Roni Josef International Salon & Spa

I am very disappointed at their waxing service, Don’t come here for a waxing. I was on a business trip and stayed at the hotel so I had no choice for my busy schedule. I don’t mind paying $ 60 or even more for a bikini wax but I was expecting the Vegas casino spa service. The job was done in 10 minutes without preparing or numbing because she told me it’s not worth it to carry that many products around? Are u kidding me! That’s part of your professional job! Can I go do an audit without bring my laptop cuz it’s too heavy?! Anyways, I still gave her a tip but I will not come back ever! By the way, I made reservation for Brazilian wax and end up going there to be told it is not available, the could have called.

I was hesitant to go here because of the poor reviews. I was very happy I took a chance. I had a wonderful massage and the best facial I have ever had. I also had a mani/​pedi. My only complaints are that they didn’t have toe dryer lights and the massage chairs were broke so no massage during pedi which was a big bummer. The staff was friendly and helpful. You just have to know going in that you are there for the service not the ambiance. The location is a strip mall atmosphere not a traditional casino spa experience. I didn’t care about that so I enjoyed myself!

This place was dusty and out of date with most equipment staff was friendly but looks kind of iffy lol and small if you like big luxurious spas don’t come to this one lol…2 out of 5 stars because the staff were friendly.

I just got done riding the rides at the top of the stratosphere and was needing to relax for a bit. i got the best massage therapist named Silvia. She was attentive and did a fantastic job! I was told never to get a massage while on vacation but I definitely made no mistake here!

BUYER BEWARE! the menu says shampoo and style start at $ 55 but be careful! You have to have pixie length hair. I have past the shoulder length hair and was charged $ 75. No style. Only shampoo and blow-​dry. I could of done this myself! It only took Nino about 15 mins start to finish. It’s my frickin birthday and they made me feel worthless. I complained, they want me to come back down to get a better styling but I don’t want the other stylist hanging with no pay or tip, because I am not paying them any more money! Nobody offered me a drink or anything either. I expected better service from a high priced salon. Get some better service for people who like to frequent the stratosphere!
I also had a massage with John, he is excellent and the only reason I am giving this place any stars. Massage was $ 100 for 50 mins and he even gave me a cup of water afterward. Worth every penny for the holistic massage, he has very strong hands.

I’m giving this salon 2 stars ONLY because I was actually prett happy with my hairstyle. I was NOT happy, however, to be told over the phone that an updo was $ 50, and be charged $ 150 when it was done. Who the heck charges $ 150 for 15 minutes of using a curling iron and some «sparkle spray»?!?
After my hair was done, I had a make-​up appointment with someone who didn’t even apply her own well (i should have walked at that point, but it was 2 hours before my wedding). I didn’t even let her finish because she was doing such a bad job (foundation on only part of my face, unblended, streaky eye-​shadow that fell onto my cheeks as she was applying it and she just dabbed foundation over dark brown shadow making me look like I had black eyes). I left almost in tears and the only other thing positive I can about this salon was that the gal up front recognized how bad I looked and how upset I was and did not charge me for the make-​up (as i said, I never let her finish anyway as I was running out of time and knew I had to wash it off and do it myself). I ended up paying almost $ 180 with tip for an updo and glittery hairspray.
Wish I had come here first and read the reviews. This salon and the Cris Angel show are the biggest rip-​offs in Vegas.

This is a tough review to write. I read one that said: «Roni Josef, lesson learned, EFF You» that must have gotten taken down because the EFF YOU was more vulgar than that!
The concierge recommended their spa at the Stratosphere, he should not do that!
The reason this is tough, is that I got a Brazilian, at least I was supposed to get a Brazilian. So without giving details, I will just say that Patty, did the opposite of what I asked, and didn’t even do a good job. I had to «fix» it, and will go elsewhere next time. She was nice enough, but when you pay 85 dollars for a service, you want it to be done, not lopsided, uneven and with hair where you didn’t want it still there…
Never Again!!!
Avoid this place!
Next time I am going to the Bellagio or LVH

I went in August 2011 for a 60 minute Swedish Massage, and it was A-​FRICKIN-​MAZING!!! I would swear, but I don’t want to offend anyone. Nycole was simple amazing, she made me drool. Her pressure points were spot on and she was able to make the most of the time. I actually forgot where I was a couple times. I was relaxed and rejuvenated and I felt like a different person when I left. I will go back the next time I visit. Worth every penny spent.

