Pavirin Thai Spa West

This really is as good as it gets. I tend to review only places I would rate positively, and I also don’t write harsh criticism on the basis of minor complaints. My goal is to be useful to other Unilocalers. So here is what you need to know: this place delivers. It deserves superlatives.
A small business run and staffed by Thai women who do a mix of Swedish and Thai massage. It’s firm, with stretching. I have been to both venues. They are cozy, not fancy. Just note this is not a high-​end destination spa. It’s the sort of place you could have a regular appointment at.
I prefer a high level of pressure. They were able to accommodate that.
The pricing is fair. The service is friendly. Scheduling also is easy. Not sure why they aren’t busier.
In any event, I would recommend this to anyone looking for great massage.

got a massage from Mei. She was so friendly and made me feel so comfortable. I work out a lot and my body is pretty much broken into pieces when I got to Pavirin; Mei was able to point out exactly where my tense spots were during the session. The difference I felt before and after session was magical.
Thank you guys so much! I will definitely come back!!!

This place is fantastic! My fiancé and I have been to several high-​end/​established massage places like Bliss Spa and Massage Envy but this is the best massage yet! Yes it is small (only 3 rooms), but it is clean and it has a nice atmosphere. We went for a couple massage and it was to die for! We asked for combination of Thai and Deep tissue and it hit all the right spots. We really needed this and the price was so reasonable! 20% off for couples massage if we pay by cash. We had Joy and Myai.

Had a 1.5 Hour massage from Tammi. It was exactly what i needed for my body to feel as one whole unit again. She instinctively gave the right amount of pressure where it was needed on either side of my back.
Without asking her she paid attention to areas that were sore and in need of a little more pressure and smoothing out. I had hit the weight room hard the day before and needed to have my limbs in working order and Tammi went to work with her magical hands.
The phone operator promised me a great massage and i was very pleased. I know i’ve had a great massage when i am able to fall asleep while being worked on. But, Not only did i fall asleep, but i left that table and that room with an inner peace and satisfaction that i had given my body a healing treatment. I felt as if any cold, flu or any variety of illness that was in me, it had left my body thanks to the massage i got from Tammi.
I know i will be back.
P. S. The room with the Buddha head painting is so serene and a pleasure to be in, I think i will be getting a painting just like it for my home meditation room.

This was the best experience of my life!
May was very compassionate with my needs and her technique was beyond incomparable. She was a good listener and attentive to my desires.
The overall experience was fabulous from the service to the equipment.
The ambience was elegant and the staff was generous. My physical and emotional stress was relieved within minutes. I hope to come back again and receive this VIP treatment.

I have visited this spa several times in the last few years either for a Swedish or deep tissue massage, sometimes with 4 hands. I keep coming back because the experience is always amazing: relaxing, therapeutic and professional.
Over the years, I have been fortunate to have had many, many massages in the U.S., Europe and Asia (including several locations in Thailand). Sometimes a spa is relaxing but the massage is forgettable. Occasionally a spa has a good therapist but the setting is noisy, outrageously expensive or unfriendly. Pavarin Spa has a great combination of a mellow setting with top notch, professional service. It is obvious when a place has professionally trained therapists with genuine credentials and this place does. Each therapist has caring and knowledgeable hands that unwind my sore or stressed muscles in a flowing but persuasive manner that allow the muscles to yield. Often I find myself falling to sleep, even when soreness complains at being woken up.
The building is nondescript but well-​located in Mid-​Town. While the entrance lobby is modest, the therapy rooms are large, soothing and private with appealing, original traditional Thai decorations and calming low lights. The therapists are warm, attentive but serious about their work. They work hard but with grace, making me ease into pliability. I usually opt for some stretching, which they do gladly, wrenching my much larger limbs into places that leave me relaxed for hours.
I have found the spa flexible in terms of scheduling and always welcoming in the traditional Thai manner. You could spend twice as much at a hotel or chain spa where no one will remember your name or treat you like an honoured guest. If you go, I will envy you!

