Reviews by PhilipG
I've just about given up with massages here in Hanoi. Those so-called 'spas' are either too seedy to begin with, or overpriced for the mediocre massage you get. So it was with a bit of skepticism that I made my way to Van Phuc in search for Just Massage.
As the name suggests, this is a no frills, 'Muji' approach to massages. The off-the-road location actually works for it, keeping the blaring horns of the streets a good distance away. I went for the 90' Swedish massage, and I wasn't disappointed. The young massage therapist may not be as skilled as the other experienced ones I've had elsewhere, but it was sufficient. The room wasn't too cold (a common complain with other joints I've been to), the massage bed comfortably sturdy.
If I had to nit pick - they could have had smaller rooms for those who prefer a bit more privacy. While I was going through my massage, one of their staff actually came into the same room for his afternoon siesta (the snoring, thankfully, was not too loud).
Highly recommended for those who wants a good rubdown without having to pay through their noses for one.
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