{"id":12594,"date":"2024-04-08T22:25:39","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T15:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vietpearltravel.com\/?p=12594"},"modified":"2024-04-08T22:25:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T15:25:39","slug":"best-korean-spas-in-the-u-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vietpearltravel.com\/?p=12594","title":{"rendered":"Best Korean Spas in the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"

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Though K-beauty first landed stateside back in 2011 \u2014 when Dr.Jart+ flooded the shelves of Sephora stores across the country and spawned the BB cream craze \u2014 South Korean skincare products have experienced a resurgence in popularity in the past few years.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the boom of TikTok reviews and unwavering obsession with K-pop and K-dramas, Americans can’t seem to slather on enough essences, sleeping masks and snail mucin in the name of achieving glass skin.<\/p>\n

Related: How to get to South Korea on points and miles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The latest Korean beauty trend to sweep the U.S. isn’t a particular brand or product, though. Rather, it’s communal public bathing.<\/p>\n

This self-care ritual emerged during Japan’s brutal occupation of Korea to cater to the colonialists. It continued to flourish after the Japanese surrendered and retreated in 1945.<\/p>\n

Now, Korean bathhouses are far more than places to get squeaky clean with a Korean body scrub. They’re also places to disconnect from stress, socialize, tuck into Korean cuisine and even squeeze in a restorative nap.<\/p>\n

Here in America, people have quickly caught on to the myriad benefits of Korean bathhouses and day spas. Note: Check your modesty at the door, as you (and every other guest) are required to be nude once inside the facilities.<\/p>\n

Below are seven of the best Korean spas to check into for a little rest and relaxation \u2014 all of which are in or near major cities.<\/p>\n

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Wi Spa \u2014 Los Angeles<\/h2>\n
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Though Los Angeles<\/a> is jam-packed with Korean day spas, Wi Spa<\/a> consistently lands at the top of many lists with its comprehensive offerings and wallet-friendly prices.<\/p>\n

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The four-floor complex sitting on Wilshire Boulevard in Koreatown has everything you’d expect from a traditional bathhouse (saunas, pools, relaxation rooms). It also has a dedicated zone for children, a rooftop deck for sunning, a fitness center and even the option to stay overnight for a modest fee.<\/p>\n

The price for a daypass is $30, and Korean body scrubs start at $60.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Sojo Spa Club \u2014 Edgewater, New Jersey<\/h2>\n
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If you live in New York City<\/a>, an easy 45-minute ride on the 158 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal will drop you off in front of one of the country’s most famous places to get a Korean body scrub<\/a> \u2014 and much more. This impressive wellness haven stretches over a whopping 140,000 square feet and also offers massages incorporating Essa’s luxurious aromatherapy oils.<\/p>\n

The price for a daypass starts at $100, and Korean body scrubs start at $75.<\/i><\/p>\n

Related: From city sanctuaries to desert retreats, these are the best luxury hotel spas for every type of traveler<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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King Spa & Sauna \u2014 Niles, Illinois<\/h2>\n
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For one of the most affordable self-care sessions in the greater Chicago area<\/a>, hop in the car and head to Niles, Illinois. The 50-minute drive will lead you to King Spa & Sauna<\/a>, a massive 34,000-square-foot complex. It boasts nine unique healing rooms, including an amethyst-studded one that reportedly helps calm the mind and nervous system.<\/p>\n

Feeling peckish? Swing by the food court for Korean comfort food like dumplings and bibimbap.<\/p>\n

The price for a daypass is $50, and Korean body scrubs start from $90.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Parkside Spa & Sauna \u2014 Annandale, Virginia<\/h2>\n

Approximately 18 miles southwest of Washington, D.C.<\/a>, Annandale’s claim to fame is a bevy of Korean restaurants, from old-school bakeries to hip barbecue joints. With the opening of Parkside Spa & Sauna<\/a> in 2022, it’s become a wellness destination, too.<\/p>\n

The facilities aren’t as sprawling as other traditional Korean spas, but they’re spotless and include unique amenities such as a Roman-style sweat room.<\/p>\n

The price for a daypass starts at $45, and Korean body scrubs start at $75.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Gangnam Spa \u2014 Houston<\/h2>\n
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Merging traditional Korean spa practices with other wellness modalities, including an oxygen lounge and Nano Clay Room, Houston’s Gangnam Spa<\/a> is an urban oasis that’s open 24 hours a day. It has become so popular with locals that yearly memberships with free admission and discounted services are now available.<\/p>\n

The price for a daypass starts at $45, and Korean body scrubs start at $70.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Shangri-La Bath & Sauna \u2014 Tampa<\/h2>\n

This beloved Korean day spa<\/a> is in Tampa \u2014 one of the country’s fastest-growing cities. Here, you can indulge in two popular Korean pastimes: public bathing and karaoke. Just imagine being able to buff away months of dead skin cells in under 45 minutes \u2014 and then belting your heart out in a private room. What a combo.<\/p>\n

The price for a daypass is $33, and Korean body scrubs start at $118.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Pearl Spa and Sauna \u2014 San Francisco<\/h2>\n
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In the heart of Japantown, you’ll find this bright and inviting Korean day spa<\/a> created expressly for women. Though the treatment menu is abbreviated with just massages, wraps and body scrubs, everything is delivered with expert care.<\/p>\n

Afterward, treat yourself to some cheese-smothered kalbijjim (braised short ribs) at nearby hot spot Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup.<\/p>\n

Spa access is only available with a booked treatment, and Korean body scrubs start at $90.<\/i><\/p>\n

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