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    Spa La

    4.3 (663 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    James A.

    A now CO-ED day spa in Koreatown, Spa LA is a large underground jjimjilbang with a bevy of different treatments and saunas. My wife and I visited on a weekday, with the service and sessions being good. Spa LA recently finished a large renovation/expansion resulting in the opening of a co-ed in early 2026. Previously, it was female only, with my wife/daughter coming for a mom/daughter spa day when we were still living in Santa Monica. This time, I wanted to treat my wife to a Simply Classic Body Scrub ($125 for one hour) and Mini Facial ($85 for 30 minutes), booking it on-line. They open at 9:00 am, so figured we could come a bit early for the appointments starting at 10:00. We took the train, and it was an easy walk from Normandie station on the Purple (D) Line. Once entering, the check-in desk is right in front. The attendant could be doing a tour, so need to wait until they come back. There are specials to reduce the price a bit and the knowledgeable front staff (Angela) helped us to apply what was applicable. The main one (follow them on Instagram) was to get 20% off a full facial for my wife, which also resulted in my entrance fee being reduced by half ($50 drops to $25, with wife fee being waived since she was having a treatment). The facial change required changing of the reservation times and esthetician availability, but it was no big deal (so must have good availability of staff for same day changes). You pay first with credit card, allowing a tip to be added later (though like most places, cash is preferred directly to the provider). We were both given locker keys that went around our wrists, and then Angela gave a tour of the underground facilities, focusing on the co-ed sections that I would use. Swimwear is mandatory for the co-ed sections, with the female section being exclusively no-swimwear (provided robes only, and au-naturelle in the spas). I was the only person (besides my wife) using the co-ed facilities during the 4 hours I was there. This meant 1). I could take pictures to post here 2). I could imagine the whole quiet place was mine, definitely making the $25 charge worth it for me. The spa closes at 9 pm, so one could spend the whole day if one want to. The male locker room was a typical set-up, with my locker containing slippers (so no need to bring your own), light robe, and towels. There is a large common area where they intend to put in a light snack bar in the future....for now, it is pretty barren. The centerpiece of the area is a foot-deep waterfall fountain, where you can lounge. I really liked the constant sound of moving water that it produced. There is a very large deep whirlpool and cold/ice water plunge pool (no thx). The steam sauna was fully prepped, with enough steam to make visibility non-existent...I could only last about 4 minutes at a time there. The dry sauna was pleasant, but not particularly hot, with the machine not producing much heat (the controls are out of the customer's hands). There are filtered water stations everywhere, private bathrooms which were nice, and cold water showers to rinse (before and after). Phones ARE allowed, with a decent private Wi-Fi (ask the attendant for the password, since cellular doesn't work down there). My wife went to the female section after checking out the co-ed area, and later told me the female-only area has a lot more facilities/treatments, including many different types of pools: akaline, citrus, mineral. As for the treatments, my wife later told me that both the esthetician (Michelle) and the masseuse (Helen) were very skilled, and took their job very seriously. My wife likes whole body scrubs in general, and knew what to expect. As for the full facial, it ended up being a bit too painful for her, so thinking if she does it again, a mini one would be more appropriate.

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    Shirley C.

    Updated remodel version of Wilshire spa. They have a closed paid parking lot adjacent. Love the remodel look. They do a coed version now Definitely will return. So many relaxing rooms. There are 3 different pools to soak, steam room, and sauna. Many stone rooms to detox and take a nap too Many Instagramable spots here too Check their website for body treatments too

    Maria O.

    Just got back from an amazing day at Spa LA! I'll admit, I was a little nervous when I heard they switched to a co-ed format, but no worries, there is still a women-only section. I arrived around 10 AM and it was pretty quiet, maybe six other people total. Staff were walking guests through the new co-ed area, and honestly, it's beautiful. I would come back just to hang out there. The co-ed section allows bathing suits, but the women-only area is still no-clothing. While I was there, I noticed staff constantly cleaning and checking temperatures, which I really appreciated. I got the Simply Sugar Scrub and it was amazing. I didn't catch the name of the woman who did mine, but she was so good, totally worth the money. They also have an $85 scrub-only package if you don't want a massage or hair wash. The only downside was a group of ladies talking loudly, but I did see a staff member ask them to lower their voices. Tip: If you're a bigger woman like me, you can ask for a larger robe!

