2 reviews: Lotus Spa & Wendy's in Wakefield
Old monger here, used to post a lot on here under another account but took a break for a while. Now I'm back with a couple of reviews.
First review is from a visit that happened about 3 months ago at Lotus Spa in Danvers. Went there as a walk-in, was greeted by a young attractive spinner type, didn't get her name. Asked for 1 hour and proceeded to get a pretty decent massage, I'd say above average, but not the best I've had (boy do I miss Ivy Wellness!). About 45 minutes in, got a decent tease for about 5 minutes, then a satisfying finish after the flip. She allowed OTC roaming up top; I briefly tried for UTC but was told "clothes only". Left happy. 70/50, I often tip just a bit higher than normal on my first visit to a new place. Would repeat. Looks: 8, massage: 7, finish: 7.
Today I decided to try out Wendy's Spa on Main Street in Wakefield. Arrived as a walk-in, place was deserted except for an attractive but older woman who greeted me. Again I didn't get a name (got to get better with that if only for review purposes). Opted for 1 hour and a medium massage, and got one of the best massages I've ever had in an AMP. Spent a lot of time on the shoulders and neck which I love, then spent a little while on my legs, which I don't care about as much. I'm usually pretty quiet on an AMP visit unless the girl engages me in conversation, and today was no different. I said barely a word except to answer when she asked "feel ok?" or "are you cold?". Didn't try to touch her as a signal, and maybe that was my mistake, but all of a sudden she asked me to flip with no hint of a tease. Uh-oh. Then she put a towel over my goods, and I knew I wasn't leaving happy. But the massage was excellent so I remained polite and got up to leave when she said "ok. 1-hour massage done". Actually, it was longer than 1 hour which surprised me. Damage was 60/30, usually I won't tip that much (if anything) with no extras, but I figured maybe this was one of those places that doesn't offer extras the first time. The only other place this has ever happened to me was the old China Pearl in Danvers. Looks : 6, massage: 9, finish: and / a.
So did I do something wrong at Wendy's? Did my walk-in status affect me, or is this just one of those cautious places?
Thai Place in Malden 3169
I am covering the North Shore at work for the next few weeks. And I had some time to kill between assignments so I broke out the phone and found a place nearby. This place was on the second floor of an office building right near the center of town Parking was easy for me. I went up and all the girls were watching a movie on a laptop. Mamasan took my money it was 80 for the hour which I guess is standard Thai fare nowadays Mama brought me to the room and I got ready. In comes Anna kinda flabby but I was there last minute so I just went with it. I probably could have requested another girl but didn't bother. Anna started with the massage and asked me the standard questions trying to determine if I was ok for extras. About 20 minutes into the massage she starts with the undercarriage work and has me turn over then the haggling bit started how much you pay then when she got to work or course she wanted extra to remove her top. I finished off and that was it I was dressed and getting rushed out the door at the 40 minute mark.
80/40 which was met with the pouty face because she obviously wanted more but I am not paying over and above for the upsell and to be shorted on time.
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New Yellow Lily Day Spa Asian Bodywork 12 Baldwin St # 6
I went and tried out a new place near me. I've been trying to stay away from AMPs lately. It got the better of me and caved in. This place is just like the rest. Massage was good 7 scale. As for the finish I left happy only a 6. 5 though. I paid 60/40. The place is on a dead end street so not many people can see you coming and going. Might try again in the future but for now my search continues for a non Asian that's under the radar. Methuen / Salem area.
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