I wouldn't recommend Philipes either. Among many reasons, I learned that it was once privately owned but has since been purchased and turned over to a corporation. No wonder someone mentioned they felt like part of an ""assembly line"", it was not the ambience that you would normally expect in a spa. Another reason is the management. I encountered an issue with the lady who did my massage, I believe that she was praised below in another review, but my experience with her was anything but pleasant. She wasn't friendly at all, I felt very rushed by her, and the massage wasn't worth mentioning. I had to wait around until the manager was found, she was a nice lady but I felt she only wanted to hurry up and solve my problem without really addressing the issue. The lady who did my facial was great and so was my manicurist even though my massage chair was broken during my pedicure. I won't EVER go back and spend another $225 at Philipes and I certainly don't recommend anyone else even spending a penny there!
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