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Reservation Service
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Telephone conversation is calm and clear
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The guest is always asked permission before being placed on hold
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No telephone hold longer than 30 seconds without offering a call-back
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Staff is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase- fragments
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Staff is polite and maintains a gracious tone and appropriate pace throughout the interaction
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Staff can knowledgeably, clearly and unpretentiously describe treatments and their benefits so that the guest knows exactly what to expect
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Staff leads the conversation and exhibits an interest in the guest's spa experience
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Appointments are efficiently booked, with staff guiding the guest to the most logical and convenient sequence of multiple treatments
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If requested treatment(s) are not available at desired times, thoughtful alternatives are offered
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Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known
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Staff describes facilities available in the spa
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Staff recommends an appropriate arrival time for registration and to enjoy the facilities
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Staff clearly explains cancellation policies and any penalty
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Details of the booking are repeated for confirmation
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Staff specifically thanks the guest and makes a further polite remark
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Booking services are handled without excessive delays or interruptions
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Confirmation is offered and received within two hours of the call
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Confirmation is accurate.
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General email inquiries and booking requests are completed within 24 hours.
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All communications are personalized.
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All communications are professionally formatted and accurately reflect the property and/or brand.
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If an online spa booking or request system is available, it is easy to navigate and complete a reservation/request.
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Spa menu is current and consistent and lists available treatments with descriptions; prices, if included, are accurate.
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Spa offers an excellent variety of services within its menu, including a selection of treatments that appeal to all guests. The menu accurately reflects the style and/or destination of the spa.
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Spa service menu includes wellness programs or advanced wellness offerings.
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Efforts are made to incorporate natural and/or sustainable products in treatment offerings *.
Reception Services
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Staff politely acknowledges the guest when appropriate and reasonably possible.
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Staff is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments.
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Staff is polite and maintains a gracious tone and appropriate pace throughout the interaction.
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Staff readily smiles and maintains an engaging expression.
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Staff makes eye contact and keeps focus on the guest.
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Staff inquires about the guest's satisfaction and exhibits a genuine sense of interest and concern for the guest.
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Staff is thoughtful and intuitive, demonstrating anticipatory service when appropriate and helpful.
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Staff performs the requirements of their department knowledgeably and proficiently.
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Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known.
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Staff accurately reconfirms the treatments booked.
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If a consultation form or waiver is provided, the timing is convenient and the presentation is refined.
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Staff offers at least a partial escort to locker rooms, relaxation lounges or a full escort if going directly to a spa suite.
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A helpful, unrushed orientation and tour of the spa and locker room is automatically provided for first-time guests.
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If treatments are provided in a spa suite, an unrushed but brief orientation to the suite's amenities and explanation of inactive treatment time is shared with the guest upon arrival to the spa suite.
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When settling the folio, staff specifically thanks the guest and makes a further polite remark.
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Bills are easy to read and presented for review in a convenient and discreet manner.
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Bills are accurate.
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At no time during the spa visit is there any overt gratuity solicitation or aggressive product pushing.
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The service is handled without excessive delays or interruptions.
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Staff maintains alert posture and behaves professionally in view of the guest.
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Staff's appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene.
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Efforts are made to reduce paper during the reception services.
Body Treatment 1
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The guest is called for their treatment in a discreet and personalized manner. The therapist proactively approaches the guest
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Therapist introduces themselves by name and offers a gracious gesture in greeting
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Therapist is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments
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Therapist is exceptionally polite and gracious
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If the guest is wearing jewelry into the treatment room, they are asked to remove it. Staff presents a specific vessel to hold small items and reminds the guest of their belongings at the end of treatment
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When appropriate, therapist describes the treatment before beginning
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Before beginning, therapist inquires about any medical concerns or allergies
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The guest's general wellness and goals are discussed
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Therapist executes the treatment with complete regard for information offered by the guest
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Therapist exhibits a genuine sense of concern for the guest's comfort and safety
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When advised of any sort of guest discomfort or concern with the treatment, therapist sincerely apologizes and takes reasonable, corrective action
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Therapist demonstrates complete respect for guest privacy
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Therapist stays in the room throughout the treatment, except at the outset and conclusion
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Therapist performs the treatment as expected, using consistent techniques
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Therapist comports themselves in a way that allows for a completely relaxing and restful treatment
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Therapist does not initiate excessive conversation or make unprofessional comments
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Therapist can accurately and knowledgeably answer reasonable guest questions without offering "medical" advice
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When appropriate, therapist offers practical advice to demonstrate an interest in the guest's continued wellbeing
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After treatment is executed, the products and application produce the promised effects as reasonably applicable
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Therapist is aware of other treatments the guest has booked during the same spa visit to ensure a sense of continuity
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Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known
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Therapist closes interactions with polite, appropriate remarks
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The guest is escorted to and from the treatment room
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Treatment begins and ends on schedule, within five minutes of expected or booked time
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Therapist automatically offers/provides a beverage; it is served at an appropriate time
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Staff's appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene
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Treatment room is immaculate in appearance
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The treatment table setup, including the linens and pillows, is extremely comfortable and luxurious
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All furnishings, linens and equipment are immaculate, hygienic and neatly organized/arranged at all times
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At all times during the treatment, ambiance is relaxed, quiet, private and comfortable
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Environmental comfort factors such as temperature and music can be adjusted from inside the treatment room
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Products used during a scrub or wrap are high quality
Body Treatment 2
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The guest is called for their treatment in a discreet and personalized manner. The therapist proactively approaches the guest.
