4 Jln Klapa, Utopia Map, 6296-1018, email. No membership required. Three floors of facilities include: a large hot jacuzzi, a steam room, designated smoking room, large play rooms, a mini cinema-style TV room, two Net stations, dark maze and a small lounge. Theme nights such as chub and chaser, skin night, young night. Mostly Chinese locals, but everyone is welcome at this friendly, comfortable neighborhood sauna. Sun-Thu 10:30am-midnight; Fri, Sat and eve of public holidays closes at 2am.

Comments from Utopians:

"Hercules has a nice hot pool and the crowd has improved. Mostly Chinese bear executives and bear daddies. They have masseurs, too. If you feel out of place in other saunas due to the younger crowd, you will find this place welcoming. Tue and Fri - Skin Nights (crowded), Sat and Sun - mostly crowded. Opening hours - 10am-11pm." -- genewilly, Jul 4, 2012

Keybox UTOPIA VERIFIED AUG 2012 790 North Bridge Rd (at the southwest corner intersection with Jln Klapa), Utopia Map, 6299-4121, email. The entrance is right at the corner on North Bridge rd. Be careful not to mistake the door with the "Spa" sign right next to it as the entrance (this goes to a 2/F straight spa, not to Keybox). Gay sauna located at the quieter end of North Bridge Rd, a short walk from Bugis and Little India or the Lavendar MRT Station. This secluded and quiet sanctuary for relaxation is attracting a regional crowd (Chinese, Pinoys, Malay, Thai, Indonesian, etc.) as well as locals and international visitors of all ages. Facilities include TV lounge with Net stations, hot tub, steam room, gym, designated smoking room, private cabins and dark areas. Check their website for theme nights. Utopia Member Discount

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

17 Upper Circular Rd (near the river, between Boat Quay and Clarke Quay), Utopia Map, 6223-0017, email. Nearest MRT station is Clark Quay. Largest men's member sauna and fitness club in Singapore. Machine circuit, free weights, sauna, steam, swimming pool, and al fresco café. A huge fantasy-infused recreation area on 2/F surpasses most facilities in the region: gothic arched hallways, maze and cul de sacs, video theater, adjustable industrial lighting, portals, dens, view ports, and more. Broad spectrum of adult customers of all ages, races, and a notable lack of posers. Busy even on weekday afternoons! Ask for their "slightly larger" towel if you are a chub. 350+ attend their "go natural" nights on Fri. Mon is Popcorn and Movie Night. Tue is YMCA Night with S$1.70 entry for anyone under 22. Wed, show your tattoo at the door and get a $5. discount. Thu is Short Towel Night. Sat is Underwear Night. Lifetime membership costs S$10. Entry fee is additional.

Comments from Utopians:

"The place is a bit old, but the crowd is still there. The walls of the steam room can do with a thorough scrubbing, but the floor is clean. Had a good time, and will return." -- yinghuantang, Sep 26, 2012

CHINATOWN

The Chinatown neighborhood is easy to navigate using our Utopia map:

2/F 51A Pagoda St, Utopia Map, 6221-0367, SMS 9758-7514, email. New location in the heart of Chinatown. Entry is up the stairs on Trengganu St, on the corner opposite Absolute. Reception is located on 2/F up a flight of steps from the street level entrance. Two levels of custom designed facilities. 2/F has lockers, TV lounge, dark maze, and a very clever glass-enclosed smoking room so that you can still cruise those taking a cigarette break. 3/F large lounge with futons, dark rooms, cabins, outdoor shower and BJ bench. Very friendly crowd tends towards the macho, mature, bears and their admirers. Open 24 hours daily! Theme nights. No membership fee required. Utopia Member Discount

Comments from Utopians:

"Visited Shogan sauna in Singapore a few weeks ago. The skinny cleaning staff in the sauna was super rude, often yelling and wanting to fight with the customers. Shocking. Although its entrance fee is very affordable, the sauna is messy." -- lamer, Mar 1, 2012