Acqua di Roma Salon & Spa

As you can see, Acqua di Roma has closed its doors since I gave my initial review. Don’t worry though, Ji and her magical scissors are still hard at work! She’s working out of the salon at St. Moritz (Stockton and Sutter). Don’t let the negative reviews deter you; they were posted before her arrival. You can schedule an appointment with her by calling her directly at (650)274−7262.

So sad that it closed!!! it was such a nice salon, nice atmosphere. Anyone know where Ramon is working now?

This is in the midst of closing; my wife showed up for her haircut and the place was being emptied out. Validated parking no longer in effect; she paid $ 25 to park — thumbs down to that. Her hair looks great, though.

Okay guys, I gotta come clean.
Literally.
One of my first Groupon purchases brought me to Acqua di Roma for an infrared sauna and a foot detox. At that time, I was too scared to try the colonic, so I went in, dipped my feet in a tub of water, watched some weird random particles rise to the surface of the water, and then sat in a small shower-​like stall that made me feel icky and sweaty. Of course that was the point.
I didn’t feel any effects after that — maybe I had high hopes. But my pod friend in med school told me that it would be impossible to detox through the feet, for the feet can’t just excrete toxins like that. Plus, the infrared sauna didn’t make me feel any less sore from running and working out.
I decided to go back for a colonic, and I must say that it’s one of the most uncomfortable things I’ve experienced (no, not the tube up the .). Most people rave about how awesome they feel. Let me tell you that you’ll feel good about TWO DAYS AFTER, not DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER. Why? Because you’ll feel gassy and bloaty, and it’s really kind of gross. However, afterwards, you will feel cleansed. A small price (or hefty, at $ 110 a pop?) to pay for the feeling of being clean inside, I suppose.
Would I go back for that treatment? Probably, now that I know what to expect. Plus, Gaya is so wonderful that she made the process seem like a breeze. Would I go back to try other services, such as their facials and haircuts? Most likely. This place is super cute, comfortable, and serene, which is exactly what you would expect of a spa.
Just don’t eat before your colonic, or your brain will play tricks on you and make you think that you need to. you know.

Acqua di Roma is not solely a spa but is the entire package of what a wellness center and oasis should be. One can opt for traditional spa services but they also go the extra mile by providing services that can’t be found in many other spas in SF. Recently I just had the ElectraSlim treatment which has electro currents run through you in order to stimulate any fat cells which helps to reduce cellulite. It was fantastic! I have had this done 2x in the past two weeks and I truly can see a difference. Bathing suit season and my wedding are both around the corner so this is a treatment that I will continue to do in order to acheive the best results. At the same time, I have been taking religiously an amazing protein powder called UltraLean and Fish Oil/​Omega liquid vitamins that Alma, one of the spa directors, suggested to me so that I maximize my results. It is so easy to drink these as they taste really good.
ADR is unlike any other spa, services can be customized to each client to ensure that they receive necessary and realistic treatments. Truly a gem and a serene oasis. Simply said, ADR is one-​of-​a-​kind!

I love Acqua di Roma!
I am a skin care addict and have been to almost every good spa in the city for my monthly facials. Hands down Alma gives the best facial in SF. And not only does she take great care of my skin with her innovative treatments and equipment, but she is good for the mind, body and soul as well. Alma’s knowledge base when it comes to all things health and beauty related is unparalleled. She offers up amazing advice and tricks for how to stay healthy and looking young.
Alma herself looks as if she is drinking from a fountain of youth — and that’s all the proof and inspiration I need to listen carefully to her every word. Since going to Acqua di Roma I have tweaked my diet and beauty régime and have never felt better!
If you are a skin and health freak like me, you’ve got to meet Alma.

Prepare yourself for a temporary escape from the noise and chaos of our beautiful city. Acqua di Roma is a special place with a staff filled with healers.
For the past few years I’ve become a regular of Alma’s Ciro facials. My lines and adult achne disappear — plus my face glows after each visit and lasts for weeks. People comment on how beautiful my skin looks.
Ramon recently joined the team for hair styling and color. Upon return from my first visit for a color and trim, it was the best response from my husband — he said I look GORGEOUS and wondered out loud why it took me so long to find a great stylist!
Have a great time and prepare yourself to UNWIND and rejuvenate!

Got to know this Spa through Groupon and tried their closed colon therapy. We were super late for the appointments and initially they yapped about their cancellation and late comer policy. But then Gaya mentioned that she has an appointment available on the very next day and voila my therapy session was back on.
Colon cleansing is not comfortable especially if you are first timer. It felt as though I had no control and feeling constipated most of the time lol. Gaya was so wonderful all throughout the procedure and worked great. I’m such a fuss when it comes to these and she totally made me at ease as though its not bigga deal. Her massages are wonderful though a bit kneading. 5 stars for Gaya.

