Löyly

Just spent a nice four day weekend in Portland and was craving a good massage. It had been awhile since I’d visited a spa and I wanted to do a little research in the area to be sure I ended up with a good experience. I found Loyly and read about their Scandinavian-​inspired spa design. I had never been to such a place and was intrigued. I also looked at the Unilocal reviews, which were mostly all positive. Though this location includes a sauna facility, I did not have the chance to use it (not enough time), but I wanted to share my experience with their massage services.
I booked my massage two days in advance at the NE location and requested a Unilocal favorite masseur, Mason, for a 1-​hr massage. Upon arriving, I was warmly greeted by name! The receptionist had me complete a simple massage waiver which is standard at all facilities (all modernized through an iPad). Within minutes, I was checked in and after I made a quick restroom stop, Mason was waiting to greet me.
After going through a review of what to expect, he offered a choice of three different aromatherapy options (I chose eucalyptus) which he then added to a bowl below my headrest and poured hot water over, thereby creating a fresh and fragrant steam. I cannot begin to share how extremely satisfied and impactful Mason’s massage was for me. He was professional and used precision to work out special areas in my back and shoulders by pinpointing the troubled spots. He was always communicative with me and asked me to be the same if pressure was too soft or firm. At one point I shut my eyes and fell asleep for a few mins. It was wonderful.
Wrapping up, it seemed like just the right amount of time had passed, I neither felt rushed or that I went into overtime. I left completely invigorated and once again, the staff was extra hospitable on my way out.
I would recommend Loyly to anyone looking for a beautifully minimal, yet clean and relaxing facility to enjoy a massage at. I’m counting the days until my next trip… and visit to Loyly.

Heaven! Beautiful facilities, wonderful light, helpful staff, delicious tea and an incredible massage. Highly recommended.

Perfect way to spend a rainy day in the NW. Clean and serene facilities. Minimalist décor. Perfect to relax the senses and warm up :-)

This is not the most luxurious or glamorous setting, but beautifully simple, very clean and industrial. I went in the early afternoon, one hour before my scheduled massage, so that I could take advantage of other amenities. I showered off first and the products provided were lightly scented. I had the quiet sauna all to myself, then bought a package which included a foot soak, a cleansing tea, and moisturizing face mask. My only complaint is that the hard wood lounge chairs provided while you soak your feet, read magazines, or relax while your mask is doing it’s work, are not comfortable at all. If they are meant to discourage prolonged lounging, they do the trick. My 90 minutes sports massage from Mason was THE best massage I’ve ever had. He thoroughly addressed my specific muscle issues, and left me feeling like a new person the next day. I will definitely go back.

Perfect! Beautifully designed space that brings peace and warmth to the next level. Every detail of service brought me an inner smile. After 3 hrs of sauna, massage, tea and skin treats I felt soooo renewed. Great massage. The packages are a super excellent value. Ahhhhh.

Three hours before my appointment, I was called by a staff member and told I couldn’t use the facility because it was a women only day. I had booked the appointment a few days prior, and no indication of this policy was given as I went through the scheduling process, nor any reasonable notice given by Loyly staff in the intervening days after the appointment was made. I’m very disappointed with this sloppy and unprofessional customer service. This was my first and last interaction with Loyly.

I love Löyly! It’s a nice way to treat yourself after a long day & my skin always feels amazing afterwards. The facility is clean and well-​kept. The foot soaks are highly recommended!
The reason for not being 5-​star is the front desk seems a bit disorganized — not sure if it’s the system they use or human error. Each time we’ve visited, there’s always some sort of confusion or mistake about the appointment which is awkward.
I’ll still be back!

Heather completely changed my world with that massage. She was incredibly skilled, professional, and relaxing. My experience at Loyly from start to finish was nothing less than fantastic. I’d highly recommend seeing Heather for a massage and luxuriating at Loyly if you need a peaceful break.

My girls and I did the Summer Happy Hour Spa Special for $ 69! This gets you a 45min massage + 2 hours in their spa which includes 2 dry saunas (different temperatures in each one), wooden benches and lounge chairs, magazines, showers with aromatherapeutic shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel, lockers, bathrooms, and changing rooms. They also have a bottle of lotion above the wash sink. You can buy bath salts, foot soaks, face masks, or some tea as add-​ons. They don’t have a steam room.
My massage by Chrissy was AWESOME! :) You get to choose between 3 fragrance oils in your room — lavender, sage, and another one that (woops!) I forgot. Chrissy gave me a relaxing Swedish massage which I thoroughly enjoyed, even though I usually prefer deep tissue massages. 5 stars for her! I usually don’t talk during my massages, but we actually ended up talking quite a bit during my massage. That was my choice though.
3 stars for the spa since dry saunas aren’t really my cup of tea. Plus I didn’t feel like the add-​ons were worth it for the price.
Next time, I’d probably skip the spa and just get a massage + facial.

I just recently received an email and a gift certificate apologizing for the mix up. Wow! The gift certificate, which is great of course, but even more lovely was the nicely written apology. Totally made my day, and I am definitely going to spend the next drizzly Sunday in the sauna. Thanks Loyly!

If there is an afterlife, I hope it’s half as good as my experience at this place.
I had a 60 minute massage by Julia. Not only did it relieve all the pain and soreness in my back, but it set my day off with a positive and hopeful mood. The facility is gorgeous and I’m definitely coming back to utilize the sauna and relaxation areas.