Had a 1 hour Swedish massage and it was incredible. A definite must whether you are staying at the Stratosphere or not. A definite place to go to and enjoy.

Terrible customer service. They openly admit to treating groupon customers worse than others. Don’t advertise a groupon if you don’t have the means to accommodate them. DON’T GO HERE!!!

After getting my hair colored at this establishment my hair was ruined, literally. The color was horrible, my hair is so dead it’s literally breaking all over, my ends look drier than the Mohave, and I can’t do anything to fix it till I get numerous conditioning treatments to repair it, as well as a major cut. I would not recommend letting anyone here touch your hair!

I am reviewing the salon on their formal hair and makeup services. I made the mistake of using them on my wedding day as I was getting married in the Stratosphere. Boy did I make a huge and EXPENSIVE mistake!
This place is SHADY on their pricing! Be very careful!
I received a very nice massage which I would give a different review for. After I was supposed to get my hair done. The masseuse advised me that I did not have to wash my hair if I did not want to, since dirty hair styles better. And she gave me the heads up that they charge an extra $ 55 for just the wash!!!
Then she came back in to the room and let me know that the hair stylist wanted her to make sure she got extra massage oil in my hair forcing me to have to wash it so he could charge me the $ 55! How shady is that?
So, I did opt to wash my hair and was going to deal with the charge… it was my wedding day and people had smoked around me the night before. Then the stylist (who stunk of cigarette smoke himself) charged me for long hair… when I clearly have mid-​length hair. I’m not asking for an up-​do. Just some curls with a hair pin on one side. Not a complicated hairstyle. So now I’m being charged $ 225 for this. Again… I deal, bc it’s a couple hours before my wedding and I don’t want to argue.
He puts the curlers in, takes them out, brushes my hair, pins up the one side with my barrettes, sprays it and it’s done! All this for $ 225! The curls were gone and my hair was flat 45 minutes after I left the salon! And he didn’t even give me a nice blow-​out so when my curls flopped I was left with unfinished hair.
My friend had to come with a curling iron and fix it… and her curls lasted the entire day!
Now the makeup… if you want to look like a cheap and trashy stripper then this is the place to get your makeup done… otherwise stay away. The cosmetologist was quoting for services $ 10 over what the menu stated. She barely looked at the picture that I brought in and did not try at all to copy the style. I’m a red head and she used black powder on my eyebrows! And they weren’t even! My fiancé saw me as I rushed into our hotel room with tears in my eyes in horror of my appearance… and he would be the type to reassure me if I was just being critical. He looked at me and shook his head, and said «Oh My God, what did she do to your face!»
The same friend who saved my hair with the curling iron ended up redoing my makeup. I barely made it to the chapel in time and I was so upset the whole day.
I think they hear «Wedding» and use it as an opportunity to gauge you. And the level of their ability doesn’t match what you are paying for.

I’ve experienced way better. I do not recommend this spa for a massage, at least by the person that did mine.
I stayed at the Stratosphere April15th 2011 and ordered a 75 minute massage that cost $ 175.
I was so used to paying $ 85 for a 90 min massage in Texas. But this is Las Vegas, I understand. OK.
I was very clear up front that I wanted it to be a deep tissue theraputic massage. I’ve had many in my life and I didnt want a bad one at $ 175 for 75 min.
They asked if I preferred a male or female. I told them it didnt really matter as long as they were good at digging deep in tissue. I was not wanting a disappointment. Well, thats exactly what I got.
They set me up with a small 120 Lb. male, and he seemed very knowledgeable about massages and I thought I had gotten lucky.
NOT.
Although a friendly nice guy, his touch was hardly deep at all. What I got was a swedish rubdown.
I was disappointed and upset.
The next day I called the Spa’s manager and expressed my disappointment. I gave him an ultamatum.
Either refund me at least «half» of my money back, or I would take to the web and write about my disappointment on several review sites. He wanted me to come back in and get another massage as a ‘make do’. No, I did not have any more time to waste on this spa. I told him I am not a vindictive person or anything, but I think its imporant for me to publicize my expereince, and that asking for half of my money back to silence me was not a bad alternative in my view. I told him that if he changed his mind, he could call my room.
The phone never rang.
So, eat your heart out.

My boyfriend bought me a Groupon for this salon on our trip to Vegas. I used it on my first full day of the trip… should’ve saved it for the last day after all the walking we did! The groupon was good for 50 minute hollistic massage. The thearpist was male and very good. He was very good at communicating with me as he massaged me. The bad thing was that 50 minutes was not long enough for a full body! It was a nice salon/​spa located in the stratosphere. The hair stylist complimented me on my hair and said he would love to cut it for me… but I didn’t have time for a hair appt.