    Sophia C.

    I loved the vibes of this spa! It was super relaxing. I have never been to a Korean spa so it was a bit of a culture shock. I got the Lavender Scrub and it came with a facial, scalp massage, body scrub, and regular massage. I almost fell asleep with how peaceful it was. My friends and I enjoyed all of the sauna rooms and baths. My favorite was the clay room I underestimated how deep it was. They offer free coffee, tea and water in the lobby. Additionally, they have an area to blow dry your hair and do makeup etc after enjoying the amenities. The only downside is that near the end of our visit we noticed roaches in the entrance to the saunas. :((((

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    Linh S.

    his spa is quite nice! It's in K-Town and even though I took Uber, I noticed there was a parking structure nearby. It was a confusing to get to at first, the address routed me to the Bank of America on Wilshire which was incorrect, once I walked around the block - I found out where it was. I wish there were more detailed instructions on the website on how to get there. Check in was easy, got my own locker and was given instructions on where to go downstairs. It is on the bottom floor, so no windows. The service was amazing! I booked the Aphrodite with Wendy. I would come back just for that! I also really liked the mushroom tea that was provided in the sitting area. I didn't get a chance to try out all the rooms but was thankful they marked each room by order number. I haven't gone to many spas in LA so don't really have much to compare to but overall it was a pleasant experience!

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    Bec K.

    Would you like to go to heaven, become a baby seal, and leave with a glow all in one afternoon? I managed to snag an appointment on the weekend and went by myself bc a Korean body scrub is a solo adventure unless that's a bucket list item with your friends. Do not do this unless you're comfortable being in your birthday suit in the pool area or if you aren't wearing your glasses. I didn't have my glasses on most of the time so that made this even easier. You get a key (shower, towels, and slippers), hop in the shower, and then you have the option of the steam or sauna, jacuzzi of varying degrees and benefits, and the all the detox zones. Follow the first timer guide depending on your chosen treatments and try their homemade reishi tea, I would dilute it if you're not a tea drinker. Turn off your phone and turn it back on if you get the SOS signal. There's a co-ed area but I did not go into that side. Huge thank you to Angela and Nadia for helping me at the front desk and on the phone, Yoona is an absolutely angel who got me to the right spots whenever I got lost, and thank you to Helen and Michelle who got me so relaxed that I spent most of my time asleep.

    Lauren H.

    I loved this spa! The 3 soaking pools were all different and provided unique benefits. The sauna and steam room were a little small, but did the job. I loved the other rooms that they had though. Especially the one with the clay balls. They have showers to clean up with after, and the amenities you would expect from a spa.

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    My favorite place to go for comfort! The vibe is chill the staff is amazing and the place is clean!

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    I love this place. Great massages and kind staff. The tea is wonderful. I love to come in for even just a day pass.

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    Hi do I need an appointment to come in or are walking ins welcome I have a gift card for an hour massage here?

    You can walk in but I called in and let them know the service I was looking for which held a spot for me.

    Do I have to book a reservation to use the amenities?

    You can do a walk in day pass. This will give you access to all amenities. If you want a facial or massage, you'll want to reserve in advance. If you have a large group, you may want to reserve too.

    Hi. How much is it just to go to the saunas and rooms? I don't need facial or massage

    Hey, it's 40$ on weekdays and 50$ entrance on weekends. You will have access to all 5 rooms. Hope… Read more

    What is done in the pink salt and clay ball rooms?

    Relaxing, meditating, vibing

    Are the hair washes using sulfate free shampoo?

    Yes! They are using good products

    Do you have to be nude while enjoying the facility?

    You will need to shower, so at minimum you'll need to be nude when showering and using tubs, but once that's over, you'll have a robe for the dry lounge area. So the best answer is, you can't avoid being nude, but you don't need to be nude for the… Read more

    What amenities are included?

