Wow. I came here for my first massage, pedicure/spa experience in Denver and I am AMAZED. Literally, if I were going to design a day spa, Ella Bliss is what it would be. First of all, they provided... Read More
Wow. I came here for my first massage, pedicure/spa experience in Denver and I am AMAZED. Literally, if I were going to design a day spa, Ella Bliss is what it would be. First of all, they provided me with a complimentary drink as a first time visitor, so my pink mimosa helped get me in the zone for my day of pampering. They have a full bar with tons of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drink options, so I highly recommend getting there well before your appointment to enjoy a cocktail.
The staff was super friendly and made me feel comfortable while I filled out the paperwork for my massage, then I was brought into the spa waiting room where I could sip my mimosa and begin relaxing with the tranquil music and aromatherapy samples.
Amanda did my massage and it was awesome. Sometimes I spend a lot of the time wondering what is going to happen next or wishing they would alter the technique, but Amanda was really sweet, focused on my tension areas, but was very receptive to if I needed anything changed up. She gave me a hot neck wrap, an eye mask, and the bed was already at a proper height for me, which has NEVER happened in all of my spa going life!!! I definitely am going to upgrade to a 70 or 90 minute massage next time, now that I know how awesome they are.
Next up was my pedicure, with Vanessa, who was super sweet, and got me a small, very comfortable chair so that my feet would be at the proper height, and I wouldn't be in an uncomfortable position The scrub, and leg massage was awesome and although she was super efficient and did a great job, it was the fastest pedicure ever! Perfect for me. I am so sick of trying to go for a "quick" pedicure and having to sit there for 3 hours because they do so many pointless things and make you dry for 20 minutes. Another really cool feature is that EVERY pedicure chair has an iPad, so you can surf the web or read digital magazines instead of fumbling with gross old issues of People. I also asked for a glass of water during my pedicure and was surprised to be handed a real glass with ice and a straw, instead of a paper cup of lukewarm water.
They also bring you a wheel of all the color swatches for your nails so you can choose your color as they begin, so you don't have to stand around awkwardly looking at the bottles on the shelf! They really thought of everything in terms of efficiency!
After all of my treatments (that went by way too fast and I had wished I could stay all day) I went to pay and because of specials, everything ended up being HALF of what I expected. I was simply amazed, and the girl who cashed me out, kindly explained their membership program to me without making me feel pressured to purchase anything that day. Because of that, I might even be more likely to sign up.
Oh Ella Bliss, I cannot wait to come back, you are exactly what this stressed out girl needed on a Sunday afternoon.
Update: I did sign up for the membership and look forward to my monthly escape from the busy city life! I have had a facial, waxing, and many staff and never had a bad experience! I am now planning how to incorporate the world of Ella into my some day wedding plans ;)Read Less