Origo Spa

Surprisingly nice atmosphere for Chinatown spa! Very affordable pricing for Manhattan. I’ve been here twice now, and I can say that you will get your money’s worth especially if you go before 4:00 on weekdays. Location is very clean, staff were professional. My girlfriend and I did the body wrap, massage, facial and lunch and I recently went back for the 90 minute massage. My girlfriends were all happy with their services. The skill level is acceptable but not exceptional, but overall a good value. I would recommend esp in comparison to what other places are charging and in the other end of the spectrum, this is a big step up from the foot massage places. Be aware they want to charge you tax if you don’t pay cash. Never heard of tax on a massage.

I accidentally came here again, but this time I had a woman named Helen who asked me questions prior to starting and was more attentive and interested in my satisfaction than my previous masseuse. A pleasantly surprising mistake, I’d come back with another offer and ask for her.

Origo is a nice escape in Chinatown. The waiting area is very comfy complete with couches and a bar stocked with wine and cookies. The massage rooms themselves also feel super luxe. I’ve gotten four massages and a facial here. While they also felt okay, I feel the massages could’ve used a little more kick and personalized attention. It would be nice to be asked if I had any concerns or what particular areas of my body I’d like worked on more before the therapist started the session. The masseuses I had tended to be on the gentle side, and as an athlete who needs regular tuneups in her muscular relaxation regimen, I think I would’ve benefited more if my massages had focused more on my particular needs. Other smallish things that bothered me were using pressure on my knees, perhaps unintentionally, and the therapists having pointy nails that I could feel pressing into my flesh at times. I have very sensitive knees and it always made me hyper paranoid when they didn’t stop at the knees while applying pressure up and down my thighs and calves.
With that said, the space is serene and neatly kept. They also offer to let you hang out in the waiting area post-​treatment and you can sip tea while flipping through magazines and unwind before heading out. It’s not a med spa, so I understand the lack of in-​depth physiological analysis of your needs, but it would be nice if the staff were more communicative and the treatments a bit more therapeutic.

Purchased a GILT voucher for a 90 minute massage. The spa is very clean, quiet and serene. The staff are professional. I called to get a same day appointment and they were able to accommodate me! I was very impressed. The massage table is very comfortable with a circle cut out in the table instead of the usual face cradle. They give you a thick, large bath towel to cover up. The masseuse uses warm oil for the massage which feels great on your skin. The spa is easy to get to from the 6 subway line.

My first time trying out Origo Spa. I had the couples massage spaweek deals. Awesome experience and definitely would try to come back soon!

I love this place! I’ve been meaning to write a review as I have been going here for years, at first I used to see Fanny, but then she left, so now my go to girls are Dandan & Lisa although I have pretty much seen everyone at this point & everyone here gives amazing massages. If you are in need of an awesome massage, stop looking, this is the place to come to!

I wanted to update my experience today from my latest review as I was impressed. If you’ve read my first review, you know I’ve been to Origo many times and I usually had a great experience. It was just the last one where the therapist really made it a terrible experience.
Anyway, I went with my husband to get a couple’s massage today. I was upset about the last time so it was really to use up the extra groupon vouchers that I had. Anyway, this time was like all the other great times I had at Origo. The massages were great — we both enjoyed it a lot. Furthermore, I really appreciate that the manager remembered my last experience and while she was not there in person today, she had asked the therapists to apologize for the awful experience I had the last time. It’s really the little things that count and it was really great that she took my experience to heart and wanted to make sure she communicated that she was sorry that I had a bad experience. It really means a lot that customer service is still important to people.
Thank you for your great service today! We will definitely be back.

At first, I was a little hesitant going to the spa. The outside is a bit sketchy. Once you go upstairs, it is quite nice. My massage was one of the best I’ve had. Ella is fantastic. I was a bit surprised at how strong she is. I would suggest to the management of the spa, that they work on the outward appearance of the Spa.

Booked a couples massage through Groupon. Great deal in my opinion. Clean spacious nice lounge area for customers. They were nice and accommodating. They asked about the strength and how it was going. I have no complaints would come back. Made the appointment the day before and they accepted.

I bought a groupon for a couples massage. I had no issues booking an appointment on the day I choose which was the day before Valentine’s. We got there on time and was asked to fill out a short questionnaire. For about 15 minutes it seemed like they forgot about us but they did come and eventually retrieve us from the waiting from and were taken into the couples massage room. The room was very nice, dimly lit. The beds are fairly close together which is nice for a change. At other places the beds are far apart or really in separate rooms and they just move the fall back so it doesn’t feel as intimate. One criticism that I have is that the room was not warm enough especially since you are taking off just about all your clothes. In addition that day was freezing outside. The massage was great though, they really got into all the kinks. The staff was very nice. I would recommend this place for a couples massage.

Don’t let the exterior fool you. This was one of the best massages I’ve ever had, and I’ve had quite a few. (I’m also pretty picky when it comes to massages.) The inside was very nice and clean, the massage room had soothing music and a wonderful aroma, and the staff was very kind and accommodating. I used a Groupon for a one-​hour full body massage which was fantastic (my masseuse was Ella, I believe). I booked it the afternoon before with no trouble. I will absolutely be going back here for massages.