Ok, did I just pay someone $ 120 to look like a drag queen? I don’t normally wear make-​up but when I do, I like to look natural and still feel comfortable. My 8 year old son told me I looked bad, even my fiancé told me that he was happy that we did a trial run before the «actual day». Thank goodness I didn’t wait until then to find out just to make it the worse day ever. I hated my make up and I’ve never said that before about a professional.

If you’re used to spas like the ones in the nice casinos, you will be sorely disappointed in this place. It’s kind of a ghetto spa. There are no nice locker rooms with showers and saunas and steam rooms and such. There aren’t complimentary toiletries or any of those things. There are lockers in a bathroom with one toilet and one shower. You definitely don’t get a Zen-​like spa experience here.
I only booked treatments here because I had casino comps that needed to be used. I’m certainly glad I didn’t pay for anything in cash. I had a massage and a facial. They were both just okay. The masseuse talked a bit too much so it wasn’t totally relaxing. And the aesthetician was a bit rough and almost frightening. Plus, she played some odd Gregorian chant-​like music.
Needless to say, I won’t be returning. As bad as some of my experiences have been at The Palms spa, I’d prefer it to this place any day.

I had a wonderful experience at this spa. I started off with a 25 minute massage focusing on my neck, shoulders, and back and then I got a blow dry from one of their lovely stylists,
The massage was just heavenly… she talked with me the whole time and always made sure to ask if the pressure was right. She even shared some tips to alleviate tension in my shoulders on a daily basis.
The hair stylist was calming and kind. He really gave me a good scalp massage when he washed my hair and then explained what each product he put in my hair did and why he likes it better then others. We talked about his son’s and hobbies… traveling, apparently he used to live really close to where I live now. He definitely kept me occupied during the entire process with either a funny story or just some helpful information.
I’d definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting in Vegas. It was a lovely and relaxing experience.

I should probably go with two stars because of the service my friend received, but I’m giving it three because my service was okay. While staying at the Stratosphere my girlfriend’s and I decided to have a spa day and as this is the in-​house salon, we figured we’d give it a shot.
The goods: The front desk staff and the cosmetician that gave me my wrap were super friendly and welcoming. The salon itself is bright and cheery and the showers were well kept.
The not-​goods: They were almost 30 minutes late getting me in for my wrap. The showering instructions for after the wrap were less than stellar. My friend was rushed thru her wrap (which was exactly the same as mine) and didn’t get the included massage because according to her lady they were backed up for the shower.
Also, both of my companions dealt some woman that did their manicures that they found rude and abrasive.
Overall, it was so-​so, but for the amount of money spent I could have gone to a much nicer salon where everyone is treated the same.

If you ever considered getting a brazilian wax for the first time, this is the place to go (the one in Henderson). The woman who does it is great and came well recommended (Mirelle). She is fast and professional. She makes this uncomfortable waxing go so fast, you will want to come back again when you are ready. It was awesome and I cannot wait to get it done again. Also, pricing is well in range of what you should pay for quality (60 $)

This was merely an average quality massage for too much money. $ 70 for a 25 minute back-​only massage. We got the Aroma massage that focused just on our back… mainly because it was one of the least expensive.
The massage itself was okay. I’ve had massages before from a massage therapist friend of mine and also from students at the massage school she went to (they have clinics open to the public). So I was familiar with the concept, but this was the first massage I’ve ever had where I removed any clothing. I was topless, but since the massage focused on the back I was lying face down the entire time.
His pressure started off okay but got too hard, so I let him know. He softened up, but by the end was back to being just on the good side of the too hard line. So instead of fully relaxing me, I ended up stiff and with a bruised area on my back for the next few days.
After the massage he left so I could get my shirt back on and then escorted me out to the front area when I was ready to go. Where he and the front counter staff proceeded to «recommend» (read: sell) me some products that I might like based on the aroma goo I’d selected for the massage. It was kind of a hard sell and an uncomfortable position to be in.
I left a decent tip, but after my friend and I walked away and compared notes about what her therapist had done that mine had not, I wished I could go back and leave about 50% less.
So overall it was decent but for way too much money for too short of a time. I wouldn’t go back, but I would go back to the Aqua Massage kiosk just outside the spa which I think is also run by Roni Josef. Now THAT was worth the money and relaxing!