The Hot Tub & Private Saunas

I came in today and it was so relaxing and I didn’t want to cut too much of my time. So after taking some pictures of the place, I didn’t know how to set the temperatures for the Hot Tub to make it moderate. I had a swell time. I love the Hot Tub. My third time being there now. The receptionist had showed me to my room and while I was about to say something she left. Oh well. Maybe next time I suppose.
Adriana
Room #17

Short version:
The good: Private room, inexpensive, especially before 4pm, almost never had to wait for a room, parking is generally not a huge pain.
The bad: Service can be slow, cash only, the rooms themselves can be on the loud side.
Long Version:
This place is great!
It’s far from perfect, but definitely worth checking out.
Don’t expect some high end spa when you come here. The place looks like it was built in the ’70’s, and hasn’t changed much since. Basically you rent a room that has a sauna, hot tub, and bed inside. They charge per person, $ 25/​hr. You get an extra half hour before 4pm.
We’ve been here twice, and enjoyed it both times.
The longest we’ve had to wait for a room was about ten minutes.
They only take cash, but for $ 50 you can have two people spend two hours (and a half before 4) of hot tub and sauna time, which I find is generally plenty, and I’ve spent a lot of hours doing this sort of thing.
The rooms could be quieter. There is a fair bit of noise from the pumps and the jets (which you can turn off, but you can always hear water running), but that’s my only other real complaint.
We will definitely be back.

The scenery is nice but I was rejected the moment we walked in. The sign says no credit cards and personal checks (it did not mention debit at all) so I just pull out my debit card and the lady just up and says «it’s cash only». (Keep in mind it didn’t say that on the sign) and she says I can use their machine and I was like no thank you I don’t trust those machines and left. I guess it wasn’t ment to be for me tonight. LoL

2 people for $ 49 for 1 hr, decent price. Also got 30 mins extra for coming in before 5pm which was nice. I really wanted to enjoy it and relax, but it’s not good as I thought it would be. The tub and sauna is ran very loudly inside, you don’t get piece and quiet. Service was ehhh. Could be a lot better. I love water course way in Palo Alto way better.

When I first saw/​heard about this place, I thought it was sketchy and creepy. I decided to try it with a friend and I was pleasantly surprised. It’s cash only and about $ 40 for an hour for two people. There’s a sauna, spa, shower and a small bed. If you’re looking to relax and wind down after a long day, I would recommend going here.
It’s a good place to soak and relax. You can also have some extra fun here if that’s your thing as well. It’s very clean and well kept inside. The temperature of the water is warm. The sauna seemed a little too much for me but I might try that another time if I do go again.
Also, if you want a clean, private space to share with a significant other or date, you might want to try this place out.

Clean, private, and relaxing. Went here for the first time about a week ago and I had a great time relaxing from the hottub, to the sauna, to the shower. There is even a bed. you don’t need a reservation but they only take cash. I recommend bringing your own drink in a purse or something since one water bottle here is $ 2.50

Just ok the front desk lady that seems to be a permanent resident as she’s always there to there is the biggest problem. She doesn’t speak English so it’s very hard to communicate. On multiple occasions I’ve pre paid for 2 or more hours in advance and she’s called and come banging on my door 1 hour into it saying my times up I need to leave before figuring out she made a mistake. This is very stressful and defeats the purpose of going there to relax. Other times I’ve paid for an hour decide I want to stay for 30 more mins or a hour extra and she comes intruding in the the room demanding cash instead of letting me pay the balance when I leave like the one in Berkeley does. Never any issues with the Berkeley location it’s this old extremely rude non English speaking front desk person that makes me never ever want to go there again I’d rather drive way out of my way to go to Berkeley just to avoid her I would happily try going to the SF location again on a day she’s not working to give them another try but she’s there from open to close 7 days a week I have never even thought of harming or hitting a women in my entire life but when someone Intrudes on you naked in the shower demanding money after you paid it sure does make me want to assault her or call the police on her. I will never go back as long as she’s there. Would give this place 5 stars if only not for this one individual …

Pretty clean and accommodating.
The hot tubs are awesome. The only reason why i can’t give them a 4 or 5 star, I believe the woman who set our room was distracted and the temperate in the sauna was going above 240°F. We started at a hot but comfortable 180°F, then the temperature kept rising and we were wondering why it got so hot.
We never went back in the sauna after only staying in for about 10 minute in uncomfortable heat. There was even a sign in the room that said «Maximum for Sauna: 180°F. We tried to ask for assistance & turn it down but it failed it to do so.
They have showers there with a simple GoJo overall wash. For only $ 25 a person for 1 hour, you get what you pay for.

