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A Johnson’s Tampa staff member just told me the proposed Chicago location will be at the former Berlin site.  We’ll see if it happens!

I stayed at Hotel Scheuble last summer, based entirely on the recommendations from this thread.  I enjoyed my stay.  Housekeeping was provided daily and the room was comfortable.  I paid approximately $250/night for the smallest room, and it was very nice except no view.  (The $500 per night suites are not in my budget)
This year I'll be staying at nearby Hotel Wellenberg when I visit Zurich in October, because I found a rate lower than Hotel Scheuble for a larger King Size bed.  Both last year and this year, I booked these hotel rooms at least 9 months in advance.

I fully understand what you mean.  I can afford those prices buy I hate paying them.

Thanks for the help. I actually usually stay there (along with Sorell). It's literally around the corner from the sauna. Not the best breakfast, and they do a pretty bad job of air conditioning (all the souvenir chocolate I bought melted!). But I like the location, and not just for the sauna.
Those might be last-minute prices, but pricing is different if you're planning ahead. The suite prices are a lot more, and I can't do those tiny standard rooms at starting prices. Booking a month out is over $500 a night right now.
For me, it's not about affordability. I can afford the room at $500 rates. It's about the principle. The idea that I can pay half as much for a suite in Barcelona with a comparable sauna makes my decision a lot easier. Instead of going 2-3 times a year, I'm probably going to visit once this year.
 

just to save my fellow forum members a few minutes of their lives, none of the several links in this thread work anymore......there is apparently no current profile for him - as of this minute...............

We chatted a few months ago, he reached out when I added him to my favorites, but I wasn't planning a trip to NY for a few months. I still have his number, but I'm worried about texting because his account is down. Tried to see if he just rebranded but I didn't find anything on a quick search.

I’m pretty sure I see him on the regular online dating apps so he’s around 

We chatted a few months ago, he reached out when I added him to my favorites, but I wasn't planning a trip to NY for a few months. I still have his number, but I'm worried about texting because his account is down. Tried to see if he just rebranded but I didn't find anything on a quick search.

iirc a friend mentioned traveling to Cuba and using Canadian prepaid debit cards and things went pretty smoothly

I heard he's working with the owner Bobby Love's. I'm pretty sure this is accurate. He's also just moving to Chicago as we speak.

I heard he's working with the owner Bobby Love's. I'm pretty sure this is accurate. He's also just moving to Chicago as we speak.

The way we're positioned, I think a nearby suburb could also be an option. Boystown might not work, but who knows?
I'd actually be very willing to invest/partner with Matt. If anyone has his contact info, please let me know

The way we're positioned, I think a nearby suburb could also be an option. Boystown might not work, but who knows?
I'd actually be very willing to invest/partner with Matt. If anyone has his contact info, please let me know

Atmosphere has no lap dances at all. I don’t think there’s anything that could be called a “strip club” in Chicago at the moment. 

I have such a hard time categorizing the Horseshoe and @mosphere as strip clubs. They have Gogo dancers. No nudity, no private areas. Very public "lap dances"

I have such a hard time categorizing the Horseshoe and @mosphere as strip clubs. They have Gogo dancers. No nudity, no private areas. Very public "lap dances"

Hi all, I haven’t been able to find any updated info on the strip club scene in Mexico City, so I thought I’d start a thread. Any info would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Not really, they're flying coach 😜

Hey that's my old thread. I'll answer as much as I can here.
Berlins has no gay strip clubs. There is a MAJOR gay club scene with literally every type of fetish available, I think it makes strip clubs a little unnecessary. LAB.Oratory nightclub is infamous. Expect to have sex and definitely witness all kinds of sex, depending on the theme that night, including fisting, pissing and scat. I went on "jock" night, where the dress code was jockstraps or athletic gear. That's probably the tamest theme. I think a couple of clubs have live sex shows, and there are frequently annual events that have them. I believe one of the gay saunas might.
Escort scene is also surprisingly thin, though I did meet a fantastic Belami actor. As far hustler bars go: DO NOT GO. It's not safe. There used to be three. One of them was relatively on the safer side. It closed down along with another. I think Tobasco is still standing. You will likely get robbed, or worse. The hustlers are all Turkish migrants, and they are straight (not gay for pay). I went, inadvertently thinking it was the safer club that remained open. I was lucky enough to hold my own, only because I pass for Turkish. I drink my beer and bolted.
Saunas are co-ed and naked. Vabali sauna is amazing. Worth it, especially if the weather is good. Never seen so many dicks in one place. I personally absorbed as much of the city as I could on an e-bike. Very bike friendly. The zoo was nice, the museum island was amazing, and Elefant was a nice place to get schnitzel

There isn’t, but I’ve been tempted to reach out to ownership and see if they want someone to manage Chicago

I respectfully disagree.  When in Puerto Vallarta I pay in pesos.  The boys are happy to be tipped 20 pesos (little more than 1 U.S. dollar) and 10 minute private dances start at 500 pesos (little more than 25 U.S. dollars).  I can get escorts to my room for 1000-2000 pesos (50 to 100 U.S. dollars).  I have been going every year for 6 years, and have regulars who welcome me with open arms when I walk into 69.   Sure, I can pay more and get more, but I'm happy with the level of service these men provide for the prices they ask.

What year was this ? 1950 ?
Who tips a dollar today ?
Its 2023. Tipping is done with $5 USD.
If you want to negotiate some extra fun, a $20 is the standard "let's talk" signal.
P.V. is not some Third World destination where throwing pennies on the floor will do the trick.
Nothing more gross than taking advantage of young poor kids who are selling their body for pennies. Everyone deserves a rate that you can afford, not the bare minimum they will accept out of desperation.

What a helpful response 

Why not start a new topic about Vegas? 

Tampa has more of the variety FTL originally had while FTL is moving more towards all Boardwalk types, imho.