The Chateau Elan Spa

06/01/2007 Posted by mr_golf_guy

Hey! Its Chateau's golf that usually gets me fired up---this time I gave the spa a shot. I dont know about pedicures----but MAN O MAN I scheduled a 'golfer massage' after TWO rounds and after felt like I could have played a THIRD. (instead played a third round at that irish pub!) Hah---deff would recommend! Oh, come on a weekday too---its like you own the place. K

Pros: spa + golf + great food

Cons: none

09/11/2006 Posted by mtnbikergirl2

Actually, I was expecting a wonderful morning. To start off with, my friend and I did a yoga class which was absolutely wonderful. Afterwards, we changed our clothes, and then headed for the facial. When we arrived in the waiting room, there were not enough seats to accommodate everyone in the room. Also, it did not seem to be the "spa" touch at all. Leather couches with very bright rooms. Like you were sitting in a waiting room at the dr. office. The facial itself was great; however, the room that the young lady had me in was bright due to the sunlight. I have had facials many times, and every time, it is dark and relaxing to the point where you want to go to sleep. This was not. The facial was really nice. Then my friend and I went back to the waiting room for our next service. Not a seat was available, so we stood for about 10 minutes until it started to clear out. It was like a herd of cattle going thru due to the amount of people. I was taken to my pedicure and what a disappointment it was. TOTALLY. The lady I had was more interested in talking to her friends than she was taking care of me. She started later than everyone and finished about 5 minutes before everyone. There were around 7 of us in the room. My friend and I were very disappointed with the service. We both started going to spas when I was dating my husband 3 years ago. We went to a place in Arizona that was lesser in price with amazing service---Touch of Tranquility. I have been to spas in Birmingham that I received facials that were so much more superior to the facial I received there at the Chateau. Furthermore, the pedicure,,,,,well,,,,,my typical "every" 3 week pedicure at the local "no appt needed" nail shop is better too. In fact, my local pedi is $23 where Chateau's pedi was $60+tip. Yes, ladies, they go ahead and "make" you pay for the tip up front. I would have tipped the facial,,,but definitely not the pedi.

Pros: yoga class was great. very clean

Cons: service was like a herd of cattle

08/15/2006 Posted by lindat1

I visited this spa today and it was wonderful! It was the most relaxing massage I have ever had and I will not waste my time anywhere else. Highly recommend - a bit pricier than other spas but well worth it.

06/16/2006 Posted by jxt

These guys/ladies are serious about luxury and this place could easily be called Four Seasons' Chateau Elan. Staff was amazing, everyone I came in contact was constantly asking if they could do anything to help. Massage was awesome--really awesome, oh my how awesome. Beautiful therapist after ultimate swedish massage gave me a hot pack to put on my neck & a champagne glass filled with a herbal beverage--awe refreshing--tearfully refreshing. Retired to the sauna, made a trip to the steam room, & ended with a luxury shower that boasted of a 4 tier spraying showerheads that rotated back & forth with a miniture waterfall at the top. Headed off to the Four Season's style restaurant ,Le Clos, which was another grand display of luxurious service & tasteful gourmet food. Pricey yes, but the Roll Royce of food we were served--finished with a trip through a masterfully creative gift shop, brisked throught the rugged Western Style Saloon, and made the effortless decison that we will back soon....A salute to management, staff, & community--it's about time someone took luxury seriously.

02/06/2006 Posted by spagurl55

I brought my sister to Chateau Elan Spa for the first time for her birthday and I would just like say "WOW". We stayed in the Oriental room for 2 nights. We also had our two days of services.....let me just say how outstanding they were. My sister and I had the Ultimate Hot Stone Massage, Zen Harmony Facial, and the Champagne & Caviar Pedicures..which were ALL to die for. I plan to visit again very soon. I also want to say that the Staff at the Spa is incredible.

Pros: Sauna/Steam, being in robe ALL day, Afteroon Tea

02/02/2006 Posted by jsatl99

Like a good wine, this place is aging better and better with TIME! The Ageless remady facial is to Die for and the Ultimate massage is a slice of heaven. Ifelt like I was on a cloud for the restof the afternoon.

Pros: Spacious, Quality, Friendly

01/31/2006 Posted by papovi

Best experiance in years! Need to experiance to believe it! Great!

01/31/2006 Posted by bnd1110

Relax and enjoy a tranquil atmosphere away from stress, kids or work. Very pampering!

01/13/2006 Posted by cwspates

Excellent specialized service, very clean, and very special, qualified, professional and friendly staff.

Pros: Beautiful, Clean, Friendly

01/13/2006 Posted by jena412003

I took my boyfriend for his birthday, he was so overwhelmed by the beauty of the grounds,the staff and overal it was great!!!!.

Pros: staff, service, atmosphere