I went in with the mindset to experience a tranquil Spa Castle day. It was...how can I say, not that? The lines were massive -- it was like waiting for a water ride at Hurricane Harbor minus the thrill and frills. (From my experience today) after you check-in there was another line for lockers because they were packed to capacity. The rest of the experience at the "castle" was like riding the 7 train on rush hour. What's up management? You sold 65,000+ deals on Living Social but you undersold to the consumers a "Spa experience". Please re-evaluate and bring back Spa Castle to it's original form. Tip: Wait for that Living Social deal to die down. read more

This place would have received 1 star but the saunas are excellent and don't mind the barefoot policy since the place is pretty clean. Then again I went on a Tuesday afternoon. The second star is for potential. I believe Spa Castle is supposed to be & could be a relaxing experience but it fails in so many ways. Cost - Admission $40 on weekdays/$50 on weekends which inlcudes the lounge pools with massage jets, jacuzzi, locker rental and saunas as well as valet parking. Then drinks, food and other services inside are insanely expensive. Every meal is a minimum of $12/ Drinks range from $10 - $14. The food and drinks are medicore. It's a waste, don't bother eating here. All other services such as massage and manicure are overpriced. Service - Don't expect warm greetings or welcoming smile instead you only get frustrated, annoyed staff. Every question is a nuisance. No people skills except the Colombian gentleman working the third floor bar. Everyone else clearly did not want to be there even when our group were polite & gave no complications. Food and drink service is slow. However, there was only one bartender serving the adults on the pool level. Perhaps add another bartender because she could use some help there? Ambience - Usually tranquil, peaceful, relaxing comes to mind when describing a spa but Spa Castle is none of that. Kids running around going crazy and adults having a great time sometimes behaving like kids. There are hardly any quiet areas unless you sign up for extra services. . They might as well play Top 40 music in the pool section, add some trippy lights and fog machine for good measure. It's more of a bar/lounge with a SPA theme and now open until 2am! The pool section also comes with guys hollering at ladies and offering to buy drinks. The only thing that prevent Spa Castle from fully transforming into the SPA Bar/Lounge are the kids and the 3 drink limit per person. Overall I had a good time since I was just pretty much hanging out with my friends. Always help to be in good company. But don't, I REPEAT DO NOT COME HERE TO RELAX. This is not it unless you come here very early in the morning on a weekday but who has time to do that? This location is not even convenient unless you drive. Find a serious spa. read more

My 4th time there, and it's getting worse and worse!!! This time it was the worst experience ever, they put few guys by the pool area and they just giving u orders what not to do, u feel like u in prison!!! Do not go there!!!! Waste of money and nervs, the drinks they make are horrible, more juice no alcohol,$16??? Seriously?? Where do u think u are? It's only spa and in queens... More? Ok.. So your hair has to be up all the time, u cannot put your had under the water at all! The lifeguard talk to u like shit, even the manager can just raze his voice on u? What is this? Are we little kids? We just coming to relax and by the and of the day u find yourself like u didn't rest at all!!! So guys don't waste your time!!! Oh and last thing there was a pad inside the water!!! This is gross!! read more

Spa Castle - Massage Near Me - College Point, New York

I went here for the first time on Jan. 2, 2012 after a total of 8 hours of standing for the New Year Ball Drop at Time Square. The saunas almost immediately relieved my aches! And just to let you know, I'm in my 20's. I paid $45 for general admission, which is pretty cheap for all the things you get to do there. But it gets pricey once you decide to drink or eat anything. The big towels are also for rent, so it helps to save if you bring your own. The little towels are free and you can get as many as you like. At the front desk in the locker room area, you can purchase face masks, sandals, head wear etc. The spa comes with a lot of rules. No wearing any footwear (except the ones you buy from them). No outside food or drink (this is NOT strict at all, I brought my own water and no one even cared and don't be afraid of the threatening "We will check your bags if necessary" sign at the lobby. They don't do anything). Must wear uniform provided to you throughout the place (except nude only areas). Must be naked in nude only areas. It was totally awkward at first, but then you realize no one even cares to scan over your naked body so might as well join them. I took the shuttle there on 39th Union St. Be warn, the shuttle apparently has various pick up/drop off locations depending on the driver. I went to 3 different locations (provided by 3 different poorly informed spa employees over the phone) before the I managed to catch a shuttle. It drives you to the entrance of the spa. Overall, it took me about 2 or more hours to get here from Manhattan, which is insane!!! It wouldn't take this long if you actual know where the shuttle is. It also took forever for any worker to pick up the phone, very bad customer service (which is why I minus a star)!!!!!! HERE'S A TIP FOR YOU: The watch they give you is for opening lockers and paying for any services within the facility so you wouldn't have to carry a wallet around. I knew it right away cause I'm a genius, but some people did have a hard time figuring out what it was for. To open the lockers, hold the watch over the scanner on the locker and wave it around a couple of times until it works. It is also water proof and heat proof (tested it myself). read more

After a colleague told me about this place, I decided to go there on a Saturday morning. I like that there's a free shuttle from Flushing that goes to the spa. My colleague told me that they only provide small towels, so I bought a large one with me. She also mentioned about an area without clothing. People can bring their skin care and spa products to do their own routine there. It's located in the Bath & Locker Lounge. But I just avoided that. :P I went to the outdoor Spa Pools. There's a sitting pool and a standing pool. It was quiet in the morning, but the water pressure are so strong that it hurts the body. I wasn't able to stand under it the entire time. The hot tubs were the best. There's also a sauna room between the pools. When I went to the Sauna Valley (Loess Soil Sauna, Color Therapy, Jade Sauna, Gold Sauna, Himalayan Salt, Infrared Zone, Far Infrared Sauna, Ice Land), there were people talking outside and inside the saunas. The infrared zone is an open area and there were adults chatting loudly. It wasn't that relaxing with the noise. Why do people have to talk? There's free water in the area, and there's also a juice bar, salad bar, other spa services and a large section with chairs to relax. The most quiet places would be in the Healing Zone. There was no one inside the Sleeping Room but I would need a blanket or a large towel as a cover if I were taking a nap there. There was no one in the Meditation Room either. It has classic music playing in the background. There's also a Fitness Center and I didn't go to the Sundeck as it was a cool that day. It was an interesting experience and I believe that the hot-cold baths and saunas have benefits for the body. This is a public spa where people go with their kids or friends. It's not so quiet for the ears or private as an upscale spa. It's cheaper on weekdays. read more

