Unit 2 Sauna-CLOSED

Unit 2 Sauna-CLOSED

Unit 2 Sauna-CLOSED

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78 Lower Essex St, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B5 6SN

Gay sauna in the heart of the Birmingham's Gay Village. Unit 2 features a steam room and jacuzzi as well as dry sauna, large screen cinema and restrooms.

Well-managed and kept very clean, though not always very busy.

Reported closed.

Weekday: 12:00 - 23:00

Weekend: 12:00 - 23:00

Features:
Jacuzzi / Hot Pool
Relaxing Cabins
Sauna
Steam room
Rate Unit 2 Sauna-CLOSED
3.3
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Gunisik

20-Dec-2019

How much it cost to enter in gay sauna Birmingham?

How much it cost to enter in gay sauna Birmingham? I would like to get there.
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David

16-Sep-2019

Closing down end of November 2019 and not relocating.

Pity because the place is spotlessly clean. I've been three times in the last month. Seems to be two members of staff there. Let's call them Little and Large. Little is a very nice, friendly and helpful guy. Large (on the other hand) is not. Miserable bugger, actually. Facilities are nice, shame the whole road is being flattened to make way for yet more blocks of apartments.
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Nick

9-Aug-2019

'Amsterdam citizen'

I am going to visit Birmingham from Sep-6-Sep 9 and I am planning to visit the Birmingham sauna's I am quite confused about the pro and contra's against this sauna and belief that when UK citizens don't come to their satisfaction they start writing frustrating messages. Go on and keep up the good work!
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Michael

9-Aug-2019

Well worth a visit

I have been meaning to visit this sauna for at least two years and finally managed to get there yesterday, I loved it and had a great time, the staff were very friendly and welcoming and it was very clean with good facilities plus it was bigger than I had expected it to be, 10 out of ten and I will be back soon.
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Karas Meseene

19-Jul-2019

end of unit 2

I understand that unit 2 is closing at the end of november for good. It was good in its day but it has run past its sell by date. Staff is rude. I go most weeks but numbers going down all the time seems to be like london saunas in decline trying to match the likes of grinder. Fab guys green house is not much better to be fair i am told that area is being used for housing.
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lee

30-Jul-2019

lee

I have also heard that it is closing down later this year from what I am told the lease is ending and the area is being used as city housing
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john

21-Jun-2019

more glory holes in the middle lounge

full agree with what someone wrote ---In the middle is a big lounge, they could block part it to make more private. Needs to be a lot more darker place, and better films
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Anonymous

19-Jun-2019

Could do with better movies

Went the other day, I like going opening one as I like to use the sauna and steam rooms and jacuzzi. Went in got into changing room and stripped, put my stuff in the locker and went through to the sauna. Went the shower first then the first steam room to get heated. Then went to jacuzzi for around 10 mins, I could see older people were walking around. Went to sauna for around 10 mins and the place had a few people. After 30 mins and then me satisfied I went to the showers, cleaned and got changed, mix group of people all ages.
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john

24-May-2019

ok

In the middle is a big lounge, they could block part it to make more private glory holes. Needs to be a darker place.
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Aznami

21-Apr-2019

Unit 2 Sauna-CLOSED

I’ve been quiet a few times now. Some times it’s dead and some times it’s live. The times that it's been live... damn. I’ve had some good times in there lol. Defo worth it if you go there on a good day! Only thing that could be changed is ventilation or something because sometimes the steam rooms have an odd odour in them and some more hardcore videos would be nice!
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Matt

17-Mar-2019

Don’t go there!!!

I use to go there very often, but I’ve stopped because of the customer service. Don’t go there you will be very disappointed when you will see how they will treat you! I don’t recommend to anybody! That place is just a waste of time and money! Shouldn’t be like that. That is not what a gay place should be! Disgusting!
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Dave

13-Jul-2019

Is this the right sauna??

