r/kSpa

I’ve only gone for the day pass. Does anyone know the cost of the other services for Lux in Garden Grove? I know the entrance fee is $30-$35.

Thanks in advance!

Just wrapped a nice morning at Island. When the steam room finally got cranking it was great. Nice crowd on the men’s side. Special shout out to the 2 attendants that helped me find the eyeglass lens that popped out of my glasses in the showers! They could’ve just said oops that’s too bad and left me to my own devices, but both of them without hesitation got right to helping me look for that thing. Thankfully, no one stepped on it and we found it lol all in all a great morning.

Hey guys, 28M looking for some cool spa bros to hit the spa today or tomorrow!

Was in Vegas a couple of weeks ago and decided to try Imperial Spa. Imperial Spa is about 3 miles north/northeast from “The Strip” and about 2 miles south/southeast from Freemont Street so it’s probably not a place most tourists would find. For reference I am a late 30s male and will make some references to my body. Nothing too graphic.

I scheduled a massage and body scrub online and received a reminder call the morning of to be there 30 minutes before my service started to make sure I had time to soak before the scrub. I appreciated this as I probably would have shown up 10 minutes before.

When I arrived I was informed the warm tub was not working due to an issue with the motor. I was told it had been worked on that morning and it had just started again but would take 1-2 hours for it to warm up. I was also informed the snack bar was closed that day.

I was asked if I had been there before and although I had been to Kspas before, not this one specifically so a very nice older gentleman( manager? Owner?) offered to give me a tour and walk me through the process. I was given a robe, uniform and a towel.

After the gentleman gave me the tour, I changed out of my clothes and showered. I then went into the sauna for about 10 minutes, then the steam room for 5 and the second steam room for another 5. The steam room closest to the dry sauna seems to be less intense than the one further away.

I tried the cold tub but it was waay too cold so I did the steam room a little longer. Afterward I drank some water and then my number was called for the body scrub. I went into a room with a guy named Joe and I laid on the table and began the scrub. There is a curtain in the room that blocks the scrub area so if someone should happen to accidentally walk in you’d be protected. I laid on my belly first and was bathed with warm water which was the perfect temperature, soap was applied and I was scrubbed. This was tremendously relaxing. Throughout Joe kept checking in to see it things felt okay and if the water temperature was right. The scrub was nice and firm but not too intense. After a while I was asked to turn face up. The process was similar with the exception that my genitals were covered with a towel.

I was also given a mask and cream was applied to my face. I loved the light scent of this cream and the feeling it gave my face. An additional mask or face paper? was applied on my face it it sat while my legs, feet, belly and chest were soaped up then scrubbed.

One of the things that made me nervous was since this was my first time having a scrub I had read the scrub is so intense and so thorough at some places they scrub between your buttocks and your scrotum. This was not the case at all here.

After what seemed like 10 minutes the mask was removed and the cream washed off. I was then dried off and we walked to a hall with doors which were massage rooms. The massage went for about 30 minutes but the pressure was right. One thing I did not like was that after you are scrubbed then you go to the massage room where you are massaged with oil, it just seemed counterproductive to have a thorough bath and then have oil put on you.

After the massage Joe walked me back to the lockers and handed me an envelope in case I wanted to leave a tip. I was wrapped in a towel and said I could go to the clay room which is in the men’s area and sit for a few minutes so the oil could wash off easier.

As I walked to the clay room I saw that it is policy to wear your uniform in there so I went back to put on my uniform. I asked a gentleman in the area if he had used it and if I was indeed supposed to wear a uniform because the massage therapist had made it seem like I could just walk in there. He said they encourage people to especially in that area because it was getting cruisy in there.

So I did as told, showered then did the steam room, and sauna again, showered, dressed and left.

Overall it was an enjoyable experience. This is not a pretentious place so if your comparison is a spa on the strip, this is not that. It is clean but more simple.

I didn’t like the oil after the scrub or the unclear instructions on the hot clay room. Some reviews online said this was very cruisy but I did not get that impression at all and staff would come through from time to time. I went midweek at 2 in the afternoon so it was slow maybe 4 other people at any one time in the men’s area.

You also have the option if wearing shorts so it is not required you go nude like in other Kspas.

I would go again just temper your expectations.

How is it? I’ve been to Island (very nice btw) and I’ve heard mixed thoughts on King.

So many hot guys today

Going to Century spa at LA today. Hit me up if you are interested to join.

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Hey everyone, I finally did itI went to my first K-spa!

After reading all the posts on this subreddit and doing plenty of research, I finally gave in and went to Wi Spa. I was having a particularly rough week at work and generally felt like things weren’t going well. I clocked out today and, for some reason, decided, “Let’s practice some self-care.” I just went straight to Wi Spa without even giving it a second thought.

I really appreciate all the tips everyone posts here because they made my first visit so easy. I already had a good sense of the etiquette and what to expect.

Once I arrived at Wi Spa, I checked in at the front desk and paid the general spa fee. I was given my uniform and wristband, then made my way to the locker room.

When I got to my locker, I realized that I had absolutely no problem taking my clothes off or being nude at all. From the locker room, I showered and headed into the wet spa area and pools. There were about eight other guys there with me, and it was a pretty diverse crowd with all different body shapes and sizes.

I rotated through the different pools, soaking and just enjoying the atmosphere. The environment was really comfortable, and at no point did I feel intimidated or out of place. Everyone was pretty chill, and the staff were very helpful.

Something I thought was really funny was how we all naturally seem to size each other up when entering or exiting different parts of the spa. At no point did it actually feel weird or uncomfortable.

Even though I came by myself, I had a great time. I can definitely see how this could also be a really fun experience to do with friends. I might have to bring a buddy with me next time.

After spending some time in the pools, I made my way to the second floor to check out all the dry spas. The cold sauna was such a relief. I ended up getting so comfortable that I actually took a nap up there.

I also took a look at the top-floor patio, but I didn’t stay for too long.

Overall, I really enjoyed the experience. This wasn’t only my first K-spa it was actually the first spa I had ever been to in general. I’m definitely going to do this again. It was just as relaxing as it was fun.

Once again, thank you to everyone who posts on this subreddit. All the advice really helped me feel prepared and navigate my first Korean spa experience!

Recently went to a Kspa (in USA) for the first time.

I noticed a lot of people covering up their privates with the small towels when stepping in/out of the tubs, or walking to the sauna, etc.

Is it polite to be modest like this? I was questioning the need to even carry a towel around with me at all. What is the traditional etiquette here?

Also, there was a large open room near the bathroom with mirrors for brushing your hair and grooming. Is it proper etiquette to do these things after getting dressed again? Or wrap your towel around yourself?

Because I found it useful to dry myself off a bit with a towel, but then use the bathroom and then brush my hair while still nude, allowing myself to air dry before putting my uniform on.

I’m a 32m landing in LGA early afternoon 8/14 and may have some time before checking into my hotel in Manhattan. Is it easiest and best (considering travel, cost, and time) to shoot right over to Manhattan and check out Spa Club for a bit or hang around Queens and hit up NY Spa and Sauna or Spa Castle closer to the airport? Just looking to strip down for a bit and relax after traveling.

Never been to Chung so looking for someone to go there with and not feel like a loner. Reach out and let’s chat.

Can anybody share their recent reviews? I’ve read they’ve raised the price pretty high. Have they done anything different or new or just needed to raise the price?