The following is probably the closest I'll come to girl-on-girl porn. ** Boom chicka chicka bow ** Imagine a woman. Darken her hair, lighten her skin, make her eyes a little thinner. Now disrobe her, leaving only matching black undergarments. Subtract 10 pounds. Put Brillo mittens on her hands. She is efficient and strong. Her eyes are neither kind nor wise, but they are smart. Behind them is a quick laugh. Now, after rendering me naked putty under said mittens, imagine her on her knees, straddling my back on a narrow plastic bed, my face grimaced and groaning while she digs her elbows under my shoulder blades. My sister is undergoing the same treatment several feet over. [An hour later, I'm reading short stories while sipping Brooklyn Lager sitting on pool jets. It's not particularly sexy; I only mention it to indicate satisfaction.] read more

Spa Castle is a place where there's no shame in stripping off your clothes and getting wild! Hungry? Walk upstairs to the 1st or 2nd floor to buy some grub (Korean and mixed American). Thirsty? Take a seat at the aqua bar and order a drink. Sore? Go to the lobby, take off your clothes and choose a heated or cold bath to relax in. Tired? Take a nap on one of the couches in the lobby or go upstairs and lie down on the heated floor in the designated napping area. Horny? Go outside on the 2nd floor and relax in the heated outdoor pool where couples like to play and make out. For an additional fee, you can schedule a personal massage as well. There are LOADS of activities to do and you can easily spend the whole day here. They have a series of different sauna rooms: L.E.D, Gold, Salt, Far Infrared Ray, Ice, Jade, Loess Soil. Each room has an explanation before you enter with it's purpose and benefits. The only downside is that you probably need a car to get here. They do have a complimentary bus that picks up in Flushing. Spa Castle Admission Fee: Weekday = $35 Weekend = $45 Tip: The only area you HAVE to be naked is the sauna located in the lobby. Trust me...it's not that bad. I've seen some hideous bodies here and I really mean hideous. No one cares. Just do it. See ya naked! I mean later! read more

I spent nine hours at Spa Castle. Yes my friends, nine glorious hours. I went on a weekday, so was able to avoid the madness that overwhelms the place on weekends. For $35 I think it's a great deal. Getting there was relatively easy, but it did take awhile from Manhattan. My friend and I were the only ones in the complimentary van from the 7 train, so we knew it would be a quiet day. When you arrive, they will give you a badge to wear around your wrist. This is how you will store your belongings (shoes have their own separate locker...genius) and also pay for everything from food to massages once inside. It frees you up, but that device is a bit dangerous! You also will be given uniforms, which are kind of funny but strip away everyone's identity in a kind of freeing way. As other reviewers have mentioned, they have everything here from bade pools, to jacuzzis, to saunas (six to be exact and an ice room). They even have a swim up bar (3 drink maximum). And of course they offer spa treatments like massages, facials, body scrubs, etc. There are also jacuzzis, saunas, and a wicked steam room in the men's and women's locker rooms. Yes you have to be nude in these areas. I was humbled by the unabashed body acceptance these women possessed. If you are not comfortable with this environment, you can always skip it. Many of the women there were foreign, which did not surprise me. I did a few rounds in the saunas, went to the pools, took a nap, had a foot massage (all their treatments include gratuity which is nice), ate some food, did more sauna rounds, revisited the pools at night.... I was so relaxed by the end of the day. If you come here expecting exceptional customer service and an oasis escape you will be disappointed. The place is too large and the admission is too low for attendants to wait on you hand and foot. This is NOT a Mandarin Oriental experience, it can be very reviving though if you know what to expect. Tips: -Ladies, bring amenities, they do not have much outside of generic body lotion and shampoo/conditioner. -Yes the food is expensive, not unreasonable though. The fruit is pretty fresh and the salads aren't bad. Just steer clear of meat. -The only complimentary towels are tiny. If you need one, bring your own. -Go on a weekday! -Go with friends. This is a social spa, not a quiet solitary retreat. Of course you can go off on your own, but it's fun to be with a partner or group. -Make the most out of your money. You get unlimited spa use for the admission price. And FYI... they open at 6am and close at midnight. read more

Spa Castle is kind of hard to get to from the city, but it was fun! We went during the week so it was not super crowded. There are so many options of things to do! Drinking in the indoor pool, sitting in the jets in the outdoor pool, lots of different hot tub temperatures.. Big fun! Food and alcohol quality is mediocre, like food you'd get at a county fair, but that's to be expected. Don't forget to shower before you go in the naked baths downstairs or the old ladies will yell at you! read more

My friend and I recently went to Spa castle. I was so excited because I had heard so many good things. Well disappointment is an understatement. First of all how can they not allow you to wear shoes and especially in the bathroom area. I was beyond grossed out. I don't care what kind of tradition that is, have you heard of foot fungi? Shoes are a must in public bathrooms and locker rooms. Second I just can't get over the no swimsuit in the locker room pools. I mean really?? You make everyone wear these big shorts and t-shirts in the public area but in the locker pools you must be naked? Come on... Third there was a tampon floating in the outdoor pool. Enough said. We went on a Monday during the day and the place was packed. Screaming kids EVERYWHERE! Literally there is no where to escape the kids. I will never be back needless to say.. read more

It used to be good, now it is a disease heaven waiting to happen. I visited the Spa Castle on December 23. The entire experience was bad from beginning to end The shuttle filled up quickly, there were about another busload of people but the driver told the people who didn't get in to "wait 30 minutes" in stead of sending another car. I ended up waited for 1 hour and 45 minutes for another bus, and finally caught it at the other side of the parking lot rather than the designated area. At the Sap Castle, the condition was so unhygienic it was to the point of revolting. There were many non-Asian people who treated the place like a heated swimming pool rather than a bath house. Many of the non-Asians went into the facilities without showering first, and got into the bath pool with their bathing suits. You can see dead skin cells floating over bath water. That's how bad. They even put face masks on while in the pool! Their face masks kept dripping into the bathwater it was disgusting. The floor was wet everywhere, especially in the bathrooms. Many stalls were in unusable condition, and no one was cleaning the floor or the bathrooms. And since we are talking about bathrooms.... there were women who were on their monthly cycle in the facility. For my sake and with God's grace, let's hope they at least have the sense NOT to have gone into the pools. To be fair, only half of the problem is on the Spa Castle, the other half comes from people who have no respect for Asian bathing etiquette. It is so sad to see a good place gone down the drain, for the ironic reason that it became popular among the ignorant. read more

