Spa On Penn

I enjoyed a much needed massage that relaxed me completely. I will be back to this spa oasis very soon. The sauna afterwards simply sealed the deal! My therapist worked my tight muscles, the music soothed my soul, and the experience calmed my spirits!

It’s simple — if you want the best manicure you have ever had then stop looking at these reviews and get over to Spa on Penn!!!

My husband booked a 90min couples massage for us. We arrived 20 min or so early for our 2pm Friday, Dec 4 appt. We were brought downstairs to the changing rooms after a few minutes. We were greeted by our masseuses 10 minutes after our appt time, so 2:10p. They said it was because they had been booked back to back. Once situated in the massage room, we started noticing heavy foot traffic above (note the 3 massage rooms we saw were below the check-​in area). This was not at all relaxing! We said as much to the ladies when they came back in and we moved rooms. There was still foot traffic but less so. One of the ladies went upstairs to ask them to quiet down during the massage. At this point it’s 2:20 and the massages hadn’t started yet. My husband said his massage was ok but he was distracted by her body odor. Mine was also just ok but I was not thrilled that my masseuse had a rolling chair she ‘had’ to sit on most of the time and because it was a double room, she had to lift it over me a few times. I also feel she took quite a long time between areas (legs to arms etc) readjusting herself, getting water, getting lotion that must have been across the room and so on. The spa itself was clean and the people friendly. The front desk attendant sensed our irritation, based on our tip, and gave me a card with the owners information. Frankly, there was nothing to be done at that point except comp the massage so I declined.

I’ve had a fair number of massages in my life, but I can honestly say that I’ve had the best massages of my life here. I’ve been three times and I will definitely be back. I had shoulder surgery after a break in September and have been on a slow path to recovery ever since. My physical therapist said that she could see an improvement between when I saw her on Tuesday to when I saw her today (Thursday of the same week) after I had a massage with Michael on Wednesday.
As if a wonderful massage wasn’t enough, the atmosphere and décor are great. I love the brick walls, warm calm lighting, and local art work. The staff at the desk have been absolutely delightful. Using the dry or wet sauna or the rain shower (complete with nice shower products) after is a wonderful touch. The dressing room also is equipped with comfy robes, brushes, hair dryers, and curtained areas for the modest types.
It’s pricier than other places I’ve gone, but well worth it.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Love this spa! I’ve gone for a facial with Stacey (Heaven!!!) So relaxing and my face was glowing afterwards. Eyebrow waxing and tenting — my brows have never looked so good.
Went back a couple weeks ago for a hair color by Andrew — seriously the BEST color I’ve ever had. Exactly what I’ve been looking for, beautiful, deep with wonderful highlight blonde — looks natural. I’ve been through the hair colorist ringer over the past year not able to find someone who actually listens to me — Andrew is the BEST!
Can’t get enough of this place. Looking forward to going back for nails and a massage pick me up some day soon!!!

I came to the Spa on Penn for a 90-​minute hot stone massage. Originally, I found them on Spaweek. Spa on Penn accepts Spaweek gift cards for services. If you’d like to save a little bit of money, you can also check in on Unilocal or Facebook and receive $ 5 off your service.
From the outside, the place doesn’t really look like a spa, but that changes quickly once you get inside. Up the stairs is the front desk and the waiting area. After a few minutes of paperwork, I was taken downstairs to the locker room area and provided with a robe. After preparing, there was a comfortable relaxation room to wait in. There were some reading materials, but the best part was just sitting, listening to the soothing music and just being.
The massage room was a bit small, but comfortable enough considering that everything was left in the locker room area. The massage therapist ensured I was comfortable throughout the process and the massage was one of the best I have ever had.
After the massage, there is a rain shower that you can use to rinse off the massage oils, if you’d like, as well as the sauna. I didn’t choose to take advantage of either of those options… this time… but it was nice that it was there.
You can get a massage cheaper, but the prices were about on par with what you’d expect from a spa. The 90-​minute hot stone massage was $ 135 before gratuity. I can’t afford to go regularly, but this is a place I will definitely keep in mind the next time I need to treat myself.

I love this place! My friend & I spent the day here for her birthday. We received a massage, facial, pedicure & blowout. Each service I received was beyond great. Everyone was so polite, welcoming & took pride in their work. Best facial I’ve ever had by Stacey and I also received the best blowout from Andrew. I’ve been to 5 different salons for a blowout (you wouldn’t think this would be difficult) in KC & Andrew blew them away. Thank you all!

This is a wonderful little spa. It is a very relaxing atmosphere and the staff make you feel very welcome. My masseuse was Therese and she was really great! I was pretty bummed though that the two showers were taken and I could not shower after my massage. I had to get going otherwise I would have waited. They should offer more showers. :)

Great place for a day at the spa. Reasonable prices, easy, available parking, but above all a well-​trained and experienced staff. We did a massage and facial treatment to celebrate a birthday. The massage knocked me out, so I can’t really comment other than it was very relaxing. The facial, by Stacey, was probably the best I’ve had. Thanks!