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Therapist introduces themselves by name and offers a gracious gesture in greeting.
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Therapist is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments.
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Therapist is exceptionally polite and gracious.
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If the guest is wearing jewelry into the treatment room, they are asked to remove it. Staff presents a specific vessel to hold small items and reminds the guest of their belongings at end of treatment.
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When appropriate, therapist describes the treatment before beginning.
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Before beginning, therapist inquires about any medical concerns or allergies.
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The guest's general wellness and goals are discussed.
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Therapist executes the treatment with complete regard for information offered by the guest.
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Therapist exhibits a genuine sense of concern for the guest's comfort and safety.
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When advised of any sort of guest discomfort or concern with the treatment, therapist sincerely apologizes and takes reasonable, corrective action.
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Therapist demonstrates complete respect for guest privacy.
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Therapist stays in the room throughout the treatment, except at the outset and conclusion.
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Therapist performs the treatment as expected, using consistent techniques.
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Therapist comports themselves in a way that allows for a completely relaxing and restful treatment.
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Therapist does not initiate excessive conversation or make unprofessional comments
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Therapist can accurately and knowledgeably answer reasonable guest questions without offering "medical" advice
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When appropriate, therapist offers practical advice to demonstrate an interest in the guest's continued wellbeing
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After treatment is executed, the products and application produce the promised effects as reasonably applicable
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Therapist is aware of other treatments the guest has booked during the same spa visit to ensure a sense of continuity
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Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known
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Therapist closes interactions with polite, appropriate remarks
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The guest is escorted to and from the treatment room
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Treatment begins and ends on schedule, within five minutes of expected or booked time
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Therapist automatically offers/provides a beverage; it is served at an appropriate time
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Staff's appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene
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Treatment room is immaculate in appearance
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The treatment table setup, including the linens and pillows, is extremely comfortable and luxurious
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All furnishings, linens and equipment are immaculate, hygienic and neatly organized/arranged at all times
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At all times during the treatment, ambiance is relaxed, quiet, private and comfortable
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Environmental comfort factors such as temperature and music can be adjusted from inside the treatment room
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Products used during a scrub or wrap are high quality
Facial Treatment
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The guest is called for their treatment in a discreet and personalized manner.
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Therapist introduces themselves by name and offers a gracious gesture in greeting.
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Therapist is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments.
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Therapist is exceptionally polite and gracious.
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If the guest is wearing jewelry into the treatment room, they are asked to remove it. Staff presents a specific vessel to hold small items and reminds the guest of their belongings at the end of the treatment.
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When appropriate, therapist describes the treatment before beginning.
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Before beginning, therapist inquires about any medical concerns and/or special requirements. A brief skin assessment is also performed.
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Therapist executes the treatment with complete regard for information offered by the guest.
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Therapist exhibits a genuine sense of concern for the guest's comfort and safety.
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When advised of any sort of guest discomfort or concern with the treatment, therapist sincerely apologizes and takes reasonable, corrective action.
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Therapist demonstrates complete respect for guest privacy.
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Therapist stays in the room throughout the treatment, except at the outset and conclusion.
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Therapist performs the treatment as expected, using consistent techniques.
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Therapist provides adequate information to guide the guest through the treatment while still allowing for a completely relaxing and restful experience.
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Therapist does not initiate excessive conversation or make unprofessional comments.
