Corbu Spa & Salon

Overview

Corbu Spa & Salon is a luxurious spa and salon facility located within The Charles Hotel in the heart of Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. While not a traditional sauna-focused business, it provides a harmonious escape from urban stresses through farm-to-spa treatments, aligning with the hotel’s dedication to fresh, local ingredients. Spanning 4,000 square feet, it features seven treatment rooms (including a couples’ “Room for Two” with a Swiss shower) and a full salon. The overall atmosphere is relaxing and rejuvenating, with amenities like robes, slippers, changing rooms equipped with showers and steam showers, and a relaxation room. Guests enjoy a serene, upscale experience emphasizing wellness, though note ongoing construction noise at the hotel.

Features & Amenities

• Treatment Rooms: 7 rooms, including one for couples with a Swiss shower.
• Changing Facilities: Separate men’s and women’s areas with showers, steam showers, lockers, robes, and slippers.
• Relaxation Room: For pre- and post-treatment unwinding.
• Retail Boutique (Corbu Boutique): Products like Moroccanoil, Living Proof, Dr. Dennis Gross, Kerastase, Oribe, Dermaquest, Jess & Lou (toxic-free beauty).
• Parking: Discounted at Charles Square garage with EV charging (Juice Bar) and small-car detection (nanoMAX™).
• Other: Online booking, loyalty program, student discount (20% off retail with ID), gift cards.

Services

Spa Services

• Facials: Hydrafacial ($235), DDG 5th Avenue Anti-Aging ($250), Vitamin C Brighten ($180), Kobido Japanese Facelift ($90/30min), Stress Recovery ($180), Classic Corbu ($175/50min), Intense Line Defense ($210). Enrichments: Masks, peels ($40-$60).
• Massages: Hot Stone ($185-$235), Prenatal ($165), Therapeutic ($165-$215), Deep Tissue ($170-$225). Enrichments: Scalp/foot massage, aromatherapy, CBD ($10-$50).
• Microneedling: Collagen induction for scars, wrinkles ($355/60min; pre/post-care required).
• Waxing: Eyebrow ($30), Brazilian ($80), full leg ($95), etc.
• Lashes & Brows: Lash lift ($90), brow lamination ($90), tints ($25-$45).

Salon Services

• Hair: Cuts/styles ($75-$100+), color/highlights ($95-$190+), keratin/Brazilian ($150-$350+), special occasion ($125-$200).
• Nails: Manicures ($33-$60), pedicures ($60-$85), Dazzle Dry series (buy 5 get 1 free), polish changes ($20-$25). Natural nails only.

Experiences

• Packages, parties, events (customizable spa days; contact for pricing).
• Toxic Free Beauty with Jess & Lou products.

Age Policy: Under 18 restricted; under 16 needs parent/waiver.

Pricing

• Spa: Facials $90-$250+, massages $165-$235, microneedling $355, waxing $15-$95, lashes/brows $25-$135.
• Salon: Hair $25-$350+, nails $20-$85.
• Enrichments: $10-$60.
• Gratuity: 15-20% customary; 20% auto for groups of 2+.
• Policies: Prices subject to change; 24-72hr cancellation notice; credit card required to book.
• Specials: Student 20% off retail; Dazzle Dry series deals.

Location & Hours

• Address: 5 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (The Charles Hotel, Harvard Square).
• Contact: Phone 617.661.5772, text 617-380-4056, email relax@corbuspa.com, online booking.
• Hours: Not specified; business hours implied (voicemail during hours directs to online/text).
• Directions: Discounted parking nearby; present ticket for validation.

Notes

• Unique Aspects: Named after architect Le Corbusier (nearby Carpenter Center); farm-to-spa focus; extensive press coverage (Boston Globe, InStyle, WSJ). Features steam showers (no traditional saunas mentioned, but post-treatment advice references avoiding saunas). Toxic-free options via Jess & Lou. Loyalty program, events, and hotel integration make it special for locals/tourists. Construction may cause noise—apologies noted. Strict etiquette: No cell phones, arrive 15min early, disclose health info.