845 Market St, Level 5
San Francisco, CA 94103
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(415) 694-7980
www.burkewilliamsspa.com
OVERALL:4.8 SERVICE:5 AMBIANCE:5 VALUE:4.5
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Impulsively cashed in a giftcard and booked an early massage on another day off. Possibly one of the best decisions of my life...getting all gooey just writing about it...
Go early to avoid mall/spa crowds; 9am = had the ENTIRE place all to myself! No other patrons, no other staff...just one big personal jacuzzi, sauna, mist room, dressing room, showers, and a crap ton of fresh fruit, cucumber water, coffee, and fresh towels for MMEEEE! Makes it immeasurably more relaxing & enjoyable...Absolutely worth the early wake-up. Plus, wearing that bikini becomes even MORE optional (lobby/quiet room is only co-ed area and requires a robe...everywhere else, your fab bod is free to go au naturel)!
Soaked/sauna-ed for 30 min before massage (you get unlimited spa access with any treatment appointment), then was whisked off through a few quiet hallways into a dimly lit room that was all citrus and sandalwood and made me blissfully weak in the knees. I was done for, no doubt. Needless to say, King Midas worked some kind of magic with those hands...great bedside/tableside (??...um, hmmmm) manner, softspoken, JUST the right level of chattiness, good pressure & adjustment (I like it pretty firm), 60 minutes of unadulterated rapture...!
Takeaways:
- Go early in the day (quieter, well-stocked, fresh masseuses)
- Arrive at least 30min before appt (take advantage of spa facilities)
- Full arsenal of grooming products
- (cleanser, lotions, shampoo, cond., razors, blowdryers, styling products, mouthwash, etc...)
Prepare to be pampered!
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