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Therapist can accurately and knowledgeably answer reasonable guest questions without offering "medical" advice
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When appropriate, therapist offers practical advice to demonstrate an interest in the guest's continued wellbeing
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During facials, massage techniques are luxuriously provided, particularly during periods where esthetician is otherwise unoccupied
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After treatment is executed, the products and application produce the promised effects as reasonably applicable
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Therapist is aware of other treatments the guest has booked during the same spa visit to ensure a sense of continuity
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Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known
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Therapist closes interactions with polite, appropriate remarks
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The guest is escorted to and from the treatment room
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Treatment begins and ends on schedule, within five minutes of expected or booked time
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Therapist automatically offers/provides a beverage; it is served at an appropriate time
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Staff's appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene
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Treatment room is immaculate in appearance
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The treatment table setup, including the linens and pillows, is extremely comfortable and luxurious
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All furnishings, linens and equipment are immaculate, hygienic and neatly organized/arranged at all times
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At all times during the treatment, ambiance is relaxed, quiet, private and comfortable
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Environmental comfort factors such as temperature and music can be adjusted from inside the treatment room
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Products used during facials are high quality
Touchless Service
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The guest is called for their treatment in a discreet and personalized manner. Staff proactively approaches the guest.
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Staff introduces themselves by name and offers a gracious gesture in greeting.
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Staff is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments.
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Staff is exceptionally polite and gracious.
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If the guest is wearing jewelry into the treatment room, they are asked to remove it. Staff presents a specific vessel to hold small items and reminds the guest of their belongings at the end of the treatment.
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Staff describes the treatment and provides clear directions.
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Staff inquiries about any medical concerns or allergies.
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Staff initiates a genuine sense of concern for the guest's comfort and safety.
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Staff does not initiate excessive conversation or make unprofessional comments.
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Staff can accurately and knowledgeably answer reasonable guest questions without offering "medical" advice.
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When appropriate, staff offers practical advice to demonstrate an interest in the guest's continued wellbeing
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After treatment is executed, the service produces the promised effects as reasonably applicable.
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The treatment progress seamlessly, and the guest is not confused or surprised by any aspect of the experience.
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Staff is aware of other treatments the guest has booked during the same spa visit to ensure a sense of continuity.
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Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known.
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Staff close interactions with polite, appropriate remarks.
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The guest is escorted to and from all treatment rooms
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Treatment begins and ends on schedule, within five minutes of expected or booked time
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Staff automatically offers/provides beverages, served at an appropriate time
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Staff's appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene
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Treatment room is immaculate in appearance
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The FF&E and technology are extremely high quality
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All furnishings, linens, and equipment are immaculate, hygienic, and neatly organized/arranged at all times
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At all times during the treatment, the setting is relaxed and comfortable without distractions
Nail Treatment
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The guest is called for their treatment in a discreet and personalized manner. The therapist proactively approaches the guest.
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Therapist introduces themselves by name and offers a gracious gesture in greeting.
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Therapist is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments.
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Therapist is exceptionally polite and gracious.
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If the guest is wearing jewelry into the treatment room, they are asked to remove it. Staff presents a specific vessel to hold small items and reminds the guest of their belongings at the end of the treatment.
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When appropriate, therapist describes the treatment before beginning.
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Therapist executes the treatment with complete regard for information offered by the guest.
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Before beginning, therapist inquires about any medical concerns and/or special requirements.
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Therapist exhibits a genuine sense of concern for the guest's comfort and safety.
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When advised of any sort of guest discomfort or concern with the treatment, therapist sincerely apologizes and takes reasonable, corrective action.
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If appropriate, therapist demonstrates complete respect for guest's privacy by using discreet draping techniques.
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During the treatment, therapist is genuinely expert, using precise and consistent techniques.
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Therapist comports themselves in a way that allows for a completely relaxing and restful treatment.
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Therapist does not initiate excessive conversation or make unprofessional comments.
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Therapist can accurately and knowledgeably answer reasonable guest questions without offering "medical" advice.
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Therapists offer practical advice to demonstrate an interest in the guest's continued wellbeing.
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The therapist appropriately present throughout the treatment and does not leave for a significant amount of time without explanation.
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The therapist is aware of other treatments the guest has booked during the same spa visit to ensure a sense of continuity.
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The guest's name is used naturally as a signal of recognition.
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Therapist closes interactions with polite, appropriate remarks.
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Therapist escort the guest to/from lounges, waiting areas, or reception area if using a spa suite
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The treatment begin and end on schedule, within five minutes of expected or booked time.
