minver2310.26 2014 : As of this weekend, the Blue Tropics Spa is open. They've improved the decor, and they now appear to be aiming to be a legit spa. The receptionist was very pretty and very nicely (primly) dressed, and the mamasan was also polite and nicely dressed.
Prices are the same as before ($60/hour, table shower extra), but they only had one masseuse on duty when I stopped in, and she was busy and had scheduled appointments for the rest of the morning, so a complete review will have to wait for another day.
minver2310.11 2014 : Apparently the new name will be Blue Tropics Spa, but they aren't open yet.
lovemonger09.20 2014 : This parlor is reopening under a different name and new management next month.
minver2309.01 2014 : To paraphrase Monty Python ...
This parlor is no more! It has ceased to be! Its expired and gone to meet its maker! Its a stiff! Bereft of life, it rests in peace! Its metabolic processes are now 'istory! Its off the twig! Its kicked the bucket, its shuffled off its mortal coil, run down the curtain and joined the bleedin' choir invisibile!! Its f*ckin' snuffed it!.....
THIS IS AN EX-PARLOR!!
While it would not surprise me to see another owner (and another name), the rapid demise (less than a week) of the replacement for an establishment that had previously done business for a couple of years, leads me to believe that this is no longer a profitable location (at least not for a sub-standard parlor).
If someone were to come in and do an actual renovation and bring this place up to the standards of, say, New World Therapy in nearby Herndon, there'd be a good chance of turning it around. Not that I'm going to hold my breath.
minver2308.22 2014 : Appears to be closed again (mid-day on a Friday). Signs are off, windows are dark.
minver2307.30 2014 : I don't think (in fact I hope) that 'Joy Spa' will have no relation to the previous 'Swan Massage' other than pure physical location.
minver2307.28 2014 : Stopped by tonight, there's a sign in the window: 'Joy Spa Opening Soon'.
minver2306.19 2014 : Stopped by around 8pm; Lights are off and no one home today, 6/19/2014.
jklny06.12 2014 : 'Closed for renovation' sign was up today 6/12/14.
As of this weekend, the Blue Tropics Spa is open. They've improved the decor, and they now appear to be aiming to be a legit spa. The receptionist was very pretty and very nicely (primly) dressed, and the mamasan was also polite and nicely dressed. Prices are the same as before ($60/hour, table shower extra), but they only had one masseuse on duty when I stopped in, and she was busy and had scheduled appointments for the rest of the morning, so a complete review will have to wait for another day.