Senses Spa at the Imperial Palace in Biloxi MS "Smells SOOOO Good"

Eucaplytus in the Steam Room Makes Any Spa Smell Fantastic

We took a look around the web to see what folks were saying about the Senses Spa at the Imperial Palace in Biloxi, and the reviews we found were among the best we've ever witnessed.  That was the good news.  The bad news is that we were only able to find reviews at TripAdvisor.

Yelp combined reviews with the hotel, so only a couple of those reviews included spa comments.  Those were just as positive as the reviews at TripAdvisor.  Some folks mentioned that the spa was the only reason they go to Biloxi, an in fact, TripAdvisor gave it this amazing rating:

          Ranked #2 of 14 activities in Biloxi

 

One reviewer had a great, if ironic, comment: 

cjbusyb

Pensacola, Florida

Senior Reviewer

“Smells Good”

Reviewed January 7, 2013

Ok, I haven't been in there yet, but it smells sooooo good from the outside doors and looks super clean.

This review seemed to be the general feeling with a solid five stars:

Katsong

Canton, Georgia

Senior Contributor

 

“One of the Best Spas Ever !”

Reviewed March 20, 2012

I was so impressed with Senses Spa on our first trip to IP Casino and Hotel, that the Spa was the reason that we decided to stay there for a second time.
The facility is very clean and has wonderful amenities. We enjoyed the Massages that we received both times as well, and the therapists have all been very professional.
The Co-ed Lounge and Steam Room is a nice touch that we certainly have enjoyed using. The separate facilities are nice as well and have nice touches throughout. There is always fresh water, juice, and fruit that is available in the lounge areas.
The daily use fee for the facility in very minimal in comparison to other Spas that we have used at other resorts, and it is well worth the nominal fee.

Something we haven't seen in other spas was the arctic snow room:

Rileytc

“The perfect day away!”

Reviewed July 21, 2012 via mobile

The amenities and facilities available were clean, comfy, and relaxing! My favorite thing was to spend 10 min in the whirlpool and then go and sit in the Arctic Snow Room for 10, and repeat. Only thing is, I wish the snowflakes would spew out a little more often.

Let's face it, one of the best parts of any spa visit can be the amazing aroma of eucalyptus oil that is part of the steam room experience.  But just as the first reviewer pointed out, that relaxing and pleasing scent can't be contained by the steam room, and will permeate throughout the spa area.

You can get that same result in your home.  Spray a little eucalyptus oil in your scalding hot shower before you add the cold or spray it above the faucet in your sink right into the steam as you run it full hot.  The room will explode with the healthy and life-affirming aromatic delight of eucalyptus.

As we publish this post, we are headed into the Holidays.  A bottle of Eucalyptus Bath Mist is a unique and wonderful gift for anyone on your list.  Find our pure eucalyptus oil for sale at Amazon.com by going here.  http://www.amazon.com/Eucalyptus-Shower-Mist-Steam-Spray/dp/B00CF2DHWE

Revue Brooks Massage Therapy - Los Angeles Has a New York Russian Style Spa

"THIS IS A NO FRILLS MASSAGE / SPA / STEAM / SAUNA kind of place."

In reading over the reviews of Brooks Message Therapy, I couldn't help but be reminded of the wild and crazy New York spa that we reviewed earlier, Spa 88 aka Wall Street Bath and Spa - A Russian Bath House. The decor is variously described as "like something you would see in communist Russia," to "'Hippy-Dippy' in the decor department and is a bit funky here and there [fake ivy with faux butterflies]." 

Like any message therapy business, you have various therapists with different approaches.  However, there appears to be a couple of Russian fellows that . . .  well, let the reviewer tell it:

All I can equate my therapist to is a Soviet era nuclear armed sub with a crew chanting the mantra "Search and destroy!"

"You feel knot here?" is the last thing I remember.  With each knot targeted, the sub-aquatic warheads were launched.  My warped and gnarled back gave out it's last bit of form and became a puddle of post-meat-grinder refuse.  If you are into the philosophy of anthropomorphism and  are curious how it might feel to be a speed-bag under barrage of Mohammad Ali then I recommend Brooke's with 5-stars.  I suffer from no such curiosities, so I'll resign to the rating I gave.  I managed to hobble into the shower after what I now look back on as a near death experience.  I washed off the lotion and managed to stumble back to the locker room and hang my clothes off my limp body.

In all fairness, that was one of two massages I got at Brooke's.  The other was with a nice young white fellow named Tim.  Perhaps because he's a more toothpickish guy and doesn't have muscles forged in the crimson fires of the KGB gauntlet camps, the massage was amazing, and left me feeling great.