Came here yesterday for my best friends birthday. Never Ever Again!!!! I wish I could have taken a shower in bleach when I left this place. I think SPA I think relaxing, tranquil, quiet, peaceful......yeah not at all, none of it. Lets start off the price....$50 bucks to sit in a dirty bath tub. Awesome totally worth it. Next- I cant wear my flip flops, no shoes what so ever. Bare foot or purchase their flop flops. You get to walk all through their establishment and dirty floors and pools with no shoes. Shoes go in one locker then you have to go to another locker for your clothes. No one instructs you on any of this by the way. Your prison jump suit. I felt like I was in a cult. How am I suppose to know if these clothes were even clean?? And I'm sorry one size fits all doesn't fit all. Bartenders are non existent and just plain slow and bad. Started at one bar, 20 minutes to make our drinks and no one else was getting drinks. We go back for another $12.00 drink and she is gone, had to hike up 2 floors and there she is. Wait again for drinks. Just un-bar-educated bartenders that were slow as can be. Kids running around screaming and unattended. Sitting in the ice sauna trying to escape the lunacy and an 8 year old little girl is in there throwing snow balls at me. Her parents left her in there and just walked away. Awesome!! Food options stunk in my opinion, didn't even bother trying them. Naked people with no shame in the locker rooms. And I mean zeroooooooo shame. To conclude the day a huge fight in the locker room and the cops had to be called. Seriously its a spa??? Full blown cat fight with cops called. And that wasn't the only physical fight we saw while at spa castle I will never come here again. I showered and scrubbed myself down as soon as I got home. Waste of money, if it wasn't for my friends birthday this would have been a horrid disgusting day. Good concept and idea.....but horrible execution. You have millions of rules for the wrong things. read more

Oh the better name for this establishment would be Kid Castle or Scam Castle. I have been going here on and off since it opened and it has gone WAY down hill. Don't let the name fool you; there is nothing relaxing about it. Screaming foreigners and kids running all over the place (opening doors to rooms and playing hide and go seek). On weekends it's over sold so there are lines to go in every room. The water coolers are always out of water- but fear not Costco bottle water is for sale for $2.50 a bottle! They nickel and dime you for EVERYTHING. $1.00 for new uniform, additional cost for towels, price is increasing in February etc. The of course there is the mandatory "naked room" in each locker room. Now I don't mind stripping down, but this place looked like it was a hang out for child molesters. I mean, why would a parent allow their naked child to hand out with naked adults anyway? If you are looking to relax, go elsewhere. read more

I came here on a Friday night after a yr, thought it's been renovated/updated since it was closed for a while, but it was practically the same, all the pools and sauna rooms did not change at all. There was no longer event pool on Friday I went, they use to have herbal or rose event baths. the sauna room mat are poorly maintained, it seem outdated and has not changed for a while. overall the temperature is still good. Two things I noticed were the crowds and employees, the employees seem they don't want to be there, jaded and indifference, at one point, i approached them that people were speaking very loud and have their speaker phone on while talking on the phone, i was told i need to speak to the manager; the other thing is the crowd, it's not asain dominated anymore but sometimes people forgot it's a traditional korean bath house, not a party place or pool house for kids screaming and yelling, there were people being so loud and inconsiderate for their behaviors, and they seem to forget most of us came here to be relax and not be bothered by unnecessary inconsiderate noises! I think staffs and management should take up a notch to enforce that! read more

I want to start off by agreeing with some of the other reviewers - this place is NOT relaxing. I went with a small group of friends and family for my bachelorette weekend. We made the best of it and enjoyed some of the saunas but none of us would go back again. Cons: Kids - There was a kiddie pool and designated areas just for kids but no areas designated just for adults?! I didn't think kids were even allowed in saunas but they were swarming the place in all of the hot tubs and saunas. Non Relaxing Massages - I paid a pretty penny for a body scrub and massage in a "private room". Even though I was in a private room, I was told I had to soak in the public hot tub area which you are required to be nude in. I was pretty much forced to be naked. Then I went to the private room and again, had to be completely naked and other people that worked there were coming in and out of the room. They kept the "private" room door cracked so people could see me and I heard the annoying beeping noise from the lockers the entire time. The scrub was rigorous and the korean lady giving me the scrub / massage seemed more like she was scrubbing toilets than giving a massage. She would dump buckets of water on me and climb on my back without notice. Expensive Food / Drinks - the buffet ended up costing about $25 each based on the weight of a standard plate. The cocktails were around $15 a pop for small / weak glass. Weird Rules - they make you wear these weird uniforms unless you brought your own robe, but you can't wear your own beach coverup or anything else. There was no supervision anywhere or anyone in sight if you needed help but the second my friends and I went to shower off in our bathing suits we were yelled at and demanded to get naked, so we left. No drinks in the pools. You can have a maximum of 3 alcoholic beverages (not if you want to go broke) Poor Management - My one cousin bought her ticket ahead of time and it didn't come in the mail in time and she tried to use her confirmation number and they wouldn't let her. She asked to speak to a manager and he wasn't in yet so they said just buy another pass now and talk to him later. So she spent $100 in total and talked to him on the way out and wouldn't do anything for her and said they can't process refunds - bullshit! Pros: read more

There is no doubt that Spa Castle is commercialized and caters more to families and children. However, I have seen a diverse clientele ranging from extended families enjoying time together to bachelorette parties to grandmas catching up on old times. Note that the groups I've listed are that: groups. This is not a place if you want "me" or "alone" time. On that note: If you sincerely hate children, then don't go here. It's as simple as that. Also: If you don't like the stark nakedness in the shower area, then go to a non-shower spa and shut up. It's not the joint's fault you've got issues with nekkidness. Smh. And: If you don't like the use of the so-called prison uniforms, suck it up and deal with it. Sure, we look frumpy, but it's not as if you're at Spa Castle to snag a new fella (Or are you?). I'm not a big fan either, but if this is what prevents you from coming back, more power to you. Now I'm done with my hateration, on to the good stuff! It's not everyday I get to touch large quantities of gold, jade, loess, freeze myself and heat myself in a span of an hour. It's not even so much going there, but hanging out with the ones you love that make it such a memorable experience. An added bonus is the swimming pool and hot tubs, both inside and on the roof. They have some shallow ones, some deeper ones. The outdoor pools have jet streams that really give your muscles some assurance. Highlight: Imagine chilling in a hot tub on the roof while snow is falling. Others may shudder, but that was probably one of the best experiences I've had. When I went there a second time when the temperature outside was more mild, the water temperature was only lukewarm, so beware of the temperature change. As others have stated: food is available. Avoid the buffet at all costs, and order from the booths. They tab everything, and yes, it's overpriced, but hey, I'll take what I get when I'm hungry. It doesn't hurt that the hamburgers, Korean food, and sushi are made as you order and thus, are actually decent. For those that live in Flushing, getting to Spa Castle has never been easier with the shuttle van that runs every 15 minutes. Those who get off at the Main Street-Flushing stop on the 7 can utilize this service as well. For those that can afford higher prices and more exclusive deals in the city or overseas for spas and saunas, by all means, go. But for those who want to enjoy a day with friends or family without leaving the five boroughs or the tri-state area: go. This is not a place I would go all the time for the sheer fear of losing its novelty, but every time I've gone I really enjoyed myself. Plus, my skin looked all baby-smooth and glowing. Couple radiant glows and happy attitudes, and you've got a day. read more

