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James Rebullida
May 9, 2026
We frequent The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa regularly, and we decided to try the spa at The Post Oak Hotel given all the hype. I wanted to treat my wife to a Mother’s Day facial, but overall the experience was pretty underwhelming for the price point and reputation.
The facial itself was fine, and the facialist was very nice, but everything outside of the actual service missed the mark. At a luxury spa, you expect a polished and welcoming experience from start to finish — clear guidance during check-in, attentive staff, communication about amenities, and an environment that feels relaxing rather than confusing or awkward.
My wife arrived about 40 minutes early for her appointment and was handed a robe and sandals and directed to a locker, but no one explained how to use or lock the locker for personal belongings. The employee who brought her there appeared distracted and offered very little guidance. She then walked toward the amenities area but was left confused about where she was supposed to wait, whether she had time to use the jacuzzi or other amenities before her appointment, or if she was expected to just sit there. No one offered water, explained the amenities, or gave any sort of tour or direction, so she ended up sitting awkwardly in a robe for about 30 minutes.
Right around her scheduled appointment time, an employee informed her that she was actually supposed to wait in the “quiet zone” or zen area where facial guests are usually picked up, but because they were busy, she should just wait where she was so the facialist could come find her. About 10 minutes after the scheduled appointment time, the facialist eventually came out to the amenities area to get her.
After the facial, she was finally directed to the “zen room,” which featured vibrating zero-gravity chairs that felt underwhelming for a luxury spa experience. Snacks were limited to peanut butter balls and granola, and beverages were just tea and water. The same employee from earlier eventually checked in, and my wife ordered a glass of champagne ($17). She was told it would be brought out, but after waiting about 20 minutes (while watching several other guests receive theirs) it still never arrived. She eventually had to go back to the locker room herself to ask again, and they finally brought it to her there, she drank it in the locker room.
To their credit, the manager did try to make things right, which I appreciated. But overall, the experience just didn’t feel polished, attentive, or luxurious. At this price level, there are definitely better spa experiences in Houston. Unfortunately, we won’t be returning.