SIR Spa For Men

This place is great. I had a very relaxing couples massage. Although the massages were in two separate rooms, they give you champagne and chocolate in the end. Very nice local venue.

So that was incredibly embarrassing. I went for a massage and mentioned to the therapist as he was walking me to the room that I was feeling a little under the weather, not coughing but a little pressure in my sinuses. He then responded that he ‘touches people for a living’ and maybe I should not have come in. He also commented that by his ‘manipulating’ my muscles, I could end up feeling worse. I told him that was a risk I was willing to take, I wasn’t coughing so I didn’t think I was particularly contagious. However, I told him it was up to him if he would prefer I rescheduled. He then asked me to leave. With my tail between my legs, I returned to the locker room and got dressed. The front desk staff asked me if I wanted to reschedule, my response «uh, no thanks!»

Made an appointment in person as a first-​time client for a service (a brow wax with a designated esthetician), received a text message the next day listing my appointment and asking me to reply «C» to confirm (which I did and received a follow-​up response), and arrived for my appointment and informed it had been cancelled (with no explanation or attempt to contact me in advance) and that the esthetician was currently providing service to another client. Not a great impression for a first-​time client who has no history with your establishment, so I left without booking another appointment. I had expected to purchase massage services for a future visit, as well as to schedule my next brow wax, but I will attempt to find another provider with reliable service.

I have been going to Sir Spa for a at least 5 years. In the past year the spa has changed. The decline is slow but the experience is stressful now. Making an appointment is not easy. Be prepared to put on hold if you call. If you use the website there will be several calls before you get a confirmation of an appointment. Twice now I have made an appointment with Antonio for a massage but when I show up for my massage I was told he had taken the day off or he was overbooked.
It’s sad to see the decline. I don’t know if the management changed or something, but things are not looking good for them.

I’ve been going to Sir Spa for years now. The decline in the experience is slow but indisputable. First of all every time I make a reservation is the whole reinvention of the wheel. If you use the website be prepared for at least 2 calls. If you call you should block out 20 minutes. Second, I was there on Sat. My experience with Scott and Mickey were top notch but then the slide continued. It started with a dirty locker, I had to clean mine out. I had to ask for toilet paper and ask 2 times for razor blades, which I was informed «they are on back order» as if was a part of a NASA rocket.
I hope they find this review helpful can pull it together.

Sir Spa is a great place to get services such as massage, facials, hand and foot detailing… everything for your modern metrosexual. I’ve had waxing services, very professionally done, and even gone so far as to take advantage of their barbering services.
Very nice, well located, wonderful and attentive staff. Very nice.

Don’t bother! Thought I’d try their barber services. Made my appointment and confirmed via email at their request. Showed up early and paid parking! Three minutes before my appointment time the barber calls the shop to say he’s not coming in! If my time and business mean so little to you, well, soon enough there will b another empty storefront in Andersonville. Can’t figure out how to post with no stars or else I would. Or negative stars!

Jim the massage therapist was great. One of the best i’ve had in a long long time. This guy leaves you feeling like a million bucks! Highly recommend you ask for Jim.

Yesterday I had a hand and foot detail as well as a 60 minute massage and the entire experience was fantastic!
Annie does great work on your hands and feet and really knows how to help you enjoy the entire experience.
Jim is a new massage therapist to the spa and is a great find. I couldn’t have felt more relaxed and rejuvenated after he was finished with me.
Ask for both of them next time your in, you won’t regret it! !

Very UN-​relaxing waste of time. Make an appointment at Sir Spa and they warn you over and over again that if you don’t show up for your appointment you will be charged, they even send you multiple texts that you are expected to reply to to indicate you are coming and understand this. But then when you show up and they are either not staffed or equipped to actually perform the service for which you made the appointment, they are unapologetic. In my case, I went in for a $ 175 microdermabrasion facial. After getting undressed and waiting in a robe for 15 minutes, they tell me the machine is broken and act like they are doing you a favor by offering me a much less expensive procedure (without microdermabrasion I came in for) but for a longer time so they can charge the same as what you came in for. Lol. All they were interested in was that I paid for something. And the customer’s time and convenience are of zero importance to them. I would not recommend this place at all.

After reading recent good reviews, I decided to give SirSpa a try. I am a seasoned Spa goer, and have high expectations. I found the Spa to be clean, with well appointed lockers, a competent staff, and prices in line with the services. My therapist, Jeremy, was knowledgable, professional, and spoke well of the facility and other staff. As a business owner myself, I found his attitude refreshing. My Bf had a similar experience as well with Antonio, and happily used a gift certificate from friends. My only critique would be a more welcoming intake. We will be back.

I booked the Monarch package for my boyfriend as a surprise birthday present, «surprise» being the key word in this sentence. I was adamant that it was a «surprise» for him and that they call me instead of him to confirm. Naturally, they text his number two days prior to his appointment. Brilliant.
As compensation, I was offered some sort of discount on service, which I found a little insulting. Ruining his surprise gift by giving me cash off doesn’t quite make it right. They instead offered a gift certificate for product. Sounded great at first, but somehow the desk attendant managed to still charge him for by mixing up the original gift certificate for the Monarch package and the gift certificate for product. I just don’t know how they think the person receiving a prepaid gift should have to pay for anything, especially considering the glitch in service prior. You think there would be notes in the appointment.
While my boyfriend did say the facial and manicure were good, apparently the massage was horrible. If you need to tell a big, beefy masseur to apply more pressure twice and it still doesn’t happen, something is wrong.
Sir Spa is overpriced and rife with incompetent staff. Save your money and stay away.

