Burke Williams Inc
(626) 440-1222
39 Mills Pl
Pasadena,
CA
91105
34.1453
-118.1514
Neighborhoods: East LA, South Arroyo
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The Scene
Those craving an alternative to sprawling cattle-call day spas should visit this luxurious hideaway--the star of the Burke Williams chain. Plantation shutters, exposed-brick walls and subdued lighting contribute to a refined, unfussy vibe. Spa-goers can experience something akin to meditative nirvana while soaking in the large whirlpool tub and gazing into the flickering hurricane candles.
The Services
When it's time for your massage, body wrap, or facial, you'll be retrieved from the open, airy (and co-ed) waiting room. The common area amenities--dry sauna and steam rooms, whirlpool tub and lemon-scented "mist" room--are full-sized, despite being nestled into the small space. Sink into a comfy recliner chair to receive a manicure or pedicure in the nail salon. Claustrophobics will want to skip the tiny hair salon.
User Reviews
sk1975NY
June 10, 2009
i go to burke williams frequently and i have been to many of their spas because i travel for work. I find it very "non' relaxing when i get a facial to have the esthetician constantly telling me everything they are using on my face..sure thats great if i have a concern but i feel that these estheticians are being pressured into selling to clients because burke williams is not doing well. i just got an email from my friend who lives in Danville, CA and they just shut down that spa...i used to like coming into burke williams when i didn't feel like i had to buy something. i liked to relax. I sat and watched some of the technicians after my service and honestly felt bad for them they run around with their heads cut off some of them. Working for a spa should be relaxing in my opinion but I think because the whole company isn't doing well as a whole their employees are suffering from being forced to sell sell sell. I used to recommend this spa to many of my employees but now feel like I need to find a better one where they can relax and not feel pressured..
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May 04, 2009
I went to Burke Williams for a facial a few days before my wedding and it was fine. The facial was good but the technician kept talking and trying to push their products during my service. I felt like a wallet rather than a client. Like I said, the facial was fine but the upsell put me off. Too bad. Also, crowded.
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iago
April 14, 2009
Well... I'm a former employee of Burke Williams and when I started there approximately 3 years ago, it was a well respected spa... But I left a year ago after they had given it's employees a raise and then a few months later took back the raise while increasing it's fees for services... Not only are they taking away from the employees but thay are scalping the customers as well... Believe me, when they increase the fees, not a penny goes to the therapists whose hard work and training is the primary basis for its return clientele... Since then, they have cut the therapists pay twice... When I started, the base pay was $15.00 an hour plus incentives.. Went up to $20.00 and is now down to about $11.00 per service... Plus incentives... Sounds like borderline slave labor considering the traing that we all had to take to become an employee of this 'fine establishment'... So what's been happening is that any high quality, skilled, intuitive therapist with any self respect is not going to continue to work there... I didn't and as you see the prices go up, you will see quality go down... Wouldn't surprise me to see Burke close it's doors before the end of the year... Boo Hoo...
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Parking:
City lots are free for the first 90 minutes and charge $2 per hour after that. The daily maximum is $6. Two city lots are both a stone's throw from the spa at 33 East Green St and 45 S Delacey Ave.
