The Spa at The Chrysalis

This is a beautiful place that is situated above the train tracks on Bellingham bay. The tracks are very active and the Inn provides ear plugs for guests staying the night. I didn't think I would need them, but as the night progressed it became a good idea. The rooms are well represented in pictures on their website. We stayed in a King Suite roomy enough to just hang out and enjoy the view. I loved the large window seat- it is comforatable for 2 to relax easilly. Fino Wine Bar & Restaurant was a nice quiet dining experience. They do not server cocktails only wine. The portions were larger than I would have exptected for a French/Euro/fancy restaurant. A nice touch in Fino was the binoculars that sit at each table by the window. The view is so expansive, the binocs come in handy for checking out all kinds of attractions. Fino's breakfast buffet is very basic -cold cereals, bagels, juices etc. They had one chaffing dish out containing eggs mixed with diced ham. My eggs were as cold as ice. I would prefer to see the option to order a breakfast rather than the less that stellar breakfast. Over all I was pleased I would give the stay a 3.5. If they made some improvements to the breakfast and could some how accomodate for the rumbling trains (perhaps white noise CD heavier curtains on windows or better earplugs) the inn could easilly be a 4-5 in my book. more

I too would like to plug the chrysalis inn. As a guy, I don't have extensive experience with day spa's, but I've always felt comfortable at the chrysalis. They have a treatment for guys that I'd really like to try. For me, it's the atmosphere and they've done a great job to make your time there private, relaxing and comfortable. If I may speak for my wife, she loves to visit there whenever possible and that was her mother's day gift as well. more

The spa is great but boy, it's pricey! The esthiticians are all trained by the spa, in addition to their normal training in school, so they seem to be a cut above some in town. The view is wonderful and I highly recomend going early and taking advantage of their steam room and relaxation room. more

The Chrysalis Spa is one of the best I've been to. The staff there are very professional and easy to talk to. The atmosphere there is so relaxing - from the eucalyptus steam room to the soft music playing, it's like a total getaway for the body and mind! more

This is a high-end spa, and one that you should treat yourself to at least once. It's not just a spa, but an experience. Allow yourself 30 minutes before any treatment to get to the spa, and relax in the sauna. Once relaxed, go to the "staging area" where there is fresh water and trail mix while you wait for your service. The staff is respectful of the customers and they don't make you feel uncomfortable when you're walking around in nothing but a robe and a smile. If you are new to the spa and are getting a massage, be sure to tell them if they are using too much pressure...I went 2 days before my wedding and it was my first massage. While I asked for and made my reservations for a relaxing swedish massage, what I got was a deep tissue massage. The gentleman used too much pressure and I could hardly move the next day. Speak up and you will enjoy the experience. For just $50, you can get an hourlong pedicure and while it may sound like a lot, it is heaven. Keep your eyes open...you just might see our local Hollywood celebrity in there getting his massage. more