Pleasuredrome

If your idea of a relaxing spa day includes paying a premium entry fee just to be forced into exhibitionism, welcome to Pleasuredrome under Waterloo! Let’s talk about the room situation—or lack thereof. Silly me, I assumed paying the standard admission entry would grant me access to, you know, a basic cabin to use. Absolutely not. Apparently, having four walls and a door that locks is an elite luxury here. Almost all the private rooms and "deluxe pods" require you to march back to reception and hand over extra cash on an hourly meter. If you don't pay up, your options are basically zero. So, if you happen to prefer a little privacy, you're entirely out of luck. However, if you absolutely love public encounters, audience participation, and putting on a live performance for a rotating crowd of spectators, this place is an absolute goldmine! It forces everyone out into the open cruising areas, turning the entire venue into a mandatory interactive theater. To make the vibe even more relaxing, the sheer volume of security and cameras makes you feel like you're trying to sneak contraband into a high-security prison. Between the CCTV glare and the complete monetization of basic privacy, the whole experience is just pure, unadulterated administrative chaos. Save your money. Unless you want to budget for a room rental on top of your entry fee, or you just really, really love an audience, go somewhere else!

It smelled terrible, I almost threw up, I left there after half an hour.

It smelled terrible, I almost threw up, I left there after half an hour.

Very large sauna, with a unique entrance because it's inside a cave; I think it's under a train station. The price is a bit high, but it's well-organized. Slippers and a very small towel are included.

Very large sauna, with a unique entrance because it's inside a cave; I think it's under a train station. The price is a bit high, but it's well-organized. Slippers and a very small towel are included.

We visited Pleasuredrome Sauna today and overall had a pleasant visit. The venue itself is very nice and has a really good atmosphere, with plenty of potential to make the experience even better. One thing we found a little surprising was that cabins are charged separately. Having visited many saunas over the years, this is not something we’ve personally come across before. It might perhaps work better to include the cabins in the overall price and increase the entrance fee slightly instead — for example by around £5. The wet areas at times had a noticeable smell, and the jacuzzi water did not seem quite as clean as we would have expected during our visit. The food could also be improved slightly, as the chips we ordered were soft and still a bit frozen in the middle. On a positive note, the staff were very welcoming when we arrived, and throughout the day it was clear that the team were making a genuine effort to keep the sauna clean and tidy, which we appreciated. Overall, we enjoyed parts of our visit and feel the venue has great potential. With a few small improvements, it could be an even better experience.

We visited Pleasuredrome Sauna today and overall had a pleasant visit. The venue itself is very nice and has a really good atmosphere, with plenty of potential to make the experience even better. One thing we found a little surprising was that cabins are charged separately. Having visited many saunas over the years, this is not something we’ve personally come across before. It might perhaps work better to include the cabins in the overall price and increase the entrance fee slightly instead — for example by around £5. The wet areas at times had a noticeable smell, and the jacuzzi water did not seem quite as clean as we would have expected during our visit. The food could also be improved slightly, as the chips we ordered were soft and still a bit frozen in the middle. On a positive note, the staff were very welcoming when we arrived, and throughout the day it was clear that the team were making a genuine effort to keep the sauna clean and tidy, which we appreciated. Overall, we enjoyed parts of our visit and feel the venue has great potential. With a few small improvements, it could be an even better experience.

Overpriced for what it is. It’s more of a bar than a bathhouse. All standing and posing and very little playing. Not worth the time or money.

Overpriced for what it is. It’s more of a bar than a bathhouse. All standing and posing and very little playing. Not worth the time or money.

Visited yesterday for the first time and I had quite good experience. Friendly staff, clean facilities. The crowd wasn't the biggest but I got what I came for. Good thing I ignored the 1* reviews. Would definitely recommend,

Visited yesterday for the first time and I had quite good experience. Friendly staff, clean facilities. The crowd wasn't the biggest but I got what I came for. Good thing I ignored the 1* reviews. Would definitely recommend,