I was so looking foward to spa castle!! I went on a weekdday due to the warnings by yelpers of overcrowding and children running around screaming and also just beacuse it is ten bucks cheaper. So I got there in the morning and am super happy. I only saw a couple of cute korean babies that were learning to walk and no crowding. So when I got there the girl at the front will shove you your wristwatch without so much as a hello and you get the go ahead. You head to your locker rooms (very clean) and I kinda freaked out when I saw the shoe lockers thinking it was tiny!! Found out they have separate lockers for shoes and clothing (cleaner i guess). Really cool how doors open and close with a tap of your watch. Next, I got handed my pink/orange tshirt and shorts to change into with a toothbrush haha. Im not sure why people complain about the uniform. Its not pretty but its cotton, comfortable, freshly laundered (i could still smell the detergent) and above all means i dont have to see people running around the spa in their speedos. So get your tiny towel at the shower room/naked bath area and you ready to go. Once you go upstairs is where the saunas are. They are super fun. I went through them all alternating betwen the hot saunas and the cold ice land. I bought a face mask that was about $2 to use in the sauna rooms since my pores were pretty open anyway and paid with my watch. Saunas were alot of fun. My favorite was the salt room. Tired out at this time I took a nap at lounge/ mezzanine area on a comfy leather lounger. The room was dark and heated so need for blanket and I drifted off right away. They also have a sleeping area on a heated floor but that didnt look too comfortable. Food wise they have $12/Ib buffet, sushi, fresh juice, pizza, pasta and frozen yoghurt on first floor all around average of $10 or more. I opted for the korean restaurant, sky garden at the third floor where the gym is also located. Sky garden also has "beds" overlooking the view. It was the best deal as the prices were pretty in tune with food court . For $15 I got my appetizers, soup, rice and barbecued beef. Finished up at the bade pools with a variety of jets to try indoors and outdoors. It was chilly outside the day I went but the outdoors ones are fully heated so really great to sink into the steaming hot hinoki bath. Noticed quite a few girls using the jets in who needs a man mode (straddling them) hmm... Before leaving I gathered my courage to go nude and try the traditional korean bath at the ladies locker. It does depend on how comfortable you are with your body but its a family oriented place and tried to be openminded about another culture. They supply you with shampoo, soaps, lotion, hairdryer, gel, toothpaste basically everything to clean up afterwards. Spa castle was fun and relaxing I cannot wait to come back. read more

You're either dumb, stupid or CLEARLY uneducated to give Spa Castle a bad review. If you're not comfortable walking around naked, then don't. If you're not comfortable with having children near you, go while school is in session. Or go late. If you can't find food to eat at Spa Castle then clearly your food palette does not deserve to savor the delicious culinary yumminess that is offered all throughout the building. Don't knock Spa Castle for your own neurosis. Spa Castle rocks your socks off!! Heated floors, sushi, Korean bbq, strong delish frozen drinks, amazing bade pools and hot tubs, healing saunas, wonderful massages, and COME ON a napping area?! YES! YES,YES! Go early.. get your money's worth. read more

Rude staff and dirty pools. I am Korean and was embarrassed by how rude the shuttle driver was, and the staff at the facility. I brought a group of my girlfriends here for a bachelorette. Big mistake. On top it all, the pools all smelled so bad gross read more

Spa Castle is like Disneyworld for adults. Let me be clear, you can pay the 35 dollar admission fee and just do the things that entails and have a fantastic day. I opted to add on a massage and a mani/pedi. Don't do the mani/pedi. It's overpriced and they want to get as many people in as possible, so it's rushed. Do the massage. I got the aroma therapy massage and it was amazing. I felt like a new woman afterwards. The food is decent, I got sushi and a bubble tea. Both of which were pretty average, but fairly priced. Upstairs looked awesome with all the korean fare, but I forewent that, as my watch was tabulating quite the bill. The pools are amazing, and the saunas as well. The salt sauna was my favorite, and I swear my skin looks clearer today. Some tips: Bring a water bottle and towel and don't forget your swimsuit. To sum it up, if you want to get away from it all, spa castle is your destination. read more

I was at Spa Castle this past Saturday 12/5 and I was relaxing in the women's locker room when I heard screaming. I jumped up and went into the main part of the locker room to find 2 young women screaming at one another. It quickly turned into a violent fight. The two women were pulling each others hair and punching each other in the face. At one point, one of the girls was laying on the ground and the other girl was dragging her by the hair. There were children everywhere. It was extremely frightening for all of us. My issue is with the response of their team. One of the ladies who had been handing out towels ran over and wrapped her arms around one of the girls, trying to pull her away. She did this many times even though the two girls continued to fight. Never did any security enter the locker room or the police show up, even though this seemed to go on for 20+ minutes. I was so upset and uncomfortable and felt very unsafe as the 2 women were screaming threats at each other up until the minute I left. I was supposed to meet a friend there, but decided instead to leave. When I got to the checkout, I was very upset and asked to speak with a manager. The man who checked me out told me no one was available. I asked for a card so that I may call a manager tomorrow and he replied "all of the information is on our website." I asked him why security didn't come in to break up the fight and kick the girls out and he said "They are not allowed to enter the locker room". I think this is ridiculous. They have a 100,000 square foot facility and no ability to control or protect their guests. I asked him why the police weren't called and this was his exact response, he laughed and replied "They don't like coming here. This happens all the time here". Never once did anyone attempt to make the guests feel safe or comfortable. Never once did anyone apologize even when I expressed that my day was ruined and that I had to leave early because I didn't feel safe. This was my 3rd time at this facility and I have brought many friends here. I can safely say that I will never be back. read more