This must be a mistake - wrong place I think - or a troll maybe ? The service here is always excellent and the guys are always friendly!
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Anonymous

17-Mar-2019

Second time

Second time to the sauna. I’m in my mid-twenties so I’m fairly new I the sauna. Very curious and the it’s time I went I was basically in and out. I went just after opening time so it was quiet and I like to explore the facilities before. I went in paid my entry and set tt changing room. Put my stuff away and through the doors to the lounge then into the sauna. Checked out the first steam room first and soaked for a bit. Then into the jacuzzi and someone was in there. Then into the sauna to heat up. Had a shower then into the play rooms. Was a bit busy considering it was Monday midday. People were having fun in the rooms and the larger dark room. Hit and miss place but this time was worth it
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Karas Meseene

7-Mar-2019

unit 2

First time I have been for a while must say it is very quiet to what it used to be most of the crowd tend to be middle age to oap. I think it's fair to say that grinder and co have about ended the gay sauna as it was also same many desperate people in there but to be fair that is the same in most of gay saunas. Sure in it time it has served a purpose but sadly its day are numbered.
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Dave

3-Feb-2019

Nice, friendly place. Fun hit and miss like everywhere

Great place, modern, friendly staff, cheap prices both every and for drinks etc. Easy access from New St Station. Usually spotlessly clean and well-maintained. Fun is always hit and miss, have had visits with nothing and others where it didn't stop. Always happy to pop in whenever I'm in Birmingham.
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Martin

18-Dec-2018

Martin

Yesterday on a rare visit to Birmingham, I went to Unit2 in the early afternoon. The two guys on duty, Steven & AJ couldn't have been more welcoming. The premises were spotlessly clean, with facilities better than anything London has to offer and far less expensive. Unit 2 has two large steam rooms, a dry sauna, a jacuzzi, restrooms, a cinema room and cafe serving hot and cold drinks. I paid 50p for a cup of tea. I simply don't recognise the negative reviews posted here, I will certainly return when next in Birmingham.
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Karas Meseene

27-Sep-2018

sauna lover

Most older over 40 not busy these days, grinder has killed it off to some degree some staff nice others not so nice. For 11 pounds its ok if you just want a sauna don't think young guys should go in there to meet other young guys - there is no need to save your 11 pounds. It tells you what sort of people are going in there they give discounts to over 65 - sure from that it tells you it's in it's last days.
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Anonymous

12-Sep-2018

Good sauna

My first visit to a sauna. I went to unit 2 to see what really goes on inside one of these places. Was curious and said I should just go and check it out. Outside it didn’t seem like a sauna, more like an old gym. Inside however was very clean and totally different when you step into the door. On entry you are greeted by staff, I payed my £11 got my flip flops and went to the changing room. I stripped down put my stuff in the locker and checked it out. Went at opening time so was quiet but had a few guys in there. Went to hot tub and someone was feeling up my leg but I said no thanks and he nodded. Checked out the sauna and steam rooms then went to the play area and a few guys were having fun. They let me watch. After I was done I went and left. Was a good place even if you go just to relax and use facilities
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Joseph

22-Aug-2018

Hot sauna, cold staff and customers

Sauna is clean and almost sterile as the people that visited the place. Despite it being summer, the radiators were turned on supposedly to counteract the cold and unfriendly attitude of the two staff. Otherwise, it's a great place to have a good hot sauna and steam room and soak in peace in the jacuzzi or just walk around and around aimlessly imagining of some hot (even a little) action like the others that were in there. Next time when in this city, better to just take a long bath in your hotel room, imagining what might be going on (or not) in this well heated, super clean space.
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Alex

4-Mar-2018

A good place

Visited Unit 2 on Saturday afternoon as a first time visitor. I was pleasantly surprised to find there was a reasonable crowd on a snowy day. It's a fairly compact place, but it's clean and modern and a nice place to be. I had fun, and I'd go back.
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Anthony

30-Jan-2018

Not been in years

I hadn't been to a Sauna in about 18 years, but decided it was time to see what was happening, compared to some places I had been to Unit 2 was clean, well staffed and value for money. I went in just after it opened and thought it would be really quiet but was surprised to find there were quite a few people in there already. Took me about 40 minutes to find my feet again, but once I did, a good time was had by all.... actually so was I lol! Definitely going back!
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MARTIN

14-Nov-2017

GOOD FUN PLACE

The staff is very nice and friendly. The place is very clean. I've been there a few times and like it. The value for money really good.
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Cecil Davis

14-Oct-2017

Nice place..

