Interested in any opinions on which is a better place, Allure or Steeles. Being a long-time fan of Allure, I decide to try a different venue this time, so head over to Steeles Royal.
Friendly greeting at the door, but somewhat put off in that they don't accept credit cards. Of course they do have an ATM in-house, but then I don't get the frequent flyer miles. Ordinarily wouldn't have minded, especially if not taking credit cards allows them to offer lower rates, but in fact this place is MORE expensive by a wad. For example, 45 min NR cost $150 at Steeles (or $200 with SM/BS) whereas Allure charges $120 for 40 min NR (but there you shower alone). Figuring that it might be worth the extra change, I decide to try the SM/BS. What the hell it's only money, and I'm already broke from all these massages anyway.
Originally had an appt with Hannah, based on her pics on their website and several reviews I have read on massageplanet.net, but when she saunters out chewing a wad of gum, I get kind of turned off, and instead choose Giselle. One thing I've learned is that even though the camera never lies, pics rarely tell the whole truth. Some look better in person and others look worse, just depends on one's frame of reference. You really have to meet them. So now I'm with in the shower with Giselle and things are starting to warm up. Could easily spend the entire 45 in here getting rubbed and sprayed, but then want to see what else is on the menu, so we adjourn to the table, for a very pleasant BS/NR during which I explore many possibilities. Her best qualities are her charming voice and smile, which really turn me on. Not to mention she lets me watch her turn herself on, which I find rather stimulating, as I gently stroke her... Well, enough of that.
Here's how would I rate the overall experience:
Facilities: 9/10 (clean and comfortable, but bring cash)
Value: 5/10 (too expensive for what they provide)
Massage (Giselle): 8/10 (wonderful start in shower, pleasant BS and NR on table, but somewhat mechanical at finish)
All in all, I left with a hug and a smile, and isn't that what counts most in the end?
Friendly greeting at the door, but somewhat put off in that they don't accept credit cards. Of course they do have an ATM in-house, but then I don't get the frequent flyer miles. Ordinarily wouldn't have minded, especially if not taking credit cards allows them to offer lower rates, but in fact this place is MORE expensive by a wad. For example, 45 min NR cost $150 at Steeles (or $200 with SM/BS) whereas Allure charges $120 for 40 min NR (but there you shower alone). Figuring that it might be worth the extra change, I decide to try the SM/BS. What the hell it's only money, and I'm already broke from all these massages anyway.
Originally had an appt with Hannah, based on her pics on their website and several reviews I have read on massageplanet.net, but when she saunters out chewing a wad of gum, I get kind of turned off, and instead choose Giselle. One thing I've learned is that even though the camera never lies, pics rarely tell the whole truth. Some look better in person and others look worse, just depends on one's frame of reference. You really have to meet them. So now I'm with in the shower with Giselle and things are starting to warm up. Could easily spend the entire 45 in here getting rubbed and sprayed, but then want to see what else is on the menu, so we adjourn to the table, for a very pleasant BS/NR during which I explore many possibilities. Her best qualities are her charming voice and smile, which really turn me on. Not to mention she lets me watch her turn herself on, which I find rather stimulating, as I gently stroke her... Well, enough of that.
Here's how would I rate the overall experience:
Facilities: 9/10 (clean and comfortable, but bring cash)
Value: 5/10 (too expensive for what they provide)
Massage (Giselle): 8/10 (wonderful start in shower, pleasant BS and NR on table, but somewhat mechanical at finish)
All in all, I left with a hug and a smile, and isn't that what counts most in the end?