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Agree with the above. Great massage, good looking guy, nice body, ending was robotic.

I think it's a nice place, although I went there pre-covid when it was open 24 hrs., spent the night, and came home with welts all over my body. I assume they were bed bug bites. There was an area with about 50 large leather recliners where I slept. I've been back a couple times since, but didn't go anywhere near those chairs!

Thanks for the info. I'll be sure to cross Chris off the list (yuck). I would have reacted the same way you did and probably would have reluctantly left a $20 tip.

Yes, I agree. This used to be my favorite, but moved quickly to the bottom of my list after a few mediocre experiences. I've started going back based on feedback on this thread. Definitely are stepping up their game.

Hot! - Glad I read this - Was about to book, but short changing on time is a major issue for me - Crossing this one off the list.

I don't recommend Rox - VERY strong upsell, and shorted on time.

I had Enzo, not a fan. Will not repeat.

TSMS used to be good; floor to ceiling walls with doors, clean, shower in one of the rooms. Alvin always delivered. Now I can see why he left - it's really gone downhill. Towels smell moldy and don't seem clean, a revolving door of masseurs, every one that I've tried over the past approx. year have negotiated tip. Had Wynn a week or so ago; excellent massage for the first 30 min. I thought he was going to be a repeat, but then, 30 min into the "good" massage, I flipped over and the strong negotiations began. It was so overwhelming that I almost got up and left. Such a turnoff. TSMS is finally off my rotation of spas. Too bad, I liked it there.

I agree about negotiations within the massage time. Total turn off and immediately I just say "no thanks, just a massage", I give a tip that I would for a normal massage, and I don't return.

I don't recommend Philip. He started negotiating tip, said he couldn't say how much was a "good tip", but when I offered him $50 he said it was way too low. Times Square Men Spa used to be my go-to, but is no longer good, especially since Alvin left. Disappointing

to clarify, it went slightly beyond basics (I left relieved, I wouldn't say happy) and he did "halfway" wipe me off, but definitely not up to standards that you'd expect at 27/HK. Like I said, with just 15 more min of service including a more thorough wipe down, it would have been a good experience worth repeating.

Had Santiago a couple weeks ago. The massage started out ok, although he didn't speak one word upon entering the room and until about 20 min into the massage where he asked if everything was ok. I was on my back in under 30 min and he was done and out of the room in under 45 min. I usually tip well, but shortage of time is an automatic $20 reduction in tip and non repeat for me (this usually doesn't happen here, but seems happening more often as it did with one of the asian guys that I didn't get his name (I think Nick) last month. I can't understand why they do this - offer an average/slightly above average massage, but ruin it by cutting off 10-15 min?!?!?!? Crazy that ten more min of massage I would have probably been a repeat customer and left at least a $20 larger tip. The strangest thing about Santiago is when he ended the massage he just did a half assed job of cleaning off the oil and left the room without saying anything (I thought he went to get another towel since it was still under 45 min into the massage and I was still sticky with oil). After laying there for well over 5 min waiting, I got dressed and got the hell out feeling like I wasted time and money.

I called for Peter at Renew 8th Ave last week and the lady told me he works Fri., Sat., and Mon., but who knows if that's true.

Agree Energy and Grandee are two of the worst choices in NYC. In my experiences they are both dirty, short you on time, tips are solicited, and one handed (other hand texting) is more common than not. Alvin consistently delivers a solid massage, is respectful and earns his tips.

just about anywhere... 27 spa, HK spa, TS spa, Shangrila spa