Portofino Sun Tanning Center

ambiance	100.0% positive	“don't go for the ambiance, I go for the perfect spray tan.” “love this place, because you can't find the level of customer service coupled with the trendy, relaxing atmosphere anywhere else.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“like their options - many machines to choose from, each one recommended for a certain type of "tanner”
overall	100.0% positive	“What a good tanning place - one who actually realizes that all skin isn't made equal.” “Holy mama there were some good looking dark people walking in and out of this place!” “feel like good customer service is hard to find in this city, and I just love going to a place that seems to value it's customers.”
service	100.0% positive	“There is always a clean towel, goggles and candy, plus the manager knows my name and always has my tanning lotion ready to go.” “The staff is VERY knowledgeable and will tell you everything you need to know about tanning, as well as give you recommendations for your skin type and tanning history.” “great airbrush service” “don't go too often, but every now and then I stop by Portofino to get some Vitamin D. The place is clean, the staff is really knowledgeable and I'm in and out in 20 minutes max.” “The staff is as friendly as you get and the rooms are always clean.” “don't know anything about tanning, but the staff always suggests the best lotion and bed for my fair, easy-to-burn skin.” “The place is run by cool people too - who didn't make me feel embarrassed about why I was there.” “from the moment they answered the phone to the moment i walked out of the door after tanning, i recieved nothing but first class, professional, friendly service.” “love this place, because you can't find the level of customer service coupled with the trendy, relaxing atmosphere anywhere else.” “feel like good customer service is hard to find in this city, and I just love going to a place that seems to value it's customers.” “Each time I have been in, the service has been great and the rooms clean.” “Holy mama there were some good looking dark people walking in and out of this place!” “like the couch in the waiting room and the staff seems to know what they are talking about.” “-The store is clean and the employees chill.” “The employees that work there are so friendly and funny.”
value	100.0% positive	“(a huge improvement since the cheapo college days) Anyway, I chose a bronzing lotion and have tanned 3 times in a week and I am actually seeing a TAN.” “They do cool deals for students, and their beds do the job.” “had a huge easter party to go to last night (and also something this morning).” “feel like good customer service is hard to find in this city, and I just love going to a place that seems to value it's customers.”
wait time	100.0% positive	“find that even without an appointment, I don't wait long for a good bed, so I'll often just hop in.” “don't go too often, but every now and then I stop by Portofino to get some Vitamin D. The place is clean, the staff is really knowledgeable and I'm in and out in 20 minutes max.” “used their newest bed, the mastersun 360, and i got the most amazing color of my life--and after only 15 minutes of tanning!”

07/03/09

great airbrush service

I went to Portofino to get an airbrush, as they call it, for my wedding. I was a little neurotic about the results. I could NOT be orange or fake looking for my wedding. I came in about a month before the big day just to try it out. I loved it and my pale skin looked gorgeous and tan (and without any real SUN!) I had Stella spray me both times and she was great. She was sweet, professional and very thorough. I am definitely thinking about extending this treat to more than just my wedding day. Thank you Stella and Portofino for helping me feel beautiful for one of the most important events of my life! :o)

Pros: custom spray tans, great technician
Cons: lasts a week

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06/27/09

best salon on the east side

by rupacompetes9

This place is nuts! And i kinda LOVE that it is. I honestly wouldn't want to tan where it was quiet and empty...so I tan with all the other upper east siders at Portofino. I use the S-class-always. I call ahead and make an appt for fear that if I just show up, I will be stuck reading their magazines and eating little candies forever. The guy that usually works at the desk is fun, sweet and knows his stuff. TWO THUMBS UP TO THIS ROCKIN PLACE

Pros: tanning beds, experienced employees, fun
Cons: packed packed packed

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06/13/09

Recommended tanning salon in the E. 70s

by acousticamiNY

I have been prepping my skin for summer at Portofino for about 3 years now. Here is what I love:

-They have packages for all budgets. (some of us don't have the standard upper east side bottomless wallets)

-You still get to people watch the clientele with the upper east side bottomless wallet

-The tanning beds are effective.

-The lotions smell like heaven.

-The store is clean and the employees chill.

Don't like:

-waiting forever for my machine when I forget to make an appt.

-they aren't open past 10pm.

Pros: occasional celeb sighting, great tanning, clean
Cons: waits for popular machines

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05/24/09

Memorial Day Tan

by hottie298mags

I went here on Friday and then again this morning, and I had to give SOEMTHING back so here it is!!! In a review! Portofino Sun Center for reals rocks. I am so tan!!! I have a really important picnic tomorrow where I plan to ask out my coworker. I just wanted some color to give me some confidence! Portofino gave it to me in just two tans and I love them for it!!!

Pros: Best tan in 2 visits
Cons: Busy

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05/16/09

Great Tanning Beds and Service

by MargeSeg

I have started a routine on Saturday mornings to do a little tanning session on the way home from the gym. It is like my day of pampering and I just love it. I am a little nervous about tanning my face, so I use a machine that the face bulbs can be turned off. There is always a clean towel, goggles and candy, plus the manager knows my name and always has my tanning lotion ready to go. I feel like good customer service is hard to find in this city, and I just love going to a place that seems to value it's customers. I always make an appointment so I don't have to wait and they honor it every time. Also, my tanning results are great, natural, and I don't burn. (I always tan in the 360 bed)

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07/03/09

great airbrush service

by sweetsandy33

06/27/09

best salon on the east side

by rupacompetes9

06/13/09

Recommended tanning salon in the E. 70s

by acousticamiNY

05/24/09

Memorial Day Tan

by hottie298mags

05/16/09

Great Tanning Beds and Service

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