Los Angeles saunas

[Napster555]

Now that la is in the yellow tier, does anybody know of spas that have saunas/steam rooms? Looking for nice high-class ones. Thanks!

[+ sniper]

Aren't steamrooms still closed just about everywhere regardless of level? They're gonna be the very last thing to open, I would think.

[jazzfan]

Even tho I no longer live in LA, I saw on FB that Century was re-opening.

[+ db66]

Aren't steamrooms still closed just about everywhere regardless of level? They're gonna be the very last thing to open, I would think.

Steam rooms and saunas are specifically allowed to reopen once the yellow tier is reached. Some of the Asian spas are already open as described in another thread, though I don’t think any are particularly high class. Hoping someone will have some suggestions.

[nohoguy]

Which spas and saunas do you all recommend in the LA area? I’m a huge fan of Korean spas and Wi Spa is my personal favorite. Looking forward to going back once it reopens!

[LANYDesigner]

Equinox in SF has opened steam rooms but with max 2 people and you must wear a mask! Why bother

[jazzfan]

Which spas and saunas do you all recommend in the LA area? I’m a huge fan of Korean spas and Wi Spa is my personal favorite. Looking forward to going back once it reopens!

 

Used to love Century Spa. Many happy hours spent there.....loved the outdoor patio which was perfect for cooling off.....esp nice on a comfortable LA night.....

[EastbayMike]

Equinox in SF has opened steam rooms but with max 2 people and you must wear a mask! Why bother

Right, and we always follow posted rules while in stream rooms.

[EastbayMike]

Equinox in SF has opened steam rooms but with max 2 people and you must wear a mask! Why bother

Right, and we always follow posted rules while in stream rooms.

[+ pitman]

Now that la is in the yellow tier

Does this mean water sports are now permitted?

[Napster555]

Does this mean water sports are now permitted?

 

let’s hope so!

[thedanNYC]

Equinox in SF has opened steam rooms but with max 2 people and you must wear a mask! Why bother

 

As if wearing a mask inside a steam room will protect anyone from the virus. That's just silly.

[big dale]

Now that la is in the yellow tier, does anybody know of spas that have saunas/steam rooms? Looking for nice high-class ones. Thanks!

Burke Williams sent members a message about reopening all amenities, however mask wearing is required and they have committed to doubling the staffing in the lockerrooms to enforce mask wearing and ensure cleanliness.

[Napster555]

Burke Williams sent members a message about reopening all amenities, however mask wearing is required and they have committed to doubling the staffing in the lockerrooms to enforce mask wearing and ensure cleanliness.

 

so they’re open now?

[big dale]

I would recommend checking with the specific location you want to visit. The email I received was from Santa Monica. It made it sound as if they are open now.

[thedanNYC]

Burke Williams sent members a message about reopening all amenities, however mask wearing is required and they have committed to doubling the staffing in the lockerrooms to enforce mask wearing and ensure cleanliness.

 

So they're stuffing more people than usual into an enclosed space to enforce ineffective measures. Love it.

 

[big dale]

So they're stuffing more people than usual into an enclosed space to enforce ineffective measures. Love it.

 

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I mean you're not wrong about adding extra people, though most of their locker facilities are generously appointed and offer a lot of space. Pre-pandemic they used to have 2-3 attendants on at all times, then that dwindled to one, and then there would be hours that went by without seeing any. Mask wearing, social distancing, and cleanliness are not ineffective measures, but the science is still out on sharing a steamroom or sauna with someone even while wearing a mask. Hopefully it doesn't create some new strain of superCOVID. "Burke-Williams Variant" sounds posh as fuck though. I personally will not be visiting any time soon.

[thedanNYC]

I mean you're not wrong about adding extra people, though most of their locker facilities are generously appointed and offer a lot of space. Pre-pandemic they used to have 2-3 attendants on at all times, then that dwindled to one, and then there would be hours that went by without seeing any. Mask wearing, social distancing, and cleanliness are not ineffective measures, but the science is still out on sharing a steamroom or sauna with someone even while wearing a mask. Hopefully it doesn't create some new strain of superCOVID. "Burke-Williams Variant" sounds posh as fuck though. I personally will not be visiting any time soon.

 

Just to clarify, I agree that mask wearing, social distancing, and cleanliness are effective and important. I've said that in this forum repeatedly.

 

But, to be effective, it is important that masks remain dry. That's not possible in a steam room and unlikely in a hot sauna. So having people wear masks in steam rooms and saunas (and having extra staff enforce that requirement) will very likely not do much more than create the illusion of safety. In other words, we're talking about a marketing tactic no doubt intended to help make people feel more comfortable with the idea of booking services now.

 

If BW actually cared about safety, they would keep those amenities closed or limit their use to vaccinated people.

[DJla]

Does anyone have any status update of Burke Williams? Thinking of going back after 2 years away. Are spas and steam rooms open? 

[jeezifonly]

1 hour ago, DJla said:

Does anyone have any status update of Burke Williams? Thinking of going back after 2 years away. Are spas and steam rooms open? 

Call and ask, as facility layout is unique to each location and may dictate policies on distancing, etc. 

 

[LACoaster]

Steams rooms are open at gyms, and very few mask.