I was able to stop by this weekend and take a look at the new amenities. Pros and cons:
Pros:
-They now offer a little towel, big towel, robe and slippers upon admission. You no longer get them at check in, but rather at the desk in the locker room. It was a little confusing since no one at check in or the locker room counter mentioned anything but you scan your wristband for a 'robe deposit', they give you everything, and before you leave for the day, make sure to put everything in the laundry in view of the counter staff (towels are probably less important but the robe and slippers they need to see returned), so that you can scan your wristband and basically get the charge deducted. If you leave without doing this, you will be charged $35.
-it's nice that a lot of the interior is updated, broken things are fixed, feels cleaner.
Cons:
-as stated on their website, outside amenities are still closed. I feel like this 'special rate' is still too much for what's available.
-the wet area is now "clothing optional" so people aren't required to be naked, which just feels odd for the Korean Spa purists. If it was swim trunks i'd be fine I guess, but there were a few people in briefs in the pools...which just feels...unsanitary.
-there are now 2 lifeguards patrolling the wet area at all times, and they do rounds every 15 minutes on the dot to peak in the steam room to make sure there's no funny business.
-the new lighting in the wet area is far too bright. I miss the old darker/blue light aesthetic.
Ultimately, there was still some eye candy to be had, and people found a way to time the patrols just right to have a little fun.
I do think the new price will be it's downfall. The wet area had a typical amount of people, but everywhere else in the building was dead. This soft launch was only just announced, so maybe it'll improve.
Lots of nice bodies, bubble butts on display. a VERY cute young (maybe str8) boy who was getting an erection. also the very fit white guy, 30s(?), with brown hair and a big ass. We kept looking at each other but too shy to say hello. With the staff around you can't easily play here but you can definitely meet and get a phone number for later.
. There were some guys looking around and one guy who was “playing” with himself but I never saw any funny business other than the occasional peacock. The whole experience was relaxing and chill. They kept the place clean too. I’d def go back. It was cool bonding with other men in the nude. Made me way more comfortable with my own body.