Recently i had one of the most memorable experience with Hairstylist Ji Hong at Acqua di Roma, it was they hair show on 5÷5÷2010 she is been my hairstylist since 2004 and i have been following her ever since, she is best for any hair also she colorist too how amazing, also she works very flexible schedule even Sundays and you can park free if you drive over there any days

This is a review about Ramon, who I followed from 77 Maiden lane. I realized a long time ago that I probably would never «commit» to a hairstylist, that I’d always be a «player,» using them for a style or two, and then leave them for greener pastures. Perhaos it was perfection I was trying to reach? Who knows. Well, that all stopped with Ramon over a year ago, when I recognized him from a haircut, my BEST haircut, 12 years ago. It was he who left me, going to NYC, but came back a decade later. I got a cut from him, and another, and… I won’t go to anyone else. The spa seems great. Serene, comfortable, well lit in the hair salon. If you are searching for a terrific style, with a blow dry that will last for days, Ramon is your man. AND… get this VALIDATED PARKING! Total score.
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Very few times in my life can I say I’ve ever felt like a goddess. Really. My last session with Shayla at her new location made it happen. My entire 3 hour visit was THE most amazing, uplifting, personalized spa treatment in my life. I can say that now, and it feels great.
The experience went like this…
I arrive in good time and am greeted by sweet, almost cherub-​like Dorothy (the receptionist – and I’m not kidding about the cherub-​likeness; she’s a doll)… She guides me down the charming elevator down this historic building, into a Whole. New. World.
Every inch of every corner is thoughtfully designed by an artist who has ensured that whoever walks in will taste the Old Rome– far away, and yet within reach. Colors, textures, accents, props, décor, paintings, plants, furniture, curtains, soft lighting and music, everything. Beauty. Completely beyond me. Goodness, do I deserve this much?
I’m brought to a nice locker area, provided a key, a plush robe and slippers. I take a moment in the dressing room, and find a comfy seat in the lounge room where ultra-​light refreshments (water, tea & cashews/​almonds) are served. I feel the perfectly cozy warm temperature of every room here– a nice getaway from the cold wind slicing through downtown SF.
Shayla comes and we giggle over this new place she’s just moved into. What a find. Our colonic session is wonderful, through and through (literally). She speaks in lullabies throughout the procedure, it seems (haha), providing more tips on food digestion. Simultaneously, she performs some gentle massage: reflexology on my legs and hands, and even reiki healing over my abdomen. Holistic, indeed.
I am feeling utterly light and free. My solo infrared sauna follows with pleasant color light treatment and soothing music, as my heart goes to work and my body relaxes even more. As if it were possible. My stay ends with a shower using their generous amenities and I walk out feeling like a million bucks. No, more. Much, much more.
And imagine? I was able to experience all this, courtesy of Shayla who proactively insisted I return after a disheartening episode at her old venue. Full redemption.
I have sent friends here now, and am scheduled to return along with my partner. Thank you, Shayla, for honoring my BEING.

My original review was for Shayla for her wonderful colon hydrotherapy services and after recently learning she no longer works there, I felt the need to update my review for the salon itself due to the unusual circumstances behind her departure. In any case, while coming here for her services the front desk staff was always very courteous.

I have short blond fine pixie hair and very picky about the way it looks. It needs to be this exact combination of feminine and edgy without looking too artistic or little old fashion. I have tried a huge number of high end salons in downtown San Francisco and Beverly Hills and, finally, found my favorite hairstylist Ji Hong.
Her haircuts are extremely precise and her sense of style is impeccable. She just gets it!!! She is a true hair surgeon. Working in fashion industry myself I know exactly what I am talking about. Ji used to work at 77 Maiden Lane salon, and after it closed she moved to Acqua di Roma Salon (very pretty space).
I sent her few girlfriends of mine and they keep coming back too. So I am confident that my review will be helpful to anybody who is looking for a great stylish haircut. Plus I don’t like to wait when I come, I never have time for a two hour haircut. And Ji is always on time and fast.
I don’t believe in great salons, I only believe in particular stylists who have perfect taste, deep knowledge and excellent skills. And Ji is my number one.

Ok, I must admit, it’s taken me a very long time to make the jump and spend the money to see a real hair stylist. My wife followed Ramone from 77 Maiden Lane and my first impression of Acqua di Roma was that this is my kind of place! Luxurious. Luxurious. I had Ramone cut about 4 inches of my hair and this man knows how to sculpt, as my ponytail is perfectly shaped but yet looks incredible when its down. Whatever he did, my hair felt like silk and flows beautifully. I bought the shampoo and conditioner that he used for me and I haven’t looked back. Incredible. I also had a facial in the spa and will post a separate review.

