Spa St. James

I have been going to this spa for at least 3 years and I always had gotten excellent service. Carol at the reception is the sweetest person. She is very accommodating and treated me like a regular customer since my first visit. Marita is literally the best aesthetician. I always book her for facials, but she is also great for mani/​pedi. Not only she is super sweet but she works wonders with her fingers on my face. I always leave glowing and with no bags. I moved recently to NY and I dearly miss them both. Side note: Facials come with extractions, a real plus!

Went here with my bf to get a massage. We were told to wait upstairs. The first thing I noticed was the gross carpet on the stairs. I sat down on one of the tattered chairs and realized that the fake bonsai on the table was absolutely filthy. This place is as far from clean, relaxing and fresh as you can get. I was ready to walk out, but my boyfriend convinced me to stay.
When I got into the massage room I told my masseuse where to focus on and to go pretty deep, but she may have spent a maximum of 10 minutes (out of 60) on my back, where I wanted it, and didn’t go hard at all. She mainly focused on my legs and hips, which was really weird, especially since I just wanted a back massage and had told her so. The thing that really grossed me out was that she went all the way down my legs to my feet, and then (without washing her hands) onto my FACE. What the hell? I had my makeup all done, I didn’t want dirty foot grease on my face. I told her to stop, and then she put oil all through my HAIR?
I thought I was pretty clear about what I wanted, and I felt awkward saying it again so I gritted my teeth and took it. I should have just walked out. There were no showers (before or after) so I cleaned up in the bathroom as well as I could and met up with my boyfriend, still covered in grease. My boyfriend said his was okay, but he had the grease issue too.
After this massage I may never get one professionally done again. It was nasty and I’m surprised this place still gets business.

My husband and I stopped in after days of walking/​touring the city which left our bodies feeling very tight and soar. Upon entering, we were immediately greeted by very friendly staff who took care of us right away, setting us up with 90 minute massages for later that afternoon. Neither massage disappointed! We both received excellent massages that worked out all of our kinks and relaxed our aching muscles. Would definitely go back.

I just had a 90 minute massage with Francoise it was wonderful. I floated in and
out of consciousness as she massaged me I haven’t quite returned to earth yet. I definitely will come back here the next time I come to Montréal I Highly recommend this boutique spa

I’ve been to a number of Spas in Montréal and they can’t compare to Spa-​St-​James. I’ve been going to spa St-​James for the past few years. It’s great place and you feel right at home, nothing pretentious or trendy, a very classic and nice getaway in the city. The services and staff are incredible. I have had pedicures with Michelle and see Rada for massages. If you are looking for deep tissue massage, a masseuse with strong hands, then she is the person to see. Michelle is meticulous with her pedicures and make sure that your feet are soft and nail polish is perfect.

This was only my second time at a spa, but I can tell you this — I enjoyed every second of it.
This really is an urban spa; it has a certain feel to it — brick walls with windows, but not enough light to completely overcome your senses. It walks a fine line between calm and boring.
The service is top-​notch. When we arrived the person who greeted us was friendly and informative. When we left he was just as friendly and seemed to really care what me and my lovely girlfriend were up to for the rest of the weekend. The receptionist was just as personable and genuine.
We had a couples massage and it was fantastic. Every step of the way our masseuses (sp?) were helpful and never pushy.
The massages were thorough and just fantastic. I write for a living and I can’t put into words just how great my massage was. My girlfriend was equally happy with hers.
This is an ideal spa for someone looking for a non-​pretentious and enjoyable experience that is 100% professional and welcoming.

Went for a couples massage here on a Saturday and we really have no complaints about our experience! The spa is well located downtown, we were able to walk from our hotel in 10 minutes. You are well-​greeted at the door by warm & friendly staff, and then sent to the 2^nd floor for massage. My massage therapist, Thérèse, was lovely and attentive. My boyfriend was very pleased with his RMT, too.
The décor is great — some brick walls mixed with some fancier furniture and typical spa whites truly make it an ‘urban spa’ feel. They provide refreshments (tea & water) and an overall relaxing environment. We will be back!

