Hot Stone Spa on Walsingham in Largo - A 2nd review
[QUOTE=T Amp A]So today i stopped by Hot Stone Spa on Walsingham in Largo.
I was greeted at the door by mamasan, old korean in 60's i'm bad about guessing age. I was led back into what looked like a converted doctors office, now AMP, then to a very large room, with a sink, music, and good lighting. The place looked and smelled clean.
In the room, Sue who would be giving me my massage came in, and took the door fee $60. Sue was also an older Korean, but not quite as old, probably in her 40's. She was in good shape for her age, but really too old for my taste, although not unattractive either. The table shower was out of order for the day, so this was skipped, and I assured Sue I had just showered and was clean. The good news is after the massage i was showed the table shower, which is going to be very nice with all new tile, etc which was drying still, hence being out of order.
The massage was average, and lots of teasing at the end before the flip. After the flip, some more teasing, then was asked what I wanted. Everything was on the menu, but I opted for just a HE. HE was as expected, nothing great, but not bad either.
In conclusion, I would probably return, since total damage done was only .60 for the house and .40 for the tip. The place is clean, with new table shower open for business starting tomorrow i'm told. Massage was okay, with HE. The place has potential for sure, but is lacking in regards to my taste in talent.
Now if only some AMP could learn to give a massage like Violet Spa does across the street, plus a good HE, and look like the girls at PT, it would just be a gold mine.[/QUOTE]
Just got back in town and needed a massage so decided to try the Hot New Spa de jour - Hot Stone Spa. I can confirm a very similar experience to T_AMP_A but now the table shower is working so I enjoyed a TS. Also I am a fan of Emeril, so I wanted to "kick it up a notch". As I result, I decided to stay the full hour and paid the door fee of .8 for the full hour w/table shower.
Another customer was there when I arrived and only 1 girl working so the old Mamasan gave me the table shower. As T_AMP says she is definitely in late 60's. Mamasan did a thorough job, but handed me a cloth to wash my junk - not a good sign. Then old Mamasan took me into a room and started my massage draped with a towel- again not a good sign. Then "Sunny" (I wonder if this is same girl as "Sue" and one of us heard it wrong -she had a very strong accent) came in. T_AMP's description ("she was in good shape for her age, but really too old for my taste, although not unattractive either") describes her to a T. I pushed the towel off and things immediately got better.
Sunny is sexy with plenty of teasing and outstanding skills (think Tammy at OK Spa on a day when she is really working it and not just going through the motions, but 15-20 years older). Like Tammy, Sunny has that very ethnic (highly slanted eye) Korean look that I like. I'd say she is about 5'4" with mid length black hair with a bit of a perm wave. She has a nice body with flat abs and is in great shape for her age. More importantly she knows how to do all the moves to make a man feel very relaxed.
A nice massage and vigorous work out removed the kinks in my stiff muscles and left me fully drained. I felt a load had been lifted. I left a .9 tip and Sunny was happy. Sunny helped me dress and then hugged and kissed me. As I left, she told me "thank you for coming" and "please come again".
Cleanliness and facilities are good and on par with OK Spa and Spring Spa. But not as good as Body Temple, the clear leader in this area. Staff (Sunny/Sue?) If a late 40's/early 50's Asian is not your thing do yourself a favor and skip Hot Stone Spa entirely and try out Jenny, the Korean Teen Wonder at Body Temple. Personally, I'm OK with older gals IF they have exceptional skills. Sunny left me weak in the knees. I would repeat.
FT VIP area? /TG Lisa is back???
[QUOTE=Olds Man]Finally got to have a session today in Cindy's new VIP area and found it a very pleasant experience. My aromatherapist Shana certainly let me completely release all my tensions, and the shower area definitely adds a new experience. That was 45 minutes of total bliss -- thanks, Cindy![/QUOTE]
What is the difference in pricing for the VIP area? Tell us more about it. There is a shower, it is a table shower or what?
pm me if you refer
On Backpage late this evening (odd time to post an ad) says Lisa is back at TG
[url]http://tampa.backpage.com/BodyRubs/the-one-and-only-lisa-is-back-at-tg-3-to-9-wednesday/2298384[/url]
When East meets West - Mei Ling at TG
[QUOTE=Gettinanut]If you decide to checkout FT or TG, be certain to see Mei Ling! She is very polite, cute and easy to talk with. Very pleasant and a cute body! I had the pleasure of a session with her and will repeat! She likes what she does and it shows![/QUOTE]
I have always liked the AMP experience. A relaxing table shower, a nice massage followed by some nice stress reduction. I have always liked FT/TG's flat rate with no upselling. Low cost, great value and you go right to desert -what's not to like?. So what happens when East meets West? I went for a session with Mei Ling FT/TG 's new Asian addition to find out.
