Sava Spa

I read with great interest the other rave reviews of Sava Spa and I am afraid I do not concur.
I did not have a pedicure, wax or facial, so I cannot comment on those services — perhaps they are transcendent but the manicure was only fair — in fact, several notches below ones that I have received in much less pricey places. The charge for their manicure — $ 30!!! — rivals the prices I have paid at spas in luxury hotels and for that fee I was crammed into an uncomfortably small space (barely enough room to get in and out from behind the service table) and was forced to listen the manicurist and client right next to me, conversing really loudly in Russian the the entire time of my service. Relaxation factor zero!
The front desk was not warm or welcoming — actually, the receptionist was kind of snotty. So not what I expected.
The boutique items at the front of the shop were lovely, but alas, not what I was interested in.
I won’t be back.

Although I’ve lived in the Neighborhood for a long time, this was my first time at Sava Spa. Was dreading my bikini wax, but Monika was an absolute pro! Basically, the least painful wax maybe, ever. Thanks, Monika… I’ll be back :)

I go here pretty frequently for massages with Linda. She’s amazing. She is very knowledgeable and I always leave feeling great. I get so much tension in my back and shoulders that it’s really a problem. I don’t know what I would do without her. I have also had highlights done once by Yolanta. She did a pretty nice job. I will definitely be back, especially since the price is half what it would be downtown. It’s such a bargain. I’m planning on trying out this place for a haircut next time too.

i am a natural blonde, and have impossibly fine and thin hair. I walked passed this place while shopping in my neighborhood, and went in to make an appointment. That’s it, I am cutting my long hair I wear up in a bun everyday. My appointment was with Yolanta, and we discussed a few options and pictures I brought in. She suggested a «blend» of my ideas, and what she thought would be a good short cut to make my hair appear fuller and healthy. I am now on week two of my new hair, and I love it. Not like the many times I have been to get my hair cut, leaving and it looks great; only to get home and try to do it myself with complete failure. The cut (including shampoo and blowdry styling) was under $ 80. This is in line with the many salons I have been to in the past, so this was even better. They offer a pedicure for $ 65, which I will never do, knowing that I can get a mani/​pedi for less than this downtown (or maybe it is something magical I need to experience !) but the prices for haircuts, waxing, etc are all reasonable. I will definitely go back to Yolanta to keep my new «do» in shape.

I got a facial here one week before my graduation and it was literally the worst facial i have ever had in my entire life. First off all, I said at least 5 times that the massage, which I was also getting, must come before the facial. I explained myself, saying that it makes no sense and is counterintuitive to get a facial, or any «work» done on your face, and then immediately lie flat on your face and pressing it into another surface for an hour. My facialist said okay, then ignored me and began my facial. She was from Sweden and not a native english speaker, but what happened was unacceptable. I ended up paying for a facial, then pressing my skin up against a towel for an hour, ultimately leaving it with marks and all red, when it should have time to breathe. If you can’t understand the customer, bring someone in who can interpret. And if you have noone working who speaks english, you should not be working in America.
Beyond this, the facialist extracted my skin without asking if that was okay with me, at any other place you would always be asked. Additionally, she did an astonishingly bad job at the extraction, leaving many impurities half extracted. She did not use a clear cut tool, she just messily moved around my face squeezing with her hands in different places then coming back, basically as a child would, and never finished with one area.
I’m sure that if you are older and your skin has balanced out, or you have perfect complexion, this would facial would have been fine because your skin would theoretically be more durable. But for anyone else who has even a slight problem, whether that be dryness, oil, blemishes, etc., do not consider getting any work on your face done here.

Jolanda (i hope I spelled that correctly) did my hair for a party and it looked AMAZING. she did exactly what I asked for and that never happens for me at salons. Argata (again I hope I spelled that correctly!) did my eyebrows and eyelash tinting and they turned out perfectly. I was soooo happy with my experience and I looked super cute for my party!!! Thank you!!!

had a great hc there last week. really enjoyed the experience and will certainly be back! my friend goes for pedicures and swears by it!

Excellent pedicures. I stopped going for pedicures, though, when the prices jumped and the attitude level rose.
Recently I saw a sign in the window that they have stylists. I figured I’d give Sava another chance because a haircut in the neighborhood would be so convenient. I tried Nicole, and have gone back to her ever since. Great to have an excellent haircut in the neighborhood.
And the place is definitely friendlier.

I’ve been coming here for a few years for waxing, and they really know what they’re doing. Iwona in particular is excellent. She’s considerate, experienced and so efficient. Let’s face it, when it comes to waxing, experience and efficiency mean a lot. I also enjoy the facials and skincare products, and occasionally pick out something from the small but elegant sampling of clothing and jewelry on offer. Not the cheapest, but worth it given the professionalism and quality of their services.

My mom and I went here once to get manicures and pedicures — it was a present from her (and I guess to her, too).
It was her favorite spot to go to for the occasional treat when she lived in the city. There’s the whole song-​and-​dance about how the owner only used to do house calls to exclusive celebrity clients, which put me off at first, but once I experienced the quality of the services here and the way you are treated, there was no denying how special this place is.
It’s beautiful inside, so quiet and relaxing. If I had to make a complaint, it would be that the style is a little too over-​the-​top-​luxe and interior design-​y for me. But then again, coming here *is* a total luxury so it I guess it makes sense that it feels and looks like one.
All the little details are there. They offer you tea, cappuccino, water, there are fresh flowers. No one rushes you, they do the best work ever. If you can afford, it, I recommend this place, it’s worth the money.

I can say with all sincerity that Sava Spa is my new favorite spa in the city. It is a little gem where I go to feel pampered, and boy do they ever pamper. The staff is all extensively trained to perform facials, manicures/​pedicures, etc. and they practice what they preach because one is more beautiful than the next! I had a manicure/​pedicure that lasted 3x longer than any I’ve had at other salons … and that was in the summertime! Hard to believe but they are so good that I actually started falling asleep while having my eyebrows done. I always leave feeling satisfied and beautiful. Included in your manicure is a perfectly concocted cappucinno, beautiful surroundings and you never, ever feel rushed. They take their time and pay attention to every detail. Additionally, they have recently added a very beautiful and carefully edited selection of clothing and jewelry. I never feel pressured to buy but am always counseled on the best way to care for myself. As a fellow entrepeneur I understand the cost of doing business and feel completely satisfied with the fees when I consider all that I get in return. If you deserve a treat… and you do… go to Sava and enjoy the experience!
Jeanne Atkin, Washington Heights

Upscale spa with upscale prices… this spa is very classy and professional. They usually request credit cards for reservations. I do not recommend the pedicures but the facials are outstanding!

Uma Thurman goes here. I sat next to her on the plane and asked where she got her pedicure b/​c it was amazing, she said this place. They also have the best facials in the city, not to be missed!