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161 N Canal St
Chicago, IL 60606

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Spa Space
Local(312) 559-1268

161 N Canal St
Chicago, IL 60606

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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea V.

4 of 5 stars. I've had a few massages and a manicure, and they were all good. The best part about it, to me, is the locker room with the shower connected to the relaxation room with chilled water and hot herbal…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica K.

3 of 5 stars. I went for a bikini wax and Indian head massage... My bikini wax was timely and thorough, would definitely go back for that service.
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren H.

4 of 5 stars. for waxing, I highly recommend Endira. If someone has to see the lights of your day, make it her. She can take you on a trip to Brazil, France, the Bikini Islands (or wherever else you choose)…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Teri M.

5 of 5 stars. I've only ever had brazilians here, but if you need it - Indira is your woman. Utterly painless and quick.
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mika J.

4 of 5 stars. I've been twice for the pineapple papaya body treatment...heavenly ladies. It's a pineapple scented sugar scrub exfoliant followed by a coconut oil massage. Robin gave the best massage I've had in a…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yin L.

5 of 5 stars. I've been to Spa Space a few times over the past years for facials and pedicures. Their facials are consistently effective--my skin looks and feels better for weeks and they're very very relaxing.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rach B.

2 of 5 stars. Went on Sunday for a facial, mani, and pedi. The facial was pretty good, although while my mask was drying she left the room!!! This is an upscale pricey spa...there should be a massage of…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Libby S.

4 of 5 stars. I had a great experience at Spa Space. I had an early Saturday appointment for a deep tissue massage followed by a facial. Doug, my massage therapist, did a great job of working out some really big…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Corinne W.

2 of 5 stars. My husband and I went for the duality package. The description on the website was great and if we went in February we were supposed to get a free strawberries dessert. Emphasize supposed to. Anyway,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony R.

3 of 5 stars. I got a massage here right around Christmas time so I could unwind and hang out with my family without having to work and stress. It was just an OK experience. First of all, if you decide to come, be…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Becky R.

5 of 5 stars. So, I finally decided to treat myself to a day (well a half-day) at the spa for my birthday, because if I don't how can I expect others to? So, after searching and searching for a spa, and comparing…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tammy Q.

4 of 5 stars. Great experience for me. I loved the hot stone massage! That totally relaxed me and made me doze off a bit. The place is uber clean and staff was really friendly. At the end, they even given you a…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thanny T.

5 of 5 stars. I moved to Chicago about a year ago, and have been looking for my go-to spa ever since. I've had some nice experiences, but until Spa Space, I hadn't found my home. I've been there 3 times now, and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Watson L.

5 of 5 stars. I'm writing this on behalf of my girlfriend, whom I sent to Spa Space for a day of relaxation (much needed and deserved). Let's just say she's picky - uh, selective, and I did ALOT of research before…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kera E.

2 of 5 stars. My masseuse seemed like she was grossed out to touch me. Maybe it was me projecting, but her hands weren't caring-feeling. For a masseuse, that's kind of a problem. I didn't like the locker room…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Z B.

3 of 5 stars. My husband and I went here for our wedding weekend. When we arrived, they greated us with a choice of tea or coffee. The changing rooms were very nice and included many ammenties. We chose a couples…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Isabella W.

2 of 5 stars. This was my first time @ Spa Space, and it was generally speaking, an OK experience. The good thing was, we went with reps we worked with, so didn't have to pay :). I will not be back unless I had a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel A.

2 of 5 stars. Muh. First of all... the receptionist doesn't know who David Bowie is. What The FUCK??
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Summer P.

2 of 5 stars. I just went to Spa Space for the second time and found the experience to be very similar to the first...average. While I find the staff to be really pleasant and attentive, I'm usually underwhelmed…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth M.

2 of 5 stars. I had the Fire and Ice organic facial the other day at Spa Space. The products used smelled great and the paprika peel really made my face cleansed and glowing. However, unfortunately, the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J M.

1 of 5 stars. I'm not a regular massage goer, but when I do, I expect something good. And I had been here before and had a really good deep tissue massage with masseur Armando. But it seems that the quality of your…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K S.

3 of 5 stars. I'll keep it simple. I had an awesome deep tissue massage, although the masseuse totally cheated me out of 3 minutes. I only complain because it was so good and I wanted all I could get and the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna B.

