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Riverstone the Spa At the Forks
Category: Beauty and Spas Day Spas Day Spas [Edit]
75 Forks Market RdWinnipeg, MB R3C 0A2
(204) 944-2444
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$$$
2 reviews for Riverstone the Spa At the Forks
2 reviews in English
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Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
6/2/2010
Located at the Inn at the Forks, the Riverstone was a good escape.
I really liked how they emphasized the quietness inside the spa. That's why I go. I want a quiet relaxing time.
I was given slippers upon entering, but a little awkward to walk in with my shoes in my hands. This could have been done inside the change room.
I had a massage, but came to the lounge area about 20mins before my treatment. They had a lot of refreshments including banana bread, a small blueberry muffin, some sweet fruit dried, and tea. The tea selection was nice, but it was cold. (luke warm). What was interesting was that they brewed loose leaf tea in a coffee pot. I need to try that.
I got called in at some time, and I realize that later when they say 60 mins massage, we're actually getting 50 mins after all the admin, set up and getting changed, and sometimes they let you out early. No different from other places.
My Therapist was nice, but here's my rant against women therapists. I like strong pressure. After a lot of trial and error, I have now learnt to tell them this ahead of time. But I think when she tried to press harder, she didn't have the strength. At some point, she was doing something, and I couldn't feel a thing.
Very relaxing, but i need more pressure. The lotions used were really nice. The bed was like a hospital bed that can go every which way - it was a little weird, but very functional. And it was heated.
$90 for 60 minutes of massage. And they are RMTs.
Was good, but will try another. Maybe I was just unlucky.
Free parking behind the building. -
Review from Lisa G.
Winnipeg, MB
7/14/2010
Awful, awful, awful.
I usually go elsewhere, but I received a gift certificate from work. Upon arriving I was told that I couldn't use the gift cert on that particular day. Fair enough, but I wish I'd been told that when booking. My shoes and jacket were taken from me, as is usually the case. I only note this because they took my jacket to hang somewhere that I couldn't see and, once I finished paying, they did not offer to give my jacket back. When I requested it, I was told to help myself, but I didn't know where the coat closet was. As for the pedicure itself, it was nothing special and I get pedicures quite frequently. Upon arriving home, I realized that the rather large big toenail that had been clipped off one of my feet was still dangling by an edge. How does the esthetician who has her face a foot away from my feet not see that? Especially through filing and then painting?
Second visit (to use the gift cert I couldn't the first time) I got a manicure. Again, nothing special. When I went to pay, the girl watched me struggle to try and not damage the fresh polish, getting into my purse, but did not offer to help. Any other salons either ask if you want to pay first, or offer assistance, when you're booked for a manicure. I don't get them often, so I forgot to think of this myself before starting. Anyway, the polish ended up being completely ruined and I had to remove it all as soon as I got home.
No refreshments available both times I was there. Atmosphere nothing special. My experiences were that this salon thought it was a high class establishment, but didn't deliver on service. Attitude very uppity overall. I would NEVER return. Better service for better prices elsewhere in Winnipeg.
