The Play Room

Their website is working, but you won't find much on it.

The Play Room

A new bath house has opened. The Play Room address is #35 West Avenue, Quezon City. Directions are:

Coming from West Avenue, it's after Mister Kebab and before Del Monte Avenue. It's the building with the restaurants, "In and Out" and "Don Esteban" in its front. From the directions, The Play Room must be near Spartacus Reflexology, a gay massage place.

Their website doesn't work but you can try this number where I got the address from: +63 916 576 8164.

The place is run by the same owner as Queeriosity and Hilom Spa. Don't know if that should matter. Enjoy.

RAID!

Queeriosity Bath House was raided last week. So have some cinemas known as gay cruising places. Customers were brought to police stations. Just be prepared. Police can hold you but cannot detain you for more than a certain number of hours without charging you with a crime, and they need a judge for that. But, if you want to end your inconvenience and embarrassment, you can always pay your way out of detention. This is not encouraged but what would you do?

The EROD-TM Triangle

Whatever is your mood or fancy, the E. Rodriguez Jr Ave (EROD) and Tomas Morato (TM) area will keep you happy. There is a club, a bath house and a massage for men.

Club Pink Republic - the club
Fahrenheit Cafe - the bath house
Rondalle Spa - the massage

Though the these place may not meet whatever standards you may have, this triangle of a location can, at least, please you with the option. Have fun!

Fahrenheit Cafe and Fitness Center

This is one of the more popular bath house destinations in Metro Manila. There is a queue usually and the crowd is quite varied, but mostly young due to its affordable entrance fee. You may find some college students inside. Since this is the only bath house in Quezon City, don't be surprised with the traffic along its narrow hallways. At times, you mind find yourself in a desperate search for an unoccupied cubicle, and, worse, one with a working lock. They've posted that some renovation has just been completed. That should be welcome considering that it's run down, dirty, smelly, and sweaty, with the showers always running out of soap. Some people bring their own bar of soap, just in case. The place is often full, even on Sundays. On some occasions, Fahrenheit mounts a show as an added come on. They could be strip shows, male bikini contest, or trans gender beauty contest. Address is 1204 E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, Barangay Mariana, New Manila, Quezon City. Telephone numbers are +63 918 9008002, +63 918 9008007 or +63 2 725 6699. Visit their website for more info.

Queeriosity Palace

The newest bath house in Manila, Queeriosity Palace is less than a year old at the time of this post. It is located not far from the oldest bathhouse in Manila, Club Bath. Both are in Pasay City. I have not been to this one since news spread on the internet that it was raided by police just weeks from its opening. The news has been confirmed and is true. They're still in business and continue to self-promote on internet groups with specials, discounts and the like.

Address is at 1946 F.B. Harrison Road, Pasay City. Telephone number is +63 2 5278337. Visit their website for more info.

Bath Houses in Manila

There are only four bath houses in Manila:

1. Club Bath - in Pasay City
2. Club Fahrenheit - in Quezon City
3. Queeriosity - in Pasay City
4. Club Epitome - in Malate, Manila

Club Bath

One of only four bath houses in Manila, Club Bath is the original and grand dame of all bath houses. It's been around since the seventies, and its owner is a popular male model from that decade. The amenities are the best among the bath houses but you also have to pay for it. Its rates are twice that of the others. You choose either a locker or cubicle. The rate for a cubicle is double the rate for a locker. Like all other bath houses, membership fee is required and you must bring with you a valid identification to sign up and each time you visit the place.

The place can get really crowded on some days, usually weekends and especially on long weekends. The crowd is varied but generally older compared to the other bath houses. This is probably because of its higher rates. Students can't afford this.

Address is 2456 F.B. Harrison Blvd. corner Valhalla St. Pasay City (near Pasay City Sports Complex, Cuneta Astrodome, Holiday Plaza, Libertad, and Pasay City Hall). It doesn't have a sign so all you need to look for is the number "2456" on the wall. Telephone number is (632) 833-2866. They have a website.