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| - I regularly go to spas. I've been to THEbathhouse a couple of times, on different trips.
I always either have this place to myself or there are so few patrons as to not have any issues using the spa; good and acceptable selection of fruit, juice, tea, etc (although I have been to spas that offer even more, as well as more amenties when you're leaving, like free perfume, high-end moisturizers, etc); I like the dark atmosphere a lot. The day pass fee is very reasonable. I've always found the staff to be friendly and helpful.
On the other hand, apart from the wood sauna, the temperatures are MUCH too cool and not correct for a spa. The whirlpool is particularly embarrassing, it is just above lukewarm. One of the "cool" pools is lukewarm and is a good option to cool down if the genuinely cold pool is too much for you. The timing on the steam room is off, the steam doesn't come on for long enough to keep the room at the correct hot temperature, and the room completely empties of steam for several minutes before the steam comes on again.
Watch out for the more splintery areas in the wood sauna. I suggest sitting on a towel and not leaning back on the wall.
Fix the temperature issues and this place will be 4 stars, easily.
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