Lisa Bristow

Review of Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

I've wanted to try this spa for awhile, so I was r...

I've wanted to try this spa for awhile, so I was really happy when a Groupon came my way for a 60 minute aromatherapy massage and back scrub.

I checked the place out online before I made my appointment so I knew there were water therapies and a steam room. The steam room was going to be under construction until mid-March so I booked my Groupon for the end of March, right before it expired! I'm glad I did b/c the steam room was really nice. It even had a shower in the steam room in case you got too warm.

I really like their change room. They have some of the most relaxing waiting areas I've been, with big comfy couches instead of just having benches in the change room. Even the lounge chairs while you're waiting for your treatment are really comfortable. They also have a lot of space in the pool area. I was a little disappointed that there were kids splashing around in the pool when I got there and realized that it was open to hotel guests as well. While I'm not a fan of the water therapies being a separate area for spa guests only, the pool area itself was really nice. There was a large pool, a small wading pool with seating it you wanted to get your legs wet, a substantial sized hot tub and lots of comfortable lounge chairs, couches and outside lounge chairs.

The treatment itself was very relaxing. I had a choice of 4 oils. I choose spring. I also had a choice of 6 different music stations. My masseur explained everything that was going to happen, checked if the pressure was okay, the table temperature was okay, but mostly spoke to me before the treatment so that I wasn't disturbed during the treatment.

This place was so relaxing and really gives Elmwood a run for its money. I just wish I gave myself more time to enjoy the water therapies and the quiet rooms.

Definitely worth the treat. Watch out for Groupons and specials online. The treatments can be a bit pricey, but when you make use of the facilities it's well worth it.