I also just got back (it was 42 C at midnight the night I arrived!). Was planning to go to Spring Mountain, but opted for the spa near the "classic" McDonalds behind the Sahara (corner of Paradise and Sahara).
20-something Taiwanese, not bad, but nothing special by T.O. standards. $70 for the hour door fee, extra $20 for "Table Body Shower". Was curious so opted for the shower.
Undressed in a room and locked my wallet in the drawer and took the key and was ushered into the shower room across the hall.
Laid face down on a proper scrubbing station in the middle of the room - the surface was a blue foam - complete with massage-table face hole. She pulled out an attached hose (sort of like at manual car washes) and proceeded to soap me down and rinse then scrub _all_ over with a loofah glove.
So far, interesting, and a little bit of teasing, but mostly a good 15 min. cleansing (front and back).
Towel off and back into my room where she got to work giving a really good massage, including full back walking. Close to RMT.
Then, the flip...
After some light massaging, she asks if I'd like to massaged "there". I indicate in the affirmative and am promptly told that it is $100.
Yes, $100.
I start thinking, is that all inclusive with the door fee?
No, that's for the finish.
No language problem, as we're speaking Chinese.
$100
Up to this point I'm having a _great_ session and am wondering if I could possibly pay that much.
I note that that's really expensive compared to Toronto, to which she says, yes, all other places are cheaper, but that's the price here (don't know if she meant that spa or Vegas).
I finally muttered that I only have $30 extra on me, which disappoints her. She says I should pay at least $80. I say I have an extra $15 that was for cab fare back. She agrees and proceeds with an extremely mediocre, rushed finish.
I leave and wonder if I shouldn't have splurged on a cab ride to Spring Mountain. At least I could have gotten some good Chinese food afterwards.