Spa Satori Ltd

They actually messed my booking up originally as I’d booked online and it «hadn’t come through» to the Spa, so initially I was put off already thinking about the ½ star review they’d get, however the way the girl (forgot to get her name) dealt with the problem made all issues go away!
I was a little early for my 1pm appointment anyway and as she explained the mix up, she stated that a masseuse would be available in 30 minutes, appologised, and said that she’d only charge me for the 30 minute price as appose to the 55 minute price I’d book and was going to receive. Now I mean everyone likes freebies yes but I think this type of customer service, where they admit they were at fault and make amends by doing something to offset them inconveniencing you is lost nowadays and a lot of the time you’re made to feel like you’re the one at fault.
Having worked in the customer service field I get how important it is but also how easy it is to forget about it and think ‘why does it matter’ well this review proves it does with a 4 star rating!
On this visit I had a 55 minutes Deep-​Tissue massage due to my increasingly fragile muscles (too much football) and I left feeling great. Deep-​Tissue massages can be a little different and less relaxing as they are digging into you a little more but I did feel surprisingly supple afterwards!
Normal price for this massage would be £50 and I highly recommend it — just don’t book online ;)

If I ever win the lottery then a weekly spa treatment would be one of the first things I’d start spending my winnings on. Until then however, they will have to be something I have when I really want to treat myself or, as with this visit to Spa Satori, a well chosen gift from my husband.
This was my first visit and prior to this I’d never actually heard of Spa Satori as it’s neatly tucked away in a quiet corner of the NQ. It’s a beautifully calm oasis from the hustle and bustle of the city and I felt relaxed as soon as I entered.
I found all the staff to be extremely friendly and the girl who did my full body aromatherapy massage made me feel completely relaxed and at ease, explaining the type of massage it was, making sure it was the most suitable for my needs and then recommending the right type of oil to use.
The massage itself was fantastic, so completely relaxing and thankfully the girl made no attempt at conversation, leaving me to enjoy of peace and ‘me time’ with just the gentle sounds of the plinky plonky music!
I left Spa Satori feeling as if I was floating on air, exactly as you should after a good massage and I’m already trying my best to leave hints to my husband about how beneficial another treatment would be!

I’m not a frequenter of spas, but I started to frequent Spa Satori. Mainly because they have excellent monthly offers that you just can’t refuse but also because of their high standards.
The treatments (I’ve had facials, manicures and massages) have been performed as well as anywhere else but what really sets them aside is the environment and service.
Service is impecable. They are discreet, pleasant and make you feel welcome. They explain everything thoroughly and make you feel comfortable. Through from receptionists to therapists. They even talk in calm, hushed tones to make you feel even more relaxed.
The environment is lovely. They have a beautiful spa and even offer neck heat packs and drinks while you wait. You really feel pampered. So much so that I always felt guilty that I was just treating myself.

I’m pretty sure Spa Satori saved my life last year.
It was mid-​November and I was working on several outdoor events, travelling up and down the country for gigs and meetings, and maintaining my day-​job duties in the wee hours of the night. Lack of sleep, poor diet and caffeine reliance had ravaged my mind. Sleeping on trains and standing up for hours on end in the bitter cold had taken its toll on my body. I was, quite frankly, a wreck.
A kind friend took pity on me and booked me in for a massage at Spa Satori. I entered a withered husk of a woman, recoiling from light and human contact. When I left an hour later I felt like Beyoncé.
I have revisited Spa Satori several times since, enjoying Indian head massage, a basic facial and Swedish back massage. Each of the treatments I have tried have been restorative and relaxing. Whilst moderately priced, I’ve felt they were really worth the money. The staff are welcoming and kind, and explain treatments fully before they begin — which can be a relief if you’ve not tried something before and are unsure what to expect.
The only downside of Spa Satori is the venue itself. The interior is nicely decorated, and the staff have done the very best with the space they have, but it is cramped inside. Other spas I’ve visited have had the luxury of being in hotels or countryside settings, where there is a little more room for guests to relax — whether by a pool or in a lounge — unfortunately there just isn’t space for this in Spa Satori. There is a small waiting room where you can enjoy some atmospheric music and incense before being called through to a treatment room. This makes the experience feel a little more clinical. I’d bear this in mind if you are looking to book a spa experience for a gift or celebration (a hen night for example) as you may be disappointed by the lack of recreational space.
The location is convenient, and the treatment rooms are clean, nicely decorated and well equipped. I’d highly recommend this spa for individuals looking for restorative treatments, but it may be advisable to look further afield if you are looking to book spa treatments for a group.

