VIP Feet Feel Spa

I love getting foot massages, so I was very excited to try this establishment. The prices are already low, but with my Groupon the massage was even cheaper. Well, you get what you pay for. My masseur smelled heavily of smoke and the pressure was too light for me. My massage started with the feet and then segued to back/​neck/​shoulders. This transition was made easy by the fact that the chairs switch from reclining to flat, so you just have to flip over, but I think the chairs are too low for the therapists to get good leverage when doing your back. I didn’t get the deep tissue work I was craving.
The massage room is very dark. On the one hand this is great because, if you’re a lady, the therapist unhooks your bra when you’re on your stomach, and you’re getting massaged right next to other customers. But it was so dark that I had a hard time navigating to my «station» and storing my things when I arrived.
I would rather pay more for a better massage.

Not even worth $ 25. Felt more like a light rub or a painful crush into the bed. I am sore and not in a good way. Won’t be going back!

Mandatory $ 5 tip.
Few ppl are good others are not. A huge a hit or miss depending on who you get.
What he did to one side didn’t do to other,
Go with Groupon or not at all!

Came here today with my mom and it was really good. It was a little weird at first, to see the darkened room with all the beds, but it was really nice at a while. They have you lay down with your feet in hot water and work on your head and shoulders for a while, then they switch to your feet and finally have you lay face down and give your back and shoulders a very good massage.
I’d recommend it to everyone. I’d just mention those things and the very minimal English first. :)

LOVE this place. Way better than Fit Foot (where I was a regular.) Great massages, great employees, great package options (you can’t beat 5 for $ 100!) We make the trip now from the West Loop every week to this location– can’t recommend enough.

This place is amazing! Perfect massage and everyone is friendly, I will definitely come again!

Got a 60mins reflexology/​massage treatment here because i bought a groupon. I would give more like a 3.5-star because of the reasonable price they charge — it is cheaper than anywhere else i know of in the city. They are courteous and give decent massages. However the place is nothing fancy. Everyone (men and women) are in the same room with no partitions. Lighting is dim enough but the men take the shirts off and for women they will lift up your shirt and unhook your bra. If you will be uncomfortable with that (people will be coming and going into the room during your massage), then take note of this.
There is a somewhat musty smell in the room which i found not too pleasant, but you get used to it after awhile. I hate to be complaining about this but i felt like i should mention that the masseuse and another guy who took me around has pretty bad breath. I want to mention this because it is something that could be improved on. When she was bending down towards my face, i was literally holding my breath.
The massage itself was decent. Not amazing, but not bad either.
So, again, if you are looking for some place cost efficient and don’t care too much about the quality, this is decent enough. Otherwise, save yourself a trip you will be complaining about later.

I’ve come to this spot a few times over the past few months with varying experiences. My first time here, I loved it. I saw in other reviews that the therapists (not sure if that’s the right word) had a cigarette odor to them and didn’t have this experience the first time. My therapist was a small man and he was firm but polite even though he spoke minimal English. His name was «oh».
You share the room with ten other «beds» and the massages are done fully clothed like you would get at the mall. They begin with a foot soak and a hot towel on your face and end with a back massage. Priced at $ 29, these are a steal.
Now why I dropped the review to 2 stars, I came back with my boyfriend and got ours done side by side. The woman working on him quite literally climbed on the table (bed?)and sat on him for an extended period of time. This is not to suggest it’s a happy ending place, as far as I’m aware it’s not, but it was weird. So. Yep. If you’re into being sat on and having no idea what’s going on– this is your spot.

First time here tonight and definitely won’t be my last! I did not read the reviews before hand and I am glad I didn’t because I may have avoided going here all together.
I have been feeling extremely tense lately, and found what I thought to be a great deal on Groupon at VIP. Scheduled my appointment the same day I bought the deal on Groupon.
When I first walked into the open room — I became skeptical. I saw a guy a few tables over from my area with his shirt off. The receptionist who brought me back motioned for me to put my belongings in the ottoman. (I really thought I was supposed to get undressed right then and there) Shew! I only had to take off my shoes/​socks. Ladies — you remain clothed and guys — they ask that you remove your shirt.
You start face up with your feet soaking in the warm tub. Your masseuse begins with your neck/​face/​head and then shifts from left to right hands/​arms. Next up, he begins to work on your feet/​toes and ankles. From there you are asked to flip over and your masseuse concentrates on your back and shoulders. At first you are covered with a towel and when it comes to the part with the oil rub — the masseuse verifies that it is okay to lift your shirt and unsnap your bra. (this did not make me feel uncomfortable at all) I was so relaxed and enjoying every minute of my $ 20 massage!
Overall the ambience was nice. Dimly lit room with smooth jazz playing in the background. When you are on the table face up a towel is placed over your eyes for extra relaxation. I loved the hot towels on my legs/​feet and my back — great added bonus!
Upon checking out I received a card/​coupon for my next visit to receive the same deal. I did notice their pricing chart and although I got my Groupon for $ 20 — I could receive the same service for only $ 9 more according to their prices. Shame on Groupon for making me believe I was getting this huge discount! (I usually check into those things beforehand — shame on me)
Anyways — GO HERE! You will not be disappointed. Unless you are one of those girls that has to have the massage with THE salon prices and salon feel. Don’t get me wrong, I am all about privacy but I also know when I get a good thing for much less than what it should be!
And one last thing… make sure you TIP! (cash only) For goodness sakes you are getting a great deal — don’t be cheap. :)

