Portland's Best Spa for Couples Treatments 2008

Located above the Center for Natural Medicine and offering 16 different types of massages, a steam room and Jacuzzi.

Reviews:

• “great “feeling” from the building. Nice Job"
• “quality treatment from highly skilled therapists”
• “THE BEST MASSAGE IN PORTLAND__Hydrotherapy works, from a former skeptic!”
• “best massage EVER”
• “excellent value for superior service”

Tips: Other services include facials, waxing, couples massage and hydrotherapy, with a focus on natural health and holistic medicine.

HealthQuest Day Spa or email HealthQuest Day Spa

This sophisticated getaway on the Wilamette River offers contemporary amenities and a luxurious spa.

Reviews:

• “Best Spa in Portland”
• “Ooh La Spa! And they have Guerlain…..”
• “Awful customer service and no self-parking”
• “Everything you’ve every wanted…”
• “Best Hotel and Spa in Portland”

Tips: With advance notice, the Avalon offers complimentary town car service to downtown locations.

Avalon Hotel & Spa or email Avalon Hotel & Spa

Second-floor studio for deep tissue, hot stone, sports, Swedish and couples massage. Walk-in and same-day appointments available.

Reviews:

• “Great couple’s massage”
• “Fantastic experience with amazing energy!”
• “Superb Massage Experience”
• “Sadly Dissapointed "
• “Awesome massage! Highly Recommended!”

Tips: Skin care and waxing is also offered.

Equilibria Massage & Skin Care or email Equilibria Massage & Skin Care

This athletic club and spa is a citadel of calm in a sprawling, suburban setting.

Reviews:

• “Gift Card was Best Present Ever!”
• “Amazing Everything.”
• “Great atmosphere- you are treated like a queen!”
• “Tune out from the world for an hour and come out refreshed!”
• “Magic hands”

Tips: Don’t ruin the apres-treatment bliss by fighting traffic home. Catch MAX from Orenco Station, just walking distance of the club.

The Pointe Day Spa or email The Pointe Day Spa

With treatments like massages, tanning and facials, patrons can get gorgeous from head to toe.

Reviews:

• “Unprofessional, rude, unskilled”
• “Quite disappointing”
• “a pretty big let down”
• “Miraculous massage!”
• “Great Couples Massage”

Tips: The salon requires a credit card to secure appointments more than two hours long.

Spa Sasse’ & Urban Renewal Laser

Pearl District spa provides luxurious treatments in an exotic Moroccan setting.

Reviews:

• “Loved it!”
• “Never Again”
• “Lack of professionalism is the one consistent element”
• “Disappointing at best!”
• “Something Fishy About Connieanne’s Review of 5/24”

Tips: Cancel appointments at least 24 hours in advance, or you’ll be charged for the therapist’s time—and it isn’t cheap.

Nirvana Apothecary & Day Spa or email Nirvana Apothecary & Day Spa

Day spa in the Johns Landing area, offers facials, massages, scrubs, full-body waxing and airbrush tanning.

Reviews:

• “Best spa to get waxed!”
• “Great massage”
• “Lovely”

Tips: Purchase a facial series—one facial and five peels—and save $50.

Beau Soleil Spa

A variety of massage techniques available, including Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, sports and hot stone; facials, acid peels and baths.

Reviews:

• “Sean is the best!”
• “Used to like it but now under new ownership”
• “Excellent value!”

Tips: Before massage services, customers are invited to relax for 15 minutes in warm Jacuzzi tubs.

Portland Center Spa

This spa getaway within city limits takes a holistic and aromatherapeutic approach to its offerings.

Reviews:

• “Amazing Results”
• “24 hr. cancellation notice”
• “Knowledgeable, proffesional, tranquil, and relaxing!”
• “Michelle is the best!!!”
• “Great service, but god forbid if life intervenes and you have to move an apppointment”

Tips: Visit Bellini’s website to learn about monthly specials.

Bellini’s European Day Spa – Skin and Body Care or email Bellini’s European Day Spa – Skin and Body Care