RunnerGuy

January 20, 2020

I also had a great experience with Anthony although he shortchanged me about 8-10 min in a 60 min massage.

January 20, 2020

Anyone know of any good therapists at the Hollywood location? What's it like in terms of the locker room - any fun?

You can PM for recommendations.

ontheroad · January 4, 2020

Never tried him, but even for 90 minutes that is expensive. Does he throw in a facial (the beauty kind)?

At 6'4 and 185 pounds, a more apt name would be Paul Beanpole than Paul Bunyan!

harlow · January 4, 2020

It's a new year and I thought it might be good to gather all the disparate posts about Weho spas in one place.

Here's a rundown. Feel free to share within the rules of the board, or message privately.

West Hollywood Day Spa (formerly Meridian Day Spa)

Good: Reasonably priced

Bad: New ownership and a cautionary Yelp review led to a turnover in masseurs about six months ago. Several of the good ones left. Had a not good experience with a replacement (he was late, sweaty, talkative) and never went back after. Parking can be a challenge.

Sparadise

Good: Very reasonably priced, Thai (full body) massage, good massages, parking lot.

Bad: Rooms are not quiet. Walls are not floor to ceiling. My last session was next to a couple and they were talking and laughing, the guy even farted and dropped all his change on the floor. One of the handsier masseurs just left.

Gendamerie

Good: Very friendly staff, boutique-style, free booze, good massages, valet

Bad: Expensive, a bit run down for the price (i.e. the "locker room" is a claustrophobic space with open cubbies and one shower, though I have heard that multiple people may share it lol)

Burke Williams

Good: Friendly staff, facials and nail service, spa area with saunas/steam, attractive patrons, parking lot

Bad: Expensive, hit-or-miss massages, strictly professional, not always clean (towels can pile up in the locker room and steam room)

Prince Spa

Good: Inexpensive, surprisingly attractive Asian masseurs (at least during my visit), minimal draping, definitely LGBT friendly

Bad: No frills (but not dirty), street parking

Ole Henriksen

Haven't reviewed but it's very expensive. Have an gift certificate from work and will check it out.

Voda Spa

Haven't reviewed

December 28, 2019

Me too. Please clarify if the bw masseurs allow mt and provide he. Thx.

Absolutely not.

+ *aeikaryoko* · December 27, 2019

The (multiple) posters who wrote that Grant screens for clients of size are trustworthy.

One even ran his own separate masseur review blog where he shared dozens of his experiences -- good and bad. While there were times my own experience with masseurs on his (and this blog) differed than his, he never exaggerated or lied.

There were posts on that site from additional clients who confirmed Grant's restrictions and erratic behavior.

Ditto for those who wrote he does not see Asian clients. They are reliable, longtime posters. And some private messaged me with more details.

He may go by Taylor or Grant, live in Weho or Phoenix, be therapeutic or sensual, but a leopard doesn't change his spots. He is responsible for the reputation he created, not clients.

December 27, 2019

Ah thanks!

Just FYI, it has been well documented that Grant does not like Asian clients.

But judging by your profile name, maybe you will be an "exception."

tennisjock · December 14, 2019

Looks exactly like his photos. Very tatted if that's your thing.

I had a nice massage and would repeat.

December 8, 2019

I've been to the one in West Hollywood but it seems the handsier, handsomer masseurs have left in recent weeks. Any recommendations for this or other locations?

BabyBoomer · November 26, 2019

That’s Deacon of Sean Cody fame. His Twitter is pretty hot.

Same guy I believe:

https://www.pornhub.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ph5d126e7cf13c0#1

Not a massage video but I'm sure you all won't complain.

I'll have my next master post of hot massage videos coming this holiday week.

November 10, 2019

DutchPR also uses Trimix injections.

I believe they have or rent a place near Hollywood but screen guys on the street first.

dfwmassagelover · November 7, 2019

What's up with no one over 60? I am seventy been told more than once that I have the butt of a 20 year old. All my body parts work and I walk with a cane. Think I will pass on this one.

Reeks of ageism.

My yoga teacher is 62, looks 45, and one of the fittest guys I know. He is hung and I'm sure he can suck his own dick lol.

