Aura spa - City Vista
📍 1055 5th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001
Services: Infrared Sauna
Amenities & Features
About
Cold Plunge & Sauna
The spa's beautiful locker rooms include a sauna among their luxurious amenities. Spa-goers note the new facilities are nice. There is no specific mention of a cold plunge, contrast therapy protocols, or detailed sauna specifications such as type or temperature in the available feedback.
Staff
The spa provides a range of therapeutic services. Guests frequently praise specific practitioners for their skill and attentiveness. Massage therapists like Peter, Porsha, and Gabby are highlighted for being personable, accommodating, and highly effective at pain management and creating a relaxing experience. Facial specialists including Norika, Mona, Maya, and Kayla receive consistent praise for delivering thorough, effective treatments that yield clear skin results, often exceeding their allotted service time.
Atmosphere
The spa serves a wide variety of local residents and business professionals. The atmosphere is associated with skilled treatments that promote relaxation, with guests reporting experiences so relaxing they fell asleep. However, some guests have reported issues with front-desk organization, leading to confusion and wait times that detract from the initial experience.
Pricing
Guests note that the spa offers good value, with some mentioning that facials here are more effective and worthwhile than more expensive options at other DC spas. It is important to read the cancellation policy before booking, as the spa offers little flexibility for extenuating circumstances, though they do send appointment reminders ahead of time.
Location & Expansion
Aura Spa - City Vista is located in the heart of Mount Vernon Triangle, a community known for local eateries, and is a quick ten-minute walk from the Mount Vernon Square Convention Center metro station.
