I booked a Express Pedicure and 60 minute Traditional Thai Massage at the Heavenly Spa by Westin. This spa brand will always have a special place in my heart because I got to try out some very unique massages at the Heavenly Spa in Westin, Mena Seyahi, Dubai a few years ago. This is where I got a 'Rain' Massage, done with rain sticks; a most interesting experience I must say! Anyway, this spa is beautiful. The staff are friendly and sweet. I started with the pedicure in the early afternoon, and came back for the Thai massage in the evening, as I was staying at the Westin hotel.
I was offered a yummy guava and cinnamon welcome drink on both occasions. For my pedicure, SHAYMAA was very professional and capable. She did a great job with my feet. Her pedicure was done very gently and I really enjoyed my clean, supple and soft feet afterwards. For my Thai massage, the therapist was PANNADA. She was equally as polite, though not as well-versed in English as Shaymaa. She washed my feet in her oval bowl with salt crystals. My massage was incredible! She eased away all my aches, pains and tensions. Her techniques were superb! She very skillfully manipulated and manoeuvred me just how I like it! The only thing I would have added to the experience was for her to step on my back, which is one of my most favorite Thai massage techniques. Maybe that move is done in the 90 minute session. I also wished Pannada covered my eyes with that small eye bean bag that they normally use when they are doing the frontal massage. I had to struggle to keep my eyes closed when I flipped over. Another slight issue was with the Egyptian lady that escorted me to the changing room. She didn't seem to speak a word of English, so we couldn't communicate, which shouldn't be the case since I don't speak Arabic, and this is an spa in an international hotel. Other things that I would have liked was to be provided with pyjamas, which are customary for Thai massages. I don't really like having to endlessly clutch a towel to my chest during a massage session, so the p.js would have been much better. I was provided with disposable boxer shorts instead. Though my Therapist asked me which areas of my body I wanted her to concentrate on, (and she did), I prefer to fill a guest form giving these details. It's just neater and more representative of a world class spa such as this.
The spa is very lovely. They have all the necessary amenities. I took full advantage of the Sauna, Steam Room and Hot Tub. I'm glad they forewarned me the pool area was mixed! Everything was sparkling clean and very organized. I particularly loved my treatment room, with it's authentic Thai accents and mattress on the floor! I thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed both my experiences at the Heavenly Spa by Westin, and I will look forward to returning at some future date by the special grace of God! 🙏🏽