Let me preface this review by saying that I am a complete neat freak and a stickler for cleanliness and good service. So far I have been to Sir Spa twice over the past few months for massage services and, on both occasions, have had a very good experience. The place is clean and inviting and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Markus, my massage therapist, has what can only be categorized as an amazing set of hands. He is a very skilled practitioner of massage and, on top of that, he is a truly nice guy who will make you feel comfortable and relaxed (5 stars for Markus). The facility itself gets 4 stars, but only because it’s impossible for a smaller neighborhood place to compete with places like say… the Four Seasons. For a great all around experience though, I definitely recommend Sir Spa.

I go to Sir Spa about once a month or so. I have always had excellent massages regardless of which masseur I get although I do favor Bill if he is available. The staff is friendly and helpful and its easy to schedule an appointment.
I like the fact that this place is more than just an excellent massage. you are given a locker with a comfortable clean robe and you can come early to enjoy snacks and drinks before as well as after the massage. afterwards you can unwind in the steam room and then have a shower with high pressure water. If you wish there are products for purchase on the way out but I have never been pressured into buying anything. I always leave Sir spa feeling relaxed and refreshed.

I’m not ashamed to say I’m a man who likes to take care of himself… I mean hey if I don’t know one else will. So after hearing about SIR Spa I decided to check it out. I was excited to go to a spa that is geared towards men so I won’t feel like a loser getting a hand/​foot detail (that’s what they like to call a manicure/​pedicure). The technician, Marcia, was really nice and friendly. We had a good conversation going throughout my hand/​foot detail. The areas I saw during my visit were clean and nicely decorated. The staff was friendly and engaging from the moment I walked through the door.
The only negatives were
— When I left the spa I noticed that my nails (on my hand) weren’t clipped/​trimmed as neatly as you would expect from a professional
— The cost for the hand/​foot detail was $ 60, but since I had a coupon I paid $ 50. Well everyone and their mother told me how I was a fool for paying $ 50 when I could go to numerous places throughout the city and get the same services for about $ 30 — $ 40.
I may try Sir Spa again, but if I get a hand/​foot detail again you better believe I’ll examine my nails thoroughly before I get up off that chair.

Having recently moved back to chicago after an almost two year assignment in London, I was anxious to find a new massage therapist. I immediately looked up Sir Spa, having been a regular prior to my move. I read all of the negative reviews and freaked out. I tried Revive, mind liked the therapist (Brady) a lot but didn’t like the owners attitude nor did I like the fact there was no locker to store my clothing during multiple treatments. Further, the facial therapist i used and really liked (Chad Bessignano) apparently is no longer there. So, I decided to give Sir Spa a chance despite the negative ratings of late. I was glad i did.
Bottom line, it sounds like during the transition to new owners, there was a rough patch. Sir Spa likely made some painful, poorly executed, but necessary changes to move on. Lots of people were ticked off, and reviewed the spa not for the services themselves but for the policy issue. I understand, and I have been there. When you get screwed by a vendor, you want to make sure everyone knows.
That said, if you are looking for a spa for men, this still really is the best place in chicago. I have now gone back twice (including for my birthday Spa day), since I moved back in July 2013. On the first visit, I had a foot detail, hot towel facial and signature massage. On the second visit, I had a Sir Scrub and signature massage. Chris Hennessy was my massage therapist both times and may just be my new regular. He is good, funny, and continuously asks if all is going well throughout the treatment. Scott was excellent and informative with the facial. The women who did my nails, while I admit I do not recall her name, was pleasant and professional.
I enjoy the ability to relax in a steam room at the spa, and the steam room seems to be in good working order. The showers are back in business, though temp control is still a bit confusing. Towels are fluffy and white and the guy cleaning the locker room works his tail off (tip him!)
The folks at the front desk are helpful if not overly friendly, and the rooms are nice, quiet, and comfortable. Prices are in line with other spas, and if you use coupons or packages, you can get great deals.
I still highly recommend this place and suggest you ignore the rough patch of reviews in late 2011.

I’ve enjoyed the few times I came here. I’ve only gotten massages, but each time they were really great. The staff is professional yet laid back.
The steam rooms, locker rooms, and showers are always clean. I like that they have some of the products they sell in the locker rooms so that you can try them out.
Will definitely be back. In fact I’m going for a hand and foot detail soon!

My partner bought me a gift cert for a mani/​pedi for by bday (back in March). Unfortunately, I haven’t had the time to use it.
So, before the new year, I decided to schedule my session. I was a bit reluctant being that the girl I normally go to no longer works there. However, Kim, the new nail tech was wonderful.
Kim as very easy to talk to, performed her job well, gave me tip on nail improvement and she kept my wine glass filled. Kudos!!!
I will definitely go back to have Kim take care of my hands and feet!
Job well done!!!

Shysters!
I received a gift certificate for Sir Spa, after 6-​months the owners decided to nullify all outstanding gift certificates, accepting only 50% of the face value. I argued with the staff, but the attitude was «tough luck, take it or leave it»!
I went ahead & used the remainder of my certificate and the place was a disappointment: filthy carpeting, mildew in showers, tattered robes.
There are Quality spas all over Chicago — skip this one!

Their new policies suck here. I am on the bandwagon of people who are ticked that they aren’t taking gift certificates. What a horrible terrible and illegal decision. I contacted the state’s attorney general, and I encourage others to do so, because everything I read states that their rules are completely illegal.
I had good experiences there, but am over and won’t be going back. There is too much massage competition out there to justify these customer-​unfriendly policies.