If you ever go to Brooke's, ask for Tim!

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This review in Yelp was not the only one to speak of the hand strength of a couple of the therapists.  But all the others seemed to be very happy to have had their knots thoroughly expunged. 

The ratings across the internet seemed to show that Brooks Message Therapy has served the community well for many decades.  If you're looking for a no frills spa with excellent messages, and sauna and steam rooms (the steam room is deliciously scented by eucalyptus for both aromatic and healing propoerties), then this is the place for you.

Rave Reviews for Montanya Spa in Santa Ana and the Eucalyptus Steam Room

The Steam Room at the Montanya Spa Is Named the Eucalyptus Steam Room

We continue our series with a spa located in the city.  Anyone living or working near Santa Ana can quickly move into relax mode at this highly rated facility.  Of course, their Eucalyptus Steam Room uses only Suprema Brand 100% pure, pharmaceutical grade, Eucalyptus Oil.   We'll shut up now and let others tell about their experience.

Spafinder says:

"Montanya Spa aims to help guests achieve the perfect union of beauty, balance, and wellbeing. The 3,000-square-foot spa features nine treatment rooms, a steam room, showers, a locker room, meditation room, garden, and patio. Tranquil music plays in the Japanese-style spa, accented with tan and olive green hues. The garden is full of rosemary, gardenia, and orange blossom scents. After treatments, guests can relax in the meditation room, or out on the patio and garden area. Services offered include facials, massage, body treatments, hair removal, hand and foot treatments, and men's treatments.

The spa also accommodates spa group events and spa packages, and hosts special events such as ladies' spa days, engagement spa parties, bridal showers, baby showers, and birthday parties. Tea and biscotti are available for guests, as well as other goodies for special events or with certain spa packages."


The reviews for Montanya Spa are almost universally excellent 5 star as you can see from the screen shot.  I selected this one from TripAdvisor.com because it was matter of fact and gave a straight from the shoulder report.

“Tranquil and serene spa in Orange County”

Reviewed June 23, 2012

I booked a 55min Couple's massage for myself and my mom as a surprise Mother's Day gift. Came on Saturday before Mother's Day and it was an absolutely great experience.

We got to use steam room before the massage and relaxed in their little tea house in the garden (another small but important little gem that you don't find in many private day spas)

The receptionist served us tea with biscotti (their signature tea) that helped us enjoy the experience even more.

Their couple's room in on the second floor. Our massage therapists (Kathie & Evelin) were wonderful. I had Kathie, and she really worked on my trouble spots, which left me feeling so relaxed.

After our massages, we were shown to their meditation room where they served us water and neck warmers.

My mom couldn't stop talking about her experience and hopefully we can back on a more frequent basis.

I definitely will be back to try their facial services as next time around. 

The amazing healing powers of eucalyptus oil from the laboratories of Eurospa Aromatics will soon be available in Spas all over the US.  In the meantime you can get an 8 oz or 16 oz spray bottle to use in your home shower by calling 1-800-395-6478

Steam Room Plus Eucalyptus Oil in Your Home - Oh Yeah!

Live a Little - Luxury Like This Doesn't Cost a Lot

I've always wanted a home theater.  Room.  You know, the massive TV on the wall, sound system that rocks the foundations, acoustics designed by a master, and chairs that adjust, recline, heat, cool, vibrate, and give me a foot rub.  I have a friend who does these rooms.  $100,000 and up... after the construction. 

But the truth is, I have a great flat screen TV, excellent Bose surround sound, recliner chairs and a massage unit that heats and vibrates.  So, while I can dream of the real thing, I have a "good enough" version.

But a steam room is another thing.  The pleasures and benefits of a good shower are appealing enough, but add in that steam and eucalyptus oil and you might be talking about a slice of what God has planned for us in heaven.

And the really cool thing is that you can modify many existing showers for around $1000, get a full prefab unit for under $2000, do a complete custom job for under $5000, and beat the Ritz for $25,000.  We've done the searching for you and pulled together some of our favorites. 

 You may prefer to build in a custom unit using various combinations of tile, wood, glass, or stainless steel.  Many of the less expensive units also have some plastic components.

Multiple shower heads, large baths with jacuzzi jets, and optional dry sauna can add to the total effect.

For me, I want some music in the steam room, so many of the prefab units do include sound systems, and a custom design can easily accommodate any quality of sound system you may like.

You can now enjoy to luxury of eucalyptus oil in a regular shower, too.  Buy our 8 ounce spray bottle of 100% pure pharmaceutical grade eucalyptus oil for you home shower or steam room.