Had unexpected time available
[QUOTE=MKEhe;7203693]Went in after reading a review on here. Place absolutely reeked like cats. The masseuse who came out to greet me was not a granny, but wasn't very attractive either. Given the reviews, I would have stuck around to try the service, but the smell was enough to make me ask "do you take credit card?" Even though I damn well knew the answer. When she said no, I said I would go to an ATM and come back.
That new spot on Lincoln smells bad too. Not the kind of place where you want to get naked, rubbed down with oil, and try to relax.[/QUOTE]I found myself the other day with some spare time and decided to check out Aroma Spa since it's new and not far from where work takes me once in a while. Parking is terrible here especially with the snow piles everywhere. Best bet is to park on 46th or 47th street north of North Ave and walk upto a block. There could be potential to exist via a back / side door to 47th street, the MTs speak very little english and I wasn't about to try and request to leave out a door that doesn't drop you right onto North Ave. Its busy with traffic out front but people are more focused on driving and the lights than to pay you any attention coming or going.
The front door was not locked and I was able to walk right in. I was caught off guard due to a Spectrum contractor in the lobby area trying to talk with one MT about the issues he encountered but she was of no help and knew no english. This technician certainly ruined the mood for my whole session, but I didn't really have time to go somewhere else and hoped he was close to leaving. The place overall is very spacious, almost too spacious for how little furniture there is and how dark they kept the lights. I didn't bother asking my MT for a name as I don't plan to return due to the language barrier and the place being on the cool / cold side for an undraped massage. The massage was good though, so on the massage alone I could see myself returning, with how often MTs change I doubt I'll be back in time for the same MT.
I did not notice any foul smell. Maybe I'll try this place in the summer, I'd rather sweat it out than freeze my nonexistent ass off. The MT was not a granny, fairly cute in a older MT sorta way. No boobs, no ass and short, but hands that find knots and relieve them. Ending up with a handy for. 5, she pushed for. 6 The door fee for an hour was. 7 and I got the hours worth that I paid for.
In all not bad, not great. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here. Maybe if the Spectrum tech wasn't there the whole time it would have been more positive.