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Beverages are automatically offered/provided, and served at an appropriate time.
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Therapists are encountered extremely well-groomed while appropriately representing the property style.
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The treatment room/salon is conveniently designed and immaculate in appearance.
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The seating is extremely comfortable.
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All furnishings, equipment, and implements are immaculate, hygienic, and neatly organized/arranged.
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When inside a private treatment room ambiance relaxed, quiet, private, and comfortable.
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Environmental comfort factors such as temperature and music can be adjusted from inside the private treatment room.
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The interior design style of the salon is high quality and in keeping with the design style of the spa's public spaces.
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Lotions, masks, and scrubs used during the treatment are presented in a personalized manner and in unique/decorative vessels.
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Products during the treatment are high quality.
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Following the treatment, nails appear professionally groomed
Public Areas / Locker Rooms
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When approaching and/or entering the spa, there is a strong sense of arrival in terms of design and/or notable elements.
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All public areas are always fresh and comfortable.
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There is always a strong sense of calm throughout all public areas of the spa.
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The public areas at the spa are conveniently laid out to allow guests to access all facilities comfortably.
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The assigned locker is comfortably located, and the guest adequately distanced from other guests.
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Shared public spaces are generously spacious, so guests do not have to wait for a place to change, groom or relax.
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When appropriate to the destination, co-ed relaxation lounges are available.
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Separate men's and women's relaxation lounges are available.
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Staff within the public areas comport themselves professionally, with discretion and complete respect for the guest's space and privacy.
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Staff within the public areas are exceptionally polite when speaking with the guest.
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Staff never declines any request without offering appropriate alternatives.
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The locker rooms and grooming areas are extremely clean and in excellent condition.
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The showers are equipped with hot water, strong pressure, and no vacillating water temperatures.
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A variety of wet facilities is available, including at least one heat therapy option.
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All wet facilities are exceptional in terms of design, quality, or technology.
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Wet facilities are extremely clean and hygienic, in excellent condition and in working order *
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Amenities are always plentifully stocked and conveniently arranged in showers and dressing areas
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Shower amenities are exceptionally luxurious in quality and presentation
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Liquid soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, deodorant, swabs, powerful hairdryers and hair products are available. Shower caps are also available in women's dressing areas
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High quality disposable razors and shaving cream, sanitized hairbrushes and combs for a variety of hair types, face moisturizer, contact lens solution and cases and an electric curling and flat iron can be readily provided without delay
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Sufficient appropriately sized towels are neatly arranged in convenient locations
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Robes and sandals/slippers are provided and neatly arranged
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Spa attire is appropriately sized
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Towels and robes are extremely soft and plush and sandals/slippers are comfortable
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All linens and spa attire are completely clean and in excellent condition
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Linens and sandals/slippers are disposed of discreetly
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Lockers are immaculate and in excellent condition
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Lockers are conveniently sized and equipped with at least one high quality multi-functioning hanger
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Water is readily available, without need for guest request, in all public areas of the spa
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Refreshments offered at the spa include beverages and dry and fresh snacks. At least one snack option is nutritionally focused
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All spa refreshments are of exceptional quality, including at least one specialty item
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Food and beverages are distinctively presented in exceptionally high quality serviceware
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Refreshments are well-stocked, fresh and appetizing in overall appearance
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Calming activities or reading materials are provided in public spaces and spa
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The relaxation/waiting and reception areas are clean and in excellent condition
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The use of sound, light, scent and other sensory elements combine to create a distinctive sense of place and promote general wellbeing
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The architectural and interior design style of the spa is notable in quality, interest or execution. There are no signs of remodeling done in cycles
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The interior design style of the treatment rooms is exceptional and in keeping with the design style of the spa's public spaces
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If available, the exterior design style of the spa is notable and complements the location and interior design of the spa
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All staff encountered are wearing clean and well-fitted uniforms
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The staff uniforms are exceptional in design and style
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There is a strong sense of health safety and security throughout the spa
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Efforts are made to reduce single-use plastic in the refreshment presentation
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Efforts are made to reduce single-use plastic in the locker room/grooming areas
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Clean bathroom amenities are used *
Guest Experience
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Looking back on the entire spa visit, including treatments, the experience was naturally personalized, and you did not feel like one of many
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The spa facilities were pristine with no excessive cleanliness or condition issues
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The spa concept was unique and seamlessly executed to create a distinctive, elevated experience
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You would readily recommend this spa to others, and there was great value in the experience and facilities