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Sarah User | 9 Sep 2011, 11:55
Twilight package
My fiance and I went for the twilight package, for my 30th birthday. Thought it wouldn't be busy as we went on a Sunday, but when we arrived at 6pm we heard that we got the last two twilight package spaces. Seems to be a balance to choose the right time for the twilight package, as the spa is busy earlier (you can arrive any time after 4pm), but the package is sold out later. Going at 6pm, it was busy for the first hour, we were quite surprised by the number of people in the rooftop pool to start with, and couldn't get a spot near the jacuzzi bubbles, but then it cleared out fairly quickly and it was lovely and quiet later on for a beautiful sunset over Bath. I think they've changed the way the twilight package works from reading previous reviewers, as you now get 3 hours in the spa but this has to include your time in the restaurant for dinner. So when we went to the restaurant, ordered and then were told it would take 20 mins for our meal to come out, we weren't very pleased as this would've eaten into our spa time. The restaurant wasn't busy at all, and all the twilight package meals seemed straight forward to make. However, it actually only took 10 mins to arrive so not sure why they told us 20. The salmon supreme was lovely, but the japanese prawn salad disappointing, with deep fried prawns (not what I was expecting) which were overcooked, and the promised sweet wasabi sauce tasted like ceasar dressing to me, so I think they might have run out. Overall the spa was beautiful, clean and very relaxing. My towel, robe and slippers (free with the package) were taken from one of the cubby holes by someone while I was in the pool (highly likely to happen I think when they all look the same), so I'd take my own towel next time just to identify it. I agree with a previous reviewer that on your first visit the locker room and changing area is a bit chaotic when busy and not well explained on arrival, but we didn't have too much trouble working it out. Older people may find it confusing. Despite my small gripes we had a lovely time and would definitely return. It's a lovely place to be when it's all lit up in the evening and I was thoroughly relaxed and refreshed, but I probably wouldn't do the twilight package again - I'd go for just an evening spa session and eat somewhere else before or after.
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