Update: The Red Door Spa rebranded as Mynd in 2019, but then closed in 2020.
When spa week rolls around (in April and October), I’m always excited to take advantage of one or more of the $50 treatments. October 2017 saw only a few spas participating in the Phoenix area, so I ended up only receiving the de-stress body treatment at the Red Door Biltmore. It was my first visit to the spa which is located in the outdoor shopping mall that also houses Saks and Macy’s.
After being offered a choice of cucumber or lemon water, I was led past the front desk to the locker area which had all sorts of hair products (even brushes!) and perfumes to fix yourself up after your service.
The lockers had two hangers and although the space was longer than most spa lockers, it's not quite the length of a dress.
Once I’d changed into the very soft robe (my only complaint about the robe was that it didn’t have a pocket to store my glasses—I put them on the counter in the room), I headed to the relaxation lounge which had low lighting, plush chairs, and an assortment of current issue women’s magazines.
The wait wasn’t long before Michelle introduced herself and brought me to one of the treatment rooms. The de-stress treatment I had focuses on hydration (minus the face). It began with exfoliation via gloves, then a copious amount of olive oil was applied before I got wrapped up “to cook.” During that time, I was given a warm neck pillow (which I loved so much I purchased) along with a blissful scalp and shoulder massage.
On a return trip a few months later, I received a manicure. There’s a separate area for the hair and nail services, so this time I went straight to that section without a stop in the relaxation lounge. I was offered a selection of lemon water (always my pick), tea, and coffee. I also got to make use of that excellent warm neck pillow while my cuticles were soaked then trimmed, my hands were moisturized, and my nails were painted with Essie polish.