    Their website has photos, but here 1. there's 3 tubs (about the same temperature) 2. one steam room,… Read more

    Can we stay al night here?

    No, they are not open 24 hours

    Is admission included with purchase of treatment?

    Yes

    Do you have a cold plunge?

    yes they have a cold plunge pool

    Can you wear bathing suit around the spa and in the jacuzzi/ salt room Also when you get a scrub see you naked?

    This is a nude spa

    Since there's no food provided, are snacks allowed on any areas?

    No food is allowed but there are many place in the area where you can get a bit to eat

    Are day passes available?

    Yes

    Do you have food?

    Nope, they don't

    Is this for men too? Looking for a Mens day spa, I want to chill for a few hours.

    No, this is women only. The men only spa is next door. Also, there's plenty of men only spas in Ktown.

    Is there a monthly membership?

    Yes

    Is this the correct address?

    3442 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, (next door to Brass Monkey, near Normandie)

    Can I make reservations for multiple people online?

    Yes

    Do you have Jim Jil bang?

    They have a dry lounge, with various dry sauna rooms.

    Do they accept accept credit cards?

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    Review Highlights - Spa La

    My first stop was the Himalayan salt room, then to the mud clay ball room, then to the infrared healing room.

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    3.7
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    Out of the Korean spas I've tried, Wi Spa was probably the smoothest experience for me -- mostly…read morebecause I finally went with an actual Korean friend who walked me through everything and told me what order to do things in. That made a huge difference. The spa itself has everything, it's 24 hours, and the valet situation makes it convenient for LA. If you're someone who actually knows how to use a Korean spa properly and wants to hang out for a while, I can see why people like this place. That said, it was busy. Like very busy. They had even run out of robes at one point, so we had to wait for one, which was kind of wild. And compared to the other spas I've been to, the massage prices here were also crazy expensive. I'm still personally a little shy with Korean spas in general, so I don't think I fully relax the way other people do in these spaces, but this was the first time I felt like I actually understood the flow of it better. I'd come back to use the facilities, especially since it's open 24 hours, but I probably wouldn't come here for a massage at those prices.