I have been getting routine massages from Melissa at Pavirin Spa for a little over a year now and I would highly recommend her to anybody! As somebody who struggles with regular back pain and tension in my shoulders, my body is in constant need of a tune-​up and I could always count on Melissa to effectively work out every knot and kink.
When I first get in, I always walk in feeling like my body is broken. After my sessions with Melissa, I feel the complete opposite — I leave feeling refreshed, relaxed and ready to take on the world again!

Great Thai massage! Comfortable room that wasn’t too small and a great staff. Price was right too. I plan on being a regular.

Whoo hoo! My neighbor recommended this spot, and I’m so glad I came here. I took my husband with me, and we both loved our massages. They offer Swedish, Thai, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, and other styles according to their website. I asked for a Swedish with a bit of Thai massage stretching. I was in the mood for more of a relaxing experience so I didn’t want to go full throttle with the Thai yoga stretching.
When the massage first started, my masseuse (I feel horrible that I forgot her name!) used a towel between her hands and my skin. Later, she removed the towel and used oil directly on my skin. I loved how she used a hot towel after each area to remove the massage oil. I really enjoyed my massage and feel like this could be my go-​to place. The price is affordable. There is a 20% discount if you pay in cash between 11am and 3pm. For ladies, that discount deal applies throughout the entire day. :)
Maiya massaged my husband and took our payment. He said the Swedish massage with her was amazing. I thought she was very welcoming. This is a simple and clean place that still manages to give you a serene, personal experience. You get your own room with privacy and soothing music. No curtains and rows of cots in one room here! I can’t wait to go back.

Maya is amazing and fantastic. She delivers what I need and she’s a bright spot in the day for me. Maya does a wonderful job relaxing all my tight and tight muscles. She’s professional and friendly. I can’t say enough about how wonderful I think she is. She delivers true massage therapy and I highly recommend her. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Perfect place for a great professional massage. This isn’t a frilly day spa where you hang out all afternoon then have a mediocre massage. This is a very clean, comfortable massage spa — I’ve seen 3 different masseuses there over past year and they’ve all been superb. The owner runs a tight ship and the place is run like clockwork. Love this place and will keep going!

I’m not from New York City but I always go to Pavirin spa during my 3 – 4 yearly visits. I’ve found it very easy to make appointments either by calling or by sending an email to the owner, Ning, through the website. Ning is extremely helpful and can suggest the proper therapy for your particular needs, bringing what I’m sure is years of Thai massage experience to her suggestions.
The massages are always excellent. My first visit I did the traditional Thai massage and found the stretching very therapeutic after the long runs I love to do. Lately I have been doing the combination Thai-​Swedish massage because my legs respond best to the Thai stretching while my back responds best to the Swedish deep tissue. I find the price very reasonable for the quality of massages I have received.
I cannot say enough good things about this place and give Pavilion Spa my highest recommendation.

Excellent experience. The staff was amazing, and I felt great when I left. Looking forward to my next visit.

I had my first session with Ning (Nikki), yesterday and it was awesome!
She really knows how to work the body on a very intuitive level with a great combination of soothing strokes and hand manipulations, followed by deep partner stretching. I am the owner of a business in the movement field and teach and practice something called GYROTONIC. As a business owner and a movement professional I can say that Thai Yoga and Pavrina Spa is a welcomed addition to my practice. The space is immaculate and has a lot of attention to detail with warm colors, lighting and hand painted pictures in every room! I for sure will be going back there and will be reccomending this place to my clients as well as anyone I know in need of soothing, healing, body work. BRAVO PAVARIN SPA! so Happy I found you!

Ning the owner is first class. This is the best place in the city for a massage. The place has great energy and is very relaxing. The whole team is very professional and are experts at what they do. They have a great website and make it easy to schedule an appointment.

I get massages often, Melissa is amazing, the spa is nothing fancy but clean, cute and peaceful. I wish I had booked 90 min instead of 60. I got a mix of Swedish and Thai, I didn’t want it to end, ever!

Had a great massage here today with Melissa.
I’ve twisted my neck somehow — woke up with my whole upper back spasming, unable to turn my head. Hurt terribly! I had to abandon my MoMA trip and get some help with it.
Melissa was helpful on the phone, and mentioned a 20% off discount, bringing the price to $ 80. The space was slightly hard to find, as there were no exterior signs. It’s on the 5^th floor of a non-​descript office block.
Once I got in, she was super sweet, offering me water and listening carefully to my description of the neck issue. I had a truly fantastic massage, and feel a lot better. It was a proper Thai style massage with stretching.
Would definitely recommend this place.