If you are looking for a place to relax, DO NOT GO HERE! After about 2 years of not having visited (which I clearly remember enjoying in the past), my boyfriend and I decided to take the 45 minute drive today for some quality time and most importantly, some R&R... we left after not even a full TWO hours! Here is why: 1) There were more CHILDREN patrons than adults. Moreover, these children were mostly unattended. When sitting inside the sauna rooms, there were constantly small children running in and out of the rooms, mostly screaming or doing odd things as most young children do. Being an 8th grade teacher, my patience level is extremely high... except when I am spending good money to try to relax on a day off. 2) CROWDED on a TUESDAY! I can not imagine the weekends. The outdoor pool area was so overpacked that I didn't even get to dip my toe in :( 3) DOES ANYBODY WORK HERE? Nope, don't think so. If this establishment cared about their guests, they would have staff picking up cups and water bottles left behind on the floors in the sauna rooms, or as I would hope, trying to keep the noise/crazy level down when gangs of 5 year olds seemed to be taking over the place. 4) The hot tubs, are at best, luke warm (EW)... and very shallow. Did I mention that there was a girl eating nachos in the tub at one point? Again, staff should be regulating what is acceptable and what is not. Nachos in the hot tub are the complete opposite of any kind of luxurious spa experience. 5) NOISE... the entire place was so loud it is entirely impossible to relax. Even when we thought we were hidden away in a sauna, we could hear the noise outside the door. On this particular day, it felt like a summer camp (even though its way into September) brought all their 12-13 year old girls. They, their parents, and the non-existent staff thought it was ok for them to sing and slap their cups on the tables while they sang aloud to "The Cup Song." NOOOOOOO! After not being able to rest our eyes or bodies for more than 3 minutes at a time, we decided it was better off we leave and go eat in a restaurant rather than have a nice relaxing meal at the spa as we had planned. While checking out, we requested to speak to a manager... (PLEASE NOTE: I rarely complain and am the type of person who'd rather not return to a restaurant than sending an untasty meal back to the kitchen)... the girl at the desk called the manager on a cell phone (strange?) and then told us he was BUSY and we would have to wait at least ten minutes until he was ready to speak to us. GREAT... here's what I had to tell you Mr. Busy Manager: THIS PLACE SUCKS AND EVEN IF YOU OFFERED US TO COME BACK FOR FREE, WE WOULDN'T! read more

Loved it! but quite pricey for a general spa experience. $35 x 6 plus food! We went on the weekend of Mother's Day to treat, Mom of course. The weather was beautiful and not too crowded. There were a lot of people but not over bearing. 1. It is smart to have the ticket line lead to each locker room 2. I expected the bright orange uniforms, the one size fit all idea does not work though, so they need to revise that. 3. Beware of the nude women in the Bade Pools. These pools were the most appealing to me on the website and then I realized that I had to be nude to enjoy it so my excitement went away real quick 4. Please try and get the Lounge room early because you will have to wait a long time, I fell asleep woke up and fell asleep again. Don't worry I was not being greedy, this is the norm for this room as there is no time limit, the lights are dim and the lounge chairs are very comfortable. 5. The food court is cool and satisfies all your cravings from Asian Bistro, Salads, Fruits, Fast Food and how could I forget the Bubble Tea and Smoothie options. 6. I loved the key device that was used for your locker but as a tally for all your purchases. This system is very impressive because you don't need any cash inside, but better believe when you return that key-watch you have to pay your tab. 7. The place was very clean to the eye, but I still did not like the towels on the floor in the restroom. I saw people cleaning all the time, but I never really feel clean with a wet towel around if it is not mine. 8. There are seats EVERYWHERE you can be sure you will find a place to lounge. I even saw people who had their laptops. 9. The Sauna options are CRAZY there is so much to choose from that I would go peeping in one to the other. I felt like a big kid ;) 10. This place is a true relaxers haven the outdoor pools were so much fun. Each one had it's own cool feature. 11. This place is for everyone, of all ages and all sizes. Couples, groups of friends, families, etc. I think that is what I loved about this place the most, the inclusive nature of it was very inviting. 12. We entered at 2 and left around 8 and people were just coming in at 8ish- 9pm. That blew my mind, but it made sense because the majority of the crowd was gone. 13. I did not get any of the extra treatments like the message, manicure, pedicure etc, but I liked the fact they had them available even teeth whitening. 14. Try SPA CASTLE at least once it will be an experience to remember ;) read more

I'm writing an updated review for Spa Castle after the horrible experience I had today. I have been here many times and never really had any issues. They have hired these "lifeguards" for the outside pool area, who just stand around and bother guests with an extremely unprofessional and inappropriate tone. As a customer who pays 50 bucks to come here (on a weekend) I should not have to feel harassed while I'm just trying to enjoy my Sunday afternoon. They kept blowing their whistles every 2 minutes and hovering over customers. I understand that they are concerned about safety, but yelling to a customer and arguing as if you are on the street is not the right way to address it. Extremely disappointed. Needless to say, I will NOT be coming here. Ever again. I'll find their better competitor and go enjoy my time and spend my money there instead. read more

I am a fan of Korean scrubs, banyas, hammams, sauna/steam you name it. So getting to Spa Castle was a like making a pilgrimage to Mecca for me. Needless to say I loved it. I didn't go into all of the sauna/steam rooms because I didn't understand all of them (for example the "Ice Cave"..uh, no thanks) but anyway the food is good, very relaxed laid back atmosphere where you can hang with your girlfriends for an afternoon. Here's a tip for first timers - the first lockers you encounter when you enter are for shoes only. Don't make the mistake I did of taking all of your clothes off in this section (this was very embarrassing, I was wondering why the lockers were so small) Also, try some of the Peach infused water, it's delicious. ;) read more

What can I say. I don't care about what anyone says about this place, I love it! It is literally five blocks away from my house, you can always find a deal on groupon or living social and it's super relaxing. I definitely recommend going on a week day since weekends are usually packed. If you go on a weekday, you will enjoy the sauna, the outdoor pools and the bar pools. I especially like the locker room which is always very clean, has lotion for the guests and even qtips. The naked pool has a variety of different temperature pools, shampoo and conditioner for showering. It's true there are certain parts of the spa that are dirty and can use some deep cleaning. Overall, absolute love! Can't beat it. read more