Great experience! They soak your feet while massaging your head and arms, then flip you over for a whole body massage. Besides being in a communal room and having all of your clothes on, it’s not much different from a Swedish spa massage and a QUARTER of the price! I’ll be back :)

My boyfriend and I were looking for somewhere to get massages last minute on a Saturday morning. The reviews here were mixed but we had gotten a flyer and figured we would give this place a shot since they could take us at 2pm. BEST decision we’ve made all weekend. The massages were amazing.
They take time to go from top to bottom and then back up. They had my boyfriend remove his shirt and I kept mine on. They have towels over you for most of it and at the end when they do the oil back massage they lift your shirt and unhook your bra but I had read a review that advised that so I was not surprised. It was extremely relaxing and they do a great job. We are both feeling great and looking forward to going back.
Another benefit is how cost effective it was! Go here, you won’t be disappointed!

I have been here twice and truly you can’t beat the value for ~$ 20! I was glad I read reviews on Unilocal prior to going because it would have surprised me when we walked into a room with a bunch of beds! As others mentioned, they spend 20 minutes each on head neck arms, feet and legs, and then back.
After the massage they gave me a coupon for another $ 25 massage so I went to use it last time and they told me to keep it so I can get another one!

I looked at this place’s reviews before purchasing their Groupon and scheduling an appointment. It has really mixed reviews, but a lot of places do, so I gave it a chance. I won’t be going back here.
I felt the place was clean and new. I have worked in a couple salons/​spas during high school and college and had never been to a place like this before, but I thought I new what I was getting into. I was way wrong! I thought I was booking a foot reflexology appointment. But it was pretty much a full body massage.
Based on the Groupon calling it «foot reflexology» and the price, I assumed I was going in for a foot and ankle and maybe lower leg massage. I have been dealing with planter fasciitis on one heal for 6 months and I also run 4 or 5 days a week, which doesn’t help. I was really looking for some relief on my one foot. I asked if they could focus on my one heal and they didn’t spend any extra time on it.
Instead my foot still hurts the same and now my lower back and shoulders are in pain from the heavy pressure they used on the full body massage. I mentioned more than 3 times that the pressure was too much, but it didn’t really help.
It was also very odd to do a full body massage, fully clothed on a large lounge chair. The masseuse at one point lifted up my shirt and tried to lift my bra up. I sat up and asked him not to do that. If they want to do a full body massage then they should have massage tables and ask people to change in a private room before hand.
I have had a few massages before, I am not an expert on techniques, but I shouldn’t feel so much pain and no relief.
After the masseuse was done, I went to pay and waited several minutes before someone could come to the front desk. It was really awkward when I mentioned my concerns about the service. They do have a price list at the reception area, but not online. I thought I was booking a reflexology when I asked for one, but apparently you have to be more specific and request specific time on the foot.
I will find somewhere else to go and don’t mind paying a little more for an actual foot reflexology treatment.

Since I wrote the initial posting in April, I have been back several times. If I get a long break between classes, you will find me here, closing my eyes, in easy massage heaven. I have been to other similar places, but this is the best I have found. Remember to bring cash to tip (it’s not required, but just very much appreciated!)

At VIP you will find an excellent deal and a good massage. I got a full body massage, 60 minutes long, for $ 29. They do 20 minutes of that on the feet after soaking them in warm water.
I think they spent a good amount of time on all parts of my body. I get massages on a regular basis and sometimes I leave feeling like something was missing. I did not have that feeling here. I felt very relaxed and loose. Just great!

Peter is awesome. This is a steal, part massage part reflexology at $ 35 for 60 minutes. Amazing!
I was a little skeptical when I first got here, but it turned out to be a great idea to relax and be pampered. I will be back with bells on!
PS — avoid the second chair from the right. It’s squeaky and annoying.

