Savana Urban Spa reviews
Very uncomfortable facilities. I do not understand why I had to take off my shoes in the reception area!? Very bad first impression. I have been in spas that have changing rooms and private lockers for that purpose, and charge the same amount of money for a massage. This place looks like it's been done on a budget but thinks of itself as a high-end spa with prices to match. Come to think of it, I don't believe it's really a spa at all - a beauty salon more like, since spas are supposed to have at least one hydrotherapy such as bathtub, steam room or a pool.
by luxury addict (4 reviews), 23 Apr 2008Overall it wasn't bad but I found the staff to be rather poor. The treatment was fine but I have tried other spas of a similar calibre which were more rewarding and which offered a more pleasant environment.
by carson (7 reviews), 04 Apr 2008I had the spa's signature Sea Breeze Body Wrap (90 minutes, £120) with therapist Hayley. It was great to be able to have a shower BEFORE the treatment, as I'm usually hot and bothered at the end of the day from work and going on public transport. As a result, I felt very clean and refreshed in my robe and slippers as I waited in the relaxation area. The treatment itself was wonderful, and Hayley used Savana Spa's own range of natural products, which contain no animal products and are paraben and petrochemical-free. The scrub had a very nice smell and texture, as did the hot seaweed for the actual wrap. During the wrap, I also had a mini-facial, which felt more like a full facial as it lasted for ages, and again all the products smelled and felt amazing on my skin. After the wrap, I showered, then returned to the massage table for an exquisite full body massage using essential oils. My skin felt very moisturised and soft for several days after the treatment, so it's highly recommended.
Apart from the usual treatments, the spa offers a full massage and complementary health menu (reiki, acupuncture, hypnotherapy etc), as well as a couples massage workshop and yoga classes, and they even provide child-minding facilities every Wednesday and Friday between 10-12, so that mums can relax. I'm planning to go back for the 3-hour-long couples massage workshop!
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