First, the warnings: 1) AVOID AT ALL COSTS AT WEEKENDS! For some reason, thoughtless parents treat Spa Castle as their CHILDREN'S DAY-CARE CENTRE on the weekends. Screaming, running, splashing and playing children are everywhere!! Not my idea of RELAXING, but perhaps it might be yours? (Note: The Manhattan Spa Castle has an age limit of 16, but this Queens location has no such age restriction. You have been warned!!) 2) All services (i.e. massage, salt scrub, etc.) apparently add on a 40% tip!! 40%!!! Excuse me?!? I scanned my receipt and posted it here: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/spa-castle-college-point?select=Bs8OZIqqF5D8JfHzVxru3Q (Update: After several convoluted conversations with Jung Pyo L. of Spa Castle of Spa Castle Queens, he indicates that although the receipt 'looks funny', the prices listed are indeed the prices charged -- which appears to be true; however, this begs the question: why isn't the NYS sales and services taxes shown on the receipt as is required by New York State Law?: Under laws of New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Recordkeeping Requirements for Sales Tax Vendors it states: "Each POS transaction record must provide enough detail to independently determine the taxability of each sale and the amount of tax due and collected. Detailed information required for each sales transaction includes, but is not limited to the: individual item(s) sold, selling price, tax due, invoice number, date of sale, method of payment, and POS terminal number and POS transaction number.) This appears to be a sales tax fraud scheme. Now the good stuff: 1) The complex is more spacious and has more offerings than their 57th Street location, which makes it a nice place to chill (or sweat). 2) Although the food is very, very, very overpriced, there is a larger selection at the Queens location than Manhattan -- seriously though, don't waste your money! 3) Yes, it's true! The men's and ladies' locker rooms with their own set of water and heat based treatments are mandatory nude areas. If you try to enter or manage to enter wearing any clothing, you will be asked to disrobe immediately. You're at a SPA, people! If you can't walk around naked, perhaps you shouldn't leave your own bathroom. Now you know the highs and lows of Spa Castle Queens. I do recommend you check it out -- just avoid weekends and the over-priced food and you're golden! read more

Spa Castle - Services (48.49 + 68.48) totalled $116.67 15% of $116.67 should be $17.50 20% of $116.67 should be $23.33 I was charged $43.75! - Massage Near Me - College Point, New York

2 stars - kids in a spa.. nah. And it seems to be a lady in management that brings her son to work , maybe about 7 y/o , he goes crazy in the pool, and she walks off and has the life guard watch him. The lifeguard then proceeds to reprimand everyone else in the pool for various things, meanwhile the little boy is splashing water in peoples faces and telling grown paying adults they need to get out of "his way" -his mom did nothing but proceed to put her large sun hat with face protection shield on.. lots of hassle, very expensive, not terrible, only come here if you are bored and don't mind paying $60 and up to entertain yourself here.. read more

This spa is set up like spas / sentous (bath houses) / onsens (hot springs) in Asia, hence the all nudity rule in the gender separated areas, as well as the uniform rule for the co-ed areas of the spa. Spa Castle specifically adheres to Korean sauna (Jjimjilbang) standards. Therefore, for anyone coming here, it's not just a spa experience- it's a cultural experience as well. The spa is set up into 4 sections. The main floor is split by genders and you must be fully nude for this area of the spa. I know a lot of people have a problem with this, but this is how they do it in Asia. (Queens is, after all a very culturally diverse part of NYC) Frankly put, it's nothing to be nervous about since everyone is naked and everyone is thinking about enjoying the pools themselves. Here you can also find dry and wet saunas where you can just be in a towel, as oppose to being uniformed upstairs. The second floor is the general sauna area and I absolutely love the big Loess Soil sauna room. Here there is also a salad and fruit bar... but as expected it's extremely expensive. The third floor is the outdoor pools. The fourth is the Korean restaurant that serves ok Korean food. It's also kind of expensive (if we are to compare with outside restaurants), but what choice do we have? Expect to pay $12 for kimchi jjigae and $15 for bulgogi and rice. Three things that come to mind with this place: 1) In both Japan and Taiwan, they hand you towels as you enter a bath house so that you can cover your privates while you walk around and get to the showers and pools in the gender separated areas. Here, you have to strip down and walk yourself into the bath area to get a towel. I really wished that it weren't like this. But I assume they do it this way so that you can't get towels while you are in uniform. 2) I notice that a lot of the clientele nowadays completely disregard the uniform only rule for the second floor sauna areas. They'll walk on down from the outdoor pools to the second floor in their bikinis and swim shorts. I hope that in the future, they'll have staff to regulate this. Let's keep the nakedness strictly in the first and third floor. 3) I also notice that these days a lot of the clientele likes to hug or make out in the open outdoor pool areas. Can we stop this please? My body and my eyes are there to relax... not to be grossed out. If there's one thing that's ruining this spa, it would be the new influx of clientele that are loud and not following the rules. Overall, while to me the price of entrance is kind of expensive to take a bath and enter a sauna, it's still a very unique place in New York to just get away. Have an open mind with the nude areas, bring a nice swimsuit and bring lots of money- it'll be a great time there! --- Update November 13, 2013 It's been a while since I've been back to Spa Castle. The upkeep has definitely declined for this place. In the shower area, most of the shampoo/body soap dispensers don't have their caps anymore and they've mixed both with water as it seems. It used to be where they had placed this nice smelling Korean face lotion in the guys area... now we just get Vaseline lotion. Gross. read more

This was a surprise from the boyfriend. We arrived around 7:00am on a Saturday morning. We paid our $45 dollars each, got a cool little wrist watch that was basically our key to our lockers and access to food and separated there. I arrived downstairs and no one was there. After using some context clues, I figured out where to put my shoes when someone finally shows up. She hands me an ugly orange and pink set, tells me to change, put all my crap in the locker and don't lose the watch. Then she was gone...almost like I imagined her. I saw the naked room. There was another woman in there already and I wanted to try it out since there was only one other person in there and I like to try things out without a crowd but the bf was waiting so upstairs I went. I appreciated the emptiness. There was maybe ten people in the whole place at this point. We tried out each sauna alternating between the hot rooms and the Ice Land to cool us down. (Maybe we didn't do it right because we stayed near the door just to see how long we could last before we had to bolt.) We had breakfast. Egg, cheese and sausage sandwich for six bucks each. Robbery since we could get the same sandwich for 2-3 bucks in a corner store but hunger doesn't care about price. The smoothies, which accompanied our breakfast, was amazing. By this time, the pool was open. We tried all of them with the jets. (We stayed on that floor almost all day). I was so relaxed. I don't remember their names but try the heated one outside made of wood. Around 11, we went to the seated area with tvs attached and took a nice nap. This is when the place loses it stars. We woke up and it was PACKED. Not just regular packed but packed with screaming children and some of the most ...ghetto, douchiest, insert low class word here people EVER, yelling, screaming, cursing...it is a SPA, leave that shit at home or the club.(The personal conversations I was hearing... *shudder*) It also loses a star for the food. We ate lunch at the Korean place on the third floor. Overpriced and mediocre. I also saw flies buzzing around my food in the seating area...which I did not finish. Sorry for the long review but my point is this go early before the Bebe's Kids get there and it will be the best investment you made...other than that. Don't bother. I will go again except I would a) leave once the rowdy families and ghetto people start arriving b) avoid the third floor food and c) try the naked room. 4 stars when empty and for those amazing jet pools 2 stars when packed and for the horrible Korean food. = 3 stars. read more

Clean and relaxing. Staff can be a bit abrasive but this is largely due to the the language barrier.

