05/12/09

Really great spa

by holly94123

I-Spa is near my office and I am so lucky! The staff is wonderful and everything is very nice and relaxing there. This is probably only the 3rd spa I've been to, but it is the best. Hmm, I should probably make an appointment there now... ;)

• Pros: Great staff, great place
• Cons: Inside hotel, but not a big deal

01/11/09

great romantic couples treatment

by NicholasConroy

My wife and I had the romance couples ritual as part of our 5th anniversary celebration and she loved it. It was my first time at a spa and I didn?t know what to get, but Ryan was patient and walked me through all the services so I can maximize my experience there. The spa was immaculately well kept and the staff was very kind. I don?t know much about spas, but my wife says it?s one of the best spas she?s ever been to and the massage therapist Valarie and Gardner were amazing. Gardner focused on the knots in my back and I felt incredibly relaxed afterwards. I defiantly recommend it for anyone looking for a new spa to try out in sf. They also validated my valet parking with the hotel which was nice.

• Pros: romantic, lots of natural sunlight
• Cons: location

01/11/09

awesome pedicures!

by LaurenHoang

I was there about a week ago to get the hot stone reflexology pedicure since I was on my feet all week around the city. I changed into a robe and relaxed against their plush cushions as the Linda got to work on my tired feet and it was amazing. They use the hot stones to massage and use pressure points to relieve stress and they do the regular pedicure thing too with polish. The whole thing cost me $100 but it was 80 min long and defiantly worth every penny. The front desk was very friendly and knowledgeable about all the treatments and I made an appointment for a facial before I left. So I will keep you posted!

• Pros: great pedicures, relaxation lounge, great atmosphere
• Cons: the steam room was under construction.

01/11/09

Such an Awesome Spa

by rynoc

I came here for a facial, it was amazing. I heard on myspace that they had a special for 80 minute treatments if you printed up a coupon. I got the Thyme peel facial. All of my dead skin cells were gone. All of them. It was so great. I looked like ten years younger. Melinda was my aesthtitician, i have no idea how to spell that, anyways it was great. I got to use the steam room and just be calm, which is great since I am working more than fourty hours every week. Such a good little oasis and super close to everything. YAY I-Spa

• Pros: Intercontinental, need I say more?
• Cons: Its on the 6th Floor.

01/11/09

Great place to throw a party

by KatieRays

My girlfriends and I came by (all 5 of us) for her 30th birthday bash. We all decided to get the Spa and the City for like $200 each and included 50min massage and 50 min facial (my choice) and complimentary mimosas and a cute little gift bag to take home with us. All the girls arrived together and they were really accommodating and Megan, the front desk girl, walked us through the locker area and helped us get settled in. The lounge didn?t have enough room (5 chairs) to accommodate the group but we took the party outside in the patio which was a big plus. We ended up ordering food through room service and had a bast! The esthetician and the massage therapist were all experienced and I was happy to be in their hands. The locker area and the steam room was big enough for all of us and the birthday girl was extremely pleased~ it was all our first time there and I think we?re all planning to come back and take advantage of the specials that they have listed. I defiantly recommend it for parties since we were never rushed to leave or pressured into buying products. It?s a new spa so I guess not many people know about it but it?s worth trying out.

• Pros: cleanliness, patio, validated parking
• Cons: lounge didn't have enough chairs

12/21/08

Amazing Brazilians!!

by AngelaLavine

this may be t.m.i. but i HAVE to rave about their brazilians!! their estheticians are very well trained and they make you feel so comfortable and it only took about 30 min but i think the whole thing is booked for like 45min or something. they were VERY clean!! (which is important when they're...working on down there) they also validated my valet parking at the hotel so it was FREE PARKING IN THE CITY!! the last girl i had was ACTUALLY brazilian! haha! i thought it was pretty funny. Lanira was her name. and she is AWESOME go see her...

tip: take some tylenol before coming in to lessen your pain...but you won't need it =)

• Pros: best brazilian by a ....BRAZILIAN
• Cons: not visible from the street (inside the hotel)

12/21/08

SO GREAT. BEST SPA EVER

by nmelmac

I spa is one of the best day spas in san Francisco. Its prices are very competitive and they have specials every few months if you look for them which are really good. I know a bunch of people who went to there grand opening and it was awesome.