First off there was no "hotness" or attraction like I experienced with most of Cindy's other girls. And when I go to the AMPs for Asian girls, I prefer tall, slim, leggy hot looking Koreans like Tammy at OK Spa. Or sultry Thai women or cute Vietnamese. Mei Ling does not fit the bill. She is short and rather plain. (To Cindy's credit she did have pictures on the web site so part of this is on me, but unlike the others her face is obscured.) OK so the "hot" attraction part was missing. I have still had some of my most enjoyable sessions with girls who don't necessarily give me instant wood, provided they have a fun personality. This is where the session really went down hill.
One of the reasons I like FT/TG is the flat rate pricing and no upselling. Probably the places with the worst reputation for upselling are the modeling studios. The typical modeling studio session is a little like strip poker-you have to keep adding more tips for things to get better. Well Mei Ling must have had extensive experience working at a modeling agency. The flirt and fun factor was non existent. She was ALL BUSINESS.
She is the only FT/TG girl to ever try to upsell me. And she did so multiple times. Every 5 minutes was another constant up-sell. Her session had all the ambiance of being with a cash register or a used car salesman.
Bottom line. We really didn't click. I could not "relax". I was actually happy when the session was over and I could leave. This was easily the worst (and only really bad) session I ever had at FT/TG. It is the only time I left FT/TG still feeling full of tension and how shall we say? ahem, "a little blue". YMMV, but I will NOT repeat.
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On a positive note, I see Rachel is now back at FT/TG. She is built like a brick shit-house. Rachel is a real sweetheart, really knows how to make a man relax and is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Tastes Like Chicken, NOT!!!
Stopped by Hot Stone Spa for a little fine dining.
Unfortunately this time it had the very STRONG SMELL of FISH tacos. I was literally overwhelmed with the nastiest funkiest stench that was by far the worst I had ever encountered - I almost passed out. I should have used the table shower hose to thoroughly wash that stinky smell away but I did not discover it until later. The lack of personal hygiene is inexcusable.
I must retract my earlier recommendation based on my first visit several weeks ago. It must have coincided with the girls annual bath, because this time it was obvious from the pungent smell that nothing had been washed or cleaned in weeks. I will NOT repeat. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED only if you like Parliament FUNKadelic, Limburger cheese or have lost the sense of smell entirely. Everyone else should AVOID Hot Stone Spa.
Funkytown (a/k/a Hot Stone Spa)
[QUOTE=R Consultant]I guess it is safe to say it wasn't hmm hmm good like Campbell's Soup... haha!
We should carry our own wipes so these repugnant biscuits get cleaned up before another spill takes place. :}
Happy Hunting..[/QUOTE]
Wipes wound not help, believe me. Maybe toxic waste remover. I nearly passed out from that funky stink. It actually smelled like fish had swam upstream and were decomposing up in there. If you are wondering what happened to all the fish that died in the Gulf due to the oil spill.....
If any of you mongers are crazy enough to go to Hot Stone Spa you should bring a couple of bottles of this with you [url]http://stinkfinger1.com/about-fish-soap.htm[/url] Don't leave home without it!
Made the trip to visit BT
I needed to try something new since I was losing interest in my local favorite spot Oxygen in Tampa, so after reading your SP board I decided to give BT a try.
Thank you CB for the info and guidance ;)
Since it was my first visit, I just let things go as they may.
Kathy greeted me at the door, and after some back and forth, I passed her inspection. She then introduced me to Tina, and was off. Tina provided the TS which was 7ish. Could be better. I will defiantly ask Kathy to do it next time. I don’t know how anyone would want to skip this step. To me it’s half the fun. Having someone scrubbing your back to where you can’t reach and then fondling your package….goodness. Sets the mode for what’s to come.
Back to the room and I tell her what I would like. I like it hard. I really need the girl to work on my lower back and hips, otherwise it’s not a massage for me. This is where Tina is not a good match for me. She is short and weighs close to nothing. Even when she was knee walking on my back… it just was not enough. So if any of you out there need some real pressure applied…. She might not be the one. Don’t get me wrong, it was a fantastic massage…. Just not what I am usually looking for. She climbs up on your back and ass and slides all over… very very nice. Great legs and skin. Hmm hmm good.
About 30 minutes in, the door bell went off and she ran out for a minute. When she came back, the session basically came to a rapid end. About 30 seconds of light play. Flip. Small finale negotiation, rushed performance, and we were done. She was making up the table while I was dressing myself. On the way out Kathy told me she was very sorry for the short massage and that next time will be better. So who ever you were who cut my session so short… I hate you! Just kidding. Shit happens. I just roll with it.
So I found myself sitting back in my car with only 45 minutes past.
My conclusion? I will be back. I like the 70$/h. The TS facility was excellent. Kathy seems to care, and wants repeat business. Compared to my usual place… there is a menu!! I’m not going to give up on the place after just 1 visit. Next time though, I’m going to follow CB’s advice and ask Kathy for the TS and give June a shot.