I have never ever had a facial before so this was a whole new experience for me!
For my mum’s birthday, I wanted to spoil her a bit and try something new. For the last birthday, we learnt how to make sushi at Samsi in Spinningfields which was hilarious!
My mum had never had a facial either and I didn’t know if she’d ever had her nails done, so I booked us in for a mini facial (you pick two areas yourself) and a polish and preen manicure each.
Upon arrival, you will smell delightful incense and be seated in very comfy chairs…
We had to wait in turn for the facial as we chose the micro dermal diamond facial — there is only one machine for this. Boy was it worth it though! I was even advised upon asking the nail technician that this was the best one to choose.
I was nervous at first but the calming music that carries throughout the building and the confident person doing the facial, explaining everything each step of the way, is more than enough to help you relax! He explained that he would be cleansing the skin first, then applied a rough scrub to my face, and notified me he would be turning on the machine and not to be alarmed.
…Machine?! Oh you mean the quiet whirring of the box next to you with the tiny suction wand? Oh it’s like it sandblasts my skin? It felt like a tiny little suction tip moving across my T-​Zone! Amazing!
And if you hadn’t had enough of the revelation of your skin feeling like it can actually breath afterwards, wait until he shows you the container of dirt that’s been sucked out of your pores! Ewwww! But so good to see and feel how much clearer your skin is :)
I went back through to have my nails done whilst my mum went in — the guy doing the facials was great and gave us all the advice we needed — you can have these facials every 11 days if you’re trying to target an area of blackheads — I totally need to do this…
The girl doing my nails was lovely, advised me on a colour because I was so indecisive and the bright blue looks lovely on :) If you’re in need of a nails scrub up like we were, the preen and polish is definitely for you! Cuticles treated, trimmed if need be, nails polished, filed and lacquers of polish. 3 days later and they still look good :) I will definitely be back for more facials!
Go take a visit and spoil yourself!

Went in today for a prescriptive facial which I was told when booking, that this type of facial is to serve each person’s individual skin issues. There was no discussion, no consultation prior to beginning. I explained I was concerned with some issues and then we started. To my confusion there was no actual cleaning part of the facial. Sorry to get graphical, but I’m talking about the part where your face actually gets squeezed and stuff comes out. The products were fine, and the masks were fine but in the end I realised that I paid £60 (!) for something I could do myself. Once the facial was complete I was offered mineral make up to be put on my face so it wouldn’t look like like I had a facial. Well, I do want to look like I had a facial for the point of my skin being clean, and glowing naturally! When I got home I realised that most of the blackheads were still where they were, we all know from using scrubs at home it doesn’t really get the job done.
I like this spa, and they are great with massages, waxing, body scrubs, and full body wraps but I will not be getting a facial there again.

Being a smoker and someone who wears makeup regularly, I tend to be harsh on my poor skin. I had been meaning to give my darling skin some pampering for a while but have been too lazy to look for a spa till I decided to Unilocal local spas in Manchester. This was the first one I found (based on my location of-​course) and after reading the last two reviews I was convinced to book an appointment.
I called them up and a friendly receptionist gave me a booking the same day in the evening. The place is right next to Sweet Mandarin which is the end of Northern Quarter so was not extremely difficult to find (at least for people who are well acquainted with NQ). They had a board outside which said 50% off if I download their app which just made my day and I immediately downloaded their free app (matter of a few minutes depending on your phone service provider). They handed me a form to fill, general questions about my skin and food habits. The interiors have a very relaxing spa like feel with candles, scented oils and immediately gets you in the mood. After a 10 minutes wait my beauty therapist (a charming young chap) came and welcomed me to their private room where there was nice soft instrumental music playing (typical spa music). He spoke to me about my skin type and recommended me a few good products too while working his magic on my skin. We also had a nice chat about the Northern Quarter bars and our weekend plan and definitely kept me entertained all through. I went for a herbal facial for 30 minutes and after it was done my skin definitely felt very clean and refreshed.
It has been 3 days since my facial and I can still see the glow in my skin and guess what I actually went on a night out without applying foundation (That is how glowing my skin looked).
Verdict: Go ahead and give your skin and body some pampering! I am definitely going back!

