Introducing
We wear the robe so you know where to go
Two friends. Every spa tier. Honest ratings. America's first personality-driven spa review brand.
What We Do
We visit budget day spas, beloved boutique studios, and five-star resort sanctuaries — and we tell you exactly which one is worth your time and money. No gatekeeping. No jargon. Just two best friends in robes with opinions.
Full spa day vlogs, honest first reactions, and the dramatic reveal of every Must Soak winner.
Deep dives, spa owner conversations, listener submissions, and our unfiltered takes — weekly.
Full written reviews, city spa guides, seasonal roundups, and the definitive American spa directory.
Quick hot takes, before/after robes, trending audio, and the content that makes you want to book immediately.
Our Rating System
Every spa we visit is scored across five categories — each out of 10 — for a total of 50 points. No favoritism. No gifted stays. Just the unvarnished truth.
Pools, steam, sauna, jacuzzi, thermal facilities
Treatment quality, therapist skill & care
Ambiance, music, scent, lighting, design
Refreshments, snacks, hospitality touches
Honest value for money assessment
Where We're Going
Each episode: one city, three spas across every price tier, and one Must Soak winner. We're starting in the South and going everywhere.
From a legendary Korean bath house to a Buckhead luxury resort — our hometown debut.
The city that never sleeps needs its spas. We find the ones worth waking up for.
Hollywood vibes meet Korean day spas. The wellness capital gets the Robe treatment.
Hot chicken, honky-tonks, and surprisingly excellent spa culture. We investigate.
Art Deco surroundings, ocean air, and a spa scene as loud and lush as the city itself.
Desert spas, resort sanctuaries, and the undisputed wellness capital of the Southwest.
About The Velvet Robe
We're not wellness gurus. We're not influencers chasing gifted stays. We're two people who believe that everyone — regardless of budget — deserves to know exactly what they're walking into before they take off their clothes and trust a stranger with their knotted shoulders.
So we're visiting every tier of spa across America and telling you the whole truth. The good, the lukewarm, and the "we can't believe that happened."
"The art of the unwind deserves honest critics."
— The Velvet Robe
Get In Touch
Whether you run a spa, write for a publication, or just found somewhere we need to see — this reaches both of us.
Invite us in for a review, ask about a filming window, or request our media kit and filming agreement.
Interviews, brand collaborations, sponsorships, and speaking requests.
Send us a spa. Tell us we got one wrong. Ask what to book in your city.