Best steam rooms and saunas in NYC

[+ sniper]

Things happen in ANY steamroom, it's just that now it only can really happen at off-times rather than peak, because it's no longer true that 90% of the guys in a steamroom at any given time are looking to play, it's more like 25-50%, which means the more people there, the more likely there is someone who will complain or react poorly.

[BC_Runner]

Things happen in ANY steamroom, it's just that now it only can really happen at off-times rather than peak, because it's no longer true that 90% of the guys in a steamroom at any given time are looking to play, it's more like 25-50%, which means the more people there, the more likely there is someone who will complain or react poorly.

 

Agreed. Several years ago, I was in between jobs and had a ton of free time to check out the scene at Equinox. I found that 1. Things always happened at Columbus Circle all throughout the day but slows down during rush hour. 2. Nothing really happens during rush hour at most of the gyms because of what sniper mentioned. Even if 80% of the guys are ready to go, it only takes 1 or 2 people not interested to mess things up.

 

Just go to the Russian & Turkish Bath House on Sunday mornings during the men only hours for guaranteed fun.

[Mustang]

Just go to the Russian & Turkish Bath House on Sunday mornings during the men only hours for guaranteed fun.

 

What's the crowd like there (generally)?

[BC_Runner]

What's the crowd like there (generally)?

 

You get a bit of everything. I think because its guaranteed fun which is rare in NYC, you get a very diverse mix of people. Something for everyone there. The mix of people sort of reminds me of the bathhouses in Montreal.

[JackNYC]

I thought the Russian & Turkish Bath house was not guaranteed fun (i.e. monitored). How are the massages there?

[BC_Runner]

Everything I have been there, there has been fun going on. Yeah there is someone walking up and down the halls, but I mean I don't think they really do anything. Based on my experiences there, it seems like what it would be like to be in a sauna and steam room at a gym, but in this particular case, I think most people there are for fun and the people who aren't there for fun just ignore it or go to a different room.

 

I didn't get a massage. I don't find the therapists attractive and they are always trying to offer you one, so they come off as pushy.

[luvsrubs]

Ah those were the days. Do love stories from that era. Don't play in steam rooms anymore, but sure love them and the sauna's too. Hot, sweaty, and intense.

[ahugoz]

Any recent reports on Ktown ? Was there a few weeks back and it was fun?

[BuddyWorker]

I’ve found a good amount of morning and evening action at 63rd/Lex, Soho, Printing House.

 

Totally agree. There's always something happening at Equinox 63/Lex right after 9AM when most people are already at work (then you get those with passes from nearby hotels) and after 3PM when most workers who leave work early get to play in the steam room. EQX Soho and EQX Printing House are filled with actor/models so there's always eye candy!

 

Another place is EQX Broadway/50th where you get the broadway actors. Played with a well known broadway actor (R.E.) in the steam room there when he was headlining a show. A few years back, that's where I also got to see Mario Lopez several times in all of his naked glory when he was in A Chorus Line. That was such a treat since he LOVED being ogled! I didn't need to rewatch and replay his segment in Nip/Tuck

[asianjocknyc]

Think it's shut down for the time being. Tried to check it out yesterday, but it was closed.

 

Any recent reports on Ktown ? Was there a few weeks back and it was fun?

[ahugoz]

Any reports on the recently remodeled KTWOWN Sauna?

[Edge All Year Long]

Any reports on the recently remodeled KTWOWN Sauna?

they were supposed to reopen on 6/10. their site now says 6/25. ugh.

[Harryinny]

The steam of the NYSC on Astor Place is great! The best in the chain I think.

[Edge All Year Long]

The steam of the NYSC on Astor Place is great! The best in the chain I think.

can you elaborate more on what makes it great? privacy?

[Aquarionsol]

The steam of the NYSC on Astor Place is great! The best in the chain I think.

 

Being a/the flagship store it should be great.

[Harryinny]

can you elaborate more on what makes it great? privacy?

Black walls and floor, easy on your eyes, comfortable, U shaped bench, need not climb, good steam, nice attendance....

[CJinNYC]

Black walls and floor, easy on your eyes, comfortable, U shaped bench, need not climb, good steam, nice attendance....

Thanks for this! Makes sense, considering it’s the old DB. Any advice on best day and time?

[Harryinny]

Thanks for this! Makes sense, considering it’s the old DB. Any advice on best day and time?

I have gone between 1 and 4pm... quiet. Gets busy earlier or later I understand.

[mcskill]

How is premiere 57 now?

[Chad Constantine]

Has anyone gone to Wall Street Bath & Spa 88?

[+ sniper]

Has anyone gone to Wall Street Bath & Spa 88?

No, but looking at the website it appears both coed, all ages, and clothed....

[Midtownm4m]

Curious to know how Equinox steam rooms are now?

[Chad Constantine]

As a certified troll lol do only trolls go to saunas and spas or do the elves only come out on the weekends?

[Monarchy79]

Merritt Athletic Club in downtown Baltimore where only a few weeks ago I turned the corner to head to the showers and ran into a four man fucking orgy, right out in the open! INSANE. Terp

 

p.s. Don't get too excited. Merritt is "Ugly-Troll-Central."

 

 

I’m headed to Baltimore to do dinner with a friend next weekend. I will definitely be working out at Merritt and hittting the sauna/steam...

 

At my current gym chain in DC, I stopped going in their saunas and steamrooms, after realizing that I’M THE TROLL... ????????????

Edited August 25, 2019 by Monarchy79

[Midtownm4m]

Anyone been to the steamroom at Equinox Hudson Yards?