First time going there. There is valet parking so you don't need to worry about finding a parking spot. When you first go in you pay the entrance fee and they give you a watch with a number on it. That number is the number of the locker that you will be using. You go into the locker room and it's a bit overwhelming because everyone or mostly everyone is just naked. I didn't really like that much. I went to the desk located in the locker room to ask for the spa castle uniform. The employees are very rude. It's like they hate their jobs or something. After changing into the uniform you can go upstairs where they have the saunas available. They are very relaxing. The food court is also on that floor, it wasn't anything special and they're overpriced. The 2nd floor is where I really enjoyed myself. The jacuzzis, hot tubs, and pools were just great ! I would recommend you bring a bathing suit/swimming trunks and a towel if you don't want to pay for their items. That's where I spent most of my time. The third floor is a restaurant and a lounge. I didn't really try those out. After you finish with everything you can go back down to the locker room, change and check out. Overall it was a great experience, I would definitely come back and be more prepared. The only things I didn't like were the employees attitudes, the naked people and the food wasn't the best but the experience is worth it. read more

Spa Castle Queens is a Horrible disgusting scam. Right now, I'm on my way to the hospital because since, I've been there I've had diarrhea and now to the point i think i have food poisoning. The customer service there is terrible and they DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE CUSTOMER OR ANYONE OF COLOR. My visit was supposed to be relaxing but it turned into a more stressful experience than a relaxing one (which is what a spa is supposed to be). Inside the hot tub were various things floating around (leaves, other things etc) When i asked to speak to a manager about the food, they told me to wait in a corner (Agem) the manager came out, and completely disregarded and disrespected me, not even listening to a word that i had to say, i was left with a have a good night and there is nothing he can do and walked away. When i told him how i felt he said there is nothing he can do, and he is sorry and that was all. I WILL NEVER GO HERE AGAIN..WARN YOUR FRIENDS DO NOT BRING CHILDREN. Completely disgusting and horrible. read more

Mega-spa! Went on a Tuesday at 3, it was packed with families, kids, groups. It was fun, esp. the outdoor bade pools with really strong massage jets. There's definitely a system to how it works. When you go in the locker room, you'll see a bunch of naked people of your own sex running around. The showers are in the nude single sex pool area, & you should be nude while showering. The towels they give you are napkin size!! So bring your own towels or buy rent theirs. They require everyone to wear their t-shirt/shorts uniforms when in the co-ed indoor areas. Inside, there are sleeping areas, several hot saunas, a cold sauna, a swim up bar (sort of- you can drink in the pool, but have to buy your drinks outside of it). When you check in, you're given a watch w/ a sensor that opens & closes your separate shoe and regular stuff lockers, serves as a swipe system to pay for food and drinks, etc. You pay at the end. AmEx not accepted. Piña coladas at the Aqua Bar are wonderful & very strong. They charge you tip & tax, so the cocktails come out to about $16.50. (!!!!) Beers come out to $8.50. The bulgogi was tasty, came w banchan, seaweed soup, rice. There are overstuffed leather lounged chairs that you can camp out on & recover from the sauna & hot pools. read more

Spa castle has been a complete surprise. First of all, it's in the boonies of Queens and you have to either take a cab or bus to get there. It does have a free bus service from a Flushing parking lot on a regular basis, but it's basically a tiny van that has only room for a handful of people. The spa itself is in a giant multi-floored building, with most of the outdoor aquatics on the roof. It's basically this huge complex in the middle of your typical residential neighborhood with small single family homes in Queens. Second of all, it's pretty awesome in its selection of food choices, because they have several different kinds of restaurants, food stands, and stacks. They have every possible style of asian food, seafood, alcohol bar, and they even have a delicious frozen yogurt stand. So, you can't possibly go hungry in there. However, I do notice that their drinks are a bit overpriced, but they do have water fountains there. Third of all, it's surprisingly clean. When you go in, they immediately tell you to take your shoes off and give you a "uniform" to wear. Men have one color and women wear another...just in case you get easily confused by the sexes. What's amazing is that last time we went, there was this group of Orthodox Jews...those who never wear anything but black coats, no matter what temperature it is outside. Well, guess what? Not at Spa castle! They wore the uniform and they wore it proudly while enjoying the spa, just like everyone else. Since everyone at Spa Castle walks around barefooted, they make sure that the floor is obsessively clean and they have people walking around cleaning everything. I would not recommend any of the massages, because I think you can get better professional massages elsewhere. Ironically, this is a spa where you should go and try everything except for the massages. The best part about this place are the hot outdoor pools, which are the most fun in the dead of winter time when everything is cold. If you go in the summer time, it can be a bit too hot. They also have these whirlpool jets that shoot out at every angle against your body. On the weekends, this place gets really crowded and has a lot of neighborhood kids, who are a bit obnoxious...but if you go on a weekday, it's usually quiet and relaxing. The worst part about this place...and trust me, it's pretty bad,...is the mens' nude bath. I'm not sure how it is on the women's side, but on the men's side, if you would like to shower in the locker room, you have to do so in the nude bath part...where these old, fat men with tiny wieners sit around on bare, but sometimes hairy, asses with legs spread. It's a bit uncomfortable I have to say. I would give it a four star if they installed private shower stalls. The other bad thing is that because it is a spa and because it has water pools nearby, the floor throughout is really slippery. The last time I was there, I slipped and fractured my arm...which really kinda killed the entire experience. However, despite the weird naked people, and the occasional fractured arm, this is still a decent place...for Queens at least, if you happen to be stuck there for a day and wonder what to do. read more

