I was compelled to write my first review due to a rather negative experience (and some free time), but everyone has to start somewhere, right? I go for massages a few times a year, and I’ve been to several places, so hopefully, this will have some informative value.

Matahari is a nice place; I’ve always had exceptional experiences there. I even had my first massage here, so despite the high prices, I still occasionally visit.

Booking through their website is straightforward; you confirm the day before the massage, and then just show up at the designated time and place (Truhlářská, near Palladium). At the reception, I give my name, and within seconds, we’re greeting each other. The logistics work well.

Melisa is pleasant, and it’s nice to chat with her about nothing in particular. A traditional issue with the salon is the dim lighting, so you’re squinting and hoping not to bump into anything while trying to check out the masseuse (that’s why you’re there, after all). Should I bring an eye patch to salons next time?

She sent me to the shower alone (I don’t mind, though some masseuses know how to make it more interesting; I leave it up to them), and then I flop onto the bed for a back massage. It’s quite pleasant, and she applies pressure at times, so it’s a real massage, with her hands exploring every nook and cranny. There could have been more body-to-body contact; she has a beautiful figure (especially her breasts), so any closer contact would have earned positive points.

I turn onto my back – let’s not kid ourselves, this is the most anticipated part of the massage – but she spent most of the time kneeling beside me, focusing on “the main event” with her hands. Occasionally, she involved her breasts, which was the highlight of the day, but then it was back to the basics. There was no creativity, minimal body-to-body contact, just an intention to finish the job with little effort to make it memorable or give the client a reason to return.

Done, wiped down. We still have time. Do you want a bit more back massage?

I was disappointed. In my experience, this was the weakest encounter. One might argue that I should have asked for this or that, but I don’t want to. Especially for such a high price, I want it to be an experience, for the girl to put on a bit of a show, surprise me, and create a pleasant experience (ideally for both of us). Other masseuses have managed to provide that for me. You don’t need years of experience to recognize that this was a weak attempt to “get it over with” and check it off as “done.” And I’m really not ugly, rude, disgusting, old, hairy, smelly, or fat, so there’s no excuse there 🙂

In the end, she joined me in the shower for a few seconds to wash my back, and then she was off. Oh well, maybe next time, but definitely somewhere else.

Type of massage: body to body
Duration of massage: 60 minutes
Price of massage: 2300