185 Cong Quynh St Dist 1 (also see listing under Saunas). The city's best kept gay secret. The institutional appearance belies what goes on inside. The staff speak no English so you might want to go with a local friend. A sign tacked to a tree in the courtyard points the way to 'Massage' at the top of the stairs where a woman takes your money and gives you a yellow card for a massage and/or a blue card for the sauna. Inexpensive. The massage area has six cubicles divided by head-height frosted glass partitions and curtains across the front. A sign on the door reads 'Massage for Gentlemen'. Each cubicle contains a massage table and locker. The quality of the massage varies according to the masseur. They also have an active sauna (see listing under Saunas).

31/1 Nguyen Binh Khiem St Dist 1 (across from the Somerset Hotel). Steam and dry sauna, private showers, large whirlpool.

DISTRICT 10

Nam Spa FF8 Ba Vi St, Bac Hai, Utopia Map, 6264-9430, email. The first ever boutique day spa for men in the heart of colorful Saigon. This gay-owned spa offers a variety of treatments and packages for the gay community. Located on the old quarter of Saigon, not far from Dist 1. A single-storey home has been converted into an oasis. A touch of Zen style in the design will calm you down from the doorstep and then transport you to another world away from the noise and bustle. Art collections on display range from furniture to lighting, from music to crafts, and from Bien Hoa ceramics to contemporary photographs. Relax, refresh and revive in their private hideaway. Aside from massage they also give many spa services from manicure and pedicure to hot stone massage. Gratuity is already included in their pricing. Số FF8 – Đường Ba Vì – Cư xá Bắc Hải – Quận 10 Utopia Member Discount

Comments from Utopians:

"Nam Spa massage is good, but some massuer is not friendly. Some fun in the steam room, too." -- funonbed, Apr 15, 2011

126 Thanh Thai, P12, Dist 10, 863-2096 (also see listing under Saunas). Blind masseurs on hand provide competent, strictly professional massage. Nice, clean facilities, fun and cheap. Choose you masseur from photos at the front desk.

OTHER AREAS

310 Huynh Van Banh, Ward 11, Phu Nhuan Dist, Utopia Map, 083-844-9061, 090-995-9988, email. Gay-friendly spa for men offering massage, facials, sauna and foot massage. Three floors. G/F front has motorbike parking area, rear side is the locker room. 1/F consists of one VIP massage room and a few massage beds partitioned using curtains. 3/F has two shower rooms, resting area with TV, indoor courtyard and indoor jacuzzi. Herbal steam bath, sauna and jaccuzi. They have added one sauna room on the top floor. Young, handsome professional therapists.

12/29/1 QL13, Hiep Binh Chanh Ward, Thu Duc Dist, Utopia Map, 083-726-8028, 090-397-4955, email. Take Nguyen Thi Minih Khai Rd northeast, out of town. After you pass the Binh Trieu Bridge, turn right and you will see the Nadam Spa sign immediately on the right. They provide many spa and massage services including sauna, steam bath, infrared sauna, jacuzzi, fish spa, body scrub, body care, hair dresser, facials, etc. Free buffet. Utopia Member Discount

Comments from Utopians:

"Great massage at local prices." -- deano, Jul 12, 2011

"Turn down the little dirt road about 2m after the barriers on the bridge finish. The road goes to the right slightly, then you take the first right and then the first left. Very nicely decorated spa. Sauna, steam room, infrared room, massage services. Nice place to relax." -- z909, Dec 20, 2010

13 Cuu Long, Phuong 2, Tan Bing Dist. Not far from the Superbowl. Small, but busy. Their masseurs are very good at their work.

Comments from Utopians:

"I recently went to Phi Thuyen Spa. They charge VD$100,000 for massage and you can pick the masseur from about 12 pictures (on 2/F). Very friendly staff, super cute therapist, best massage and amazing service. Paid VD$200,000 tip - well worth it!" -- andrewswim, Apr 26, 2011

"I went there last month. This place was so crowded and I really enjoyed it there until the staff shouted in Vietnamese many times. Then they come to me and see my locker number...then I realized I had some problem...I went down stairs and found my locker open and all my stuff gone...I tried to talk to the receptionist who couldn'e speak English...some customer tried to help me (really appreciated about that) and they negotiated with receptionist to let me out and come back later to pay the entrance fee. Actually, the bad thing is I'm 100% sure that I locked the locker and my question is how can others open this locker with some staff sitting inside? The receptionist blamed me about leaving my valuables and showed me their sign not taking any responsibity for lost things..." -- Dinoiloveu, Apr 10, 2011

Comments from Utopians:

"I just found out some existing places that are not listed: Cupid Spa at 43R/21 Ho Van Hue St, P9, Quan Phu Nhuan. Glee Spa at 1073/69A Cach Mang Thang Tam St. Thanh Dao Spa - 372/25 Cach Mang Thang Tam St." -- prnzardoz, Nov 4, 2011