Friday Spa

No frills, down to business, fix my broken body asap type of massage place with great prices and value. You don’t come here for champagne and sweet talk, you come here to have someone skilled tackle your aches, pains, and knots. You’ll float on out back to the chaos of 9^th Avenue afterwards thinking about the next time you’ll get to come back.

Been here before, but had a great massage yesterday evening by Henry. Perfect pressure the entire time. Only reason for not giving 5 stars is that it can be a bit noisy. If you’re accustomed to the sound of NYC, you’ll be just fine. Great place to go and great price!

Hands down best massage in hells kitchen. I’ve even gotten a scrub which was really relaxing and moisturizing. Not fancy at all, but the quality of service is fantastic.

I’m a massage therapist so I was expecting professional service. After looking their reviews and 4.5 stars of this spa I decided to try.
Actually I didn’t get what I wanted. Massage therapist doesn’t speak English and doesn’t ask any question if he needs to focus on. He applied very too much pressure my low back which I didn’t needed :(
He supposed to ask me if I like it. But he didn’t.
Draping was NOT professional. If you are going to work on gluteus you have to cover other side. I didn’t impressed of their service.
I tipped him 40% of the service because tipping 20% I didn’t feel comfortable. Because he spend a lots of pressure (which even I didn’t needed)
An hour massage was $ 50. When I was about to check out they said if I pay with card they will add tax. Paid cash.
I don’t think I’ll be back. Do not recommend this place if you’re looking for professional service.

The best deep tissue massage with hot stone! The décor is simple and clean. They have three small rooms with one for couples. Best kept secret in Hells Kitchen with a great deal at $ 50 for an hour.

Quite possibly the best deep tissue massage I have had in my life!

I had flown in on a red-​eye with little sleep and a stiff neck… my reality needed a shift and the neon sign promising a $ 50 hour massage/​hot stone/​reflexology combo called me to it.
Friday Spa is sweet little cheapie walk-​up spot to get a decent massage, my masseur had nice skills addressing shoulder tension and leg tension, hot stones were nice and used well the place was very clean, I was greeted warmly and they were able to see me right away.
On the critical side however there was a feeling of wanting more commitment to each stroke (my consistent complaint at these types of places) and the foot reflexology portion was barely, barely there.
It’s not the ritz but it’s a nice place to get a good massage for an affordable rate, super friendly folks!

Great massage, humble place, reasonable price, the only down side is that if you pay with cards they make a face. Typical of Chinese places hidden $ of taxes. Also tip should be made on CASH only. The massage itself was really awesome

New favorite massage place. I’ve had three massages here. All were wonderful. I liked the flow and the hot stones. It’s a no-​frills place, but I find it peaceful and relaxing nonetheless. I’ve had male and female massage therapists and they were all really good.
So happy I found a great, affordable massage place in the city!!!

This is the best massage I’ve ever had! I have been a few times now and the services have been equally good each time. The space is clean and well maintained — you do not hear the hubbub of 9^th avenue. The deep tissue massage actually works your muscles (I am often disappointed in deep tissue massages that feel superficial). I cannot recommend this place enough — esp considering the amazing prices!

4 stars for great location (10 mins walk from Times Square), value ($ 50 for 60 min), friendly and skillful masseuse, and efficient appointment! It didn’t get the 5^th star because as with many Chinese massage place, ambiance was not one of their forte. I wish it was prettier in there but then again, I came for a massage, not to gaze in it’s beauty.
My masseuse was about 90 lbs using all of her weight so evenly distributed throughout. She often asked if my massage was feeling alright to which I replied «PERFECT». She was very attentive and skillful. I was extremely happy with her techniques.
The 60 min massage included a full body massage, hot stone massage, and reflexology— AMAZING value!!!
I was able to make an appt at my desired time on the day of. They were very accommodating. There were 3 of us and we were placed in a 3 table room so we were able to get our massage as a group.
Located 10 minute walk from Times Square with lots of restaurants on the way.
TIP: bring cash for payment. They will charge you a nominal fee of about $ 3-​$ 5 for paying with a debit card. Cash tip only.
I will most definitely go back when I’m in New York again =)
Thank you for a great service.