The staff is very nice and friendly. The place is very clean. I have been there a few times and like it. The water pressure in the shower is weak, but hey, Not complaining. For the price it is absolutely worth it. Adequate showers and toilets....The men are not pushy
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Paul

18-Apr-2017

Price

Can anyone confirm the price no info anywhere
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Robert

27-Apr-2017

Price

I think £11 but ony £8.50 over 65. Extra towels are free and drinks cheap Coke 50p selection of sandwiches at price sold by Tesco or Morrison's A one hour passout is free.
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Andy

28-Mar-2017

Good clean sauna

I've been going there for about a year. It's always been clean. Jacuzzi is excellent, steam rooms good, sauna good, showers a bit feeble. Service is always friendly and I like the sandals they give you - and you can always have another towel. Guys no different from anywhere - often a bit silent but that's common. I've had some action and rarely disappointed.
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Julian

19-Mar-2017

Had fun

Went their today bit quiet at first but had a great time in the jacuzzi got some hot action would go there again.
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Clive

12-Mar-2017

Poor service

Been going here over 10 years and always found it exellent, clean, friendly and well looked after but today the staff who came in at 4 pm were not so friendly we had to wait more that 20 minutes for towels with no apology. They were disorganised and seemed happier hiding in the staff area than keeping things clean and tidy. Very disappointing experience and well below what Unit 2 is renowned for. I left much earlier than I normally would as this was not the relaxing experience I have come to expect from Unit 2.
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Diego

19-Feb-2017

Really nice place

I have been to Unit 2 several times over the past couple of years, and as always the facilities are great, always clean and the staff are always on top of this. It's a good crowd, normally many of other customers are very nice and chatty as well, young guys, older guys, regulars, visitors to Birmingham. It is also important to mention that the place would not be so great if it wasn't for the great staff that they have. The Spanish fella, the others too, always very polite and nice to all customers. I would recommend the place anytime.
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Joe

15-Feb-2017

good little place

Went there today, very pleasant staff blond kid (Rick I think??) and the Spanish fella made me feel very welcome, one of them showed me around. This is a small sauna but nice and more importantly clean. Not sure what sort of crowd they get there but today was a mix of young and older guys. Had a good time and will certainly repeat next time I visit Birmingham. As said at the beginning, top staff!
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Brumbttm

27-Jan-2017

Great place

My local sauna it's always immaculately clean an very good value for money all staff are very welcoming some even more than others ;-) a very good mix of guys young to old an every ethnicity. Within 10 minutes of being in there I was getting [plenty of action] with a couple. Will be going again very soon always a very happy customer.
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bb

3-Jan-2017

shame

I love this place very clean and I go at least 2 times a week but since the straight guy came back I stay more in the back as my English not good and as I walk away he says dirty foreigners and I heard him call a Asian guy a bomber and said please don't blow me up making others feel very shocked and the straight guy is from hungry and he says these things to us I'm sad by this but I love this place
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Steve

9-Dec-2016

First time visit

Had a great time got some action decided I'm gonna go at least once week. Staff are friendly
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Trevor

6-Nov-2016

Great time

Been a few times and each time I've had a great time the staff are always fantastic the last time I went within 2 mins I was in action.
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Marish

21-Oct-2016

Very friendly but clientelle reserved

First time visitor this week, it's Awesome. SCORED BOTH TIME I HAVE VISITED. I must be very undesirable, Top just turned Power Bottom. Most just ignore me, despite me trying my best to be sexy. Nice staff and excellent coffee. Will visit frequently.
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Mikal

14-Oct-2016

First timer

Visited here today for the first time and wow was great, staff was friendly and the lads I met were great, was very impressed and I'm goin back tomorrow, great place and deffo recommend
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Steven

2-Oct-2016

Rude Staff

Visited Saturday 1 October 2016. Arrived around 8:30. Big guy on duty was very rude. Tried to put me off by saying not many people in Jacuzzi not working. I still paid the full price to go in. Few people in. The other staff was really fuming as someone used shampoo in the jacuzzi. Kept saying he has to do extra work because someone used shampoo. Lights came on at 9:45 when it clearly stated open till 11 pm. The sauna is nice it's self. Shame I had a bad experience and I hope the owner will read this as I am sure you will need reparations customers to keep it going.
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Lurker

30-Jul-2016

A gem

This sauna is small but perfectly formed - plenty of facilities and areas to lurk despite its size. Kept spotlessly clean by friendly staff, it's definitely worth a visit if you're in Brum.
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Peter

