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Five foot reflexology hotspots to try in Hong Kong Island

Seeking out a quick and much needed pamper session for your feet? Conveniently located in Central and Wan Chai for those who want to make a spontaneous stop after a long day at the office for a much needed pamper session, these sumptuous foot reflexology services courtesy of  Hong Kong Island’s best foot spas may be just the ticket for you. 

1. Ten Feet Tall
A reflexology hot-spot set in the busy Central district is the two-storey Ten Feet Tall sanctuary nestled on the 20 to 21st floor of The L. Place. Unwinding here starts right at the entrance with a warm welcome into their beach-vibe interiors with a detoxifying green juice or other refreshing beverages and snacks. As foot massages go, the treatment starts with a warm soak and bubbly wash while the therapists work on releasing tension on the neck and shoulders, before the actual foot massage. The sumptuous experience here will leave you feeling supple, rejuvenated and ready for another day out in town. 
Price: HK$350 /50mins
Location: Central
Contact: +852 2971 1010

2. Iyara
At Iyara Natural + Organic Spa we use mostly natural products for our expert manicures and pedicures. Himalaya pink rock salt and natural essential oils are used in the foot soak, organic coconut oil is used for massage and hydration, and a wide selection of chemical free nail polish colors from Zoya and Avril are available. Our exclusive manicure/pedicure lounge is renowned as Hong Kong’s best!
Price: HK$350 /50 mins
Location: Central
Contact: +852 2523 8700

3. The Right Spot
An urban one-stop-spot for all things beauty and reflexology, this Central-set spa, The Right Spot, is an affordable luxury that hits the right spots. Featuring an aromatic foot bomb before the reflexology treatment and quality service and professionals, an hour here will have you leaving relaxed, refreshed and ready to hit the ground running.
Price: HK$340 /50mins (Home service available for the same price + HK$240 transportation fee)
Location: Central
Contact: +852 6998 7768

4. Gao’s Foot Massage
Boasting a cult-following in Hong Kong of loyal customers, Gao has been offering no-frills traditional and authentic foot reflexology for over a decade. Set in three locations across the Central district, the treatment is complete with heat packs for the shoulders, a relaxing naturesque soundscape and a warm rose tea to relieve stress from both the body and soul.
Price: HK$230 /50mins (Home service available for HK$800 /80mins + transportation fee outside HK Island)
Location: Central
Contact: +852 2810 9219

5. Happy Foot
Over two decades since this quaint little foot spa opened — first in Happy Valley, before expanding to different locations, Happy Foot remains to be one of the few places in the city that locals flock to for a relaxing and effective foot reflexology. They also offer Shanghai-style pedicure for an even pampered experience.
Price: HK$218 /50mins (Home service available for HK$600 /hour + taxi charge)
Location: Wan Chai
Contact: +852 2573 3438

 

Rest Your Weary Soles: 5 best foot treatments at every price

The constant grind of city life can wear you down. Disconnect from the hustle and bustle and pamper yourself with a little “me” time! Here’s our top five foot treatment picks for every budget.

Ten Feet Tall

Located at the L. Place in Central, Ten Feet Tall is a great value option. Expect traditional Chinese foot reflexology techniques in a clean, peaceful environment as you recline in plush sofa chairs. A 50-minute session is just HK$340. For a more immersive experience, try the foot + neck and shoulder massage for 50 minutes (HK$690).

20-21/F, L Place, 139 Queen’s Road, Central. 2971 1010. http://tenfeettall.com.hk/home

Spa L’OCCITANE

The Spa L’Occitane is a slightly pricier but still affordable alternative that incorporates the French brand’s natural and environmentally friendly creams into its treatments. Try the Leg Refresher with Essential Oils (45 minutes, HK$680), which stimulates circulation and revitalises your skin.

Shop 3, Star Crest, 9 Star Street, Wan Chai. 2143 6288. http://hk.loccitane.com

Chuan Spa

Cordis Hotel’s Chuan Spa boasts holistic traditional Chinese treatments. Their Chuan Heavenly Jing Luo treatment (90 minutes, HK$880) gets you not one, not two but three different treatments rolled into one relaxation experience!

The combination of Jing Luo acupressure techniques, Chinese herbs and hot stones aims to optimise blood and qi flow and strengthen the immune system.

41/F, Cordis, 555 Shanghai St, Mong Kok. 3552 3510. http://www.chuanspa.com.hk

The Oriental Spa

The ultra-luxe Oriental spa at Landmark Mandarin Oriental serves up a 45-minute Refoundation Feet treatment (HK$760) that guarantees knee-to-toe relaxation. A Black Diamond Scrub exfoliation precedes a deep-tissue massage targeting muscle tension, joint mobility, blood circulation and more. Afterwards, hit the vitality pools, ice fountains and amethyst crystal steam baths to round off your stay.

15 Queen’s Road Central, Central. 2132 0188. http://www.mandarinoriental.com/

 The Ritz-Carlton Spa

Saving the best for last, we finally come to the Ritz-Carlton Spa. Perched atop the ICC building, the steep prices here are only surpassed by the soaring panoramic views.

A 50-minute Foot Reflexology massage will set you back HK$1,150. But who’s counting when you’re 116 floors up looking down at the rest of Hong Kong while masseuses skilfully work out the kinks in your soles.

ICC, 1 Austin Road West, Yau Ma Tei. 2263 2263. www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/china/hong-kong/spa

 

Text: Tenzing Thondup
Photos: Ritz-Carlton, Cordis Hotel, Ten Feet Tall