I must say customer service was spectacular from the initial phone car, front door until we left. Andrew was sweetheart, and Therese did a great job. Their recommendations were very helpful as well. The facility was nice, clean, and relaxing. We are defiantly returning.

My husband and I came for the couples VIP package and it was AWESOME! This package ($ 499) included any facial treatment (we each got the Epicuren vegan facial), couples massage (60 min), pedicure, hydrotherapy treatment, steam and sauna, and complementary champagne. We started our day with the dry sauna followed by the steam shower. All the services are private and you move from service to service with your date. After the steam shower we waited in the «relaxation room» for our Masseurs (Terese and a man). Terese was AMAZING and my husband claims this is the best massage of his life! He has back issues and he swears she made a significant impact to his lower back. With how much pressure she applied he commented he was surprised she could continue massaging for the rest of the day lol. Anyway my massage was just okay and I would request Terese if I return. After the massage we had our hydrotherapy treatment — essentially time alone in a whirlpool tub. The water had salts and essential oils — totally awesome. After 30 min in the tub we dried off and waiting in the relaxation center for our facials. The facials were totally on point and both our aestheticians were extremely knowledgable, professional and well trained. Finally we finished with pedicures and champagne. They did a great job — my husbands 1^st pedi — and they were personable and friendly. The entire spa was extremely clean and well maintained. The décor was soothing and tastefully done. I am sure we’ll be back and the VIP package was a great deal. If you check in on FB you’ll get $ 5.00 off — hey it all adds up!
A few nit picky things — during the massage (which takes place in the basement) loud distracting footsteps were annoying overhead. My masseur didn’t ask about the pressure (I suppose I should have spoken up more) and made a comment when I left that my shoulders (which he barely touched) had a lot of tension — ?? That’s why I came to him.
Despite these things we will be back — super fun day — totally a 5 star experience.

I’m a visitor to KC MO and first time here! I WILL be back to this spa every time I am here! Shelisha and Clarissa — bomb mani/​pedi. Michael — awesome massage! Stacey — amazing! Can’t say enough good things about these folks!!!

I actually signed up for Unilocal just to give these guys a review… I live in NY and was taking a weekend trip to KC with friends. We ended up booking some services on a whim, not really knowing what to expect. The place is fairly new, pristine, and architecturally beautiful. The owner that we met, Steve, has a background working with spas and his knowledge and experience translate beautifully in this venture. The tech was amazing and friendly, the atmosphere was warm and comfortable, and the overall experience was one of my favorite spa visits to date. If I was a Kansas City resident, I would definitely be a weekly visitor. FYI, they are currently adding a hair salon upstairs, so it will soon be completely full service!

This was my first true spa experience, but I was blown away! I have had a couple of massages in the past, but that is it.
My husband bought me a gift card for their «Getaway Package» for my birthday, and I finally got around to using it. This package includes a steam or sauna, 60 minute massage, and a facial.
I could give you a play-​by-​play, but instead, I will just tell you that Kelly gave me an incredibly relaxing massage, and Stacey, who did my facial, was very knowledgeable and helpful while making my skin happy! The steam shower was amazing and like nothing I’ve ever experienced. The package states they have you start off with the steam shower, but they had me do it in between my massage and facial which I think was perfect. After my massage, the warmth felt incredible on my muscles. After my facial, Stacey told me that I was welcome to stay and use the sauna, as it is complementary with any 60 minute service (though the website says it’s $ 10 with a 60 minute service, so I’m not sure what is actually correct), so of course I took advantage of that because I wasn’t quite ready to get out of my zen state-​of-​mind.
The facilities were clean and calming. The staff was nothing but kind, helpful, and professional. I will absolutely be back. Thank you, Spa on Penn, for a perfect, relaxing day.

I finally got to come and use one of my groupons that was expiring. I also have another groupon I can’t wait to use next month.
Anyways, up on walking in this spa is very clean and relaxing. Everything was very nice from the moment I called to make my last minute appointment to the moment I left. I needed a pedicure really bad on a Sunday and I had a spa wish gift card to use, I decided to check this place out. I loved it! I can’t wait to come back.
Now I haven’t been to many spa’s but I’ve had many great pedicures because I work in a spa. This spa was excellent and my nail tech Shelisha did awesome! My nails are shaped well, my callous’ are smoothed, and she gave an exceptional massage. Being a nail tech myself I’m very picky about cleanliness during a nail service and she cleaned everything right in front of me. If you’re looking for a new spot for your mani, pedi’s here’s the place to go! The prices are awesome too!

Really great nail tech. Really fun to talk to.

