Happy Easter!
(Spa Ritual: Lucid, Hidden Reef & Inglot: #968, #892, #071)
Cabury Mini Egg toes! Happy Easter from Hammam Spa. We hope you had an amazing long weekend and don't forget to check out our April Specials.
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Hammam Wins A SpAWARD!
We are very honoured to have won a SpAWARD and named one of Canada’s Top 50 Spas for 2012!
Hammam Spa has been recognized for excellence in the health and wellness industry by receiving the Top 50 Spas in Canada spAWARD.
The “best of” spAWARDS were created to highlight the success and accomplishments of the top names in the industry. Striving to act as a guide for consumers, the spAWARDS categories were designed to help facilitate informed decisions when choosing a spa or health and wellness center.
The 2012 Canadian winners were selected from a pool of more than 500 potential nominations. Criteria for the awards include website creativity, ease in booking appointments, online reservations, gift cards or loyalty programs, innovative spa treatments, unique marketing programs and overall guest satisfaction.
Nominations for the spAWARDS are accepted from May through December, with winners announced in February and March.
“Winning a spAWARD is a remarkable achievement in this industry,” says Roger Sholanki, CEO of spa software company Book4Time.
“It shows you are a trusted brand with an innovative approach to business.”
[The spAWARDS was founded by John McDonald, COO of Book4Time in 2010. This year marks the second annual competition for the “best-of-the-best” in Canada. Additional information about the SpAWARDS can be found on the awards website www.spAWARDS.ca]
Thank you so much to our valued clients who voted for us! This means a lot to us. We will continue to provide excellent customer service and innovative spa treatments to make your time at Hammam Spa memorable.
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For those that work stressful Saturday’s or the one’s who work miserable Monday’s…or any day in between!
“Tension is who you think you should be, Relaxation is who you are.”
- Chinese Proverb
Nail Polish & The Superbowl
What do nail polish and the superbowl have in common?
(New York Giants nail polish from the NFL shop)
Last week TMZ posted a link on their site about the New York Giants owner Steve Tisch and his little superstition…
It turns out his daughters painted his toes NY Giants colour red and blue five weeks ago and they had won every game since! So Steve refused to remove the polish for last nights superbowl. In case you only saw the game for Madonna’s halftime show, the New York Giants won!
Congratulations to the New York Giants! And Steve: You might want to keep that polish on your toes a little while longer and see what other great things will come.
Hammam Spa Location & Travel
We are located in the heart of King West at 602 King Street West at the corner of King West and Portland Street.
PARKING: There are three paid parking lots close by. One on King West in the Starbucks lot, another North on Portland at Richmond street and the third located South on Portland at Wellington st. There is always paid street parking as well! Just make sure to pay attention to the times you can and cannot park. If you underestimated your time spent at Hammam Spa and need to add more time to the meter, our front desk staff will be more than happy to help you out.
TRAVEL: We are very easily accessible through transit. By TTC, you want to get off at St. Andrews subway station and onto the streetcar, head West along King Street past Spadina ending at Portland Street. There is a stop right in front of Hammam Spa. There are a bunch of variations to arrive at Hammam Spa by TTC, this is the most popular and basic.
If you are driving either from the West or East end, you want to get on the Gardiner Expressway and exit off at Spadina, head North on Spadina and West on King Street. Keep your eye out for the Starbucks parking lot mentioned above on your left side.
TTC and Traffic is always unpredictable, try and check out the TTC service advisories or CP24 traffic to allow yourself alot of time to travel to Hammam Spa on time.
There are also plenty of clubs and restaurants available and close buy. Our favorite restaurants include Kiwe Kitchen, Blowfish and Buca. If you are planning on staying the night check out The Thompson Hotel right down the street from us!
We hope this makes it easier for you to travel and look forward to having you at Hammam Spa.
Hammam Spa Etiquette
All spas have an etiquette guideline to ensure the spa runs smoothly and for their clients to get the most out of their visit. We have ours listed on our website, but if you have stumbled upon our blog – we also have it here! See Hammam Spa’s Etiquette below:
ARRIVAL
- Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your treatment so you can relax, enjoy a refreshment and prepare for your treatment.
- First time guests must arrive a half-hour before their treatment to allow time to fill out a personal health profile. This profile will outline information that will enable your therapist to provide you with the most appropriate and effective service.
- Please let your therapist know if you have any special physical or medical needs, conditions, or considerations.
- Cellular phones are not permitted beyond the front reception area.
What to Wear
- You will be provided with a robe and slippers when you arrive at Hammam Spa.
- During all treatments, your body will be fully draped, except for the area being worked on.
- For your luxury and complete spa experience we offer the use of our Hammam (steam room) to members and guests who have purchased a spa package or individual session.
- You may always add the use of the Hammam to your services that do not automatically include the Signature Hammam Ritual.
- Hammam Spa is a co-ed facility, and wraps and bathing suits are mandatory.
Lockers
We will provide an electric key locker with your own personal pin made by you to store your belongings. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Age Restrictions
Guests under the age of 16 are eligible to receive facial treatments and nail care, only when accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, and excludes steam room use for safety considerations.
Amenities for All Spa Guests
Visit the Boutique at Hammam Spa to find amazing treats for yourself or the perfect gift for someone special. Our shelves are brimming with those must-have essentials! Complimentary fresh fruit, beverages and teas are always available in our Tea Lounge. Indulge yourself or someone special.
Cancellation Policy
Due to the popularity and demand for Hammam’s spa services, we would appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
- If you have booked a single treatment and need to cancel, you must notify us at least 24 hours in advance.
- For multiple treatments you must notify us at least 48 hours in advance.
- Cancellations or no-shows with less than the allotted time will be charged at full value.
- Group and Parties cancellation policy must notify us one week in advance of the booking.
- Arriving late will simply limit the time of your treatment. Your treatment will end on time so that the next guest will not be delayed and the full value of your treatment will be applied.
We want you to get the most out of your treatments and enjoy your time at Hammam Spa. Our front staff is always here to answer your questions and concerns to make you feel at ease and relaxed for your services. Feel free to call before your treatment to clarify any questions or concerns you may have!
Happy New Year!
Goodbye 2011…Hello 2012!
Happy New Years! Thank you for your loyalty and help making 2011 a successful, memorable year. We jump into 2012 with excitement and new things here at Hammam Spa and look forward to sharing it all with you! Cheers*
Merry Christmas!
The staff here at Hammmam Spa would like to wish all our valued clients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!