There was NO communication on anything, so not welcoming or inviting. Once we said we have not been here before there was an "oh ok fill out the form there" and pointed to the counter, which i was not sure at first what she was pointing at until I say the tablet. It was 'hey how can I help you' from a very somber person who I felt didn't want to be there.
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We were not told how the spa was arranged or how to do anything.
Lets not forget when we walked in we were greeted in such an unkind unprofessional way that we felt like we were a bother for even stepping through the door. Who the hell attends this place - touch negative people?!?!?! And we were told that we are banned for the next 90 days as there is a no touching rule and we made people uncomfortable by the touching we were doing. However our small level of consensual touch between the three of us was complained about several times - say a very unprofessional manager. We have all been to other spas in the bay area and other countries and know how to behave. But knowing this is a clothing optional night with people who may or may not be comfortable with our playfulness and conversations we stayed clear of flirting and long embraces and any level of sexual conversation unless it was in a whisper. So my husband and I joined our girlfriend there on a Wednesday clothing optional evening - FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! The three of us our super respectful in keeping our conversation to ourselves and not to engage others in touch as we are very firm on consent, and when we talk to others it is very polite and general. The facilities are clothing optional for one half, and shorts/bathing suits required on the other half, until 6-7pm when the both spaces become optional.Īlways clean, facilities maintained, well staffed with attentive hosts, and tons of room to wander, explore, and rejuvenate. If you're on a budget, be sure to arrive before 4pm on weekdays to take advantage of the modest happy hour discount on admission. There are also accessible showers, ground floor jacuzzi and pool for those unable to do stairs or need to transfer from wheelchairs.
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There building is ADA compliant with level access to a majority of the facility and elevator access to the rooftop, TV lounge, and cafe with beer and wine. You can even pay a corking fee to BYOB for guests so long as it's consumed within the private apartment space. It's a great location for groups, and even private parties in the apartment space that you can rent for 3-6 hours. Management takes constructive feedback from guests, and the owner is there almost daily to ensure the banya's integrity is upheld across the board. The staff is always welcoming and courteous. If you can get a coupon go there, but go there early and you will have a great time. During rush hours it is hard to find a seat or you have to wait for people to leave the dunk pool.Īmericans are notoriously ignorant of sauna rules and you can see people not shower before hitting the dunk pool or using the sauna without towels or dressed in heavy swim trunks. In between we find another terrace and a cafe offering baltic fare.
On the bottom are the saunas, and on the top is a roof terrace. The banya is like a townhouse with many stories. Approximately half and half in the clothing and non clothing areas. There is also a cold water dunk pool, a small swimming pool and two large hot tubs. The saunas a very spacious and well maintained. There are at least two dry saunas and a steam bath. Sometimes non-clothers spill into the clothing area. The banya is split in a clothing-optional and clothing area. You leave phone and worries in the locker. You can also buy stuff at the cafeteria with the bracelet. You store your clothes in a locker operated with an NFC bracelet. The price is high, but Groupon coupons are often available. To get to the banya you have to drive out of the way through an industrial area.
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