It is with great regret that I have to write this review and award the lowest rating possible to this establishment. After three visits I can definitely state that I will never come here again.
The first time I came here on a Sunday afternoon with three friends and we had the best experience ever! The towels and sheets are so much softer than any other foot massage locations I have ever been to. Each one of us loved our massages and vowed to come back in the near future.
The second time (two weeks later) was with one of the same people from the original group, also on a Sunday afternoon. It was horrendous! The employees were talking and giggling loudly the entire time amongst each other. When the gentleman that was massaging me joined the conversation he literally stopped massaging, and when he was actually doing something it wasn’t very good. My friend, on the other hand, had it far worse: her messues was hurting her for a majority of the massage, managed to pull on her hair, and rip her shirt. We were sorely disappointed but didn’t want to give up on this place just yet. I called the manager (Ming) that week, explained the situation and he apologized and offered us discounted massages ($ 25 instead of $ 29) the next time we come in.
Today was the third (and last) visit. The messues was either inexperienced or just awful. He knew all the moves he was supposed to be doing, but I just felt like I was being touched or patted as opposed to being massaged. Upon completing the treatment, he simply left me laying there instead of helping me get dressed. When I was paying for the service, the receptionist (as mentioned by others) demanded that I leave more tip. I stated that I was displeased with the massage and explained that he might require more training. She responded that it is customary to leave around a $ 10 tip since it is an hour long treatment and he worked very hard. I couldn’t believe my ears, a $ 10 tip for a $ 29 massage??? I exclaimed that she must be the one everyone was writing about on Unilocal,to which she answered: whatever.
I would not come back here even if I someone offered me a free massage. I much rather go back to Fit Foot, where I have been going on a monthly basis for almost 2 years. Even with the lower quality towels and massage chairs, the service is consistent and they treat their customers with respect.

Ok, so this was heaven!
I went here on a whim. It’s my birthday and my boyfriend said to treat myself so I searched for foot massages and this came up.
$ 29 for an hour. Extremely worth it. I would say make an appointment. I called on a Saturday at 10am and they said they could take me at 1pm at the earliest which isn’t bad at all. I’m not sure how it is during the week though.
When they first lead you into the room, there’s other people in there getting massages too but when you get into the actual massage you don’t even realize that anymore.
I went in with another girl who was there for the first time too apparently and we weren’t really sure what to do because they showed us the massage tables and then left lol so apparently you’re supposed to be on your back because you soak your feet first then they massage your arms and face for 20 min, feet 20 min, and then you flip over and they do your back.
You ARE fully clothed the whole time, thanks to my fellow Unilocalers who warned to unhook your bra, I didn’t feel awkward because I knew that was coming.(my masseuse did hook it back up for me though!) haha
The massage itself was amazing. High pressure which I LOVED and NEEDED. Obviously there’s sometimes where it might hurt a little but they’re getting the knots out so I deal.
This was great! I may be turned on to this kind of massage. I liked that it really hit all my sore spots and I didn’t have to get undressed. It was pretty amazing! Go and be relaxed!

I’m glad I read the reviews about them undoing your bra, because my massage ‘therapist’ did in fact do that, but since I’m not currently having someone regularly undo my bra, I didn’t really mind. Also, I was expecting it.
This place… is one of my new favorite places. I am stoked about moving to a place that is walking distance from this $ 29/​hour oasis. Sure you’re in a room with 10 beds. And yes, some of the staff doesn’t speak the best English. But if you’re looking to have your feet soaked in warm water, have them rubbed like you’ve been abusing them, and have every other part also worked on… then go here. And tip well.

VIP Feet offers a low cost fully clothed massage, but beware that the techniques involve deeply working pressure points. I’ve had foot massages in Asia and tried similar parlors so I thought I knew what I was getting into, but the pain was on another level here, specifically on my back and shoulders.
You are led into a darkly lit open massage room with many beds and put your belongings in a crate. A towel is draped over your body. Your feet is soaked in hot water for a few minutes while the masseuse does a scalp massage. Then your eyes are covered with a towel. Arms are stretched and hands are massaged. Then pants are pulled up to your knees. Legs are stretched and feet are rubbed. My masseuse emphasized pulling each finger/​toe and cracking them, which I wasn’t a fan of.
For the last 20 minutes or so, you turn on your back, where they work the heck out of the upper and lower parts. For the ladies, they lift up your top up to the shoulders, undo your bra and nudge pants down to the top of your butt so they can perform a rolling technique from upper to lower back. This is new to me, but I had read in previous reviews and wasn’t super alarmed. I was very alarmed when he pierced the inner points of the shoulder and I could hear crunching sounds. The massage was finished with an extremely hot towel on my back.
A few hours later, my muscles feel more loose and relaxed. The service was a good deal for getting results, but the masseuse are trained methodically — no questions are asked regarding your comfort level. Personally, just a little more TLC would be appreciated.