Whenever I am highly stressed or just feel the need to get away, I always come to Eden. They are great about accepting walk-ins, and their massages are EXCELLENT!!! Do NOT come here if you are looking for a fake massage where you like to just be lightly touched, because the masseuses here really dig deep!! They are well trained in the Chinese Meridian points and know exactly where to go to relieve the tension in your body -- without you ever having to say anything! Truly amazing.
I wouldn't recommend Eden for more than the massage itself though -- the shower, locker room, and sauna area don't look like they are well taken care of (but that could just be my germ-a-phobia). So, my usual deal is that I go in for an hour or hour and a half massage, change really fast into my robe in the locker room, get my massage, and then leave. However, I would prob. recommend sticking around for the post massage tea and fruit that your masseuse has waiting for you in the lounge area.
All in all, I think this is probably the best place to get a massage in NYC -- I am a massage fanatic since my back is always hurting so I've been to numerous places all around the city, including Bliss, Mario Badescu, Fresh Escape, all of which do not compare!
Pros: MASSAGE, also the masseuses leave you alone and don't try to make chit chat while you're trying to relax.
Cons: Not really a spa where you can spend all day...
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