HO CHI MINH CITY / SAIGON -- area code (84-8)

DISTRICT 1

• Ho Chi Minh Blind Association
  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 (cost is less than half of Golden Smile). 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).
• Ngoc Anh (mixed)
  31/1 Nguyen Binh Khiem St Dist 1 (across from the Somerset Hotel). Steam and dry sauna, private showers, large whirlpool.

  
  DISTRICT 10

• An Thien
  283 92-93 Cach Mang Thang 8 St, W 12, Dist 10, 290-5483 (also see listing under Saunas).

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Not as spacious as Golden Smile Club, but it is a nice place. The staff are very friendly. The masseurs are pretty good and they don't ask for tips (though, you should give them some tip, typically about D$100-150 (US$5-10)." -- GAM_KyHoa, Apr 17, 2009

• Golden Smile Club
  656 Su Van Hanh, District 10 (also see listing under Saunas), 862-6119, email. Entry includes access to the steam room, jacuzzi, sauna and a 50 minute massage. There's a TV lounge and a couple of PCs to access Net. Crowd is mainly locals.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "80% of the guys here were mid 20s or below. The massage was fairly reasonable - about 45 mins, though." -- hcmpp, Nov 7, 2009

  "I have been to the Golden Smile Club many times this yearand the staff are very friendly and the massages very good. Mainly locals with a few caucasians. Very clean and a great place to meet new friends." -- aliens23, Oct 5, 2009

  "Golden Smile Club is an OK place. The masseurs are a little rough on the massage and inexperienced. They will try to talk to you and up your tip. Just stick with what you are comfortable with." -- miken1999, Mar 12, 2009

  "Excellent massage. Steam and sauna room. D$100,000 entry after 2pm and includes a massage. A tip is usually around D$50,000-100,000." -- tamquat, Feb 21, 2009

  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:

  "If you want strictly professional massages I recomend Nam Spa (Na^'m in Viet spelling)." -- GAM_KyHoa, Apr 17, 2009

  "A nice and clean place in a converted house. I had the best massage I've ever had in Vietnam. It was completely professional. I know I will be going back soon." -- leducbao, Feb 6, 2009

  "Nam Spa is really a nice place to visit. It is clean and newly open. They offer variety of massage packages and prices are affordable. I rate them 4-star." -- jackmaster13, Jan 31, 2009

  "Nam Spa, great place to visit, and relax. One of the most wonderful experiences in Saigon there." -- johndang, Jan 16, 2009

• Toan Thang Sauna
  126 Thanh Thai, P12, Dist 10, 863-2096 (also see listing under Saunas). Blind masseurs on hand provide competent, strictly professional massage. Nice facilities, fun and cheap.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "There is a good massage service out at the stadium in Dist 10. The masseurs are all blind and the massage prices are D$40,000 for massage or D$40,000 for spa, sauna and steam. Combine both for D$70,000. The massages I had were very good. I tip D$50,000 for a VERY GOOD Massage which is what I am after. It is also a clean premises. You choose you masseur from photos at the front desk." -- tam, Jan 4, 2009

  
  OTHER AREAS

• Ha Son Spa for Men
  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. Herbal steam bath and jaccuzi. Young, handsome professional therapists.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Ha Son Spa for Men offers modest facilities to unwind after a stressful day. Experience their steam bath, jacuzzi, facial or massage by a skillful masseur who can help you release your tension. Choose from around 12 or so therapists, and let him do the rest." -- Sp1984, Nov 6, 2009

  "The place is clean and relaxed. 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. Met up with fa ew mature guys. The masseur that I choose completed my massage in less than one hour so the shop operator gave me some discount." -- jackmaster13, Aug 11, 2009

  "I realy like Ha Son Spa for Men. Reasonable price and very clean . Therapists very pro, good service and friendly a quiet place and relaxed." -- hungbigman, May 9, 2009

• Nadam Spa
  12/29/1 QL13, Hiep Binh Chanh Ward, Thu Duc Dist, 083-726-8028, email. After you pass the Binh Trieu Bridge 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.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "The place is nicely set up and clean. Price is quite reasonable. Staff are friendly, too. I had a body scrub together with a little massage. The massuer did not know English and was not really professional. The place is still worth to pay a visit." -- jackmaster13, Apr 11, 2009

• Phi Thuyen Spa
  13 Cuu Long, Phuong 2, Tan Bing Dist.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I have been going to the Phi Thuyen Spa out near the airport for a great massage but they didn't have a spa which I like to partake in, but now they have moved to a new location and have a spa. It is not far from the Superbowl. I was there the other day and it was smaller but very busy. So many men so little time. Their masseurs are very good at their work." -- tamquat, Jul 22, 2009

  Comments from Utopians:

  "At 32 Dong Khoi St there is Blue Moon Spa that has a couple of guys that do a professional massage. But around the corner at 8 Ho Huan Nghiep is Lan Anh Hair Salon where they have two very handsome guys that give professional body massage. There are no showers there but you get rubbed down at the end with a hot towel - this place closes at 8pm." -- hcmpp, Nov 7, 2009

  "Spa Sao Huong Duong, Hong Ha St, Tan Binh Dist (near airport sauna). Cruisy, busy on weekends. Great fun in jacuzzi and sleeping lounge. Massage offered, too. Entry D$50,000. To get here, find Hong Ha, the side street next to Parksons Bld at the airport. At the end of Hong Ha, turn right and you will see a sport center around the corner. Pass the motorbike parking area till the end, that's it on your right." -- billylondon, Sep 6, 2009

  "When to Quyet Thang at Binh Thanh Dist last night. Customers there are mostly mature, having massage by the sightless staff for only D$60,000. The centre only has a medicinal herbs steam bath at 4/F and four massage beds at 3/F which were divided using curtains." -- jackmaster13, Aug 11, 2009

  "Sauna Quyet Thang for men is the city's best gay secret. Massage therapy using Asian medicinal herbs, point accupuncture, health recovery, anti-aging therapy, with Vietnamese and Japanse methods. Service provided by sightless staff. Open 9am-10pm. Price is D$30,000 for sauna, D$40,000 for massage. 70 Dinh Tien Hoang St, Ward 1, Binh Thanh Dist, 3841-3410." -- longsggv, Jul 22, 2009

  "Spa Bi Bo is a new massage place out near the airport at 21 Hong Ha, P2 Tan Binh Dist. It is passable, but only has a steam room, a nice garden (outdoors) and masseurs. The massage was quite good, but then the masseur wanted D$300,000 tip. It was too expensive for me." -- tam, Jan 4, 2009