Tranquil Space

A few weeks ago I posted DC Spa Pricing Part I, featuring a cost-per-minute breakdown of deep tissue massages at five spas around the District.  You think deep tissue massages are a frivolous luxury in these economic times?  Perhaps, but if you need one every so often, as I do, you can get a good deal if you know what you’re doing.  Here, the price breakdown for five more spas in the area.           

Celadon, 12th and F St.

60 min, $105 ($1.75/minute)

90 min, $140 ($1.55/minute)

Tranquil Space Yoga, 17th and R St.

60 min, $100 ($1.67/minute)

Andre Chreky, 16th and K St.

55 minutes, $95 ($1.73/minute)

SomaFit, 2121 Wisconsin Ave. (Glover Park)

50 minutes, $110 ($2.20/minute)

Mandarin Oriental, 1330 Maryland Ave SW

80 minutes (weekend), $250 ($3.13/minute)

80 minutes (weekday), $225 ($2.81/minute)

The overall cheapest are Tranquil Space, BodySmith, and the 90 minute massage at Celadon.  None of those beat the deal that comes with the six-session package at Nusta Spa, although that involves a $475 purchase up front.  And Mandarin Oriental breaks the $3/minute mark, wow!  Although, my understanding of the Mandarin is that once you have a treatment appointment you can hang out all day in their luxurious spa facilities, which include tricked out saunas, baths (”vitality pools”), and steam.  The also have “zen room,” whatever that is.  It’s probably not worth it to go on my own dime, but it would make a great gift!  Hint, hint.