    This spa experience was okay, but not great…read more First, the good. Valet parking is available for $4. The spa treatments were the redeeming part, even though they were inconvenient to book. More on that later. I ended up getting the Buff (body scrub) & Aroma Massage. As someone who exfoliates almost daily, I didn't expect to get much out of the exfoliating part, but that woman scrubbed off my sins from a past life. That was THE most thorough exfoliation I've ever experienced. My skin was so smooth afterward. Every time she splashed warm water on me to wash away the dead skin, I felt refreshed. At the end of the service, she even gave me the exfoliating glove she'd used during the service. After the scrub, she applied the most hydrating face mask to my slightly sunburned face. After the scrub, she applied a hydrating face mask that my slightly sunburned skin desperately needed. While it dried, she performed my massage using what smelled like eucalyptus oil. The massage was thorough & occasionally intense but overall, I felt amazing. My only concern was sanitation. Services are performed completely nude, & I would've preferred to see the table sanitized in front of me or at least know what products were being used between guests. It was a little uncomfortable knowing someone else's most intimate parts had been on that table moments earlier. The café on the second floor has a decent variety of Korean food, water, juices, smoothies, & cold-pressed juices. I grabbed an apple, ginger & beet juice that was spicy in the best way. At $10, it was cheaper than many cold-pressed juices I've had elsewhere. That's about where the positives end because unfortunately, this is not a great place to relax. I was hoping for an outdoor pool (this is LA, after all). Nope. Just a rooftop deck. The "Ice Room" was about 57 degrees. Cool, but not cold. What WAS cold, however, was the water dripping on me from the ceiling. The Clay Ball Room is a death trap. Nearly everyone who entered after me either fell or almost fell. One poor woman went down so fast she didn't even know what happened. They really need signage warning guests about the slip & fall risk & explaining how to enter safely. I also expected more relaxation rooms. There were only one or two beyond the main spaces. The second-floor common area wasn't the quiet retreat I expected. Despite signs asking guests to keep their voices down, loud conversations were everywhere & no staff seemed interested in enforcing the rules. I thought I'd have better luck in the women-only spa area. Just when I found a quiet spot in the wet sauna, a staff member barged in & told everyone to leave so they could spray something into the air. We were completely naked, the steam is so thick you can barely see a few inches in front of you, & I was just starting to drift into a light sleep when the door flew open & we were told to get out. There was no explanation, no calm communication, & no indication whether this was routine maintenance or an emergency. Even afterward, nobody explained what was being sprayed or why. If this is routine maintenance, there should be signage letting guests know services may be interrupted throughout the day. And if there was such urgency to spray whatever product was being used, it raises questions about whether guests had been been exposed to something concerning. The wet sauna is also another place where hot water drips from the ceiling onto unsuspecting patrons. Very unpleasant & frankly pretty gross. The women's-only section includes a hot tub, warm tub & cold plunge. Unfortunately, I don't believe these pools are cleaned as thoroughly or frequently as they should be. I noticed visible buildup along the tile line at the water's edge, the kind of thing that shouldn't be there if the pools are being properly maintained. Anyone sitting their most intimate parts on those tile seats does so at their own risk. As I mentioned earlier, booking services here is a pain. There are signs advertising treatments but no clear guidance on where to sign up. Helpful patrons told me to go to the front desk, so I had to shower, dry off, get dressed & head upstairs. Then, despite my credit card being attached to my wristband, I couldn't use the wristband to pay. I had to go all the way back to the locker room to retrieve my card. So inconvenient. At my local Korean spa, there's a concierge in the locker room who handles all bookings. If that's not feasible here, at least install a kiosk so guests can book services without leaving the spa area. Online booking would also help, but I couldn't find that option on the website. My intention was to spend the entire day here before heading to my 11:30 pm flight. Instead, I left several hours early because I was so unnerved by the disruptions & disappointed by the limited relaxation options. I'm glad this wasn't my first Korean spa experience because it definitely wouldn't have inspired me to come back.

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    Wi Spa Salt Sauna- A beautiful relaxing experience.
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    Hugh Spa

    Hugh Spa

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    I have been to many Korean spas and I must say Hugh Spa was by far the best massage and body scrub…read moreexperience I've ever had. My masseuse was amazing. You could tell she was very thoughtful with her touch and technique throughout the entire session. She was quiet, professional, and gave the perfect amount of pressure during both the massage and scrub, especially on the pressure points. Everything flowed so smoothly and felt incredibly relaxing. My 1.5 hour massage honestly felt like 2 hours in the best way possible because I was so relaxed and immersed in the experience. My skin felt incredibly soft and rejuvenated afterward. I especially loved the hot honey milk she poured and massaged all over my body. It felt absolutely amazing and made the experience feel extra luxurious and calming. Although Hugh Spa is on the smaller side, it still has enough amenities to enjoy and unwind. The only thing I wish they had was an ice bath, but they do have an ice room which definitely helps. Also, the front staff was very sweet, welcoming, and kind from the moment I walked in, which made the experience even better. Thank you Hugh Spa for finally making me believe in massages again. I will definitely be back!

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    I was in town and wanted to go to the Korean spa. I had good memories of going to Olympic some…read moreyears ago. This is a women-only Korean spa and bathhouse. My friend and I booked the Goddess package, which is the most complete. You arrive early to soak in the hot tubs (which were not as hot as my last review indicated), and then are taken back to the wet massage area. After a very thorough scrub and wash, you are massaged, and you also have your hair washed, and they do an anti-aging face mask. It was about $220, which is a little more expensive than I remember, but that's about an hour and forty-five minutes of service. I did feel like if I went back, I'd probably try one of the shorter services. You don't have to have cash for a tip, because they put the tip on your bill, and you can pay with your credit card. I didn't hang out in any of the saunas, just in the mood for a hot tub. They did have a nice, tranquil outside area as well. Also, they had a cafe that had some snacks and water, and also a sign saying you can order food. I didn't get the name of the person who did my service, but she was great! She was very friendly.

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