I first visited this spa about two years ago. At the time I was extremely impressed for a few reasons: (1) the expediency in which I was served; (2) the mini chair massages after the spa treatment; (3... Read More
I first visited this spa about two years ago. At the time I was extremely impressed for a few reasons: (1) the expediency in which I was served; (2) the mini chair massages after the spa treatment; (3) the ambience; and (4) the number of staff that were on hand to service the public. For a while I was faithful. However, as time went on I noticed that the spa was frequently overcrowded and although the company advertised opening hours as one time, it would open earlier to accommodate clients who had arrived earlier than the stated times. The last couple of times that I visited this spa were the worst ever. On one occasion, I arrived a few minutes earlier than opening time and noticed that the salon was open with customers already poised for nail and spa treatments. I followed protocol and was overlooked not once, but twice. These clients did not have appointments. I was seething at this point and mentioned to the staff person that I had been waiting for a few minutes and two people who had come in after me were immediately motioned to a chair. The staff offered little to no explanation, however, in this case I got an apology. I was too upset and immediately left to take my business elsewhere vowing to never return. While I was still a little salty from this experience, I decided to give the spa another try. It was Mother's Day weekend and since I had a very busy day with my family and friends the Saturday prior, I decided to revisit this spa because they were one of the few shops in my area that opened early. I was even proactive and made an appointment on the Friday before for Manny, who was the last technician that worked on my nails and pedicure. On my last visit, he had insisted that I take his card and make an appointment, requesting him specifically for my next appointment. Thus I did just that. BIG MISTAKE. Once again I arrived a few minutes before 9:00 to find the shop opened prematurely with a full crowd. After a few minutes of waiting (past my appointment time), I motioned to the front desk staff that I had an appointment w/Manny at 9:00 a.m. I waited still another five minutes to finally hear from Manny that he was knee deep with another client. I was furious. The only thing he could do was nod and shake his head. I asked for a manager, but of course, there was no manager for me to speak to. Not one person in the spa was willing to offer me any recourse to make the situation right. They were all too busy taking advantage of an eager crowd. The main goal of this shop was not to provide a good customer experience, but to make as much money as people were willing to pay. This is not okay for me. I am so tired of paying for poor customer service. Cultural barriers are not an excuse!!!! If I were to travel to another country to establish a business, you better believe I would have to play by their rules whatever they might be. I will no longer excuse or support sub-standard service, no matter how badly I want or need it. My money is my money and I have a right to request and receive good service!!! This is the last time that I will ever visit this spa. Read Less