Gay spa london uk
Saunas have been an necessary place for gay men to relax, hang out and cruise since ancient Roman times or even earlier. And 21st century London's not short of places to get steamy, from Soho to Shoreditch and down to the fleshpots of Vauxhall. Many of London's gay saunas are theoretically 'members only' but you can almost always just turn up and get in for a small fee. Then, you'll be issued with a towel and a locker. Inside, what you receive will vary from an intimate spot for a few sweaty guys to a giant nude pleasure palace, complete with swimming baths, naked workouts, and late night foam parties. These spots are typically reserved for men only: for other genders who want to enjoy a good soak (but less cruising) check out our guide to London's optimal spas.
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STATUS – For a limited period only – come along to our WACKY WEDNESDAY where you pay just ÂŁ15.00 from 12.00pm-7.00pm
E15 Club – London’s friendliest gay sauna is located in the East End of London in Stratford so is easily accessible via common transport.
With facilities including:
- Steam Room
- Large Dry Sauna
- Infra-red Sauna
- Showers
- Coffee and Snack Bar
- TV Lounge
- Relaxation Rooms
- Video Lounge
- Cruising Rooms
- Loyalty Scheme
Special Offers
Call us now on: 020 8555 5455 and locate out about our special offers!
Or receive in touch with us directly via our contact shape online, click here!
ALSO – WiFi is available throughout the E15 Club!
See our prices here
About the Club
As you go in the premises, you are greeted by friendly staff who are more than happy to donate you a fast tour of the club. We also have a loyalty scheme which is easy to join.
All in all, the E15 Club is a pleasant trial and is the perfect place to relax and unwind.
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Important Notice
From the 4th July if you advance in on a Saturday or Sunday between 9am and 11am you will have a 5-hour time limit from the time you arrive.
If you desire to s
Aside from the queue, the sauna, which Americans would phone a “bathhouse”, appears just as it always has: a boxy, blue, three-story construction, with a busy car park in the front. The queue is remarkable because even at busy times the sheer size of the place – with hundreds of lockers, three stories, a pool, two Jacuzzis, three shower rooms, a lounge, three saunas, two steam rooms, a dark room, and a couple of dozen confidential cabins – is enough to home high numbers.
I interrupt for a minute to look at the scene ahead, to consider what has taken place here over the years. Thousands contain met and had sex. Some establish love. Two men died (in 2006 and 2012). Several were caught in a fire (in March 2011, more of which later). Men have wept and slept here, strung out after days of partying.
Others have indulged private desires before going home to their wives. Justin Fashanu, the first and only premiership footballer to come out, spent his last night here before killing himself. Some have had their first, tentative lgbtq+ experiences in this converted warehouse, nestled in between Superb Eastern Street and Bishopsgate, as hipsters, shoppers, and business folk pass by unaware.
With such a hothou
The latest on the new wave of luxury spas in London.
There’s no doubt about it – any great city can be judged on the quality of its spas. The boom in hotel building in London, particularly at the high end of the market, has continued to give London’s luxury spa scene a major boost.
See below for the latest new Spa openings and prepare for some thoughtful pampering. Also check out our Gay Saunas in London guide.
Espa Life at Corinthia
The luxury Corinthia hotel group opened their flagship London hotel a few years back to great fanfare, and it has continued to draw A list Hollywood celebs and the great and the nice ever since. The spa also has much going for it including thermal jet pools, an amphitheatre sauna, heated fireside beds, sleep pods and a nine metre swimming pool. It has also become somewhat of a fave spot to visiting American celebs.
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2BD
T: +44Â 20 7321 3050
E: espalife.london@corinthia.com
W: Espa Life website
Aire Ancient Baths London
A short walk from the Corinthia is London’s latest nod to the city’s long history of bathing – the Aire Ancient Baths. Aire have ma