This place is a scam. All of the reviews are fake. The place is run down (modest at best), so the notes touting the beautiful space are untrue. I am an avid Unilocaler (3700+ reviews) and noticed that most of the reviews are by people with no friends on Unilocal and very few reviews. Despite my suspicions, I called and asked a number of questions, including how much for two people. they said 60 each if you bring cash. I repeated back 60, and she said yes. I went to an atm and brought cash. The massage was excellent. Truly! But a scam is a scam. I walked out and they said 80 each. She pointed to the website, which I hadn’t looked at, blamed it on accent, and said NYC is expensive. So is San Francisco. I have been to Thailand twice — never scammed there. Total bs, preying on innocent tourists. Avoid!

Review update: So the last time was a fluke; this place is still spot on.
I’ve probably been to a great majority of the 5 stared spas in NYC and I’ve had a few all-​time favorites but after a while it becomes hit or miss.
It turns out, the proper way to do it is to find a masseuse who suits your style and stick with it. I personally prefer a masseuse who can identify your problem spots and focus on it. I think Melissa does a great job at that.
I hope no one reads this review because if I have problems making an appointment with her in the future cause she’s too busy, I’m gonna blame you Unilocal

It’s hard to find a really good massage in NYC. By this I mean someone who understands the art, and massage is an art, which the Thai nation has fine tuned over thousands of years.
My first visit was with Maya. Maya knows what she is doing. You can tell the difference when someone loves what they are doing. Maya reads your body and knows instinctively where to pay attention to. I went home afterward in a very happy state. My body felt soo relaxed.
Thank you Maya. I’ll be back.

(formerly known as N&N Spa)
Ning (the head masseuse/​owner i think) is a fantastic masseuse! I’ve never had a thai massage before, and after a very very stressful weekend, I decided to treat myself to a thai & swedish combination massage. best idea ever. the spa closed at 8pm, and i arrived late, but Ning reopened just for me, and she was so nice about it. this place is so inviting and the massages are great.

I am new to Unilocal and this is my first review — but definitely a review I feel great about posting. I have been a regular at the Pavirin Spa (formerly N & N) for a couple of years. It has been my «go-​to» place when I feel sore, stressed or just indulgent. I have had numerous Thai massages from Nikki, Maya, Ava and Melissa and can openly attest to their talent, care and professionalism. A recent renovation to the spa décor has added to the beauty of the treatment rooms.
You cannot go wrong visiting Pavirin Spa.

I can’t say enough about Pavirin Spa. I just had a 90 minute Thai massage and am so thankful for the wonderful service and pleasant and professional staff. Ning runs a first class operation and provides a unique, calming and serene experience. I was greeted by Ning, the owner, and Melissa both of whom had a pleasant smile and positive energy about them. From the start, I knew that I came to the right place.
As a golf professional, I do have the opportunity to get regular massages and am ecstatic that a dear and close friend of mine suggested that I try out Pavirin while in New York. I am so happy that I did.
I was attended to by Tanya who’s solid knowledge of the muscle and nerve system, this was obvious, that in every stretching exercise and deep tissue massage location, my pains and knots simply melted away. She remained focused and paid attention to every detail. She has strong hands and knows how to work the larger muscle groups with her arms.
I can’t recommend Pavirin Spa enough! Every traveler to the city should take the time and visit this oasis in the city.
Thank you very much Ning. I will make sure that when my travels bring me to NYC once again, I will return each and every time.

This places dominates.
Formerly N & N Spa, I’ve been a number of times now and every time they have been awesome. Ava is my usual go to and has been excellent: always very friendly, and welcoming, chatty but not invasive, and very professional.
Saying that, I have not been disappointed by any of the others when I have been: Nikki once turned me inside out on the floor massage, and I think I grew about two inches taller over the course of an hour. Melissa has also been great.
This is a great spot and glad I found it. Not cheap, but worth the extra expense.