5 of 5 stars. Most wonderful treatments for the feet. Toni is the BEST!!! Her work lasts for a month. The chill-out room is very nice to hang out in after words.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin C.

4 of 5 stars. Spa Space is a nice spa in a surprising location. There aren't many spas around this area so it's a good place to come if you are in the Loop or West Loop. On my recent visit, I had a massage and a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wanda L.

2 of 5 stars. I've been here a couple of times over the past 3 years for manicures, pedicures, and recently a facial. I agree with the other reviewers as far as the nail services. They are good, but basic, and not…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer T.

4 of 5 stars. I love spa space for manis/ pedis after work on a Friday. Most of the places in the Loop for manis/pedis are just gross and/or do such a crappy job that it's chipped in a week. Spa Space is…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by willis R.

4 of 5 stars. I recently had a facial with Angie, I was very apprehensive about my facial, I typically break out after them, BADLY... She talked me through the whole thing, gave me great pointers about how to keep…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackie L.

2 of 5 stars. Best pedicures ever! Really, phenominal pedicure. It was worth every penny. The only problem was I was with a group and we gave a credit card number to hold a slot for service and we were running…
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Crafty K.

2 of 5 stars. I attended a little bachelorette party event at this spa and I was really excited when walking in. The place seems nice and I liked my manicurist a lot. The problem was, however, that whoever helped…
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Robyn T.

2 of 5 stars. Beautiful serene atmosphere. Loved the overall decor, the gift shop (I wanted to buy everything there!) and the friendly staff at the front desk. I was offered some delicious tea and sat down to relax…
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa S.

1 of 5 stars. I booked a hot stone pedicure ($65) and was assigned to Stephanie. I would recommend that you ask for someone else if you find yourself in the same boat. When we got to the "hot stone" part of the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by eve m.

2 of 5 stars. I've been here once and I think this place is overrated by their website and Chicagobeauty.com. It's not as spectular as it looks on the website. The locker room sucks! There's no privacy and it's…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by lauren t.

2 of 5 stars. I was disappointed in the Pineapple Papaya Pacific Paradise. Spa Space website made it out to be something it really isn't. Don't waste your $160.00 on it. Go for the the one hour massage and a…
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Blondie b.

4 of 5 stars. I've had two very good massages here. Would definitely go back.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa K.

1 of 5 stars. I can only comment on the nail department but I can tell you I will never go back. I went for a manicure one week and it was $29. I thought that was a bit much and never planned to go back until my…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny L.

5 of 5 stars. I was visiting Chicago for the weekend and Spa Space totally made my trip. Beth was AMAZING for the massage and my aunt and I got the mango manicure/ pedicure--my feet have never been so soft. I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren S.

5 of 5 stars. I have yet to find a better body scrub/ massage combo. The pineapple papaya body scrub is just the service that every spa should offer. The masseusse massaged my skin for a half hour with a most…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennefer B.

5 of 5 stars. Anyone searching for Maxine? I am currently a client of her's and I would never see anyone else for my wax.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kengo H.

5 of 5 stars. I have received two massages here. In both cases, the masseuse was extremely competent. What I really appreciate are the following: 1. Locker room has a really nice shower facility. I have really…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carolyn R.

2 of 5 stars. I have no complaints about the ambiance or staff at Spa Space - both were really nice. My problem was that, once again, I found a spa that does bikini waxes virtually in the dark!! How is this…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate W.

2 of 5 stars. I love scalp massages and was excited to see that they offered an "indian head massage." An hour of someone rubbing my head... this sounds perfect if not a little expensive. It is described on their…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brenda S.

2 of 5 stars. ?? Tiny, little spa with semi-clean common area with only two steam showers for all of the women!! no sauna, no pool/whirlpool. Get ready to wait in line for a shower and feel absolutely cramped in…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffiny B.

5 of 5 stars. I've been going to Spa Space for facials and massages for a few years now and have always had good experiences. Sometimes it's hard to get an appointment at the last minute but they have very good…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Robyn M.

3 of 5 stars. I went here a couple times becasue it is near my office, but they try too hard to be swancky and its just not worth $24.00 for a manicure?? I mean what do they do so differently that I need to play $9…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica H.

