Tried One-2-come recently. They charge 500 baht for oil/cream massage 60 minutes, 700 baht for 90 minutes. Min tip 500 baht.

Yes, it appears to be high for Chiang Mai.

One possible reason is that their massage rooms have ensuite bathrooms, with the masseur giving a shower before and after the massage. The three other places that I have been to in Chiang Mai had showers separate from the massage room, and I showered alone.

As for the quality of the massage, it was no better, no worse than other Chiangmai experiences I had. Having said that, it is more dependent on the masseur than the venue owner.

I suppose, if one wants a really good massage, one should visit Sanctuary Massage in Chiang Mai - a branch of the Bangkok one of the same name? I haven't been there though.

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I gave up on Sanctuary some time ago because [1] prices are very high (you don't give tips, though, because no extra service is supposed to happen) and [2] quality of massage is not assured -- it's hit & miss --they're all trained but they not all skilful.

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re 1/2Come then-as I am now back in Eur anyway dont really want to quibble about all that
I reported on White House in faraway suburben Bangkapi in BKK' and Bodyclub/on the BKk-massage thread.
BC charges a bargain 390 THB for 90 mins oil/and all rooms have showers inside and the boys all shower with you before and after/thats their ´´house policy´´ min tip also 500.
WHse was an experience in itself/500 THB for 90 mins sensual oil/and no min stated/but the usual fee well worth. No inside shower/its a converted row/house/but its all conceded on the same floor.

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