This spa looks great from the outside. I treated my partner to a manicure and pedicure, along with a couple’s massage here. Now, on arrival, one is greeted by a whole host of people, and they are all really friendly and accommodating. The ambiance is a cross between an eclectic day spa and a Buddhist monastery (hushed voices and all). Having said this, my partner told me that while the pedicure was okay, the manicure was ‘brilliant’ (she’s had her fair share of these, so she’s a great judge for it!).
The couple’s massage was just okay, however the spa puts in a lot of effort to make one feel relaxed (they provide refreshments at almost every station). The one drawback was that the place was a bit crowded (they do get a lot of appointments, but they’re able to manage these quite seamlessly). If there was confusion or conflict, the patron would generally not know of it.
Having said this, my favorite aspects of this establishment are the salon (great haircut, head massage, etc.), and very courteous staff (I’ve been back for the salon alone, and the barber is superb!). The other aspect is (and I mentioned this already) that the staff is very accommodating and rather informative… not only did they treat my partner, but they catered to my every whim (I got chocolates and other items, and they delivered them at different (scheduled) times to her, per my request, to her).
The facilities are well appointed and one can come away with a very pleasant experience. The reason this isn’t a five star review, however, is that, some of the service staff isn’t as experienced for the levels of touted service, but, all things considered, better than a host of other establishments in this city.

It all began with my search for the perfect deep tissue real therapeutic massage. after many attempts at several spas, I stopped searching after finding not just 1 but 2 incrediblely talented masseuses.
After the spa gained my trust i decided to try a facial to only discover, i had never really endured what a facial ought to feel like until I began having them at Spa Saint James regularly.
They do a beautiful mani and pedi as well and everyone is super nice, friendly and helpful. I have yet to find any spa that comes close in resemblance to this one.
Thank you Spa St. James!

I am yet to try the massage at Spa st. James
But I have been there over five times for facial, eyebrow threadings and manicures/​pedicures
Upon arrival you will be ushered to go two stories up after taking off your shoes (you have a chair to sit on which is a big plus for places in montreal) and given flimsy slippers that you will find hard to keep them on while going up the stairs (better take them off)
The waiting area is cool with the brick walls, magazines and the lemon water on offer however the biggest disappointment is the quality of the treatments that are on offer.
I have tried the manicures several times in there trying to find the best manicurist but none of the therapists are great
The Russian therapist can hardly smile and thinks you can’t ask her to shape your nails they way you prefer (she knows better than you think) and she is not open for any suggestions!!!
The other two will keep you busy with their sweet talks about their boyfriends and life events to distract you from the bad job they are doing
The facial which is done by a lady who does the manicure and the bikini wax (which I think is gross) is average
The only thing I really find it good is the eyebrows threading done by a Turkish therapist who only works two, three times a week and it is hard to get a convenient appointment we her most of the time
Price wise it is very expensive and treatments are not good (I am a trained professional myself so I can tell when things are done properly)

The salon was extremely facilitating as i had to reschedule a couple of times. Lovely relaxing atmosphere. I had a deep tissue massage (unfortunately didn’t get his name) and it was one of the best massages Ive had. He concentrated on my problem areas and was v knowledgable and insightful. Will def go back

I purchased a couple’s massage deal for Spa St James on living social on a whim and was looking forward to a relaxing afternoon massage with my bf.
The Spa is very well located, the receptionists downstairs were lovely and the waiting area upstairs had a pot of tea ready… it looked promising.
The couples massage room was small and the carpet had seen better days — there was no separate area to undress, no fluffy robes…
My bf’s massage therapist was Kim, by all accounts she was sweet and gave a great soothing massage… we barely heard her in the room.
My massage therapist was Fillippo — he clearly didn’t get the memo that it was supposed to be a soothing couple’s massage and that he wasn’t the only person in the room — he kept talking and gave me some sort of sport massage which involved twisting me into various odd positions… I’m sure it was great for my muscles but it wasn’t very relaxing. My bf kept worrying that I was getting hurt as I’d whimper and be told to breathe through the pain…
After the massage there was no area to decompress — we barely had time to dress when there was a knock at door and we were told that the room needed to be readied for the next clients. We were led to one bathroom to freshen up (with 2 other girls waiting) and told we could sit and relax in a narrow hallway with 2 hard backed chairs and one carafe of water.
I’m glad I didn’t pay full price for the experience.

Spa St-​James is by far my favourite spa in Montréal. I’ve been here several times, and am never disappointed. The staff is lovely and are always very kind and accommodating.
This last time I went, I arrived just on time, and was warmly welcomed by having my coat taken and offered tea while I waited. It took a little longer than usual because I room was being setup, but no inconvenience really. I had a 90-​minute massage with Tamberley; very sweet and accommodating. I had mentioned to concentrate on my upper back as I sit in an office chair all day so I have tension in that area. She applied the right amount of pressure and I left feeling relaxed and refreshed.
I hands-​down recommend this place to anyone needing some TLC. Prices are decent, especially for downtown Montréal. They also offer tax receipts. Can’t wait to go back!