5-Apr-2016

The darkness is welcomed

Love all the dark nooks and crannies. As someone who likes the older guys, it certainly has plenty of it.
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peter

3-Apr-2016

Unit 2 Sauna

Just returned from a visit to Birmingham, doubt that the Unit 2 Sauna in Birmingham is every open, the gay village i wildly over marketed, places either closed or low quality and/or boring. Vibrant gay village, ha big joke!
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TGE

3-Apr-2016

Definitely Open

Well, we've have had plenty of fun evenings in Birmingham. And Unit 2 Sauna is most definitely open.
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Navjit

31-Mar-2016

Good place to visit

I went to unit 2 for the first time and I found it very good, good value for money, clean, and very friendly staff. I would be go to unit 2 more now :)
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Fredrico

9-Dec-2015

Waste of £11

Too small. Guys look down on you. Not the best i've been
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Is

21-Nov-2015

good place

Very nice and clean place, I like it. I will be there tomorrow.
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Patrick

1-Nov-2015

nice

I been today in Unit2 absolutely nice and enjoy... Nice time
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Andy

30-Oct-2015

1st time visit !

Paid my 1st visit to this sauna today and found it very friendly. I was welcomed with 1st class customer service ( and I know what good customer service is having been in retail management over 30 years ) and given a full explanation of where things were. The staff could not be more helpful and even the drinks and the food were extremely good value and inexpensive . The venue it's self was perfectly clean ( best I've seen ) and towels changed for you in request. It was 5:15pm on Friday and though not a great number of clients using the facilities, there was a reasonably mixed age range and all seemed very polite. The venue it's self consisted of 3 steam rooms, a sauna, jacuzzi, rest room/ refreshment area and a behind the scenes ( so to speak ) area for the more active or erotic moments !! ;-) My only negative if I have to find one was that the area behind didn't have much choice of play areas tho I did manage to take centre stage whilst being pleasured for all to watch I can definitely recommend this Sauna and will re-visit I'm sure! A little bonus as I was leaving , the staff member (AJ I think) complemented me as being a good looking bloke! What can I say? The guy obviously has good taste !
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ali

30-Oct-2015

hi

Its my first day at sauna it was nice but small.i like it i will go back next week
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Dave

16-Aug-2015

NIce time

Small place, as others have said, but gets the job done. I was greeted by a (very cute) guy at reception who was friendly and chatty. There are two steam rooms, one sauna, a jacuzzi, and a cruising area. I went on a Sunday at 16:30 and it was very busy with a nice mix of guys - truly all types represented. It was 11 pounds for entry. I would definitely go back.
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Markus

3-Aug-2015

Great atmosphere

What a pleasant surprise! AJ makes this place what it is, a very friendly barman/host that makes you fel comfortable and right at home. The facilities are not large but when I visited on a sunday it was rathe rbusy and a lot of sexy guys in various ages and a mix of origins. I already want to go back.
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Jay

28-Jul-2015

Great visit

Visited today (28.7.15) at 1pm, very clean, well maintained, really pleasant staff. Mixed ages in there. Had a brilliant time and will certainly visit each time I am in Birmingham.
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David

29-Jun-2015

Superb service from the moment I arrived

I telephoned the sauna before going to check it was open. The guy answered and explained yes and told me opening times and said there are about 15 people in at the moment. I arrived for the first time to be met with a big smiling face and a welcome from the staff member called AJ. He made me feel very welcome from the moment I nervously stepped in the door. He asked if I had been before and when I said no, he proceeded to explain all about the locker area, flip flops (given by the sauna) and that I could have towel exchanges for free. He directed me to the locker and then explained that everything was on one level and that if I had any problems or questions then just to give him a shout. He even called me handsome lol which I thought was a nice touch! AJ was really sweet and welcoming (not to mention HOT) and I am sure his charm makes lots of guys return there! When inside the place was very clean and there were steam rooms, saunas, cabins, glory holes, cinema, lounge and bar area and a massive jacuzzi. Staff were unobtrusive as they cleaned regularly in the cabins etc. Shower area was good with hot water and liquid soaps etc. The place was fairly busy and I was approached fairly quickly after arriving by some of the customers. Great fun and decent people. If it's your first time then I'd say go and have a great time. The finale before I left was just amazing with the hottest guy ever!!! Enjoy!
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Justin

