05/21/08

Relaxing Massage

by spaguest

I recently received the Signature massage. It was absolutely wonderful! It included aromatherapy and heated towels at the end of the massage. The therapist was very nice and worked on the sore areas I was having trouble with.

Guests do have access to the pool and sauna. Just ask the attendant to let you up. I will be returning soon!

07/16/07

Mediocre massage, great view from the 23rd floor, relaxing steam room

by geofella

I came in for a massage on a Sunday, because I was able to get an appointment at the last minute. I thought the massage was mediocre. It was not the worst I have had, but far from the best. Spa guests no longer have access to the 24th floor pool and jacuzzi. I was dissapointed not to be able to use the pool area. There is a small, but nice steam room in the locker room. There was only one other person using it when I was there so it was nice, but three would be crowded. The sauna was larger, but was not very hot. One of the main reasons that I chose Skyline spa was for the added ammeneties of the pool and sauna. Overall I was kind of disssapointed, but the steam room was nice and the view of downtown Houston is excellent.

05/15/07

Great massage; HORRIBLE hair style

by wbthieme

My husband and I chose to stay at the Hilton Americas the weekend that we renewed our wedding vows because we knew it would be a great experience. We both had massages at the spa and thoroughly enjoyed them. I also had booked a hair appointment to get my hair styled for our vow renewal ceremony. First of all, the stylist, Pat, was 20 minutes late to my appointment. I showed her several pictures of what I wanted (a very simple long and curly style) and she said okay. When she went to shampoo my hair, there was still hair from the previous appointment in the wash basin. As she styled my hair, I was unable to see what she was doing since she had me facing away from the mirror. When she was finished, my hair looked NOTHING like what I had showed her. It was limp and lifeless with very little curl. I left without saying much to her since I was now running late to get to my ceremony. As I checked out at the front desk, I expressed my displeasure and was given a discount after they offered to redo it (I told them I did not have time and was now running late because of the stylist's tardiness). When I got back to our room, my husband commented that our 7-year-old niece could have done a better job. I had to re-wash my hair and style it myself. I chose to get my hair done at the hotel's salon because it was convenient and the hairstyle I wanted was simple. I expected to get a competent stylist since this is the 4-star Hilton. I was highly disappointed and very angry at the results I got. While the massage was enjoyable, DO NOT let Pat touch your hair. She does not know what she is doing even for a simple style.

• Pros: Massage
• Cons: BAD HAIR STYLE