June 2015
Just this year, I've heard from my friends about Spas in Malaysia. So out of curiosity I went online to search on it and found a Groupon for it!
http://www.groupon.my/deals/klang/ossoto-recreation-hub-1/720176853
Since I was craving to get myself a massage due to stiff shoulders I decided I might as well enjoy the full package since I was able to make time.
Ossoto website: https://www.facebook.com/ossotorecreationhub
(not sure but their website http://www.ossoto.com/ seems to be down)
Pricing (24 hours):
Non-Peak hour rates (Sunday 12.00pm until Friday 11.59am)
Gents: RM98 ; Children: RM38 ; Ladies: RM78
Peak hour rate (Friday 12.00pm until Sunday 11.59am)
Adult: RM128 ; Children RM38
(Price not inclusive of Gst 6%)
(Children 90-140cm, Children below 90cm is free however must enter with parents)
Currently they are also doing a promotion:
1. Everyday 8.00am till 6.00pm
(if you check in and out within this time there is a 20% discount to the entrance fee, all massages, nail service, beauty service and hair service)
*you can see details on the normal price on those on the picture of the broucher
2. Peak hour RM108 instead of RM128!
[Note for festive season:
Starting from 16th July 2015 (Thursday) 00:00 – 18th July 2015 (Saturday) 23:59 categorized as Peak Hour Period in Ossoto Recreation Hub.]
The entry fees will cover:
1. Spa and Sauna
2. Leisure area
3. Cineplex
4. Gym
5. Table tennis
6. Cyber cafe
7. Sleeping area
8. Lounge
9. double security personal storage cabinets
10. Casual clothing
11. VIP resting room
12. Food and beverage (fruit, desert, handmade coffee... etc)
(The brochure pictures at the end of the post)
*Note that this post is made from a Ladies perspective
(there are slight different facilities for the Gents and Ladies only area in Ossoto)
The experience
(There are not much photos as photos are not allowed in the area, I did sneak a few photos)
I drove my way to Wisma Mirama on a Thursday after getting my Groupon online. I made a call however it was really unnecessary since it was walk in unless you need a ride from the Golden triangle.
[HangTuah LRT Station & Maharajalela Monorail Station(10minutes walking distance)
They also provide free shuttle pick up and send off within Golden triangle of Kuala Lumpur (for pick up, 2hours reservation in advance is a must)]
Excitedly I made my way into the building (I parked at their indoor parking) The directions there was also really clear and concise. I sat the elevator to Lvl 5 the entrance
I really like how they decorated the place.
After showing my groupon to the attendant there, I was told to go to the third floor to do the reservations for the massage and eye treatment first and keep my Groupon in the locker since it'll be needed when I exit. I was given a number bracelet (which is pretty much your life line in Ossoto since most areas will require it's code).
After I entered, I was told to get changed into their clothing at the locker area (there was a curtain for partition but you can always change in the toilet) and kept my things in the locker.
Since it's my first experience going to a spa so I just followed the attendant's instructions and went to book the massage and eye treatment at the counter at lvl 3. Since I really didn't know better so when they suggested that I straight away go for the massage, I did so. I also booked the eye treatment for later on.
I choose the
90-minute full body traditional point massage which is the chinese point massage. I am really glad I choose that since it was pretty good
(the masseur lady gave me advice and information about Ossoto)
1. Once you enter, it's better to get a shower and go for either the Jacuzzi or the Sauna
2. Then the fish spa and if you want the steam room
(if you find the steam room too hot, you can take the cold towels from the fridge to cover your mouth and nose to help with breathing. Don't stay too long if you don't feel comfortable in it.)
3. The 3rd floor tea are better and that you can order unlimited handmade coffee.
4. For weekdays the food in the cafeteria at the 4th floor is buffet but it's served on weekends (unsure but I had the buffet) The time when they serve are also written there but you can eat anytime you want.
5. Don't be shy to use the VIP rooms, as long as it have the available sign and there's no one using it, you can use it.
6. If you want to sleep in the capsule rooms (for better and more private rest), you can book them for an additional RM10.
I really do feel way more relaxed after the massage and it wasn't too painful.
So if you ever go for massage do ask for a Malaysian masseur if you are taking the full body traditional point massage. (Support Malaysian! plus she was really nice :))
They would also ask for a tip at the end and if you feel like it do tip them (pay at counter when exiting)
After the massage, I was told to rest a while before going for the spa and drink a cup of ginger tea which can be ordered at any of the food areas. So I did so and had my lunch (Buffet).
I chill for about an hour or so and decided to go to the spa.
For the spa, if you have not changed into their disposable underwear you would need to do so.
Just ask any of the attendants there and they would pass you 2 blue folded items which are the underwear and bra. (You'll need to keep your clothing in your locker and your phone can be kept in glass compartments using the bracelet) (Do note to use the piece without the number and wait for it to properly lock and double check since some of them malfunctions) (The piece with the number on the bracelet is for the double security locker which you'll need one attendant there to open it with you)
Them unfolded.
Do fasten the bra tightly as you wouldn't want it to fall off.
Wrap yourself in your towel and you are ready to start.
First, get a shower. The shower area is somewhat like glass cubicles where only the middle part is non-see though able. No worries, the spa area is an only ladies area, of course.
Then you can either sauna then Jacuzzi or the other way then steam room and try the fish spa.
I found the Jacuzzi and sauna the most relaxing.
I didn't fancy the fish spa so much as it was really ticklish and the fishes are like, OMG it's food, when I put my feets in but it was none the less a fun experience.
After that, I went to eat again and went exploring the area since my eye treatment was postponed as there was slight miscommunication between the attendant who booked my slot and the beautician but since I had a lot of time to spare, I didn't really mind but do note for those who mind to double confirm the slot.
I visited the ping pong room, the gym room, the cyber cafe (mostly male dominated, playing Dota), the VIP rooms, Cineplex, smoking area (I didn't enter since I don't smoke)
Gym
VIP room (Each sofa chair is with a computer but do note that some of the computer are not working and that you can adjust your seat with the buttons at the side and you can order for drinks from the VIP area using the call attendant button there)
I ordered a hot chocolate and a mocha :D
There's a ladies area at the fourth floor where there's a mini canteen and computers there (next to the cyber cafe) An alternative area to use computers if the ones in the cyber cafe and the VIP area is full.
Later I had my eye treatment, since I don't really do much facial and things like that I don't think I know how to enjoy it much and the lady kept asking me to add other treatments so it was just ok.
I spend my other time either eating, spa, surfing the net in the VIP rooms since I couldn't play ping pong alone and gym alone is also kind of boring.
I also slept through the night in the VIP room as it was pretty comfortable and the capsule rooms for ladies was all fully booked (so do book your capsule room early for an additional RM10, I really wanted to try that room- can ask someone at the counter at lvl 3)
Over all I had a really enjoyable time there and really charged me back up for future challenges.
This is definitely a pleasant place to bring your parents and friends for a relaxing day :)
With lots of food :D
Here are the brochures, to allow you all to see the pricing it's kind of huge lol. \(^^)/
Peace out~
Tsuji
