Olympic Spa

Shed your modesty at the locker room. Naked bodies are everywhere, but after a while, you lose your self-consciousness, and start enjoying this cultural experience. I went this no-frill spa on Wednesday around the noon, but more than half the clients were non-Korean. For the first timers, the brief tour of the facility is given, but it might be helpful to check out their web site for the spa menu. I had Pure Bliss including exfoliation, body polish, full session massage, facial and hair treatment --- worth at least $300 at the other posh places, paying only $100. Of course, there is no fancy towels or robes. They dont even have a wash cloth, so bring your own loofah (along with a bottle of water and scrunchy). Pros: Open until 10pm, Helpful staff, Bumble&Bumble product Cons: Poor communication, No privacy more

I went to one of these Korean day spas while living in Seattle and it was heavenly. If you can put aside your modesty and lose yourself in the experience you'll never want to go to one of those overpriced hoity toity spas again. You stay as long as you like to soak, steam, and relax before your appointment for whatever treatment you want. I recommend the full body scrub with the milk and honey massage. Fantastic! All under $120 Pros: self guided, affordable, valet parking Cons: not for the shy, thin towels more

A definate bargain, a day at the Olympic Spa will send you home fresh and glowing. Be prepared for a little culture adjustment as the staff speaks mostly Korean. You must take your shoes off immediately upon entering the locker room, or someone will kindly redirect you. The price is right for the services here at Olympic Spa. While I usually get the goddess treatment, my best friend is sold on the Thai Massage. Either way, we both leave the place as if floating on a lotus flower.... They have valet parking available and a nail spa upstairs. more

Did you backpack across Europe on $15 a day? Can you kill a spider and not freak out? (This is not to imply there are bugs at Olympic Spa -- there aren't.) If you're not a fussy-fuss girl, you'll find this affordable hideaway a real treat. The best thing? No reservations needed and open until 10pm. (Go after work when you've had a lousy day.) BYO loofah, or other exfoliater. Pros: Open until 10pm, Go spur of the moment, Not snooty Cons: Poor English skills more