3 of 5 stars. Oh boy. I can't say that my pedicure experience was all that great. The space is nice enough, even if when I arrived back in the mani/pedi section I was asked by 3 different people who I was. My…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane S.

4 of 5 stars. Have to admit, I'm also in the "Yay, Spaspace!" category. I used to go to Thousand Waves but my massages there were getting crappier and crappier. I've had the vanilla almond manicure, the toe pebble…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole C.

4 of 5 stars. I was greeted promptly and offered a beverage. Then taken to the small changing/ relaxing area. I went for a personal tanning application. I was pleasantly surprised because I thought it would be…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin B.

4 of 5 stars. I keep reading about how everyone had facials that hurt, I had an awesome facial. I was really pleased with the service, people were patient and hospitable, and not snotty like plenty of other places…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen K.

4 of 5 stars. I highly recommend a swedish massage with Bill! If I could afford to see him every two weeks I would. His hands are magic. I like my massages a little rough to get out all the kinks and he does a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carrie W.

3 of 5 stars. Yesterday was my birthday and so I decided to treat myself to a little TLC by cashing in on a gift certificate my man gave me for Valentine's Day. The treat? A one hour Swedish Massage at Spa Space.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan L.

4 of 5 stars. I've had 2 facials here, a bikini wax, and a manicure. My enthusiasm for those treatments also falls in the same order: fantastic facial, average bikini wax, craptastic manicure. The facials are 1…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren C.

5 of 5 stars. I got a 90 min swedish massage here - have had a few massages before - and this is the best by far that I've ever had. I will never go anywhere else in the city! The only thing I can suggest, however,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Raaksud s.

2 of 5 stars. Hubby gifted a spa certificate for this place, so I had a massage and manicure n pedicure scheduled. The ambience is average, the girls at the reception are very cut n dry..I wish they would be more…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracy O.

4 of 5 stars. The best place to go for a lunchtime manicure. Serene and peaceful in a great location.
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bailey K.

4 of 5 stars. The reception and ambience are nothing to write home about -- the receptionists look perpetually harried -- but if you need a quick, nearly painless Brazilian wax, look for Stephanie. She's the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by nicole m.

1 of 5 stars. I don't like Spa Space either! I could have dealt with its mediocre ambience, the painful facial, and maybe even the poor customer service. But when I got the Indian Head Massage, it seemed like the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate S.

2 of 5 stars. I don't love Spa Space. In fact, I downright dislike it. I suppose if you haven't got much to compare it to, it might be great. But everything about this place feels commercial and mediocre. I don't…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena D.

5 of 5 stars. My first spa experience (and hopefully not the last). So though I didn't have much to go on by way of comparison, I was impressed by the staff, all of whom (from the desk clerks to the gofers to the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Aubrey K.

4 of 5 stars. I've been to Spa Space twice now (both times for massages) and I was very pleased! During my last visit, I had Hannah who was exceptional. She had her own unique style with Swedish and I was in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie K.

2 of 5 stars. The space is relaxing and they do provide a wide variety of services. I had a pedicure and a brazilian here and was satisfied, so I came back for a facial. BIG MISTAKE!!! i agree with Jennifer--my…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by karen k.

1 of 5 stars. I can only comment on the nail department of this business, but I do not recommend this spa for pedicures. My husband treated me to Spa space for a sports spa pedicure. The woman who did my…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer D.

3 of 5 stars. Spa Space is a nice place to unwind. The waiting room has to be my favorite part; the relaxing area with the cucumber water (so tasty) is great. The facial I had was a little bit too rough on my very…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Audrey J.

5 of 5 stars. I lurrrrrve Jai. She has magic hands that work together seamlessly in a symphony of relaxation and rejuvenation. My facial today was perfection, and Jai was super friendly and understanding. Since I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer S.

5 of 5 stars. I love Spa Space. I first went in Feb 2005 when my husband and I had a couples massage instructional lesson with the massage therapist. I've been back several times for pedicures and a facial. It is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne O.

5 of 5 stars. This spa is awesome. I've had their massages, facials, pedicures and every time it's top notch. Relaxing, serene atmosphere and not snobby at all. For a real treat, try the Indian Head Massage!
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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Spa Space

Spa Space has many things going for it: innovative treatments, a great and convenient location, tale...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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Best Facial

I was given a gift certificate to Spa Space for my birthday. I had never been, but figured, ok, I'l...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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