Nouvelle Maria Spa

Novelle Maria Spa was a perfect complement to the old world charm with modern luxuries of King Eddy. My usual spa spot in Toronto is Elmwood but this time around Mal had planned for a 50 minute couples massage here $ 220/​couple.
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First was the lemon scents that caught my nose. Loved it. We were greeted very nicely, professionally, and escorted spa appropriately — personable and gentle. Our coats were taken at the doors. Followed by robes and slippers given to us.
Women’s change room did show some age as other Teena has reviewed. Was not any water therapies available. There was a sauna that I did see and also shower that I did not help myself to. Space of all rooms was smaller than other spas that have been to but did add to the overall intimate feel.
Before the massage, we were taken to enjoy hot lemon tea in the lounge area. Only thing about the couples lounge area is that it’s at the front desk and not as intimate as the non-​coed lounge areas.
MASSAGE
My therapist was Istvan and Mal’s was Violeta. This was the best massage I have had. First, Istvan was accommodating to my eczema condition. (I’ve had an RMT not treat my neck and shoulders because of this). Next, it was the perfect balance between a relaxing but deeper tissue massage at the same time. The techniques he applied to treat my neck and shoulders were original and effective. After the massage, we were also met with a couple glasses of mimosa.
SERVICE
From the beginning to end we were well taken care of by the entire staff there. It was great that they printed therapist invoices as a part of standard procedure. I really did feel like home as if we have been there plenty of times and wil definitely become the spa of choice in Toronto for me!

I took my husband to Nouvelle Maria Spa and Salon today for his birthday.
We had a pedicure and a couple’s massage.
First up were our pedicures. Alex took care of me and Jenny took care of Gord. Before our polish, we had a paraffin wrap. The pedicures were $ 80 and $ 100.
After the pedicure, we each had a 110 minute massage … it was a couple’s massage so we were in the same room. I’ve never had a massage that long before and it was awesome … I felt soooooo relaxed afterwards! Evgeniy was Gord’s therapist and Mark was mine. I heard Gord snoring few times so I think he enjoyed it :) The massages were $ 210 each. The room we were in was really small. Mark had to keep moving my bed to get around it.
While parts of the change room were nice, the lockers and showers are showing their age. The lockers are old and painted and the shower stalls are kind of ratty. Plus I had the tap turned on high when I showered and it was a good temperature for a long time … and then it got hot hot hot and no matter where I turned the dial, it stayed hot. I had to wait a while for it to cool down again.
There was a big gap of time in between the pedicures and massages (usually they are done the other way around) and we were basically sitting in the reception area with table and chairs … comfy couches would have been better.
Everyone was very friendly, though.

The owner Maria is soo rude to her employees barking orders to her staff i am absolutely appalled by her behaviour. She brings negativity to her spa and her employees. This is not the greatest spa in fact its the worst spa i have ever been to. The young lady that did my pedicure on the other hand gave me an excellent pedicure one of the best ive ever experienced unfortunately she no longer works there and i dont blame her. Do not waste a dime on this outdated spa. Not luxurious at all and definetly overpriced and outdated for this negative experience. To the owner learn to speak politely to your employees in a professional polite manner there is no need to be rude to them and bring such negativity to my spa experience.

the spa is ancient and decrepit. my friend and i were expecting to go to a gorgeous spa for a day of pampering and we walk into an old, creaky spa. they had an empty jacuzzi with a massage table in it. the showers only expelled hot water in it. and the lockers to keep your things in was something from a high school. i think schools get better lockers.
the robes were very scratchy, and the flip flops were very cheap and enormous on all the women (are they used to ladies with big feet?). i don’t think they differentiate male and female.
the massage rooms were not even rooms. fake walls that didn’t reach the ceiling, and you could hear everyone in the rooms over.
the only one positive about the spa was margo. she is an excellent masseuse. she got into my glutes and lower back as requested. but for $ 90/​pop for the massage. and a spa u don’t want to luxuriate in… not worth it!

This place is a great option for pre-​wedding primping and pampering. The service is great and the people are so kind and accomodating. However, the service is no better than the Elmwood or other similar spas in the city. But it was a convenient, pleasant option for us since we were already staying at the hotel. I went along with my best friend to get our nails done on the Friday and came back Saturday morning for our hairdos.
Again, the people and service are great. The hot lemon tea is delicious. The only thing is that the spa feels quite dated (harsh lighting), mirrors and décor from the 80s including warm, cozy shaggy blankets that remind me of the Muppets. Pricewise, I paid $ 75 for a pedi & mani combined which seems pricey, but is what I expected to pay for a salon in the King Eddy.
If you’re thinking of going here, make a day of it! Stay at the hotel! And definitely try the hot lemon tea!