa,…read morethen the world would be a better place one person at a time. It's my first spa experience, and I couldn't be more pleased! Loved the cleanliness, strength of the jets, and the serene ambiance. I have a sensitive nose, but it was never triggered. Usually I'm nervous to go barefoot but I felt comfortable enough not to. Excellent attentiveness from Bea as well. Looking forward to visiting again!

This place has switched to a private rental-only business model and I AM HERE FOR IT! It was so, so…read moreamazing having the entire space (comprising a tiled hot tub, eucalyptus/lavender steam room, sauna, cold plunge shower area and relaxation area) to ourselves. Words cannot describe how amazing it is to be able to do numerous hydrotherapy circuits at our own pace, choose if we want to chat or to embrace silence, and rest comfortably in the relaxation area without worrying about having to scramble for a particular station before someone else grabs it. Skylar who manages the facility is an absolutely wonderful human as well. The place was immaculately clean when we went, and had an incredible 90mins of pure relaxation without worrying about squeezing in a small space with others or catching germs in a public facility. 10/10 would recommend and we will be back!

Best birthday gift ever! I needed the rest and relaxation coupled with pampering. I enjoyed the…read morehot tubs and especially liked the FIR heated rooms (I tried them all). I stayed almost 5 hours and enjoyed the restaurant as well. Nana did a great job with my body scrub and moisturizer. I'm definitely returning I highly recommend pampering yourself at this spa.

lauren provided a wonderful premium korean body scrub. it's my second one. the spa facilities…read more(pools, warming rooms, sauna, steam room, etc) are fabulous, too. clean and comfortabl.

Obsessulated doesn't even begin to describe how much I love this place. I booked a couples' massage…read morehere for a birthday gift, selecting the 'Getaway Plus' option to have 110 extra minutes in the suite. After looking over all the photos, I selected the "Tent Suite." I liked the day bed, in addition to the big tub. The massage itself was relaxing - don't expect a deep tissue or anything. I asked for extra firm pressure before and during the massage, but we never really quite got there. No problem, though, because I was super relaxed and almost fell asleep. I packed charcuterie supplies and sparkling wine. I maybe overpacked on the utensils, because they really did have everything else there. This is a super romantic spot and feels very fancy for a special event.

If I could, I would give this place 0 stars. My boyfriend and I were on our way all the way from…read moreWhidbey Island. We booked it on Friday and planned for a 12:00-2:50 p.m. couples massage on Saturday. We got up on Saturday and started driving, even allowing for a 30-minute buffer time. The GPS said we would arrive at 11:30 a.m. Unfortunately, our car, which we have never had problems with before, had just died on the highway. We were 30 minutes away, and it was an hour prior to 12 when the incident occurred, so I called them and let them know what was going on. I had hoped that they would be understanding and waive the cancellation fee, which is 50% of the total price. Thinking they would be understanding and flexible enough to even rebook me another day so we could still experience this and 100% pay them, because why would we not? That's not at all what happened. Management said that the masseuses still had to get paid somehow, and even after experiencing this emergency with our car, we still had to pay the 50% cancellation fee. We will absolutely not be returning, due to this company's lack of understanding and flexibility with its customers.

I'm not sure about the negative reviews but we've been to spas across the US and this is definitely…read morenear the top for us. It was clean and the staff were attentive. We loved the ice bath and the steam room is probably my favorite one ever. We felt comfortable at all times and even had quiet conversations with each other and the people around us. I'm so glad we gave it a shot and ignored some of the low star reviews. There's no pleasing everyone but Banya 5 hit the spot for us.

Definitely not what I want in a spa environment. There's not really a disclaimer or description on…read moreYelp or their website, but this is a social spa. I went in because I like the pictures of the tiles and enjoy the aesthetic of the building and the facility did not disappoint. Shortly after getting situated in the sauna, I quickly realized that people were talking (full volume) and carried on the whole time. After about 45 min of internal screaming, I changed back to my street clothes. There no way I would survive 2 hours of of conversation when I'm trying to relax. Once I got back to the front counter, the staff was super nice and understanding. They apologized for my experience and comped me. While I can't recommended this place for someone who wants a Zen experience like myself, I can see the appeal for people just trying to hang out and unwind in a healthier setting than a bar.

Went here for a 60 min massage. My first massage in Seattle but I have got quite a few in the East…read moreCoast. Compared to that it was good and very relaxing.

