I used to love the Washington Baths.. I haven't been back in a couple years 1) because of an…read moreexperience I had the last time I was there; and 2) they are kind of rude. As another reviewer pointed out, when you walk in, the desk person ( who was not typically warm or welcoming ) asks which locker room you would like to use, men's or women's. As a cisgender woman who identifies as female I said, "the women's." While I was using the baths, I noticed an older man in a speedo. (I only noticed because he was an older man in a speedo.) Later, when I exited the women's sauna, he was walking in. I was startled and kind of jumped and must've exclaimed something -- mostly because I thought I had somehow walked into the men's sauna. He said, in kind of a creepy whisper, "No, no it's OK." And actually, in that moment, it was not OK. At no time was this person female presenting or lacking male anatomy. He (they?) was clearly creeping. No matter how he identified, I doubt his safety would not have been compromised in the men's locker room. Either have gendered locker rooms or don't, but if I choose the women's locker room, it's because I would like to be in a women's (cis or trans -- I don't care) locker room without men (cis or trans). If they cared about women's (cis or trans) safety, they would just have an all-gender locker room, or offer a non-binary choice. What's the point of gendered locker rooms? Also, you pay $300+ for a 10 pass card, and they can't be bothered to keep a record for you. At one point, I thought my wallet had been stolen with my pass in it. I still had eight uses on it, and they were like " yeah, no sorry it's gone" (my wallet eventually turned up). The Luddite technology for that kind of accounting is an index card box. The technology that's been around for 30 years is a barcoded loyalty/membership card. Every once in a while, I think I want to head over there, and maybe I will one day. The facilities are nice, and it's just the kind of thing you want on a cold or rainy night, but the vibe is totally hit or miss.

What an overall nice experience! Great space, relaxing vibes & energy and good looking well priced…read morefood options. I will be back next time I'm in Portland. There are a few things I think can be improved for a better overall experience.... Wait List Priority: we came on a very rainy day, and the W's Sauna was full. We were soaking wet, and sitting in the lobby waiting for an hour. The front desk called numerous clients on the list and waited for them to arrive. I wish they had prioritized guests waiting in the cafe, instead of those waiting at home in order to reduce wait times for all. Men's and Women's?? Still?? I would prefer to see one side for clothing required vs. clothing optional for all genders. This will allow more people to choose how to bathe. Have the reading lounge outside the sauna area so that people can stay and read, lounge, and eat their food while others waiting can use the sauna and pools. During our visit, the reading room was packed with readers, the sauna was empty and we were waiting in the cafe in wet clothes. It seems like the sauna is growing quickly and gaining popularity. I hope they can find a way to maintain the easy and relaxed flow while also helping people to flow through quicker and enabling shorter wait times...all without time limits or reservations. Thank you!

Wonderful experience at the Regency Spa. My therapist Catherine was truly gifted it was one of the…read morebest massages I have ever had, I would make the trip from Boston to book another with her.

i really liked it here. Both the massage therapist and the woman who did the facial was amazing…read more Kathleen was personable, knew her stuff, and my skin felt rejuvenated afterward. if i lived in Portland i'd be going to her regularly. The sauna both steam and dry sauna was an extra bonus.

What a wonderful space! The owner brought me into the room, explained how everything worked, and…read morethen left me to relax. Great time to just step away, and a great place!

One of the most unique and different shops in the Downtown Portland area. As the name would imply…read moreand from outside and as soon as entering you can tell this place is all about salt. Need any type of salt product, this is your place to go. From typical food salt including lots of variations on it, body/skin care products, bath products, and some salt lamps to name a few. Such a beautiful store even if to browse and the true highlight being the Salt Vault! Hearing details about how the salt vault works made it sound like such a relaxing and therapeutic experience. A tempting reason to return in the future to experience it! The owner was so friendly, greeting anyone who walked in, answered any questions. Someone who, you can tell cares about good service and knows their product! A worth while stop in Portland!

This place is great! They offer the full spa experience with comfy robes and a sauna to try out…read morewhile relaxing. I especially love their pedicure services because they use single use, or sterilized tools to maintain clean standards that are lacking in most other pedicure places.

I received a Radiance Renewal Micro-Treatment with Jill, which is a 40 minute peel suited for all…read moreskin types. Arrive 15 mins early to put on your robe and sandals, wait in the lounge area with complimentary water and tea, before heading back to your pristine and dark treatment room. Service was professional and friendly, the treatment felt great and relaxing, and the facilities at Nine Stones are unbeatable!