November 7, 2019

You can PM me

November 3, 2019

Too bad he doesn’t have at least a shirtless pic.

Can't have shirtless photos on masseur finder.

October 26, 2019

If there are any masseurs or escorts who the group knows of who have racial preferences, please send me a pm with their links, so I will make sure to never even look at their profiles. I value my time and don’t like it wasted.

Spencer Whitman, as mentioned in multiple threads, screens clients by race and does not see clients of color.

https://www.companyofmen.org/threads/los-angeles-quick-recommendations.118194/#post-1166975

+ *quoththeraven* · October 26, 2019

@tassojunior those screenshots explicitly referring to Asians are from a long time ago; I think when I was still a teen was when that Grindr interface was still extant. That’s not to say that some profiles aren’t still like that, but either more people have developed an attraction to Asians or they’ve adapted to the zeitgeist by at least omitting their aversion to them in their Grindr profiles.

Oh trust me, those types of profiles were still around until they implemented Kindr Grindr and community moderation a year ago.

https://www.kindr.grindr.com/

You still get racist profiles once in awhile, especially near Weho and from visitors who download the app while here (i.e. Aussies).

If you Google Kindr Grindr you can read news coverage about it, unsurprisingly from queer black and Asian journalists because white guys aren't subject to it.

Walker1 · October 26, 2019

The stereotype, true or not, is that certain south Asians have a certain body smell because of spices used in their cooking. Also daily or twice-daily showers are not a universal thing. But providers often extend that stereotype to all Asians. It's a prejudice they need to get over and deal with on a one-to-one basis.

I'm of South Asian heritage. Yes, some can smell very strongly of garlic, onions or tumeric. I was super conscious of this growing up as a brown kid in a white and Asian neighborhood. If I had friends over, I would ask them if my house "smelled." There would be "normal" food like Doritos in the pantry.

I have had masseurs ask me if I am "Indian Indian" or native American. I have been asked if I smell, and have been asked if I smell like curry. I don't eat a lot of Indian food and do not, but sure if I was cooking onions for Indian, Italian, Korean or whatever cuisine I would "smell" (I personally find that guys who consume a lot of cow's milk have certain scent).

I always show up to a massage showered. Only once has a masseur turned me away at the door -- maybe I wasn't his "type" (he claimed to have not received confirmation which was a lie). Maybe he didn't like brown guys.

Discrimination is very real and I do think Asians have it the worst (I say this being a subset of Asians). I have a friend who worked in product at Grindr and one of the reasons they implemented the Kindr policy and flag options were specifically to address the anti-Asian comments on the app. You can still read vestiges of then on the site Douchebags of Grindr. They're really racist. Be warned.

October 13, 2019

Any luck here?

Here's a link to another thread.

https://www.companyofmen.org/threads/gendarmerie-spa-in-la-411.117714/#post-1186572

Very nice day spa. Took a girlfriend here.

Therapeutic only but I heard there can be action in the single shower. The changing room space is very small and I can attest that another client walked in on me changing, so I wouldn't be surprised if the shower gets shared.

October 13, 2019

Holy hell.

Had my treatment here the other night.

There was this muscular guy -- looked like an Instagram model. Maybe Latin or Persian.

His dick was the size of a shampoo bottle.

tennisjock · October 9, 2019

Saw him years ago and he was early 40's then, using the same or very similar photos. Wouldn't be surprised if he's still in great shape.

Massage was meh/fine and strictly therapeutic, despite him making closed-eyed tantra spiritual sexy faces. Would personally not repeat.

Jason901 · October 9, 2019

Tried this place out.

Arrived a bit before the hour and there were several decent looking Asian guys sitting outside (they only had male masseurs at that time but reading Yelp they also have masseuses).

Had a solid, relatively inexpensive massage from one of the guys. Tbh couldn't really tell what he looked like because the room was dark and I was already face down. When I turned over my eyes hadnt adjusted so I couldnt see before an eye mask was put on.

No complaints other than the wall is paper thin and I was also near reception so it was pretty distracting to hear all the conversation and other clients getting massaged.