Updated 7.28.18 - I am updating my initial one star review, which I have left in its entirety below after my most recent experience with the Boardroom.
I was contacted by the manager who wanted to make things right for me after my initial experience, and was invited to come in and receive the services I had initially booked. I decided that I really had nothing to lose and we quickly found a convenient time for me to come in.
When the time of my appointment came checking in was easy and I was quickly seated in a comfortable chair with a cold beer. My wait was not long at all, but I had time to relax and enjoy my drink, too.
My head shave and neck trim was with Hannah, who was friendly and took the time to make sure that she knew exactly how I wanted things done. She made certain that I was comfortable, that the towels were not too hot, and she was very thorough.
The Boardroom does have a premium price tag, but after actually experiencing it I do believe that the cost is justified because of the time that is taken and the effort that goes into making it a relaxing experience. I have amended my score to four stars. However, just as I thought it was important to preface my initial review by stating that I was basing my review on a system error and not the actual service received, I think it is important to explain the score I am giving.
My actual review of the experience that I had with the staff, even when I was called in regard to the problem with my initial appointment, all the way through leaving after my appointment actually happened has been five star service. The staff is great, they are polite and welcoming, friendly, and definitely make the experience what it is. I am leaving the review at four stars because, while the initial problem was ultimately fixed, that issue still occurred. It is in no way the fault of the staff at the Katy location, it was a software error, but I do still feel that given the premium nature of the service that it is a system issue that should not have happened, hence my leaving one star off. I was very pleased with my experience, having actually gone now, and will gladly go back and treat myself to their fantastic service.
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I feel it is important to state up front that I did not actually get to keep my appointment and my review of the Boardroom is based on the frustrating circumstances that brought about the cancellation, not any action on the part of the staff.
I had heard of the salon and decided that I would try it the day before my anniversary so that I looked particularly well groomed for the special occasion. I didn't have a particular stylist in mind and opted to book online for the services I wanted, trusting the reservation system to put me on the right schedule. I booked about a week out and got my appointment email, and a few days later a confirmation e-mail and text, both of which I replied to.
The day of my appointment I was called by a polite young woman who apologized and explained that the individual I was scheduled with was not actually able to perform the service I had booked (head shave). She did offer me a later appointment but I had a prior commitment and so I wound up cancelling the appointment. My limited interaction with this young woman was polite and she did seem sincerely apologetic. My score is based on the fact that, given the premium nature of this establishment, I find it very frustrating that the scheduling error happened in the first place and that it wasn't caught despite my confirming the appointment until the day of, preventing me from making other arrangements.