Submitted by Thecoolkidsgetit t3_zplj90 in washingtondc

My friend and I wanted to do a day spa experience. Ideally getting a massage/scrub and spending the day there. Balian is closer but I’ve heard some so-so reviews. Recommendations?

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MeketrexSupplicant t1_j0uk7op wrote

Ive been to Spa World (on the guy's side). Its a nice spa and the big pools are absurdly relaxing.

That said I've kinda cooled on Spa World recently - there has been a significant influx of overtly expressive PDA in the public bathing areas. Im not a big fan of open PDA - be it heterosexual or otherwise. In addition, from what I have been told, apparently the police were called out to SW in the past week or two owing to a groping incident involving a minor.

On top of that Spa World has gotten very, very popular and the bathing area / sauna room loads are so high that its becoming quite unrelaxing.

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HollaDude t1_j0v3kre wrote

King Spa over Spa world, I've been to both and much prefer King Spa. The massages at King Spa are unreal, their employees are super skilled.

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Thecoolkidsgetit OP t1_j0vitig wrote

Is king spa nude only or do you wear swimsuits?

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HollaDude t1_j0x9ra1 wrote

There's a small nude section, but there is a larger mixed gender section that requires swimsuits.

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zulu2554 t1_j0tn49k wrote

Spa world is nice. My wife was there yesterday. I was there about a month ago. Recommend getting there early.

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phisco125 t1_j0uvvbq wrote

Spa world is great, I go there a couple time a year and always enjoy it

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ThinHumor t1_j0vorf2 wrote

I reallly liked Balian but because it’s cold go elsewhere. The rooftop pool at Balian was the highlight of my stay.

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