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Let me be clear!
I was surprised by the number of negative reviews, but as someone who visits gay bathhouses wherever I travel, I had to stop by during my visit to Manchester. Unfortunately, I couldn’t enter the venue this time because I forgot my ID (and yes, it’s standard practice for bathhouses across most European countries to ask for identification, which is perfectly fine). I’ll come back and update my review once I actually experience the venue itself.
But one important thing: there are dozens of negative reviews about the receptionist, the “guy with glasses,” as many call him. Well, I met him too, and we had a lovely chat. I asked him about the negative feedback, and he explained who usually writes those reviews (guess who is not allowed to enter and gets pissed 🚭🚯💊💉).
He also clarified the so‑called “cold shower” issue, which makes total sense: when 100+ men on busy days keep pressing the shower buttons constantly, hot water for the boiler doesn’t always have enough time to reheat the water. So it’s not the staff’s fault; it’s just how the system works in their case. Take a quick shower – you’re not at home!
Overall, I had a great impression of the guy. So please, keep your judgment balanced when leaving negative reviews. I’ll definitely be back.
P.S. Towels and condoms are free. Flip-flops (not disposable ones, but proper reusable plastic ones you can keep) cost £3.
Keep up the gay culture Manchester. Much love!
I was put off visiting this sauna by reading all the bad reviews on here. After visiting a few times I can honestly say that the place is fine. The staff are there to do their job, they have all been fine with me (treat people like you want to be treated). The place is clean, staff are cleaning and making sure everyone is happy constantly. I am at a loss as to why people can not understand that they HAVE to see physical I.D – this is stated on their website, and after a incident that occurred with a friend of mine, I am glad they do this as the staff barred this person and without I.D and knowing who he was this would of been almost impossible to prevent him trying to enter again without some sort of I.D. The place is good and if you go for the right reasons you will not have a problem. Enjoy and give it a go
This is a nice, clean and modern sauna. It has a nice mix of customers and a polite atmosphere. A nice big downstairs area. Busy on Sunday afternoon.
As at January 2026 the sauna is not working but the steam room is large and nice. On a busy Sunday with 130 people the hot water ran out. So cold showers for everyone!
Man with glass on has 0 customer service skills , i arrived never been before to Manchester sauna nervous as it is man on desk said i on something i said erm what do u mean he said your eye is twitching, so said ohh I have vocal ticks Tourette’s and ADHD hhe so rude didn’t pull me to dide for chat see everything okay as others arrived at. Desk other listen goot em going redder I was getting embarrassed, so his reply was need to need medical record to confirm this, as never had it he said come back in hour had travelled all way from Liverpool, if you have hidden disabilities this isnt place you turn u away, my confidence has now gone wont be returning
Well I really like this place but the black guy on the reception I don’t know who he thinks he is or what position he has there but was very rude and denied entering me just because according to him i was with drunk people who I didn’t even knew who they were. I paid extra money to get the all day pass still i was denied entry without any valid reason. He even refused entry to 8 more people so i don’t think so he is capable enough to manage the place.Some people don’t deserve to be working at such a nice places i would recommend the management to take strict action against this so that there won’t be more people getting offended and won’t coming back.
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