I haven't been to the mega spas you mentioned, but have been to Sir Spa. Sir Spa is micro mini compared to these other places. The locker room is cramped, there is a small steam room but that's it. I'd say for Sir Spa go for the services, not the amenities.
I've had similar experience but it is rare, rather than typical. Recently i was in NYC for 4 days, same as a visiting provider. Texted him as soon as i landed but never heard back. There could be a variety of reasons why. Just like any business, you take it elsewhere when this happens. There are lots of providers who are more responsive.
Not “Dude Wipes”, but i had a previous provider who would wipe my feet with regular hand wipes before working on my feet. I did appreciate him doing that.
It's unfortunate what you had to experience, and you have my empathy. So a few providers treated you poorly. Why drag Chicago down with it though? Your bad experience was between you and the providers. What’s Chicago got to do with that?
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