De-stress or distress?

While the treatments at the aromahomespa are superlative, their washrooms are a nightmare

While the treatments at the aromahomespa are superlative, their washrooms are a nightmare

This spot of serenity was someone's cherished bungalow in its earlier avatar.u00a0

Finding my way to Aromahomespa on a cloudy weekend was quite a challenge as I threaded my way through traffic snarls at Marathahalli.

But once I entered the exquisite bungalow, I felt cocooned in a strange sort of way. The massages are done withu00a0 essential oils of lavender, chamomile, juniper, rosemary and pine, which reportedly help in warding off insomnia and skin related problems, help in detoxifying the system and improve blood circulation.

Opting for the aroma facial, with strawberry gel, I let myself surrender to the ministrations of the masseuse. The de-stress back massage that followed was sheer bliss as the knots were kneaded out in no time.
The best part of aromahomespa is their affordable pricing.

Aroma facial with fruit gels at the spa

What's Hot: The music lulls you into a dream-like state. As they have counter sales of the products they use, it gave me the opportunity to pick up some products, like a foot and hand cream made with orange and lemon grass and some lychee cleansing milk, on my way out.

What's not: The washrooms! The bathrooms clearly need thorough scrubbing. And since you are not supposed to wear slippers anywhere inside, you could risk a broken hip if you don't watch your step here.

Verdict: Go for the quality treatments. However, some attention to hygiene wouldn't hurt.

At: u00a0u00a0Aromahomespa, Raghavendra Layout,u00a0Marathalli, Whitefield
Wallet factor: u00a0Rs 500 to Rs 2,500