I would never have expected to find such a gem in the middies of Ballard. I had an amazing first…read morevisit this afternoon. The staff is so helpful and friendly! As I stepped out onto the deck I was shocked at how I immediately fell into comfort zone. Unless you get a bugger honking like a mad man or something (unlikely but possible I imagine) you'll never know it's the middle of the city on the other side of the fence. They have a hot tub, sauna, cold showers, quiet space, and body work options. I opted for a massage to loosen up some stress from the week. SO good I fell asleep which I don't think ever happened to me during a massage before. Entry is super affordable and the sign in/up process is easy. Some things to note that may bee important to you: it is all gender, lgbtq friendly, 18+, clothing optional, alcohol free, outside food and drink welcome but no glass, 25 person limit, and a 3 hour maximum. I loved it. Check it out if this sounds like your cup of tea.... Oh yes they have tea too

Julie is amazing!! We did a facial with prx and I've tried so many different treatments and this…read morewins. It's non invasive so you leave looking great and no recovery time. I was having a breakout recently and she always responds / helps with any skin things whether you have an apt or not. She's really just the best! Couldn't recommend more. Also the spa is super nice and clean. One of my fav things to do in Seattle 100%

The other 1 star reviews are accurate. I came here for birthday and my first ever massage. My…read moremassage was underwhelming and I was coerced into booking something else. Instead of cancelling the appointment, they double billed be for almost $300 that they can adjust due to their stupid policy. Ananya spa is an example of how dystopian Seattle is with their 20 percent gratuity on all services and a cancellation/ refund policy that is there to hurt their customers. I hate this place and I hope they are forced to close someday The employees are catty women that should have no business in wellness and I hope this business never gets to scam other people in the same way that it ruined my birthday

Loved my experience here! The facility is clean, beautiful, and incredibly relaxing. The staff was…read morefriendly, helpful, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. My friends and I ended up spending the entire day enjoying the atmosphere and amenities. The cafeteria was an unexpected highlight, the food was absolutely delicious. I also highly recommend the Aroma Body Scrub; it was one of the best treatments I've had. Overall, a wonderful experience, and I can't wait to come back!

I used to love coming here to relax and would visit once or twice a week when it was newer, but…read moreit's really sad that I can't do that anymore. The male visitors have turned this Korean spa into a bathhouse. You cant sit in the steam room, sauna, or hot tubs, and rest because the visitors are touching themselves and each other in there. I've tried to give it a few chances recently but this has happened the whole time during my last few visits. I thought maybe if I could visit on different times or days I could find a time to relax, but unfortunately it seems this goes on all day. There are a lot of signs saying there shouldnt be any sexual contact, but they don't seem to do anything. The only safe place for the men who want to relax is the coed saunas because you have to wear clothes and women share the area with men. As a Korean, I am just so disappointed that I can't use this Korean Spa for it's intended purposes. There are bathhouses in Seattle for these things, why can't these guys go there?

My cabin preferences are duly noted whenever I request an appointment, and every consideration is…read moreoffered to make my visit best for me. The front desk help is always friendly and professional.

Went here with the wife for lymphatic drainage and sauna, those services were great, though I will…read moresay we were using a gift card provided to us. We have not returned as paying customers since, and because that isn't something we seek out we don't intend to - however if that were to change we would return here.

Maybe the hot/cold thing is a bit trendy right now but i'm really enjoying it. I mostly go with the…read morecontrast therapy in a private room - contrast therapy here means you have a sauna and a cold plunge. You can share with 1-7 of your buddies depending on the room selected. I'd recommend a group session if you haven't done it before. You'll get a towel, a couple timers and a bottle of water. There's typically a towel on the floor by the cold dip and another small towel in the floor of the sauna. A full size towel is on the seat of the sauna. There's an LED red light therapy system embedded in top of the sauna. I typically start in the sauna for 8 minutes or so. Then cold for 3 or so. Continue for the length of my time. I'm especially refreshed if i finish with the cold plunge. Staff are friendly/helpful. I've had mixed luck with the bluetooth speakers in the rooms. The doors on the saunas can be tough to close (they stick). But overall, highly recommended.

I have been to a couple infrared saunas but this one is the best. The place is nice and clean and…read moreprivate. The best part is they have a plunge tub for contrast therapy. The saunas are big and include Bluetooth option which is nice. They are very helpful and nice and you get complimentary electrolytes. It's a well run place and I will be back regularly

I honestly feel bad I haven't reviewed one of my favorite places to visit! David and his family are…read morewonderful people who provide the best service! I feel welcome each time I walk through the door and always leave refreshed and in a better mood. I recommend Arctic Elevation to anyone who is seeking some relief from a hard day or simply to getaway from the busy life, we all seem to have. I'm excited to see how far this business will grow in the very near future!

Compression therapy on legs was wonderful. I felt my legs lighter and was relaxed. Almost like I…read morehad message on my legs for 30 mins. Leg swelling improved significantly . Highly recommend compression services.