I had a treatment with Linda, it was the c results manicure and pedicure. It was wonderful and my feet and nails never looked better. It had a scrub and a foot and hand massage included which was a great way to indulge.

I most defiantly will be coming back to ISpa in the future, it was an amazing experience

• Pros: super awesome everything

12/21/08

Best Spa EVER!!!!

by abeverhausen

I came here on a fluke one cold and rainy day to get a massage because burke Williams was booked. It was great because it was super close to the Westfield center and a lot nicer than burke Williams, A lot. The rooms here are huge, and the fact that there is not screaming children and shoppers all around really makes me feel a whole lot better and yet it is only one block away from the Westfield center.

I got a massage from Danielle and it was wonderful. The therapist defiantly knew what they were doing. I had a Travelers Tonic which is there signature treatment and it was awesome.

The second time I went I got a scrub and a massage, this time it was gary who gave me my services. Gary must be one of the nicest people on the face of the planet who is also extremely talented with his hands. The scrub was invoigorating and wonderful, it woke me up completely and I left feeling super smooth and really relaxed with the massage right after. It was great.

All in all I spa is the best of the best in my opinion. I think that it has a good vibe since you can get away from the mall and your everyday life and go there to escape.

• Pros: Super clean, beautiful spa, rooms with windows.
• Cons: No Hydrotherapy

12/13/08

super clean. awesome services & amenities .

by jen0219

okay~ so this place is a bit hard to find cuz it's inside a hotel but the hotel itself isn't thank god =) its the BRIGHTest bluest building standing tall on Howard street...had to take the elevator up but no biggie~

the front desk was super friendly...i've read some reviews that says otherwise....but they seemed friendly to me. They greeted me with a smile and walked me around the facility to show me where everything was....the locker room area was SUPER clean. like...you could lick off of the surface clean. everything was new and pretty (think they finished the buliding this year or something) and their LOUNGE area...had comfy couches with like this hot tea area where you can customize your own tea (which i thought was pretty cool).

The facililties are super spacious so you never feel like you are rushed to leave...you can stay for as long as you want (score!!!!)

the facial...was AMAZING they say they're murad exclusive so i was a bit skeptical but it was the BEST facial of my life. the estheticians communicated with me to make sure I get what I WANT not cookie-cutter type facial you know? and then they made sure i understood how to take care of my skin =)

the massage~~~ they make you fill out this questionairre about what you like....and what you want to work on and they CUSTOMIZE the friggin massage oils for you~ which is AMAZING. i got the deep tissue....i kept saying "deeper" ..think i scared the therapist but whatever....

i was so relaxed afterwards i felt like a piece of noodle just *ptttt* on the floor. and I had this coupon from the newspaper that came in handy =)

so look out for those deals~ like i heard they have online deals on yelp and the newspaper and stuff~ so definantely check it out...take a girlfriend with you and chill out at their indoor pool/jacuzzi and detox in the steam room mMmMmmmmmmmmmmm

• Pros: clean. friendly staff. nice amenities and perks. coupons
• Cons: inside a hotel....but hotel's not hard to find =)

10/23/08

Best Spa in San Francisco

by Bartlally

Excellent Spa!! Best in the City. From the moment you enter the Friendly Staff will make you feel special. I am a frequent spa user and have been to many of the Spas in San Francisco and feel I-Spa is top. The facilites are top notch. By far the best in the city. Especially for a person that is wanting all the convienience of a health club, spa, and pool! Make sure to get there early and grab a good workout in the large state of the art excercise room. All new machines and cardio equipment. The pool is great and a real treat for someone looking to swim in SF. The whirl pool is also outstanding and deserves some of your time. Relax in the steamroom..There is no other place like I-Spa in SF. The massage is also awesome. I have been to I-Spa 4-5 times and always have experienced an excellent massage.

• Pros: great facilities, gym, pool, and steam
• Cons: small locker/locker area