I've been going to Spa Castle with my family ever since I was 4 years old (so for the past 14 years), but due to my hectic high school life, the last time I got to go was early 2015. Flash forward, and I finally get to revisit with my close friends three days ago. I was really shocked to see that all the prices for the food got jacked up, and one of the outdoor pools were closed. To top it all off, there was a lot of public indecency going on in the one outdoor pool that WAS available (as if the crowded-ness wasn't already enough to keep me away). I used to love Spa Castle so much and my monthly childhood visits always left me feeling so nostalgic, but now I don't think I want to return. The place used to be a fun place for families and friends to come relax, but now SpaCastle has fully remodeled and removed some of their best rooms to make "private event" spaces and capitalized on their overpriced alcoholic drinks. They also only give you one towel for the whole day now. Really? What happened to the shelf full of fresh towels? You can really tell that they're starting to get desperate for money to the point where they're willing to give all the quality away. I choose to go to a spa/sauna to relax and have a good time with my friends, not to see drunk young adults grinding on each other and being loud in the pools. : ) P.S. There were guys smoking carts in the pool bar as well!! Gotta hand it to them for their idgaf attitude but the establishment really has to crack down on their image. Sooner or later the place is going to be run over by people who don't belong there. It's such a shame that one of my favorite places in Queens turned into whatever the hell I saw during my trip there this week. I'm only giving them two stars because I still really like their sauna set-up, and because the Korean lady working at the restaurant on the top floor was friendly read more

Spa castle has been my on and off retreat. It's close to home and I try to go during not-so-busy hours. Hint: weekdays when kids are in school. If you follow this rule, spa castle will be a SPA. I encountered little of the screaming kids and crowded pools bc everyone was at work/school. There were sauna rooms that were empty pretty often. The facility was kept clean. The relaxing/napping room actually had free booths. It's a fun Korean spa/sauna experience but do go on less busy days! As of feb 2014, price increase alert! Weekdays $40 ($35 before) Weekends $50 ($45 before) read more

Ok, so I'm naked in the Men's locker room and bath area with the world's tiniest towel barely covering my privates (OK, that's up for debate...). I'm also partially blind from not having my glasses on. That's good since I don't want to see clearly any man-sausages while I'm showering and bathing in the heated and freezing baths. Hmm, let's start at the beginning: I went with my girlfriend to Spa Castle because it was a spa. It seemed cool enough and I decided to try it out. It was interesting how they gave me a bracelet with some sort of chip that opened a specific locker... As soon as I entered the locker room, I saw some naked men - this was going to be awkward to say the least. So I'm supposed to rinse off in the shower then bathe in some small warm/hot pools. After I went through all the temperature-controlled baths, including a freezing one with a shower, I entered the medium (if you can call it that) heat steam sauna. I decided not to try the high heat sauna because I believed I would heat stroke. They give you these t-shirts (white/gray) and blue shorts (and no undies) that would serve as basic clothing in the common area. I must say, after the welcoming committee of male privates and cold showers, I was intent on going to the common area. The common area is divided into several parts: a massage area, an eating/sitting area, a sleeping-on-the-floor area, a "special" sauna area, a relaxing room, and an outdoor swimming pool/hot tub. The massages looked fun, but cost an arm and a leg. The food was equally expensive too. The sleeping-on-the-floor area looked interesting, with the heated floor.... The special saunas were unique and I must say I nearly fell for the hype. It became a game to see how long my girlfriend and I could stay in a hot sauna before we had to flee. After each different hot sauna, we went into the cold sauna... to be cool, pun intended. I almost did a massage with my girlfriend before she pointed out the extreme cost of the massages. $60 per hour of massage. I think I'd rather have my girlfriend massage me for free... At least I know I'll enjoy it. The cost is scary high; essentially I paid $45 per person to see some male genitals, sleep on the floor, and alternately burn and freeze in some claustrophobic rooms. It was an otherworldly experience, and I might go again. Overall, I recommend people go at least once to see if it fits them. read more

Complete rip off. Rude staff. Screaming children unsupervised. Bizarre cult like dress code. I'm a member of a gym where I pay $100 a month, it has five times the amenities, including saunas and steam rooms, and with none of the problems. read more

This was my first time to a spa ever. The gf thought it was a good idea and who am I to turn down a massage? The entrance fee was 35 dollars. What that got us was access to the shower rooms, saunas, pool, and lounging area until closing. Massages were extra as well as food and drinks. It was cool to see that my identity was eliminated and I was assigned a numbered bracelet for all my additional charges as well as my locker key. Now, it's easy to see the cultural differences here. Americans for some reason are really shy when it comes to nudity. I've noticed in Europe and Asia, no one cares. Here, there was a good mix of people who were freaked out and those who did not care. The shower room was au natural and consisted of two main shower areas one standing and one area with wooden stools. This area also had 4 pools (2 event pools, one hot pool, and one cold pool) The event pool for Thursdays apparently is lemon, so the water apparently had lemon infused into it or something like that. There were also two saunas one at 190 degrees and one at 160 degrees, at least that's what the signs said. The saunas were pretty wild. They had a sauna room lined with gold, another lined with salt rock, another with infrared light, and one lined with jade. There was also a cold room. The saunas weren't very big and I could definitely see these rooms get overcrowded on busy days. Fortunately, we came during a non-peak day. The pool areas consisted of an outdoor roof pool area and an indoor pool area. None of the pools were for swimming. The intent was to take advantage of the jets and their massage capability. I would highly recommend bringing your own swim trunks and maybe your own towels. You can rent swimsuits there as well as towels, but why when you can easily bring your own. The massages were pretty crazy. Tip: Do not mess with old Asian women. They are freakishly strong and are quite capable of ripping your arm out of its socket. I was convinced that the woman was trying to rip my head off. The pain was so bad at some points that I thought I was going to crap myself on the table. After that though, I felt pretty relaxed. If you don't go with the Swedish massage, I would highly recommend getting a foot massage. It was definitely very relaxing and you can watch tv while they work. They work your feet and your legs up to your knees. The food was pretty good. We got the bibimbap and soondubu. Pretty fresh and very tasty. The banchan was good also. They have a pretty extensive menu and snack bar. Some stuff that I thought was kind of weird were the sleeping floor and the lounging area. The floor was basically a hardwood floor where people were able to lie down and go to sleep. Nutty Asian people. The lounging room was a room full of lazyboys with televisions attached. Sorry, I didn't pay 35 dollars to go do what I can do at home. Bottom line: Would I do this again? Probably, but not for another couple of years. It's expensive and can get pretty crowded during peak hours. read more