I am very, very irked by Brooklyn Banya. We traveled approximately two hours to get to BK Banya…read morebecause it's one of the few places that allow those under 18 into the baths. We called ahead and spoke with a gentleman who assured us (1) they were open on Yom Kippur; and (2) they were happy to accommodate my children and friends of mixed genders. When we arrived, the extremely unpleasant older woman at the front desk told us that Thursdays were for men only and turned us away very, very rudely -- despite the fact that the website says that men's only hours begin at 6 p.m.!! We were there around noon.) From the website (https://www.brooklynbanya.com/m): Men only hours: Tuesday 11am-11pm $60pp Thursday 6pm- 1am $60pp From what we could see and smell from the lobby, the place was dark, threadbare, and dingy, with a funky odor of mold mixed with perspiration and other unpleasant, unidentifiable things on top. So perhaps it was a cloud with a silver lining to be turned away. TLDR: - Awful communication. Info posted online is not honored or accurate. Info given verbally is not honored or accurate. - The space -- what we saw of it -- seemed dingy and dirty. - Staff are uninformed and extremely rude.

Authentic Brooklyn hidden gem! Brooklyn Banya is a real…read moretraditional bathhouse experience -- hot saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzi, and a refreshing cold plunge all under one roof. Clean, cozy, and relaxing atmosphere with friendly staff. Perfect place to recharge, detox, and meet great people. Highly recommend for anyone who loves authentic wellness and sauna culture! Great for wellness days, VIP gatherings, or private events with friends. Every visit leaves you refreshed, energized, and inspired.

On my annual trip to NYC, my partner and I were taken to this hidden gem by some native New Yorkers…read moreand man, what a hidden gem this is. The food was good, the service was attentive, and it was clean. They had those saunas COOKING too. Phenomenal. - Lou Sassle

Great spot. Some reviews here say it is dirty and yes it is old but it kind of adds to the vibe in…read morea good way I think. Not fancy but really cool spot and had some good food as well.

BOTTOM LINE: I thoroughly enjoyed my experience TIP/S:…read more*women-owned business* Walk-ins welcome. ...WHO: party of 2 WHY: Novemberfest celebration with my sis WHAT: (Deets) I initially read about the outdoor sauna on donyc. Before coming, I was frustrated, having called Nowadays several times on both Thursday (I left a voicemail because they are NOT open) and Friday (no answer during open hours). So I sent an email. I received a response from Nowadays staff late Friday evening with only a hyperlink and unclear info. My original email was also forwarded to the actual owners of Hot Box. They promptly answered my email and gave me clear written directions, a hyperlink with updated info, and a direct phone number to call to communicate with humans...winning! That evening, I called & spoke with the upbeat empathetic owner Paula. I received such wonderful customer service that I was intent on supporting WHATEVER project she and Jackie had going on! My girlfriend and I were psyched about coming to a "tiny house" sauna. It's housed in the backyard of the restaurant Nowadays in Ridgewood for now, but moves to various spots around the city. After registering, when your time slot is ready, you will go to 1 of 2 zip-down, enclosed changing cabanas to slip into your swimsuit and slippers. You are given a long black or short teal robe for warmth/ coverage, and escorted up onto the porch (no shoes) and into the sauna where fresh towels await you on the bench. There is an outdoor shower for the warmer months, and a fire pit for the cooler months. There is also cold ginger lemon water for your sipping pleasure. There are 2 enclosures in the sauna that vary in temperature, to cool down without having to leave the sauna. The hottest section can comfortably hold 4-7 people, the warmer section 4-6 small-thighed folks. The porch also seats 2, and is VERY Instagramable, if you're about that life! All in all, it was absolutely wonderful. Between catching up with my girlfriend, chatting with our sauna-mate, giggling with the owners Jackie & Paula & staff, and hanging at the fire pit, the time FLEW by! So I would advise booking at LEAST an hour. But there is happy hour pricing before 10pm when they are open, so Frugalistas also get to rock out! I'm definitely intent on bringing more friends next time! WHEN: Saturday evening in November '18 WHERE: take away HOW: bike/ Lyft BATHROOM: At Nowadays (the restaurant that houses this mobile sauna) WIFI: did not use DRESS CODE: swimsuit, no shoes SERVICE: prompt, friendly and attentive

