Chill Spa was offering $50 facials, about 50-60% off the usual rate, so I decided to check it out.

When you walk-in, the reception area is nice and airy. However, the dude at reception, who appears to be the manager, is a bit aloof, doesn't pay much attention to detail and doesn't set the tone for the experience. For example, in the 5-10 minutes I sat in the waiting room, he had a loud phone conversation and also talked across the room to one of the therapists. Definitely no zen here.

Unfortunately, despite the roomy reception area, the treatment room was cramped, even by NYC standards. I am of average height, but my feet were hanging off the bed and hitting the wall! I was there for the treatment, primarily, so the lack of ambiance or amenities did not detract too much.

My therapist was pretty good. As I am not a facial expert, she walked me through the steps, the different applications and masks, etc. The facial itself lasted about an hour, and the therapist was efficient, gentle and pretty good. I left the spa feeling refreshed and unclogged!

Overall, I don't think I'd spend full price to visit Chill Spa, but the discounted price made it a decent value.