Hubby and I received the best massage here today! Seriously, better than way more expensive massages we’ve payed for at other places. We took a chance on this place because the reviews were so good on here and we’re glad we did! The staff are so nice and yes the place is very clean. I am very particular about cleanliness so if I say something is clean… then it’s clean! The price was right! 1 hour– Deep tissue, hot stone and foot reflexology for $ 45! Say what?! Totally worth it and more!
No frills about this place… just a superb massage, flexible scheduling and beyond affordable prices! If you’re looking for a total spa experience then go somewhere else. Not much English spoken here so work with them.

I have been here a few times now, and the quality of massages vary quite a bit. The pros are that the place is clean and everyone gets adequate privacy. Like many other Chinese massage places around the city, pricing here is very affordable. I usually get 60 minutes for $ 50.

Excellent experience. No frills, no nonsense. Walk in, go into a room, and they get started. Very high quality work (especially on your back). It’s not the quietest place in the world and there’s not a lot of room to change out of your clothes. But who cares? My female masseuse didn’t speak great English but enough to understand my preferences (which you have to proactively volunteer, by the way, she didn’t ask). I’d go back in a heartbeat.

Excellent deep tissue massage. The service was great. My boyfriend & I never got better massages. $ 50 for an hour massage! The place was clean the 2 employees were friendly. I highly recommend this place

I was hesitant to try this place due to the sign out front. Tired of paying crazy prices for massages at Bliss and other spas I started to look around based on reviews. Friday Spa had great ratings and I figured I’d give it a chance. No frills, and straight to work, I had a GREAT massage. I have horrible knots in my shoulders and back and my masseuse did a great job getting them
Out!
They prefer cash but also take cards. Very nice people that work there. I’ll be back!

Just came here for a massage after work at around 5:15– didn’t have an appointment or anything. I think I had to wait 10 minutes? Not bad at all. I don’t know who my massage therapist was, she didn’t speak much English but she was great. My neck and shoulders were in pretty rough shape and I’m feeling a lot better. She spent a lot of time on my lower back/​hips/​butt which was strange because I wasn’t feeling particularly tight down there, but I know from my experience with acupuncture that it’s all a whole body thing so I’m sure she thought it was necessary. She stepped out a few times as others have mentioned but it was never for more than a minute. The room I was in was an actual room with a wooden door, not a curtain thing. Everything was clean! (Yay)
$ 50 for the hour, plus tip. Great deal.

I was initially concerned when Ivy, who is only a ¹⁄₃ my size, was selected as my masseuse. But she was able to obliterate every single knot in my back like no other therapist in the past.
Great prices, ambient music, friendly staff. Found my new spa.

If you are looking for a great massage at an affordable price, you found your place.
This is a no frills establishment, but it’s clean, not sketchy, and to the point.
$ 50 for a 60 minute massage…$ 5 off if you get the Unilocal coupon… you really can’t beat that. Plus, if you get 10 massages, you can earn a free one.

I’ve been getting massages for about 7 years now. I used to get massages in sterile chain environments, like Massage Envy or MassageLuxe.
Now, it’s not a massage until an old Asian lady straddles my ass and beats the crap out of me for an hour or more.
I originally came to Friday Spa because they were open late on a Sunday — it was around 9pm and I was in desperate need of some muscle relief. Since they are open until 10, I scurried a few blocks south to get in ASAP.
I’ve now been three times, and each time get the 90 minute massage for $ 80 ($ 84 if you pay with your credit card, but you get a free lesson on why it’s better to pay cash).
The rooms are small and not anywhere close to soundproof… I think you can even hear cars passing by outside. Lol. But they get the job done, and like I said, it’s open late! Plus they have a reward card so when you get 10 massages, they give you one free.