Metropolis Spa & Salon

I had been a customer at Metropolis for years, and was always pretty happy with the services, despite being priced quite high. I didn't really mind paying $250 for full highlights and a cut if I only did the HL twice a year. The stylist always did a good job and I was pleased with the result. This past spring, my stylist received "a promotion" which raised the cost of a haircut to $85. A hair cut. $85.00, without tip. I decided that I was ready to move on and found another local salon whose best stylist charges $45 for a haircut, and believe it or not, she does a better job. If you have money to burn, Metropolis is your spa. Otherwise, there are plenty of alternatives out there that don't charge exorbitant rates. more

The services are very expensive and the staff push you through like cattle. The massage is very mediocre and the rest of the staff is always short and do not like to be bothered. They haven't yet realized that they are working in a service industy. The reception area is made up of unprofessional, overly made up woman, who hate their job and obviously dislike having to wait on affluent Princetonians. there are very few choices in Princeton, but you are better off going a little further to spas in Newtown and Pennington where most of the spas are better quality and much friendlier. more

The feeling after my first time at Metropolis: I expected a lot more for what I got and for what they charge. I don't mind paying for spa treatments. But the receptionist was rude and being that it was my first time, she just handed me a ticket with services I made appointments for that day without any directions. I did not know I was supposed to wait at their other lounge area, but the second lady who helped me was really nice!! The lady who performed my services for the day was also nice but she did a horrible job for what they charge for - the filing job she did on a couple of my nails were crooked... I also saw another person check their cell phone a couple of times when she was providing service to a customer. She didn't talk on the phone but still for what they charge, that shouldn't happen. They only do the massage for the mani/pedi for about literally 20 seconds. I've gotten a better mani/pedi at regular walk-in nail salons for less than half the price. Receptionist at checkout was also really nice!! Another positive is that they are clean! Nice staff (except for that one receptionist) but regarding service, I expected more for what I paid for and got. They are also really busy and have a more futuristic simple decor/atmosphere so consider that if you want a more serene homelike atmosphere/decor. (They have an enclosed area for pedi which made the pedi okay.) more

As a music teacher concert time can be particularly stressful. Add a daily 2 hour commute and my back and shoulders were a mess! My massage therapist was phpenomenal! She was not too deep with her hands nor was she too soft...she was JUST RIGHT! I left feeling rejuvinated, relaxed, and focused. I must agree, unfortunately, with another rater in that the staff member that I checked out with was rude and sort of shoved me out the door. Perhaps she had bad day we all do) but it wasn't my fault :( The woman who checked me in was kind, polite, and courtious. All in all, I will definitely be returning and probably with my husband! more

A wonderful experience from start to finish! This spa has it all and treats you like a queen the moment you make your reservation. more