Ofadean Spa?

I%26#39;m planning my trip coming up at the end of May (OMG I can%26#39;t wait!) and I know I want to include a trip to the spa toward the end of my long weekend. I know I%26#39;ll need a massage after walking all over the place!

I%26#39;ve been reading tons of posts and looking for recommendations on where to go. I see Belladonna come up a lot, but I%26#39;m not into the outdoor massage thing so I%26#39;ve crossed them off my list. I was leaning heavily towards Spa Aria at the Monteleone when I noticed someone mention Ofadean. It seems like this is a relatively new place and I don%26#39;t see it mentioned much here. Has anyone had any experience with them? I%26#39;ve also recently seen Spa Isabell mentioned.

What I want is a nice, relaxing, pampering experience. I like a little luxury... but I don%26#39;t mean 5 stars and huge price tags. I don%26#39;t want to be lying outside or anything like that. I%26#39;ll definitely want a full body massage - probably deep tissue unless someone can vouch for an outstanding hot stone massage - and possibly a facial or pedicure as well, if the spa offers a nice package deal or something.

I%26#39;ll also want to book for Sunday afternoon or Monday morning, and realize this may be a problem.

Sooooo...your thoughts? Thanks! :)

Ofadean Spa?

Normally I would give Spa Isbell on Magazine St a shot, but I don%26#39;t think it%26#39;s open on Sunday/Monday.

If you want to stay in the French Quarter, then I%26#39;d lean towards Spa Aria, though Ofadean seems like a more reasonable alternative.

Ofadean Spa?

Thanks for the input! Can you clarify what you mean by ';a more reasonable alternative';? It%26#39;s not the prices of Spa Aria deterring me, if that%26#39;s what you mean. I%26#39;m used to paying NYC spa prices, so their prices seem in line and within budget. I just wondered about Ofadean...it seemed like it might be worth a shot after the couple reviews I read in the forums. But, tried and true is the better option in my opinion, so if the consensus is Aria, then Aria it shall be.

I%26#39;m not stuck on a spa in the Quarter. I%26#39;m staying at Renaissance Arts (thanks to your suggestion, as a matter of fact, worldtraveler!) so it%26#39;s not a matter of convenience. The other spa I keep seeing mentioned, as I said, is Belladonna on Magazine St...but I just can%26#39;t get my head wrapped around the outdoor massage thing. I don%26#39;t like massages on the beach in the Caribbean, and I%26#39;m not going to dig it in NOLA either.

So, end of rant. Any other thoughts?

Although Belladonna is my first choice (it has a great local feel), I%26#39;d go with Spa Aria. I don%26#39;t have much experience with Ofadean%26#39;s massage services, but I%26#39;m a fan of Spa Aria at the Monteleone.

Hi - I%26#39;ve been to Ofadean. I believe it%26#39;s right off of Charters Street. The spa is very nice and clean. I had a great pedicure there. I believe the prices on par with any other spa in the City (I%26#39;ve been to Aria in Monteleone also). I can%26#39;t say anything about the massages, but I would definately recommend them for manicure/pedicure.

Thanks for the feedback!