So i followed my stylist Ramon from 77 maiden lane over to this salon/​spa and i have to say that i love it! Love the ambience, the spa, the small hidden gem feeling that you have when you walk in. but enough about the ambience, what about the capacity of the salon/​spa? Well Ramon is the best. I have been hairstylist hopping for most of my adult life (that i could afford stylists anyways), until i met ramon. He is very chill, laid back, but he does masterful work. My friends, coworkers and clients alike ask me constantly, «who does your hair, i want his number!» Now i am looking forward to trying the other spa services at this spa.

I agree with Courtney H. I went here for the first time last week and although this place has great potential, i wish i could justify a return visit.
Everything was going well until after my service when i went to the cashier. She was different from the person that greeted me when i came in, so i guess they have a quick turnaround of shift employees. She asked for my name (completely understandable since we have never met, right?) but managed to charge me under someone else’s name— upon looking at my receipt, to her i looked like [insert Chinese name here]. I know this may seem like a minor oversight, but i believe that in any spa experience, personalization is key.
On top of this administrative error, i was overcharged for the service — the website advertises differently so be careful — - and even though i verified the price over the phone upon booking the appointment, i had to remind them that first time visitors get 20% off, in order to get the price advertised on their website and as promised by their own staff.
I left pretty unaffected, to be honest. I gave Acqua di Roma the benefit of the doubt and understood that new businesses have issues. What pushed me over the edge, however, was when i went to pay for parking, the so called «validated parking» slip that was given to me rang up a $ 18 charge, which meant i was given an expired ticket. I put in my own original parking slip and paid the $ 7 and drove off feeling as if this place broke all its promises.
I am so very disappointed.

Outstanding spa! The best I have ever experienced! Must go! You will not be disappointed. Facials, massages and the cleansing program is outstanding. I needed to lose a few pounds and had low energy. By the time I finished the cleansing program, I had lost the weight, lost the cellulite, had beautiful skin and had renewed energy and vitality. Many people were asking what I had done to make my skin so radiant! I received many compliments. You must try the infrared sauna, biopress lymphatic drainage and energy balancing as they are outstanding treatments to help cleanse and beautify as well. I also learned a new way of eating that I continue to now.
The spa is tranquil, relaxing and beautifully decorated. You will not want to leave! You will leave looking BEAUTIFUL and RADIANT!

Acqua di Roma is simply pure relaxation! It is by far the BEST spa we’ve ever visited. Their specialized treatments, relaxing atmosphere, personalized service and abundant knowledge was much appreciated and so authentic.
There is no pretense here… they want you to look AND feel AMAZING and as we were promised by Alma, «you’re going to be a noodle after this», and she did not let us down!
Acqua di Roma is beautiful, tranquil, hi tech, cutting edge and most importantly an Italian Spa that is dedicated to YOU. You HAVE to experience this to truly understand what I mean.
If you’re looking for more than a day spa… then look no further than Acqua di Roma!
Interested in reshaping your body and life… they have an amazing program just for that… stay tuned I think I am going to take part in it!
For the best spa experience of your life… head to Acqua di Roma in San Francisco!

I’ve been going to Alma at Acqua di Roma for skin care for over 20 years.
She is an expert in her field and will make your spa experience soothing and restorative. The atmosphere at Acqua di Roma is nothing short of blissful. A tranquil oasis in the heart of North Beach, I would recommend this spa to anyone seeking superior service and quality.

Acqua di Roma is a hidden gem of a spa in North Beach. It’s situated in the basement of an old bank, and the vaults have been turned into spa treatment rooms — genius! One would think old vaults would be spare and cold, but no. Every room glows with warm, inviting energy.
Walking through the spa is sort of like exploring the different chambers of a tiny museum. In the first room? A jacuzzi with a deep tissue massaging jets and hoses. The second room? A facial machine that opens your pores and pours in the vitamins. The last? Chinese acupuncture without needles. Seriously state-​of-​the-​art stuff here.
Go see the owner, now! This lady knows her stuff. I went in for a facial, and wow, I’m a believer. I got their most gentle peel, which removes all of the dead skin and oils. Since then, I’ve been applying the topical lotion she gave me, and my skin has never been so clear. The price was $ 110, but apparently you only have to get it done four times a year to keep your skin healthy.
I was walking in the valley of the shadow of dermatology, but now I’ve seen the light. Hallelujah!