I love going to the spa to get massages, but don?t do it very often because of the high price tag. I think $125+ is a lot to pay for a 50 minute service, esp. when I don?t use the extra amenities like the steam room, sauna, etc. Most of the time, I just get my massage and go, so I could care less if the extra stuff was not part of the package.\r
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Century West is a great place to get a spa-quality massage without paying for the unnecessary amenities. I paid $60 (including tip). That?s less than half the price of Burke Williams! They have a pretty good variety of services if you want something more than the plain-vanilla Swedish massage. They also offer discounts for purchasing packages of 5- and 10- treatments. I was able to make a same-day appointment, which was a nice convenience. All of the employees are very friendly. The waiting room felt like a doctor?s office, but they decorate the treatment rooms to make them feel a bit more ?zen.? It?s a minor added touch, but it does actually make it seem more inviting and relaxing than other discount places like Massage Company, where the rooms are pretty sterile. They also offer other services: chiropractor, acupuncture, facials, waxing, etc. I?m all about efficiency and convenience, so the idea that I get a bunch of stuff done without having to drive all over town is a huge plus!\r
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I?ll definitely be coming back. And at these prices, I can go more than a couple of times a year.\r
Pros: Great price, great massage, friendly staff
Cons: Doesn't have the ambience and amenities of a high-end spa (steam room, sauna, locker room)
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