C’était la première fois que je visitais un spa pour une demi-​journée de soins. J’ai eu d’abord une manucure, puis un facial et un massage détente, très doux.
J’avais eu un coupon Living Social pour mon anniversaire. Cette offre a été tellement populaire que je n’ai pas été capable d’avoir un rendez-​vous avant janvier!
Cela dit, j’ai été très satisfaite des services offerts, surtout parce que j’avais un coupon-​rabais et que je n’étais pas certaine d’avoir un aussi bon service.
Pour le facial, l’esthéticienne a utilisé les produits biologiques Luzern, une excellente compagnie suisse.
C’est un beau spa situé au centre-​ville, très paisible en ce lundi matin. Cela m’a fait beaucoup de bien et je me suis sentie ressourcée après. J’y retournerai certainement, surtout pour le facial!

Clean, very nice place. Were accommodating as needed, had an excellent swedish massage. Located right near Downtown.

I travel a lot for work and have just found Spa St James (I’m from Australia). Let me say that I wish I could recommend the massage from Phillipe more than 5 stars. I walked in all twisted and sore and walked out like a new person! Carol at the front desk made me feel so welcomed as well. I would truly recommend Spa St James to everyone and anyone. I will definitely be making a booking when I return (just wish that Phillipe would move to Australia!!!).

It is a lovely spa with attractive décor, and they offer a great range of services. I loved the spa manicure I got, but I was disappointed with the facial. While the aesthetician was gentle and did a fairly thorough job with the extractions, there was no steaming beforehand. Also, she left the room for 15 minutes while the facial mask was on. In my previous experiences at other spas, when a mask is placed on the face, the aesthetician gives a neck/​shoulder massage or a hand massage until it is time for the mask to be removed. Considering the high price of a facial at this spa, I expect the aesthetician to stay to work on me the entire session. I would go back to the spa for a pedicure but not for a facial.

I agree with the last review, Carol is super sweet, and she has always been there to greet me. I have been there a few times, and I always feel quite pampered.
The interior is very welcoming and private. Their estheticians are very knowledgeable and the product lines they use are top notch.
Anyone looking for a local day spa should definitely come and check this place out. Not only do they do esthetics they also have a hair salon too.

Carol the owner will bend over backwards for you as a client, new or old. The owner makes the place amazing her really kind heart and wonderful aura, she ALWAYS finds a way to give you a great experience, she cares about her clients lipke old friends! She will give u what you what when you want, she will accommodate the clients at any cost. In 5 years going here I have nothing but praise!!! And I really do not think she’s money hungry, too many times things happened to prove different! She’s there to be with people! I’ve done many many massages, everyone of them is great! How can it be? Well it is! Her facial girls, pedicurists-​one in particular but I’m too smart to give her name, she’s already crazy busy. :-) The staff are a lllllll amazing, nice, fun people. Great feeling inside the spa. Very peaceful. EVERY SINGLE TREATMENT I HAVE HAD THERE HAS BEEN AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! Hard to or no, impossible to say this of anywhere else! I’ve NEVER been to a better spa! Oh, the owner takes care of your 2 hour meter on the street and she pays for it!!! She has had to call for delivery for my lunch a few times, she wouldn’t take the money. I can’t even think of anything that ever happened that I didn’t like… I can’t! Run there the next time you need anything done as they have an extensive menu! Even teeth whitening wish is cheaper than the dentists’ and that is great too!!!

It’s nice to come across quaint spas and this is truly one of them. Located right on
the corner of one of Montréal’s entertainment hub’s on rue Crescent, this spa is a nice downtown stopover. If you can book several treatments back to back, you’ll truly enjoy the real beauty and essence of relaxation.
This spa has really friendly and warm therapists and they do excellent pedicures and facials! If you’re looking for a relaxing massage, you’ll be sure to find that the therapists really understand the science behind massage!
I was really impressed and am sure to stop by again in future. It’s a perfect gift for a friend and a spa worthy of stoping at. If you’re into art or tisanes, just lounge out in their rattan living room area that has a plenty of interesting reads during your breaks.