Soakology is a small spa and cafe in Portland, Maine, they primarily offer foot massage, foot…read moresoaks, full-body massage, and fair trade teas. They also have a small gift shop too, where they sell housemade spa salt cubes and lotions. You need to make a reservation for spa services here. I visit a lot of these types of places. I was surprised at how different Soakology was compared to most of my other experiences. We were taken to a large communal space which was divided into semi-private rooms made from dark curtains, and the lights are down low. They ask for no phones, and quiet. I sat in a raised arm chair and they wheel in a copper tub under us, that they filled with hot water and whatever scented salt cube you choose. The soaks range in price from $35 to $53, depending on which scented salt cube you pick. I choose the CBD (to attempt to make up for my lack of massage, $53). They came and refilled our hot water in the tub twice, and refilled our tea water. We visited on a warm day, and I image this service would be a staple for me in winter. I left sweating! I have inflammatory arthritis, and it did helped me to soak. Anyhow, the experience surpassed my expectations in terms of relaxation. When we left my feet were like 75% relaxed, which is not bad. I could do this all at home at a fraction of the cost, but there is something more luxurious about not having to set up, and clean up. If you are in Portland, check them out!

I came here as a treat to myself because I had gone on hikes that were kind of challenging and my…read morefeet hurt so I wanted to get my feet soaked because my foot really hurt. It definitely did help the pain that I was experiencing in my foot. However, I felt like it was really challenging for it to be just right because sometimes it was too hot and then it would cool down. Service Needed some work and could've been better. The latte that I got was really good. It was kind of sweet for a chai latte but not bad.

A gym where you can hurt yourself should be the tagline. No safety weights, or lunk machines. Tons…read moreof machines and lots of free weights. No TVs with Fox News spewing word vomit in the background. You come to work out and maybe look at Instagram on your phone. Free WiFi that moves pretty fast. Recents locker rooms, a sauna, racquetball courts and 3 basketball hoops. 5 bucks gets you in. Or get The 3 month pass to try and stave off those winter blues and get fit and ready for beach season.

Did you know that you can gain access to the Sullivan gym on the USM campus for $5 even if you're…read morenot a student? I didn't know that either! And that measley little five bucks grants you all day access to all of their facilities. Want to shoot some hoops? Included. Want to pump some iron? Included. Want to use the dance studio to shake a tail feather? Included. Want to hop in the shower and slap someone in the butt with your towel? I think that's included, too, but so is the harassment lawsuit.

Terrible hours , especially on weekends. Equipment is very old ant really maintained. Location is…read moreconvenient that's about it

Great gym with everything you need! The equipment is well-maintained, and the space is always…read moreclean. The staff is friendly and helpful, making it a welcoming environment to get a good workout in.

Love this gym. In your membership you can go to this location or the Portland one. I go to the…read morePortland one more cause it's closer but I love the spin classes at this one. All the instructors are great. They also have a sauna and the gym is super clean.

I would recommend this gym for those who are looking to get one on one training with personal…read moretrainers. That being said it's higher in price than most gyms, but the facility is very high end, clean, and has a lot of options because just a workout area, and the fact they have outdoor workout options is great. The inside smoothie bar is also pretty good.

Stayed two nights recently and was not overly impressed. The service was good, but a bit…read morepretentious, like we should feel privileged to be there. The jacuzzi and steam rooms were under renovation from the last week of June through mid-July, which seems like odd timing since it is busy season. It didn't really affect us as we weren't planning to use, but advance notice would have been nice. The people checking in in front of us were upset about it, but their complaints were completely brushed off. The rooms were comfortable but need refreshing. Stains on the carpet, etc. The walls are thin and you can hear the people in the room next to you. The location is excellent for walking throughout downtown Portland. Easy access to the waterfront and many top restaurants. Doubtful we'd stay again.

Great hotel with long history in the Old Port. Centrally located for enjoying food and…read moreentertainment. The staff are friendly and very accommodating for guests arriving late at night to utilize the complimentary airport shuttle service and also allow for a slightly later checkout to support utilizing the spa services. The bed was comfortable and room provided everything I needed. The on site gym was actually larger than I expected and had a reasonable amount of free weights. The restaurant was amazing.....delicious food, well prepared and again very friendly and attentive staff. Lobster for breakfast was exactly what I needed to remind me I was home. I would definitely stay at the Regency again. Thank you!

Clean, decent equipment. Very nice employees. Kinda sleepy feeling. Could use a bit of a revamp…read more Super cool outdoor area. Not a lot of mirrors so form is sometimes hard to perfect. My biggest gripe is the way they recently put the benches and weight racks. It makes no sense and really makes it hard to get and put away weights and also theres way less benches now. It is really not efficient or enjoyable to workout on upper body day.

Large number of classes for all levels. I am not motivated by machines though they have…read moreeverything including the straps that TRX straps. With the selection of classes so large I am able to get a great workout at a level that I can do. I started out at lower levels and have worked myself up to much harder classes. The instructors are great and the comraderie in the classes is wonderful.