This is truly a beautiful place with true spa features. My boyfriend surprised me and my friends with massages for my birthday. The service was amazing and everyone was friendly and accommodating to our group.
The atmosphere is relaxing and top notch. Everything was clean and professional. They even provided orange juice for our champagne. We each a received massage, facial and pedi. All the services were wonderful. It was the perfect day and I was very impressed.
After, my boyfriend told me that planning the ‘surprise’ was easy and smooth. The staff was helpful, understanding and coordinated everything he needed. It was nice to hear they helped him pull of my surprise. What a great spa team.

Five star staff, five star location, five star massages, and five star slice of relaxation.
Alright, I’ll confess I don’t exactly have a lot of «spa» experience. In fact, it wasn’t until a Unilocal event here that I think I’d ever spent any time in a spa.
The Spa On Penn is a serious gem in the heart of Westport. The whole ambiance here is so relaxing that you start to unwind the second you walk in. They offer tons of services (facials, mani/​pedi, salon services, but the one that jumps out to me is the massage service).
I don’t usually get massages, but after a stressful couple of weeks, frequent running and the soreness that comes along with it, plus constantly seeing «Benefits of Massages» articles everywhere, I got the hint that it’s time for me to go in. Hashtag Treat Yo Self.
I got an hour and a half massage with Kelly and it was the best massage I’ve ever had. You can kind of make the dimly lit downstairs space your own as you get ready, and then you enter in to the relaxation chamber. The bed is warmed, and they’ll adjust it so it fits you perfectly. From there, it’s one of those rare moments as an adult when you literally have no responsibilities for the next hour and a half except to R-​E-​L-​A-​X.
It was awesome, and I felt like a million bucks afterwards. In fact, I got the best night of sleep in many months afterwards and still feel great from it. This will definitely be a regular fixture every few months, and I can safely recommend the professional, friendly crew at Spa On Penn a million times over.

I love this place. It is clean, friendly, and relaxing. They always call to remind about upcoming appointments and manage to run on time without infringing on the calming atmosphere. I first tried this place because of the sheer proximity to my apartment in Westport. I still make regular trips today– even though I moved out of the area 3 years ago. In that time I have seen it transfer to new ownership (about June last year), and I am happy to say they have maintained the relaxing environment I fell in love with while breathing a new energy into the place.
I mostly visit to get massages and I would recommend trying Michael if he is available. He is attentive to whether he is delivering the right pressure and is committed to making sure you feel comfortable. Although I can’t review the other therapists from personal experience– I can tell you that I have taken my sister and boyfriend with me on different occasions, and they felt just as refreshed and restored as I did when we left.

The Spa on Penn is a delightful charming spa and I am so glad I got a chance to visit! I toured it with the Unilocal crew and got a massage. It was WONDERFUL! The spa itself is very beautifully decorated with a feng-​shui feel that flows nicely. Immediately when you walk in, you head up a few stairs to the front desk where you are welcomed by the staff. They will check you in and lead you to a nice cozy seating area to wait for your appointment if you are getting manis/​pedis. If you are getting a massage, you are led downstairs into a cozy serene area. They have lockers down there and will give you a robe and slippers to get cozy in before your appointment. The amenities they offer are great and I can’t wait to try more things. They offer raindrop therapy, sauna, steam, and a nutrient rich soak. I’m fantasizing thinking about it right now as I type! If you check out the website they offer some packages that allow you to try many things they offer, and you can do «add-​ons» as well. All in all, if you love spas, you will love this place. They have done an amazing job and have a kind, wonderful staff, and it is beautiful inside. 5 stars. I can’t wait to return!

Hi, my name is Michael, and I am a massage addict…
I came to The Spa On Penn (hereinafter referred to as TSOP) we with my wife. We almost walked past it, because it isn’t terribly obvious from the street; the sign in front is modest, and the front desk is through a second door and up a flight of stairs, not very visible from street level. This is a good thing, as it lends an air of being peacefully secluded and out of the way, despite being in a busy part of town. The front desk was welcoming and friendly, but somewhat quiet and subdued – again, giving a peaceful air. We were led into a waiting area that felt more like the sitting room in a suite at a posh hotel than a typical «hospital waiting room with quiet music» feel that some places have. The staff was very nice, very friendly, and very welcoming. (Which was nice, because i just had a massage while my wife had a massage and manicure, so I had an extra half an hour or so to kill. Not complaining – I felt like asking if I could just hang out there for awhile it was so peaceful.)
My masseuse, Michael, was excellent, with just the right amount of pressure and an attentiveness to my muscle issues. They also offer hydrotherapy, sauna, and steam room for working out all the knots. I have had many massages at many other places, and I have to say this was one of the best.
Price-​wise, The Spa was pretty good. My massage was $ 86, which is lower than most of the spas I have been to in the past (which isn’t many, so I may be a bad judge). It is a bit more than most strict massage therapists, but the extras are worth it.