{"id":250,"date":"2012-02-21T03:10:56","date_gmt":"2012-02-21T03:10:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/boardingarea.com\/blogs\/verygoodpoints\/?p=250"},"modified":"2012-02-21T03:10:56","modified_gmt":"2012-02-21T03:10:56","slug":"hilton-on-the-park-vs-sheraton-on-the-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/2012\/02\/21\/hilton-on-the-park-vs-sheraton-on-the-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Hilton on the Park vs. Sheraton on the Park Day Spa"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a battle of the \u201con the Park\u201d day spas, who comes out on top?\u00a0 It was a pretty tight competition between the Hilton on the Park Melbourne\u2019s eforea <\/em>Day Spa and the On the Park Rejuvenation Day Spa at the Sheraton on the Park, but in the end, there was a winner.<\/p>\n

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eforea<\/em> at the Hilton had just undergone refurbishments when I visited in early January.\u00a0 The ambiance was tranquil.\u00a0 The spa, which is on the first floor of the hotel, shares a space with the fitness center and has no view of the park.\u00a0 After checking in, I was shown to the women\u2019s locker room.\u00a0 It was very small \u2013 two bathroom stalls, two showers and one dressing room.\u00a0 I was given a locker that had a robe, slippers and 1 towel which was very small.\u00a0 After changing, I was taken to the relaxation room. It was very quiet and serene.\u00a0 The treatments rooms are oversized and very nicely decorated.\u00a0 The treatments start with a foot bath and bizarre ritual welcome where I was asked to pick a card from a deck, read it aloud and embody that word. There were incense and oils \u2013 a little too over the top for me.<\/p>\n

The massage I got was incredibly relaxing and calming. The therapist was outstanding.\u00a0 The spa was running a special when I was there, pay for 60 minutes and get 90 for the same price, so the value of the service compared to the price I paid was great.\u00a0 I would absolutely return for another massage at eforea<\/em>.\u00a0 I also got a mini-manicure and regular pedicure.\u00a0 I thought the mani\/pedi were extremely overpriced.\u00a0 The pedicure was good, but not exceptional, and the manicure was just fair.\u00a0 I actually felt like I needed another manicure the next day.<\/p>\n

After my services, I took a shower \u2013 the water pressure was awesome \u2013 and quickly discovered the one towel really\u00a0wasn’t\u00a0enough.\u00a0 However, there were no attendants in the locker room, so I just made do.\u00a0 In addition, there were no amenities like a hair dryer or body lotion in the locker room.<\/p>\n

In summary, I thought eforea<\/em> had a great atmosphere and the massage was worth returning for.\u00a0 Overall, the spa lacked some of the amenities you expect at a high-priced hotel day spa.<\/p>\n

eforea<\/em> Day Spa Photos<\/p>\n

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On the Park Rejuvenation Day Spa<\/p>\n

Rejuvenation is on the 22nd<\/sup> floor of the Sheraton and shares a space with the fitness center and indoor swimming pool.\u00a0 The reception area was congested with sweaty people in gym clothes looking for towels and locker keys.\u00a0 Having to walk through the pool area \u2013 which had wet floors and smelled of chlorine \u2013 to get to the treatment rooms detracted from the overall experience.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There was no ambiance at all.<\/p>\n

While small, the treatment rooms offer spectacular views of the park and harbor.\u00a0 It was great to look at the beautiful tree-filled park and St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral while getting a pedicure.\u00a0\u00a0 The pedicure was expensive, but very good.\u00a0 Unlike the mani\/pedi I had at eforea<\/em>, I really enjoyed the one at Rejuvenation and would totally return for another. \u00a0I didn\u2019t partake in any other services on this trip, but would absolutely give it another visit.<\/p>\n

In summary, the Rejuvenation at Sheraton on the Park was expensive, but the views were spectacular and the service very good. \u00a0I would return again.<\/p>\n

Rejuvenation Day Spa Photos:<\/p>\n

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