My choice for the best women-only Korean spa in Los Angeles is Hugh Spa, a gem tucked upstairs in a mini mall. Hugh has all of the rooms you want (jade steam, salt, oxygen, magnet, and ice rooms) plus the “Charcoal Mud Clay Room,” which has tubs of warm clay balls to sink into (think a spa version of the Ikea ball pit).
While smaller than some competitors, this translates to more personalized service and better value. When I first started going here, it was relatively unknown, but now it can get crowded on weekends and late afternoons.
The signature body scrubs are thorough and the combo scrub-massages are worth every penny. The staff are excellent, especially at the front desk. I’ve heard them offer clear guidance to spa newcomers, which is surprisingly rare and always appreciated by Westerners about to get nude in public for the first time.
However, the spa does have its limitations: the hot tub accommodates only three people comfortably, there’s no traditional dry sauna, and the cafe is only open weekends (Fri—Sun).