The sauna itself was fantastic and the owners are really kind and helpful. But when we got to the…read moresauna it started raining. We asked the owners to turn off the rain but they said it wasn't up to them. I know they were doing all they could, but it was disappointing. Maybe they've learned to turn off the rain now that they're in the Rockaways. Looking forward to checking them out again and turning this 4 star review into 5. Without rain, 5 stars. With rain, 4.

First time experiencing this place. Historic and a perfect way to spend a Sunday morning. While…read morecoed most times I went during the men's only time. The spa was super clean and service was great. At checking when I explained I was a first timer they took extra time to explain everything and I never felt rushed. Customers were polite and the vibe was super chill. After a morning with -8 degree frigid temperatures it was perfect to warm up! Stayed 3 hours and left relaxed and refreshed. I'd recommend this for sure and will be back next time I'm in nyc. Only item I'd say was a bit of a challenge was that it got so crowded it was hard to find a seat in the saunas and steam rooms but this was a very minor imposition. People kept moving around so I didn't have to wait too long for a place.

If you have never been here and you like a hot sauna, this place is amazing. I have been going to…read morethe Miami location for over 20 years. I got to experience the original NYC location and it did not disappoint. Always love the Russian room. While it's not as fancy of a location as Miami the service in NYC was great. I got a nice mud wrap, salt scrub and platza. Sasha is excellent and makes sure you are comfortable and well relaxed. 10/10 (Even though I love Miami more, yay Boris).

company needs to educate themselves more on effects of PEMF on body. I was having symptoms that…read moreconcerned me and they knew nothing about . I called 3 x email and finally got to talk to a "returns" person. I ended up calling a company with higher end PEMF chairs and they understand and told me why I was experiencing what I was experiencing and put my mind at ease and also gave me a new way of using the PRO MATT

Wonderful and luxurious little spa afternoon for 2 that doesn't cost more than a benji ($100),…read morewhich I really appreciated. The spa floor is on the third floor of the Howard Hotel, and upon entering--you're promptly greeted by the concierge and a super lush and cooling lobby. When you check in with the clerk in the hallway, (who was super nice btw), you have the option to sign some waivers, but I save some time by signing documents on my phone on the way. The whole floor is rather zen, except for the cleaners you can hear outside your room. You're welcomed in by refreshing scents, think Byredo or OUAI. We booked the 1 hour dose for two and were promptly ushered to our private room, which included the infared sauna centered and the adjacent bathroom to it, with high quality hair products (Redken Acidic Line), Peter Thomas Roth skincare products, and a tea tree body wash. Included was a hair dryer, some face masks, and some takeaways provided by some of the sponsors they're currently working with (eye masks, etc). Staff started the timer for an hour and we were left to our own devices in the dim, soothingingly calm lighted room. You are able to play your own music if you connect to the speakers but I thought it was fun to just vibe out to their own chill techno zen-yourself-out music. I loved how the sauna experience came with some cool wet towels and face wipes, as well as a ice cool water canister in the corner to refill as you please. The sauna itself was exceptionally clean and well kept. Since I don't experience this often, I found it most tolerable when I took frequent breaks outside by walking around or just refreshing myself with the towels provided. I was piqued when the staff notified us afterwards that there's a 15% discount when you book your next spa day with them right after your appointment, and that deal can be started anytime you come in. I felt refreshed for the rest of the day, despite being in this heatwave and perusing around LES/Chinatown afterwards (which is usually rather overstimulating and sweat inducing). I'll def be back--the time passes rather slowly, and it felt like one of those little luxuries that set the pace for the rest of the day. Exceptional experience with friendly staff, upscale facility, and affordable cost.