You guys seem to have a nice spot down there at BT.
Cheers
Spring Spa, OK Spa, 73rd review posted in Orlando forum
This review posted in the Orlando forum contains some St Pete MP info.
[url]http://www.usasexguide.info/forum/showpost.php?p=999953&postcount=5032[/url]
Not at any place that got any repeat business
[QUOTE=Trendz Tampa]So I had an aromatherapy session and the attendant mentions that she cannot do certain things because she had some work done on her mouth which was visable. She mentions that I can have my door fee returned and I could leave. She tells me this while she is removing clothes and suddenly I couldnt think. Long story short, when I hand her the tip, she looks at it at like a dirty rag and when I asked what was wrong, she replied, "its kinda low". I mentioned that she really didnt do anything other than a handshake and that I though it was kinda high but she got it because she was cute. Anyone ever have an attendant tell them the tip was low?? Please only PM's please. Dont want to take up valuable message board space please.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for sharing your story. It sure sounds like you got screwed over. It's too late to get your session fee and tip back, but you can prevent this rip off artist from preying on others.
Since this forum is all about helping each other find good providers and also about identifying those who are rip offs, why don't you share with us who the provider was and where it was located? That way we can learn from your bad experience and avoid her. Thanks.
Regards,
CB
ps - Don't worry about taking up message space. Jackson has a bigger, more powerful computer than the ones they used to send the Apollo Astronauts up to the moon. :)
New place: "King Spa" on Tampa road?
Not sure if it's even open. Saw this place on the way home over the weekend and pulled into the plaza to see what was what. They had a "Hiring" sign on the front door, which, if it's an AMP, is kind of puzzling (assume that is always done via networks). Anyhow, it's in the plaza with a NAPA Auto parts and a couple of restaurants east of where 580 and Tampa Road join together, on the south side. I think this is Oldsmar. Will keep an eye open, but wanted to put this out there.
I saw it too and I want to believe, but what are the odds it will be any good?
[QUOTE=Sawsy]Not sure if it's even open. Saw this place on the way home over the weekend and pulled into the plaza to see what was what. They had a "Hiring" sign on the front door, which, if it's an AMP, is kind of puzzling (assume that is always done via networks). Anyhow, it's in the plaza with a NAPA Auto parts and a couple of restaurants east of where 580 and Tampa Road join together, on the south side. I think this is Oldsmar. Will keep an eye open, but wanted to put this out there.[/QUOTE]
I want to have hope that we get another decent MP in Tampa Bay. But I have to say that except for BT, Aloha and PT the whole Tampa Bay AMP scene is pretty shitty. And FT/TG and 73rd are the only aromatherapy places people seem to think are worth going to.
In Pinellas County, Spring Spa has gone downhill since Yung left, OK Spa has gone downhill since Tammy lost interest and started going through the motions. The other places (Aloha Spa on 5th Street) are non factors and our latest new find Hot Stone Spa has girls who smell like rotted fish so what are we to do?
In Tampa all of the spas have either become too pricey (Yokohama, Magic Spa) or now have very limited menus (Gold Spa, Oxygen, Nagoya on Kennedy) or just plain suck (Osaka, J Spa, Kennedy Spa) or almost no menu (Serenity Spa).
The Pasco County AMPs Miyaka, Kimura, Q Spa all have really old Korean grandmas working there and really bad reviews. Suki Spa has mixed reviews and might be worth an update. I just TOFTT at the only formerly decent spa in Pasco - Asian Relaxation (used to be known as Ocean Spa). It is now terrible - see my new re-review in the Hudson/Pasco/Hernando thread. And don't even get me started on the non-asian places in Pasco /Hernando with skanks like the funky Trailer with Holiday lights (Paradise Sun Spa?) on New York Avenue and 19 which is a huge rip off.
I want to think King Spa will be good but I really can't get my hopes up based on the Tampa Bay track record. But we can always hope.
CB
Pasco AMP review summary -AVOID ALL espec Asian (Non)Relaxation
Maybe wrong thread but if you are in Pinellas going to AMPS and head over the border on 19 you will encounter these so thought I'd make a slight exception to link you to my original review.
Walked in to Kimura, Mikayo and Q Spa and couldn't bring myself to stay and play with the Korean grannies there left. Went to Asian Relaxation where the experience was actually worse than foul smelling Hot Stone Spa. At Hot Stone the smell and the hygiene was very bad (maybe they could not smell it themselves over the kimchee?) but at least they tried to make me happy.
Asian Relaxation (formerly Ocean Spa) used to be the only decent Pasco Spa. It is now a total rip off. See the Tampa Hudson/Pasco/Hernando thread for more details in my review summary for the Pasco AMPS.
CB