Gone multiple times, place never fails to disappoint. The soap smells nice and the hot tub is…read morerelaxing to chat with people in

I deeply considered gatekeeping this place, but I realize that if more people visited Hothouse Spa,…read morethen the world would be a better place one person at a time. It's my first spa experience, and I couldn't be more pleased! Loved the cleanliness, strength of the jets, and the serene ambiance. I have a sensitive nose, but it was never triggered. Usually I'm nervous to go barefoot but I felt comfortable enough not to. Excellent attentiveness from Bea as well. Looking forward to visiting again!

I really enjoy the Women's only Spa…read more It helps me refresh and have time to think and relax. With having 4 girls it really helps my nervous system. thank you

Your place is great and most the worker giving body scrubs are nice and giving a vibes to make us…read moreso comfortable, relax . I hope your place make build a gym beside it , so that way we can do exercise and when we finish we can use your place to relaxation our muscles, mind , body and soul. That's the only thing is missing a gym room .

Awesome experience , more of a couples thing . The massages were perfect, staff was extremely…read morefriendly and communicated well. Can't wait to go back

It's way too expensive for what you get. If it was about $150 less than groupon price then I would…read morecome once a month with my spouse.

I went to Banya 5 for the first time today. They offer a birthday discount so, I was like, why not?…read moreI've been eyeing this place for a hot minute in search of a good steam room. Unfortunately, the temperature was so weak and the steam so scant, that the benefits of a traditional turkish steam bath were essentially non-existent. Very disappointing And because of this, everyone was using the more intense dry sauna, which made for a rather crowded situation. I found the cold plunge pool difficult to egress because there are no steps, only a vertical ladder. My muscles unexpectedly froze-up and I could barely pull myself out. I almost got stuck. Not the best design. I'll stick to the cold waterfall shower in the corner which offers a nice option for anyone who desires a less intense contrast therapy. The best part of my visit today was the welcoming and professional staff, soothing ambiance, thoughtful touches in the locker room (complimentary Q-tips, cotton facial pads, body wash shampoo/conditioner) and courteous patrons - Banya 5 is indeed a very supportive and inclusive environment! They explained everything I needed to know, answered my questions, and gave me a locker key and fresh white towels. A nice young lady at the checkin desk suggested I try sweetening my Market Spice "Breathe Deep" tea in the upstairs tea room with a lovely boysenberry jam. What a great idea and delicious way to finish my session. While there are a few things that could improve, overall this was a clean, welcoming, and unique spa experience in the heart of the city that I hope to return to. Thank you Banya 5 for a wonderful day!

A fantastic spa in the South Lake Union area. It's even an easy walk from the South Lake Union…read morestreetcar. They provide you with a locker, sandals, and towels for use while there. The humid sauna is my favorite along with the tepid pool. They have showers to get a blast of cold water in between sauna sessions as well. Also, do not forget the tea space upstairs to relax. Great time and will be back soon to try other spa services.

I would never have expected to find such a gem in the middies of Ballard. I had an amazing first…read morevisit this afternoon. The staff is so helpful and friendly! As I stepped out onto the deck I was shocked at how I immediately fell into comfort zone. Unless you get a bugger honking like a mad man or something (unlikely but possible I imagine) you'll never know it's the middle of the city on the other side of the fence. They have a hot tub, sauna, cold showers, quiet space, and body work options. I opted for a massage to loosen up some stress from the week. SO good I fell asleep which I don't think ever happened to me during a massage before. Entry is super affordable and the sign in/up process is easy. Some things to note that may bee important to you: it is all gender, lgbtq friendly, 18+, clothing optional, alcohol free, outside food and drink welcome but no glass, 25 person limit, and a 3 hour maximum. I loved it. Check it out if this sounds like your cup of tea.... Oh yes they have tea too

SAFETY WARNING: Verbal consent & medical disclosures ignored for disabled client during massage…read more ​Session Details: October 3rd at 3:00 PM | Room 2 | Thin, blonde female therapist ​Before our session began, I explicitly disclosed to the therapist that I have fibromyalgia and had recently thrown my back out. ​During the session, the massage became dangerously aggressive, including hard, punching movements up and down my shins. She called this "a little bit of Eastern medicine," something I never signed up for nor consented too. She did accupressure on the bottom of my left foot, which I also did not sign up for nor consent too and when I got to the car I was limping on that foot from pain to get in. I explicitly told her she was hurting me four separate times, even hissing in pain the last time. ​Instead of stopping or reducing pressure, she ignored my boundaries entirely, telling me, "I thought you needed it" and "You're so sensitive." She directly ignored client needs for her own preference and blamed me for the harm she was causing. ​Continuing painful pressure after a client repeatedly asks you to stop is a severe violation of physical consent. As an ambulatory wheelchair user and neurodivergent individual in a vulnerable position, I went into shock, freeze, and fawning just to survive the session. I cried on the table in agony, tense and being hurt repeatedly, hoping it would end soon. ​I was unable to report it safely to front-desk staff before leaving because I was in shock and survival mode. After looking at reviews it probably wouldn't have mattered as front desk staff seems to be a huge red flag as well. I was just trying to be easy and non-problematic as possible so we could leave. Being in a wheelchair while in shock, I couldn't remove myself independently. This is an extremely terrifying situation to be in. My family had to wheel me out, unaware of what happened until I broke down in tears and had a panic attack on the way home. I am in severe physical pain and having panic attacks (going on day two) as a result. This was in no way healing; it was traumatic. ​If you have chronic pain, a disability, or simply expect a therapist who respects client consent and basic physical boundaries, please be extremely cautious.