Came here Last night, great customer service extremely friendly offered us free water with ice and a bag for any wet clothes. Once our hour was done they didn’t Rush us out, gave us time to get ready. Tubs were clean nice radio shower bed and sauna. Highly Recommend this place if you need some private Relaxation. 5 stars.

Let’s be real here: sometimes we all want a vacation not to go somewhere new but to squeeze in some private time with ourselves/​our lovers away from the stresses of daily life. If you can’t afford to splurge on a trip, why not come over to The Hot Tubs for a 90 minute (if you come before 5pm) escape?
Upon walking in, per health codes, you need to fill in a little card with your name and address, you know, so they can track you down if you do something unsanitary or illicit. They give you a key, walk you to your room, and there you go.
–Layout of room: hot tub big enough for 2 – 6 people (depending on room size), sauna next to it with wooden benches and no steam, massage table, and shower. The shower is not separated and drains into the floor, but the shower’s range is designed so that you can’t spray water onto the bed or into the hot tub. Very well thought out, really. If you’re sharing with your friends, keep in mind that you can see the hot tub from the sauna and vice versa, so get separate rooms if you want further privacy
–Payment: cash. This is better for them because 24.50 per person for 2 people= 1 dollar left over for the tip jar if you pay $ 50. Also, it’s good for you because no one wants «hot tubs» appearing on their credit card statements or to have to pay taxes
–Amenities: one towel free per person, plastic comb, body wash, radio, 2 hangers, and a shelf for your belongings. You need to bring: a printed version of their website coupon, shampoo/​conditioner, massage oil, slippers, and maybe an extra towel
–Controls: there are three switches in there: one controls the lights in the hot tub, one (by the door) controls the ambient lights [you get to choose from dim or completely dark], and one controls the ventilation overhead. You can also set the temperature of the sauna. I personally found the dim lights to be unsettling, but once you settle in, I guess it’s romantic?
They call and give you a 10 minute warning to a phone that’s attached to the wall. Bathing suit optional. Beverages $ 2.50 each. A must-​try!

Came here for 30 years, then the bitch at the counter shorted me 10 minutes off my 1.5 hours. No more. A couple other times the Jets in the tub were broken. The timer dials for the sauna’s are old and disfunctional. Time thieves!.

Totally not seedy! I had a mini vacation. Totally clean and fun. You don’t have to leave the room it’s all there, shower, sauna, hot tub massage table. Perfect quick escape! I didn’t know there was a radio but I wouldn’t have turned it on anyway. I would totally come here again thank you!

I’ve been to The Hot Tubs 4 times in the past 2 years. And every time has been very good. The women are always friendly. They let me know if I come early I get an extra 30 minutes. They charge CASH which is like COSTCO and SAM’S CLUB which keeps the cost down.
They have NEVER mis represented themselves. It’s always clean. EVERYTHING has worked and once when it wasn’t hot… they changed the room and gave me an extra hour.
When I hear people complaining abut this place and their traumartic bad experience, I can only believe that they have a WAR CHEST full of simlar stories for shopping at Nordstroms, flying domestically, issues with their Mother-​in-​law (or the one TO BE!). These women have been nothing but nice and professional. And they are not stupid!
Be nice to them, and they will be MORE than nice to you!
I’m going to keep going back and taking my friends when we pass thruogh. It’s cheaper and nicer than most Hotels/​Motels in San Francisco and well worth it.

My aunties and I absolutely loved the place. We came late at like 10:20pm, but we still had a really good experience. We used coupons, and got $ 15 off! It was worth it! They have everything there, except cold water for drinking. So bring your own, you’ll need it to rehydrate! Their «music box» wasn’t working, but I would still give them 5 stars for everything! Definitely worth of coming back again!