Came here with for a couple’s massage groupon deal for $ 100. This place is snuggly tucked away from all the hustle and bustle of Chinatown area. The music that they play reminds me of temple/​meditation themed songs at a moderately nice volume. If it’s your first time here, they ask you to fill out a form regarding basic info and what type of skin you have. The waiting room is nice to look at with some basic snacks such as what I suspect to be chips a hoy chocolate chip cookies, and some Asian snacks (peanut brittle)
Making the appointment:
I called a few days in advance and had some trouble with connecting for 20 minutes. Messaged the business over Unilocal,and they called back because of my previous call, but knew who I was immediately. English isn’t perfect, but easy enough to book!
As for the massage:
1. My boyfriend and I both felt that our masseuses used too much strength that it felt uncomfortable half the time. We were to blame for not speaking up (but it would’ve been nice if they asked how we felt).
2. The masseuses were sweet and tried their best to make us feel comfortable. It was my first time getting a massage and she did not make me feel uncomfortably exposed!
3. The towels were not completely dry
The rest of this groupon deal:
1. You tip according to what original price is.
2. They did some public shaming because I considered on running to the ATM because they charge a credit card fee… the bank is only a block away.

Headline: Great experience for a very great price!
Bae and I came here for an end-​of-​year treat (in lieu of arbitrary holiday gifts). Bought a groupon with additional % off, so a 60-​minute couple’s massage was super cheap.
Booking a time was a little tricky, I suspect because of language barriers. But the ladies I spoke with were very friendly and accommodating.
If you’re coming from Jersey City, it was an easy 20 – 25 min walk from WTC. Being smack in the middle of busy downtown, it was a very pleasant surprise to see how well-​decorated, clean, and lovely the space was. No outside noise! The waiting area had some snacks and we were offered water while filling out a very short form.
The massage table was covered in the softest thing I’ve ever felt and we got a towel covering that was perhaps made in tactile heaven. The massage itself was great. Note– I don’t have too many body aches, so this was purely for funtimes and for that it was great. If you have some pains that you want addressed, I’m not sure about that.
Second note– they did charge us a few extra bucks for «tax not covered in the Groupon.» Not sure how legit that is, but they smartly did it at the end when they presumably knew I’d be too happy/​jelly-​like to resist. All in all, we were very pleased and I would definitely come back.

Came here for a couples massage on ¹¹⁄₂₁ and it was amazing
I had a groupon deal so I called and made an appointment and gave them the code.
My boyfriend and I both enjoyed our massage greatly, they really focused on areas that needed to be worked up a bit and it was overall very enjoyable, especially for the price!
Thanks girls!

Came here a few months ago and used a Groupon deal. The staff honored it without any judgement. The spa is a little hard to find, but just follow your map directions and look out for their spa sign. They’re located on the second floor, so you don’t hear any of the noise coming from the busy street below.
I booked an appointment on Valentine’s Day and thought they wouldn’t have anything available, but they did! When I got there, the staff showed me into their cozy lounge area and told me to help myself to the tea and cookies they had.
This was my first time getting a massage so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the lady who gave me my massage was sweet and made me feel comfortable. She was strong and did a great job on my muscles. I wouldn’t describe it as soothing, but it definitely felt relaxing. I was refreshed afterward.

Came here for Spa Day in 2014. Got 30 min facial, 30 min massage. My friend and I were side by side. But the massage and facial were too short to really know whether it was good.
Anyway, I might be back but it’s a small space, not very fancy interior, which is fine. Service was nice although a bit less than I’d like.
I’m not begging to come back but maybe one day.

Went for a couples massage and absolutely loved it! Idk who did the massage… I could only see her toes and thank god they were nice. Overall a pleasant and relaxing experience. I wanna book a facial asap!

Bought a groupon from this place and wasn’t sure what to expect-​especially when you buy massages from groupon. But I loved it!
Very easy to book an appointments– front desk is super nice and they call you the day before to confirm.
when you first approach the entrance– it looks extremely sketch-​but once you walk inside– the place is super nice.
This spa is huge and immaculate. That’s the first thing I look for when I get a massage– how clean the place is. The hardwood floors, potted plants, and calming music makes this place so serene.
The masseuse I had was great– she applied the right amount of pressure and got my knots out.
The only compliant I had was that I was really cold during the massage (I think the AC was blasting) and I told her I was cold and she was sweet enough to give me an extra blanket. I think for future reference– they should have heated pads on the massage tables.
also It is a bit pricey for chinatown area — but it’s probably the cleanest. I also wish they had locker rooms, sauna, and showers.

This was actually a spur of the moment decision. My husband was able to book a couples massage on the day of. This place is actually a hidden gem right in the middle of Chinatown.
When I got to the Spa I was greeted by the friendly receptionist. She brought me to the lounge area to have a seat. There was complimentary snacks and drinks there which I was happy to notice. The place was very well kept and clean.
The room we had our massage was very nicely decorated and comfortable. The girl who massaged me had firm hands and applied just the right amount of pressure to my liking. She made sure I was comfortable and everything. When she was done massaging my back she asked me if I liked anything to drink and prepared it for me in the lounge area.
Overall I had a wonderful experience here and will definitely come back again.

Got a groupon deal for a facial and massage. Decided to just do the full facial. It was a decent experience. The waiting area had a nice ambiance with free tea and cookies.
My aesthetician did a-​ok job, she didn’t really take the gunk out of my pores just massaged my face a lot and my neck (which was nice… but I didn’t feel much of a difference after I left the spa, which was a bit of a let down).
Overall, Nice people, ok facial, but probably won’t be visiting again.