Walking distance downtown
All, I'm headed back to Chicago soon and would like to find an AMP within walking distance from my hotel. I have scouted out these 4 AMPs and have ranked them based on the reviews I could find here. I'm looking for your preference or if you would recommend something else. I usually have a car when I am here and have seen the beautiful Isabella up north of here a couple of times. But without a car, I'm really looking to just walk.
My first question: Is it safe to walk in this area at night / I hear a pretty famous celebrity was recently attacked pretty close to here. I'll be sure to leave my red hat home.
What is your preference from below or additional recommend?
Body focus $65.
Mercy acupuncture $60.
Chicago relaxation $160 - do I need to tip on top of this crazy rate?
Oriental spa $65 - not sure I found this one in the forum.
Stay safe,
NT.
A different south loop spot
Speaking of SXL and its high price tag, I'm always on the lookout for places in that general area that provide similar services for a somewhat better value.
Another senior member recently referred me to a place close by at the corner of 16th and Michigan (a block or so south of SXL). I don't recall seeing anything else about this place on this site, but the senior member spoke highly of it and its got a few reviews over on the other site so I figured I'd give it a shot. Long story short: I don't recommend and won't be back.
At the outset I was greeted by a locked door, which I usually consider a good sign. Got let in and met two MTs. Neither looked good. Still, I crossed my fingers and hoped it would improve. For the massage I was fully draped the whole time. Not just a typical towel, but an actual sheet over my body. No hints at all of anything fun.
One funny thing though: one of the MTs was clearly new and didn't know what she was doing so the other MT was in the room for a lot of the massage and it was essentially a four hand massage (which I've never had before). I don't know about you guys, but having done it now I won't ever pay extra for a four hand. One of the girls was massaging my leg, and getting a little bit closer to my inner thigh, but I couldn't concentrate because the other one was giving me a scalp massage (that felt like a noogie).
YMMV and all that, and maybe the other guy has it right about this place, but I suggest you avoid. As I was leaving I walked right by SXL and wished I had taken my own advice from this morning. SXL may be expensive but you usually get what you pay for.