Overall, I was quite impressed with this spa. Although difficult to find (it’s quite tucked away) it was relaxing, my masseuse was lovely and gave me an excellent massage and facial. The treatments are reasonably priced but some of the ones I originally wanted to book were not available. I also had the same problem as Jasminyaz with the shower. The one thing that would make me quite reluctant to return was the attitude of the staff on reception. I found them to be quite unfriendly, both when booking over the phone and in person.

Hidden in the Northern Quarter, Inner Sanctuary is a real haven for the stressed and burnt out souls of Manchester. I wanted a massage and just spotted the spa online and it turned out to be a great pick.
Inside is totally relaxing, and I mean totally. From the moment you walk in the dark wood and comfy cream couches in reception are earthy and easy on the eye with a modern Chinese feel. The treatment rooms are so relaxing that I actually fell asleep during my massage, but before that I remember it being very good! I went for the ‘Deep Tissue’ one that lasts 55 minutes, which is only £45. After months of neglecting my body, this was incredible and really relieved my aches and pains. If I had one of these a week I think i would probably be a very chilled out guy. My therapist was really calming too and I really didn’t want to leave when my hour was up, but when I did I left in a bit of a zen-​like, dreamy float.
They also do lots of complementary therapies such as reiki, acupuncture and even colonics… if that’s your thing…

I love spas, and having a good massage is a must for someone who spends too much time sitting, walking, and carrying a shoulder bag.
The first time I went to Inner Sanctuary I had a full body massage that, quite frankly, fell well below the standard I’ve been used to before. Even if the masseuse herself was good, and the pressure was right, the choice of music was horrendous. Imagine trying to relax to a mix of tunes ranging from Bach to yesterday’s TOP 10 hit. Not only that, at one point Chi Mai by Ennio Morricone started playing. I adore Morricone, but Chi Mai is a theme from the film The Professional, one of those 1970s police movies where the good guy stands up against corruption and dies the death of unsung hero. Not the most relaxing song, surely.
However, when a few months later I decided to have another go, I was not disappointed. In fact, I was rewarded with one of the best massages. I was under a lot of stress, but the masseuse literally brought me back to life.
I’ve got my eyes on a few beauty treatments there, and I will definitely be going back. To me, Inner Sanctuary seems to be just the perfect city centre spa. It is in the trendy and busy Northern Quarter but well away from its hustle and bustle, and it has a nearly traditional «spa style» — a blend of soft textures, darkened colours, scents, candles, and meditative musical beat. The prices are unlikely to break your bank, and the choice of oils appears to be right for those of us whose eyes are set on getting relaxed and being pampered.

Not enough people place the emphasis of their beauty régime on their bodies. It’s all very well paying £100 a month plus on hair cuts and beauty products but if you’re not going to look after yourself from the inside too then you’ll never feel as good as you could.
What I love about Inner Sanctuary Spa is that it is very reasonable. I came here for a one hour aromatherapy massage with a lady (i think her name was Sarah). I said I was feeling very tense, so she made me instantly at ease, combining a number of essential oils for my mood. It relaxed me so much I dopped off. I slept like a baby that night, and the best bit is it only cost me £45.

The questionnaire here is one of the longest pre-​massage surveys I’ve ever filled in. Clearly they care about providing more than just a generic random massage.
While I was waiting, the lass on reception offered me not just the usual drink but a warm herb neck pack thingie — a nice touch.
For the price I was impressed by the attention to detail and décor quality, and will be returning soon with a colleague.
Inner Sanctuary is nicely tucked away (near Sweet Mandarin) yet convenient for Shudehill.
This is a business that deserves support. Some of their offers are amazingly good, it’s almost rude not to take them up! I look forward to their forthcoming steam room facility.

A small spa located in the Northern Quarter area of Manchester City Centre (below Garden House for those of you familiar with the area). A lovely neutral décor encourages a calming atmosphere and while the place has the look of an upmarket spa, the prices are rather reasonable. ISS is very welcoming and does not come off as being pretentious as many other City Centre Spas do. On offer are a wide range of facials, manicures, pedicures, massages, holistic therapies etc. Several packages are also available. Therapist use ‘home made’ organic products and are all very friendly. I highly recommend!