Yikes! Not sure about M Star or Hero.
They both are the dregs if the massage world.
Jimmy @ Hero is good in terms of the after massage but there are no real skills there for massage and quite frankly, Hero is disgusting.
MStar sucks too. The towels are dirty, the place is beat down and they negotiate tips midway. You have to pay in advance and if the service sucks, you’re out of luck.
W Man, while not super fancy, is still a great option if you get Andy. He’s tried and true and the massage is solid as well as the extras.
Greenhouse is good. Allen and Tony are fine but nothing about either of them wow me. Massage is good, regular end- never any fireworks.
Babylon has its days. Dylan was my go-to there but have been bored with them lately. And he can be inconsistent/moody. But the shower is the best.
Utopia has been my favorite as of late. Nice, clean, respectful masseurs and always a baller experience. I’ve had mostly great experiences there and will continue to go.
In terms of August- he is fantastic. He’s super sweet, his massage is solid and feels amazing, and he’s just an overall great guy. Start to finish is a great experience and I love going to him. And it helps that he is super cute.
Jerry at East Man is also super great (if he’s still there). I haven’t been lately as it’s now out of the way for me and also the spa isn’t great.
Good luck. Lucky for you, you’ve caught me on a chatty night.