Attending spas for various body treatments really is a hobby of mine. I must say that I wasn't impressed with the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. For such a big name you'd expect a spectacular setting and service but unfortunately it was just so-so.
There is no great ambiance in the lobby. The hostesses are generally busy answering the phone and talking to customers that sometimes you can stand there waiting for a bit before you can check in.
The spa area that the attendant takes you to is very standard, nothing special. You are shown into a waiting room with a very narrow walkway.
One day I had a massage and the heater in the room was broken so it kept turning on and off with a loud bang. The massage therapist told me she couldn't hear it and had tuned it out. Needless to say I did complain and was given a 20% off coupon for my next service.
Pedicures are $70 and there isn't anything special. It took me 5 different visits before I found a great overall nail tech, Vera.
I'm sure they mean well but there really isn't anything spectacular here. Such a bummer...I'm heading back to Gadabout.
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