Spa Review|| Royal Thai Lady Spa

I have heard many good reviews about this spa, so one Saturday afternoon I decided to see if they could squeeze me in.

Royal Thai Lady Spa - Al Waab Street, Doha

Easy to find and has parking outside, accessibility isn't an issue.  It's very well known so if you take a taxi there you won't need to give the taxi driver directions!  One thing you need to know about Spa's and mos beauty establishments in Qatar is that men are strictly forbidden to go inside one and some ask that you leave the children behind too.  

I opted for an aromatherapy oil massage (170QR), I didn't opt for a Thai Massage (130QR) because I wanted a relaxing massage and usually I don't relax when I have a small human walking on me! 

Moments after arriving, my feet were placed in a large golden bowl of warm water and I was given a foot scrub - perfect.  I was then taken upstairs and along the way I enjoyed looking at the beautiful Thai decor throughout; I felt like I had left Doha. 

Pretty Thai statue that welcomes you at the entrance

My room was not a room per say, but it had a place for my items and hooks for my clothes and handbag.  The background music was difficult to hear as I was beside the a/c unit but soon became white noise.  As time progressed I realised that I could hear everything going on around me; people talking, the a/c unit, a iPhone ringing in the cubicle next to me because the lady in there had failed to turn on her phone off despite the signs and the toilet flushing!

The actual massage was great, all of my knots and aches were loosened and the Thai therapist had great skills.  I would have that massage again, but not in the cubicle with a curtain (think shop fitting room where you can throw things over the top to the next person in the next cubicle).

When it was time to go, I was escorted downstairs and given a small glass of water to sip for a few moments. In my own time, I went to the desk to pay.  'How was your experience?' asked the kind receptionist, I gave compliments to the therapist and said exactly what I've written above, that it was too noisy which made it hard to relax.  The receptionist advised me that they have one room with a door and full walls, and relaxing music, so next time I just need to specify that I want that room, and the best part is that there's no extra cost. 

Overall:

Treatment: 9/10

Experience: 4/10

Staff: 10/10

Cost: Lower end - Average 

Tips: Call in advance and ask for the quiet room

Final words:

Although not entirely relaxing, it was a through 1 hour, the therapist managed to get rid of a lot of knots that I had and finished by cracking my back which was so delightful!  I do recommend you go, but make sure you ask for the room if you want a dreamy treatment. 

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