Immaculate and comfortable. For those who wish they had their own private jacuzzi and sauna but could never afford it… its perfect. You can only pay with cash and I wish the bathrooms were not right by the door.

Seeing that I should try all sorts of semi controversial places at least once, I decided, against my better judgment, to give this place a whirl. Having run a 17 mile trail run less a week ago and been working extremely long hours over the week (I work at a startup, it comes with its territory), I went over there for a quick soak. Quick is a relative term, because going from SoMa to Russian Hill is only 3 miles but took 30 minutes to get there. I found parking on Polk and quickly realized, «Holy shit, I used to ‘live’ here.» «Live», is an operative word. In my mid 20s, I dated a man lived right by Polk and Broadway, who I did not care for but who had a fantastic flat, hardwood and all, I dated him so that I could use his flat. I’d sometimes spend an hour circling around the neighborhood to find parking. It’s that kind of place, hipster haven but old school in a way. Parking is a pita. But I got lucky that evening. Cash only, not an issue. They sold you bottled water. I’ve read review that this place is great for nooners or a quick hook up after bars. I was led to the room and I felt that perhaps I should have worn those special visual equipment to scan for semen. But I did not carry such thing and I was quite pleasantly surprised by how clean it was, at least through my bare eyes.
Tub was not too hot, which was great. Sauna was very hot, which reminded me of Sweden and Germany. Not bad. Room temp could be cooler after these two hot treatments. I’d put that in the suggestion box.
Jets were perfectly functioning and strategically positioned for my lower back, though I imagine it could be used for healing other body parts. Water was very clean. Bedding was nice but I was surprised that it did not have a pillow. Though that was typical. Sound proof was either great or there was no other people around, in either case the place felt secluded, private and could absolutely be used for recreational activities.
Leaving this place, saw a few love birds waiting for space. Judging by their passionate display in the waiting area, either this is an elicit affair, or a new love, but who am I to judge?
I had little time to make it a lengthy expedition. My favorite is still Archimedes, it has no shenanigans in plain sight, only communal nakedness. This is, however, a great place to hide your shenanigans under the pretense of soaking. And let’s call this for what it really is, excellent soaking, great for secret rendezvous. Good luck with parking.

Clean, comfy and enjoyable.
Wasn’t over chlorinated, although it did get a little hot in the room. Perhaps a manual fan could help? But it wasn’t that big of a deal.
It is nice for midday relaxation break — went on a Thursday lunch break with someone special. It was perfect.
The hot tub was good, and the shower provides a nice alternative for cold water if you need it. The sauna was effective.
Just bring your own shower shoes, of course.

This is probably one of the nicest and cleanest hot tub places I’ve been too.
I did think it was a lil too hot tho.
Very nice stereo too, nothing ghetto about it or this place at all.
RIght when you come in the ambiance and the way your welcomed is perfect and it just gets better.
I sure didn’t wanna leave this place.
Very roomy and very comfortable.
They have some pretty good deals too.
This is SF tho, so parking is pretty hard to find.
You don’t get a free water either like the other places but this place is pretty cool.

Preface: My wife bought us a gift certificate for two for my birthday last year and we’ve had their «60 minute vacation» on our radar for some while before that. So when we had no plans on Friday night and both needed an attitude adjustment we shot down the block to check it out.
In short: The Hot Tubs is more than just a public place to have sexual relations.
If you’ve ever stayed in a jacuzzi suite in Las Vegas the the layout of the room will seem familiar. A long hallway connects private rooms each with a 3′ deep spa with bubbles, a redwood sauna, shower, closet and twin bed. Sumptuous they are not but they are clean and comfortable. I’m not a sauna person but I sat in there for a few minutes. The experience is as close as one can safely come to being barbecued.
Basically every single horrible yuppie bar in the world is a block over on Polk, so if you meet someone special over there and are looking to show your date a good time, here you go.

My wife recently came here for a quick get away. It was our first time and so we were a bit skeptical and had low expectations. It was private, clean, «super hot» hot tub, showers, sauna, towels. They do offer cold water for sale. Overall, we had a good relaxing moments and the front desk gave us a call when the hour is up.
Parking was a nightmare, so be prepared for that.