There is only one haute spot where you can go to experience everything from Brine Inhalation Therapy to a Bali Paradise Experience without having to leave Boston. Introducing G2O Spa & Salon on Newbury Street.
Photo Credit: Joyce Hampers
If you haven’t been to the sparkling multi-story “green” building yet, envision acupuncture treatments, sunless tanning, a hair salon and nonsurgical facials all under one roof for one-stop beauty shopping.
Photo Credit: Brian Samuels Photography
Arrive early and relax in the Penthouse Lounge and Terrace or enjoy a soak in the Skylight Hot Tub after a treatment. Boston’s most luxuriously indulgent spas was founded by President and CEO Joyce Hampers and has been a go-to beauty staple on Newbury Street for the past decade.
Photo Credit: Brian Samuels Photography
We recently caught up with Hampers to find out what she loves most about Boston.
Where were you born? Mt. Vernon, Indiana
How long in Boston? 51 years as my “adopted” hometown
Where do you live now? New Hampshire
Occupation? Attorney/ Owner of G2O Spa & Salon
Favorite Restaurant: Top of the Hub
Best Sushi: Snappy Sushi
Best Italian: Papa Razzi
Best Dessert: Amorino Gelato
Best Place for a Romantic Date: The Bar at the Taj
Best Sunday Brunch: Joe’s American Bar & Grill, Newbury St
Best Place for a Power Business Meeting: The Mandarin
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? Newly renovated Boston Park Plaza
Favorite Shopping Venue/Boutique: Ceri Boutique
Best Place to Buy Jewelry/Watches: DePrisco Jewelers
Best Spa: G2O Spa + Salon
Favorite Charity Event: Women’s Lunch Place “Eat Lunch Give”
Favorite Cultural Event: Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Favorite Cultural Institution: Boston Symphony Hall
Best Steakhouse: Abe & Louie’s
Best Pizza: Upper Crust
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: BFX Studio
Best Massage: G2O Spa + Salon
Best Driving Service: Dav El Chauffeured Transportation Network
Best Museum/Exhibit: Isabella Stewart Gardner
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Freedom Trail
Describe Boston in a few words: A hometown with big city appeal
All-around favorite locale in Boston, whether a neighborhood, restaurant, venue, or other: Back Bay/ Newbury Street
Best aspect of Boston: It has the friendly comfortable feeling of a small town with a big city cosmopolitan atmosphere and attractions. Also, Boston has a fanatic fan-base for all major professional sports.
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