Russian Bathhouse

[lisa]

I consider it a good weekend if I do at least one thing I've never done before. Today, that was visiting Banya 5, a Russian "urban spa" in the developing South Lake Union area. I've visited Japanese and Korean bathhouses, and now having been to a Russian spa I'm glad to find more similarities than differences. They're all based on hydrotherapy - a

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[wingedcorset]

OK, this is funny. I'm listening to a Seattle radio show/podcast right this very second that's doing a segment about this place: http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=78&sid=122578#comments

[lisa]

I hope they're saying nice things!

I miss Kabuki Springs in SF. I didn't take advantage of it as much as I should have! That remains the nicest (in terms of presentation/cleanliness/general aura) bathhouse I've visited. And cheapest!

[killervee]

I was given a gift certificate for there by BAD for being on the Events committee. I've never been and I'm a little shy...

[lisa]

You could go on Sunday which is a co-ed day. Everyone wears bathing suits so it is a little more social. I've been on just girl days and it is fine, takes just a few moments to get used to it. If everyone is naked, nobody is!

[toastednut]

tuesday is co-ed day! unless they changed it?

[lisa]

You're right! I should have checked first :)

[toastednut]

i love that place. i was actually looking at going to banya 5 when i was up in seattle about a couple weeks ago but instead i was snowed in. :P