Sweatbox
Yes, this is the same Sweatbox that is also a men's sauna and cruise joint, and operates as a kind of adjunct to the sauna — ideal for a gym-first/sauna-second experience, with plenty of darkroom possibilities. The atmosphere is relaxing and friendly. Membership to the gym, which opens at 7am and closed at midnight, includes access to the 24-hour sauna facilities. Opened in 2008. From August 2018 Sweatbox closed for eight months for major refurbishment, reopened 8 April 2019.
- Backroom
- men-only
- fitness center
- spa
- sauna/steam room
- massage services
- group fitness classes
- LGBTQ+ owned
Address
1–2 Ramillies St
London,
England
W1F 7LN
Near: 1-2 Ramillies St
Hours
Gym and Sauna: 24 hours daily
Address
1–2 Ramillies St
London,
England
W1F 7LN
Near: 1-2 Ramillies St
Hours
Gym and Sauna: 24 hours daily
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FIRST VISIT TO SWEATBOX SAUNA- LONDON
YESTERDAY, I WENT FOR THE FIRST TIME TO SWEATBOX SAUNA IN LONDON. MY EXPERIENCE WAS NOT NICE. THE MAN ON RECEPTION WAS EXTEREMELY RUDE AND UNHELPFULL. I THOUGHT THESE GAY TYPE PLACES WOULD BE WELCOMING FOR GAY PEOPLE, WHO ARE AFRAID TO COME OUT. I DONT THINK I WILL EVBER GO THERE AGAIN. MAYBE SWEATBOX NEED TO SEND THEIR STAFF ON CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING ?
10th Feb
going to visit here ok the 10th Feb. hoping I won't be disappointed as I'm travelling specifically for it :D I'll leave a proper review afterwards.
Ok´ish
I was there on a Wedenesday evening, ±30 people there of ages 25-45. There was a foam party that evening in a small area of the sauna (normaly steamroom?), but limited action in there. In general not to big place and like all places it depends on the people who are there. Sauna facilities are a bit worn (1 jacuzi, 1 sauna, 1 steamroom, showers). The cruising was ok, although the private rooms are small and didn´t look that clean. The relax area was cold... Left with a bit of mixed feelings to return sometime or never come again... probably try something else when in London again. In general there are nicer places in Europe.
A younger crowd than other London saunas
Sweatbox is at pains to market itself as different from other London saunas. In some respects it is. The crowd is generally younger and with regular parties featuring DJs and appearances by porn stars they do at least try harder than other venues. The choice of black paint and red lighting makes it hard to judge the quality of the fit out and cleanliness, but I think Pleasuredrome has a much higher spec fit out. If you get frustrated at the older and, to be brutally honest, sometimes seriously out of shape and slightly desperate patrons that other saunas can attract then Sweatbox may appeal, but the younger crowd can be more reticent. I don't think Sweatbox will really change anyone's perceptions of saunas, but if they appeal to you, this is worth checking out. One complaint is that the towels are made of synthetic materials rather than cotton. Also note that various types of passes (48 hour) are available and a small deposit is also required for your locker key.
First to Review
Sweatbox is dull
Unless you are a stuck up 20 something this is not the place for real men to find real men