I had a wonderful massage here. The pressure was just right, and the therapist did a great job…read moreworking through the tension in my shoulders and back. The atmosphere was also peaceful and comfortable. I left feeling refreshed.

The other 1 star reviews are accurate. I came here for birthday and my first ever massage. My…read moremassage was underwhelming and I was coerced into booking something else. Instead of cancelling the appointment, they double billed be for almost $300 that they can adjust due to their stupid policy. Ananya spa is an example of how dystopian Seattle is with their 20 percent gratuity on all services and a cancellation/ refund policy that is there to hurt their customers. I hate this place and I hope they are forced to close someday The employees are catty women that should have no business in wellness and I hope this business never gets to scam other people in the same way that it ruined my birthday

Mimi was the highlight. She was so sweet and gentle with the services but rough with the scrub…read morewhich I liked. She is incredibly hard working. I felt so amazing having warm water splashed on me on a plastic table . Tip the masseuse after the service. Showers were nice, the hot tub was luke warm at best and there are no hair ties so you literally have to use your locker key which I didn't like. The vibe felt old in here but it was still a vibe. Receptionist was sorta outta it. But Mimi was the goat

This was my first time going here and it will be my last time. I don't recommend for anyone to come…read morehere, and definitely don't bring your children. My husband was in the steam room sitting with his eyes closed relaxing, and when he opened his eyes, the room was full of men masturbating and giving each other hand jobs. He left the steam room and didn't feel comfortable to return. He felt violated and disturbed by this behavior. We have been to multiple Korean spas all over the country, and have never experienced anything like this. It would be simple to stop this behavior, all they would have to do is have an employee whose job it is to make rounds and enforce the rules which are clearly posted - no sexual acts. Unfortunately there are hardly any employees around, and that is why these perverts can get away with these public sexual acts. Believe it or not, children are allowed at this spa. I am considering reporting this to the police for that reason. Now that I am here writing this review, I am seeing that there are multiple other reviews reporting the same thing. The fact that this continues to go on shows that management does not care. I will be posting this review anywhere that I can, and telling my friends and family to avoid this place.

My cabin preferences are duly noted whenever I request an appointment, and every consideration is…read moreoffered to make my visit best for me. The front desk help is always friendly and professional.

Went here with the wife for lymphatic drainage and sauna, those services were great, though I will…read moresay we were using a gift card provided to us. We have not returned as paying customers since, and because that isn't something we seek out we don't intend to - however if that were to change we would return here.

Maybe the hot/cold thing is a bit trendy right now but i'm really enjoying it. I mostly go with the…read morecontrast therapy in a private room - contrast therapy here means you have a sauna and a cold plunge. You can share with 1-7 of your buddies depending on the room selected. I'd recommend a group session if you haven't done it before. You'll get a towel, a couple timers and a bottle of water. There's typically a towel on the floor by the cold dip and another small towel in the floor of the sauna. A full size towel is on the seat of the sauna. There's an LED red light therapy system embedded in top of the sauna. I typically start in the sauna for 8 minutes or so. Then cold for 3 or so. Continue for the length of my time. I'm especially refreshed if i finish with the cold plunge. Staff are friendly/helpful. I've had mixed luck with the bluetooth speakers in the rooms. The doors on the saunas can be tough to close (they stick). But overall, highly recommended.

I have been to a couple infrared saunas but this one is the best. The place is nice and clean and…read moreprivate. The best part is they have a plunge tub for contrast therapy. The saunas are big and include Bluetooth option which is nice. They are very helpful and nice and you get complimentary electrolytes. It's a well run place and I will be back regularly

I honestly feel bad I haven't reviewed one of my favorite places to visit! David and his family are…read morewonderful people who provide the best service! I feel welcome each time I walk through the door and always leave refreshed and in a better mood. I recommend Arctic Elevation to anyone who is seeking some relief from a hard day or simply to getaway from the busy life, we all seem to have. I'm excited to see how far this business will grow in the very near future!

10/10 no notes. Could stay here the whole day. Sauna and compression melted away the tension in my…read morebody. Hardest part is picking which IV drip and red light setting. Snacks and drinks are great. Service was wonderful. Thank you Julian. I feel brand new :)