Latest reviews for Health & Beauty in Westminster, London, United Kingdom

Cannons Health Club - Please ignore other person's review! by roanna

roanna — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:13:38 +0000

Review by roanna

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7240 2446

Website: http://www.cannons.co.uk

Can I just say that the review before mine about Cannons is absolute nonsense. Ive been a member there for years, and for Â£65-Â£73 a month membership this is a bargain for a decent gym in a decent area.. The airconditioning was broken for 2 weeks and now it has been fixed and is very pleasant, for claustrophobic people I'm sorry but places like Virgin Active and LA Fitness are much much worse, Cannons has a triple height ceiling, yes it is in the basement but if the ceiling is almost 10 meters above you I dont think that is claustrophobic! What other gym doesnt get busy after work? Im there almost every day and the only busy times after work are on a Monday, I never queue for machines. The Hydro Pool is amazing, your should see peoples faces when they sit in it for the first time! It massages all those sore muscles, its better than a Jacuzzi. The gym is clean (not perfectly clean) but cleaner than other places i've seen! I love the trainers there, some of them will help you out and train you, give you advice if you ask them to without having to pay a penny! The only bad point is for those muscle builders out there, the weights area is quite small. The cardio area however is great.

Anyway, i just had to say all this and stick up for my gym because right now Im working in Mayfair and live in Kensington so Cannons Covent Garden isn't easily accessable for me, I must say that I cannot find a gym with amazing facilities like this one and thats why I trek to Covent Garden every day.

Hope this changes your thoughts,
R
Can I just say that the review before mine about Cannons is absolute nonsense. Ive been a member there for years, and for Â£65-Â£73 a month membership this is a bargain for a decent gym in a decent area.. The airconditioning was broken for 2 weeks and now it has been fixed and is very pleasant, for claustrophobic people I'm sorry but places like Virgin Active and LA Fitness are much much worse, Cannons has a triple height ceiling, yes it is in the basement but if the ceiling is almost 10 meters above you I dont think that is claustrophobic! What other gym doesnt get busy after work? Im there almost every day and the only busy times after work are on a Monday, I never queue for machines. The Hydro Pool is amazing, your should see peoples faces when they sit in it for the first time! It massages all those sore muscles, its better than a Jacuzzi. The gym is clean (not perfectly clean) but cleaner than other places i've seen! I love the trainers there, some of them will help you out and train you, give you advice if you ask them to without having to pay a penny! The only bad point is for those muscle builders out there, the weights area is quite small. The cardio area however is great.

Anyway, i just had to say all this and stick up for my gym because right now Im working in Mayfair and live in Kensington so Cannons Covent Garden isn't easily accessable for me, I must say that I cannot find a gym with amazing facilities like this one and thats why I trek to Covent Garden every day.

Hope this changes your thoughts,
R

The Sanctuary - Been going for years... by snackerjack

snackerjack — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:53:12 +0000

Review by snackerjack

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 0870 770 3350

Website: http://www.thesanctuary.co.uk

Tags: massage

Here are the facts about the Sanctuary:

It is for women only, you will only find women there. I have been going for about 18 years and tend to go once or twice a year. I have seen many many changes over the years. I would say its become more commercialised with the business looking to give less for more (Â£'s). There was once a time that you could go and it would be quite quiet, but there seems to be more and more larger parties going. There are lots of things to do in there; large pool surrounded by juccuzi (only 4 people at a time), sauna and steam room. Large Koi carp area there are refreshments and another pool. Another jucuzzi upstairs which holds 10. Another sauna tucked away - most people dont find it but its there. Restaurant - I feel its got very expensive over the years and you get very small portions. My ideal is to go in the area where you buy the products. There are sofas in there and you can order better stuff and eat it on the sofas. Afternoon tea is good - go for the scones - you get 2 large ones and they are lovely. Treatment prices have soared and in my opinion they are expensive for what you get. If you want to visit this place, but its too expensive, my recommendation is that you try and buy vouchers sold on ebay (thats what I do).Here are the facts about the Sanctuary:

It is for women only, you will only find women there. I have been going for about 18 years and tend to go once or twice a year. I have seen many many changes over the years. I would say its become more commercialised with the business looking to give less for more (Â£'s). There was once a time that you could go and it would be quite quiet, but there seems to be more and more larger parties going. There are lots of things to do in there; large pool surrounded by juccuzi (only 4 people at a time), sauna and steam room. Large Koi carp area there are refreshments and another pool. Another jucuzzi upstairs which holds 10. Another sauna tucked away - most people dont find it but its there. Restaurant - I feel its got very expensive over the years and you get very small portions. My ideal is to go in the area where you buy the products. There are sofas in there and you can order better stuff and eat it on the sofas. Afternoon tea is good - go for the scones - you get 2 large ones and they are lovely. Treatment prices have soared and in my opinion they are expensive for what you get. If you want to visit this place, but its too expensive, my recommendation is that you try and buy vouchers sold on ebay (thats what I do).

Relax - Started Well..... by Flamehearted

Flamehearted — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:27:00 +0000

Review by Flamehearted

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7494 3333

Website: http://www.relax.org.uk

Tags: massage

I recently went along to Relax for an aromatherpay massage. First impressions were very good - nice clean environment, nice welcome on arrival and friendly staff.

However the massage itself left a bit to be desired. Firstly there was a lot of background noise (doors closing in other rooms, people talking etc) and it is clear the rooms are not sound proofed adequately. Seconldy the massage itself was obviously not an aromatherapy massge but more of a vigourous sports massage which is not what I booked. This I guess is the downside of a venue which offers a large range of treatments - are the masseurs really trained and specialists in all of them ?

Masseur also seemed slightly fed up to be there..just another little thing that makes a big difference.

Finally as I left the receptionist seemed to be having a face to face row with a customer which left me with less than a perfect last impression.

Overall adequate but I'll probably try somewhere else next time.I recently went along to Relax for an aromatherpay massage. First impressions were very good - nice clean environment, nice welcome on arrival and friendly staff.

However the massage itself left a bit to be desired. Firstly there was a lot of background noise (doors closing in other rooms, people talking etc) and it is clear the rooms are not sound proofed adequately. Seconldy the massage itself was obviously not an aromatherapy massge but more of a vigourous sports massage which is not what I booked. This I guess is the downside of a venue which offers a large range of treatments - are the masseurs really trained and specialists in all of them ?

Masseur also seemed slightly fed up to be there..just another little thing that makes a big difference.

Finally as I left the receptionist seemed to be having a face to face row with a customer which left me with less than a perfect last impression.

Overall adequate but I'll probably try somewhere else next time.

Integrated Bodywork - Excellent Deep Tissue Massage Practitioner by Carberry

Carberry — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 14:48:28 +0000

Review by Carberry

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 07946 389763

Website: http://www.integratedbodywork.co.uk/

Tags: massage, deep tissue massage, alternative medicine

If you're looking for a therapeutic massage practitioner that will find all those stressed out spots, you need to see Sue Carberry @ The Langham Studio. Sue's massage is deep, sometimes a little painful, but you'll walk out feeling taller, more flexible and de-stressed. Simply brilliant!!!If you're looking for a therapeutic massage practitioner that will find all those stressed out spots, you need to see Sue Carberry @ The Langham Studio. Sue's massage is deep, sometimes a little painful, but you'll walk out feeling taller, more flexible and de-stressed. Simply brilliant!!!