This is my second time here and I have another great experience! The space is clean, well…read moremaintained and the food is absolutely delicious. We spent about 5 hours here on this trip, but I definitely could have stayed longer. There is a parking lot a block or two down the street, as a treat parking is limited. I definitely would recommend visiting and will continue to return!

1st time going and nice really enjoyed this place…read more Place is bigger than it look. 3 floors with different rooms. Various types of sauna rooms such as cold, mineral, infrared. Quiet rooms where you can just rest your body. Plenty of places to sit and read, talk with people, play games, watch TV, or sleep. Place is clean and Easy parking as they have their own parking lot. Towels and lockers and a change of outfit are offered. We had lunch (Bulgogi) and it was great. Plenty of free water stations. I would come back.

This was my first time trying a 'salt room'. I went in with an open mind, and over the years have…read moretried a number of alternative therapies. On this one, I can't say I'm convinced it does anything. Sure, the overall space is nice and 'zen'. The salt room itself, very 'pretty' with all the various white/ivory/peach/pink/coral/orange shades of the salt walls. The feeling of salt crystals under your bare feet? Nice. Relaxing chairs to sit in. But at the end of the 30 minute session, did I feel anything special beyond the fact that I just 'relaxed' in a pretty room for 30 minutes? No. Note that the salt room can also hold up to three clients at a time, which means they have the potential to charge up to $87 for three people, for just a 30-minute period. That's $174 per hour for a room that's filled with salt. Where no personal or hands-on service is provided...just clients 'sitting' in a room. I guess they also disperse 'saline aerosol' into the room while you are sitting in there. I'm not exactly sure what that is, or how it's supposed to be beneficial to you but then it begs the question...is it the saline aerosol that benefits you and/or some type of 'energy' that is supposed to come from the salt itself in the room? I don't know...I just have to wonder if this salt room thing is nothing more than an (unproved) trend that they are going to milk for all it's worth, until the next wellness trend comes along. When I first arrived and was eventually directed to the room, even though they knew it was my first time there, I was given no real direction or expectation...just told to go on in the room. (Typically you'd expect some type of introductory language...'we pipe saline aerosol into the room...this provides XYZ, etc'). I also found it odd that at the end of the 30-minute session, the woman working the desk simply came to the room and opened the door without warning. No knock, no 'bell' to let me know the session was over...just her, suddenly opening the door. (Typically at personal service places like that, they would knock on the door first, or ask if it's ok to enter, and especially considering I was in the room all alone, i.e., maybe I was in the middle of taking a weird selfie when she just opened the door?) Maybe next time I'll give the infrared sauna a try and see how that goes...but as for the salt room and just sitting in there, I don't think I'd spend my money on that again. It so happens that at the time, I was starting to feel quite sick with a bad cold. Other reviews here seemed to suggest they felt 'relief' from a cold. I felt no difference in anything, after my salt room session.

There were 3 plush chairs in the salt room. It was very bright and warm. The session later just…read moreunder 30 minutes. By the time I was relaxed enough the session was over. However, I enjoyed the experience. I would frequent Modrn Salt and explore the other services they offer if I lived or worked in the area.

This was a great Banya experience! $60 for 4 hours is totally worth it when you break down the…read morehourly cost and all that you get. Four different steam rooms, two single person cold plunges, a jacuzzi, and an ice room. Your phone gets stored securely and so do your belongings, as you get a key for each locker. You get 6 rather thin towels, but I found that to be plenty. They also have showers and some soap for you to shower off after your relaxing day. There's even a lot. I'm sure it can get tight and filled up quickly, but there was even some street parking on a Sunday morning. I highly recommend checking it out!

I love coming here at least once a week Great steam rooms with a crispy strong hot air help me to…read moremaintain keeping my body clean and happy inside and out! Amazing ice cold plunge my must have banyas experience and in mermaid they take a really great care of it. The hygiene of this place is always A+ I also like the logistics in this place so it never gets overloaded with crowd as the experience is pretty intimate and they manage it well so each guest gets enough personal space for time of stay. Love seeing all service people here as with a time they became like a family for me!