After visiting the Olympus Spa location in Tacoma, I left feeling there was something missing. Sure, I'd had a great time (it's a spa!), but the '80s vibe about it isn't my thing. I waited patiently for the Lynnwood location to open and I was pleasantly rewarded. This spa is a dream.
Everything about this spa is gorgeous. The lights are pleasing. The shoe area and walkway into the spa are lovely. The tubs and waterfall inspire serenity, as do the many energy rooms (a few more than the Tacoma location). NOTE: As calming as the waterfall is, the raised-voice conversations resulting from the increased noise are not. Regardless, I feel like even the waiting areas are lovely. Seriously, the spa looks like it belongs in an architectural magazine or one of those hotel books where they showcase their most exclusive resorts.
Now that I'm done fawning over the aesthetics, I can rave about everything else. The food continues to be excellent (mmm, spicy pork!), as are the massages. Although I'm no massage expert, I can say I came in limping post-marathon and left feeling relaxed and with a normal gait. Olympus also offers a variety of facials, body scrubs, moisturizing treatments, manicures (no acrylics) and a tea ceremony.
The only drawback I can think of is that it's for women only, which makes sense when you consider it's a clothes-free environment. Sorry, guys, you're missing out.
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