26-Jun-2015

Best gay sauna in Birmingham

Best clean place staff are well cute.
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Sam

23-Jun-2015

Unit 2 Sauna

Been to this sauna for many years now. Its nice and modern and usually clean. Love watch the porn movies. Place stinks most of the time though. Wish they would have a bare to dare evening like most good gay saunas. Also, would be nice if they held different events like they do in London saunas like foam parties, under 30's etc. The place could do with younger clientele.
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Jagatdeep

6-May-2015

Good value for money

Very good service and nice attentive staff. Clean happy uplifting atmosphere. Staff more pleasant and seem happier than all other venues in bham gay district. Really cheap prices for snacks and j20 . Lovely lounge area with 2 large tv. Free wifi and free use of pc. Steam room, sauna and jacuzzi for health. Padded dark room. Many cubicles for close 1 on 1 gay fun. One very large cinema screen with comfortable padding. Staff clearly respect us customers. Where as in other venues staff do raise their voices the staff here are much better trained at talking to customers. Understanding of health issues e.g my diabetes. By far the best gay venue for comfortable gay fun without being told off in all of Birmingham. After 7 years of rushing and fearing of being told off. This is the ideal venue for young and middle aged alike. A much higher grade venue than other cubicled or dark roomed venues where no one even chats. A place of luxury.
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Jim

6-Feb-2015

Good sauna

I visited this sauna about 4 months ago and had a great time. A nice clean, well equipped place but I do agree with Jason (above) that it lacks glory holes. I spent an afternoon there and met a gorgeous black body builder and also a sexy hung 25yr old from Latvia who was a STUD! did I have a smile on my face guys? You bet I dam well did. I wanted to take out an ad in Gay News! Staff ok and a very clean place, good coffee and cold drinks. A few minutes walk from the Chinatown district.
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Paul

3-Feb-2015

Poor management and rude staff

The place is small but well equipped. Location is a bit shady but very convenient as is very close to the city centre, only a ten minute walk from the train station. The only problem I find is the inconsistency from the staff with cleanliness and closing times. Last time I visited, on a Saturday, got there just after 8pm thinking I have nearly 4 hours (as per advertised opening times) to enjoy the place and about 1.5 hours later one of the staff starts shouting "WE WANNA GO HOME, HURRY UP!" When I get to the locker room to get changed one of the staff was there and apologized for the colleague's behavior. I asked him if his colleague was the owner or the manager of the sauna seen as he was so comfortable kicking customers out before closing time just because he wanted to go home and his answer was that the colleague was having a bad day. I mentioned to him that I manage a restaurant and there is no way a member of staff could do this to a paying customer and keep their job, he must have been listening behind the door because that same moment he storms in the locker room screaming at me saying in not in a restaurant and to get out the sauna. By this time had just gone 10pm and I asked him why am I being kicked out at this time when the closing times they advertise are much later and he keeps shouting saying the websites are wrong. I just wish they had the decency to tell they wanted to go home early before they took my money. As well as some manners!
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Andy

30-Oct-2015

Disagree with this report

I disagree ! As a regional retail manager I can't commend these 2 guys enough !! They were 1st class with customer service and continuous offers of help throughout my stay! Andy 30/10/15
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stuart

3-Dec-2014

Very nice, clean, staff friendly

I think its the best sauna in the Midlands - OK, the Greenhouse is bigger but no where near as clean plus you get flip flops unlike the green house.
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Lee

13-Nov-2014

Me

Nice place but needs a little bit on clean. Staff are okay. Location is bad not as it does not feel safe to go out at night but soon as you get in Chinatown it's okay
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Jason

25-Aug-2014

Flip flop con

Lovely clean facilities consisting of two very hot steam rooms - a bit dark when you first enter from the outside. A great sauna, but again very hot. Tried the jacuzzi. It was truly huge and big enough for lots of fun with my bf - we both loved it. Now to the downside. My bf lost his flip flops so we went and reported it and was told we would be charged £10.00. Anyway, we then left and was not charged for them, just for drinks we had. Overall we would rate this place 6/10. The reason for this is because there are not enough glory holes.They should be between each cabin. We also feel as there was two of us we should only paid for one of us or say £15.00 instead of £22.00 for both of us.

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