Very old data -- current status follows
[QUOTE=Brdcsttech;2220489]Anyone know if this place is still open?[/QUOTE]Brdcsttech. You quoted your own report from September 2009 (which referenced a report from August 2009). Data from five years ago.
Skirite Hound got it right. The location formerly known as NSP had some significant redecorating in December 2013 and early January 2014. I think I may have been the last customer of the management (Ms. Lily) and "NSP" staff. I think this because I tried for two weeks after my last visit to schedule a follow-up and no-one answered the phone. The third week the place is renamed Edsall Spa, Ms. Lily and the NY staff had departed, new management in-place.
Edsall is a good place to go for a good massage.
The staff was nice (and perhaps a little more senior), however, after a few visits I concluded they were sincere about it not being an "NSP-redux," so I moved on to other locations.
Whether you chose to visit or not, you should still be nice to the ladies -- and best to leave very-old data out of current quotes.
PA.
Seven. A nice place, but.
Found myself with time and energy near the confluence of all the roads, and remembered reading some positive reviews about Seven -- so, since "walk-ins are welcome," so I stopped. Although the road network is a bit confusing in that area, parking was convenient and sufficient.
I walked up the stairs, and into the outer office. After ringing the bell, the (manager met me and walked me to one of the studios with a door, and told me to wait.
A few minutes later, Hanna arrived, confirmed my timing (an hour) and collected the house (. 8). Hanna is slender, probably 5'6", almost-40 ish, pleasant to see, nice personality.
First up was the TS -- a nice table (larger and softer than some, with a good face pillow). This was fine (enjoyed by me) - almost too short, but fine.
Back to the room to get fully dried.
A thorough massage followed including back-walking.
A fairly standard soft-massage followed, which then concluded with stretching.
Down-side -- Hanna asked for a gratuity which is. 4 more than appropriate compared to what I understand of NoVA standard rates. This resulted in some disappointment for both of us.
This was an OK visit for me, but I've enjoyed the experience more at other locations. A nice place, but since I know of at least three other locations less than a mile from Seven's location where I can get more value at a lower price point, I will likely not return soon.
YMMV Alot.
IME, Hanna's gratuity request is not the norm for Seven
[QUOTE=YmmvAlot;2227642]Found myself with time and energy near the confluence of all the roads, and remembered reading some positive reviews about Seven -- so, since "walk-ins are welcome," so I stopped. Although the road network is a bit confusing in that area, parking was convenient and sufficient.
I walked up the stairs, and into the outer office. After ringing the bell, the (manager met me and walked me to one of the studios with a door, and told me to wait.
A few minutes later, Hanna arrived, confirmed my timing (an hour) and collected the house (. 8). Hanna is slender, probably 5'6", almost-40 ish, pleasant to see, nice personality.
First up was the TS -- a nice table (larger and softer than some, with a good face pillow). This was fine (enjoyed by me) - almost too short, but fine.
Back to the room to get fully dried.
A thorough massage followed including back-walking.
A fairly standard soft-massage followed, which then concluded with stretching.
Down-side -- Hanna asked for a gratuity which is. 4 more than appropriate compared to what I understand of NoVA standard rates. This resulted in some disappointment for both of us.
This was an OK visit for me, but I've enjoyed the experience more at other locations. A nice place, but since I know of at least three other locations less than a mile from Seven's location where I can get more value at a lower price point, I will likely not return soon.
YMMV Alot.[/QUOTE]Haven't seen Hanna (and won't, based on your field report) but all my prior visits to Seven have been satisfactory and only standard gratuities have ever been requested. I haven't visited recently so I can't be absolutely sure, but I certainly hope Hanna is the exception and not the norm.