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Kiva


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 2.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #442 of 514 attractions in Chicago
Traveler Description: This spa was named "The best day spa in Illinois and one of the best from coast to coast" by Travel and Leisure Magazine.
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Attraction type: Spa
Activities: Walking, Biking
Address: 196 E Pearson St Chicago, IL 60611-2101
Tel: 312 840 8120

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1 of 5 stars
CosmoDove   2 contributions
Illinois
Feb 27, 2009

STAY AWAY from Kiva Spa in Downtown Chicago. They are horribly overpriced, rude to long time customers, the spa itself is not cleaned well and the high school educated staff and management are HORRIBLY RUDE and inadequate. Their manicure, pedicure and waxing supplies are dirty and messy also! more

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1 of 5 stars
nonny1   1 contribution
riverwoods, illinois
May 27, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I recently had a manicure and pedicure at Kiva. When I was taken into the "waiting room", I was shocked at how filthy it was. The upholstery was badly stained and the ladies room was disgusting. If I were not going to an event that evening, I would have walked out. The manicurist who did my services was being rude... more

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1 of 5 stars
Pasiennik   1 contribution
Chicago
Apr 4, 2008

Where to begin...when I showed up at the Pearson location, I was told my appointment was at the Macy's location next door. I arrived to have to change into my robe in a dressing room, no locker room, no spa sandals, had to walk around in my heels and carry my clothes with me. Had my facial, no extractions, then... more

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3 of 5 stars
obionespirit   1 contribution
Colorado
Jan 6, 2008

I visited Kiva about 4 yers ago and really enjoyed it, yet as I read these reviews I am not surprised for after being taken over by a new Corp all the spa have lost there pizzaz. I will never go to a spa or salon owned by this company. This corp. is going through a lot of changes, I... more

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1 of 5 stars
ChicagoBisous   2 contributions
Chicago
Nov 17, 2007

This was my second time going to Kiva and my impression/experience wasn't any better than my first. Locker room is small, toilets, shower and steam room are dirty. Dirty carpet, relaxing room is mixed with lobby people so you can't relax after a treatment because everyone is talking loud and using their mobiles. My treatments were okay. My reflexologist never... more

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4 of 5 stars
theflyingmom   3 contributions
kansas city
Jul 21, 2007

I enjoyed my day at Kiva. There was construction going on outside but the staff dealt with it as well as could be expected. I had several treatments - I enjoyed the facial with Latanya W. the most and my pedi still looks great 2 1/2 weeks out! more

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2 of 5 stars
bunnybel   3 contributions
Chicago, IL
Apr 7, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I came to Kiva almost 4 years ago and really enjoyed it. My husband and I both thought that this place is going downhill When you check in they treat you like you walked into a convenient store. The locker rooms are nasty (no place to hang your clothes/very small closets). Waiting room has 3 chairs and is so outdated.... more

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2 of 5 stars
ChiHockeyMom   1 contribution
Chicago, IL
Jan 3, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

I had been going to Kiva since the year they first opened and initially it was a fabulous experience. The soothing two story waterfall at the staircase and attentive soft-spoken personnel added to the overall atmosphere of complete relaxation. My husband graciously purchased a gift certificate (by my request) for me to enjoy a massage and manicure/pedicure at least twice... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Chicago, IL
Jun 17, 2005
5/8 found this review helpful

I know that I am biased, seeing that I have been coming to Kiva for the past three years, but I just wanted to correct a couple of mistaken impressions by an earlier reviewer. Although the waiting area was temporarily relocated to the front of the building while they were continuing renovations, it has been moved to a more private... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
CHicago
Jan 7, 2005
2/6 found this review helpful

i went to Kiva for a haircut with Dariella and had a wonderful time. They greated me with a friendly atmosphere, and helped me with my coat and gave me coffee while I waited in the waiting room. Dariella was on time for my appointment and we had a great discussion about what do do with my hair. She seemed... more

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Kiva Address

196 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611-2101
Tel: 312 840 8120