Bangkok Wellness & Spa

I’ve been going to Bangkok Wellness & Spa for about three years now. They offer traditional Thai massage as well as a general relaxing massage («ontspannen»). I always get the Thai massage, while The Wife gets the relaxing massage. The Thai massage is authentic and perfect for deep tissue work. The Wife says the masseuses are flexible and willing to work on, for example, just your shoulder if that’s what’s bothering you.
The prices are very reasonable for their high level of service. The décor is traditional and comfortable. (always check for a picture of either the King or Rama V; both are good signs, but if you get Rama V you know the place is Old School whether it’s a massage spa or a restaurant). The ambience is quiet, as you’d expect, and the personnel are very friendly.
For anyone not familiar with Thai massage, Bangkok Wellness is fairly typical. You come in, remove your coat and shoes, then they take you to a long row of massage platforms all curtained off from each other for privacy. You change into a variant of Thai fishermans’ pants (they got rid of the traditional ones and replaced them with ones with elastic; real fishermans’ pants can be a bit challenging to put on if you’re not used to it.) They wash your feat, then generally you’ll have an hour long massage that will include not just massaging, but also pulling and pushing muscles. It can be intense, but they will always ask if it’s too hard or painful, so don’t be afraid to let your masseuse know if it’s not comfortable. Afterward they will offer you tea or water and as you recuperate in the lounge for a while.
They have a great location right in the center of town that fits in perfectly with a day of shopping in Haarlem. Definitely call first for a reservation as they are usually busy.