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    The Boiler Room Sauna

    Friendly gay sauna in Hove.

    The Boiler Room Sauna

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    84-86 Denmark Villas, Hove, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN3 3TJ

    Friendly gay sauna with an intimate atmosphere. Facilities include a 12-man sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, private cabins, video room and other adult play spaces. High-speed tanning booth available.

    The Boiler Room Sauna (formally TBS2) has a fully licensed lounge bar, with tea, coffee and water being served - free all day. Light meals and snacks available.

    Located just a few minutes' walk from Hove railway station. Trains leave Brighton station every 15 minutes or so. The journey time to Hove station is just 3 minutes.
    Features:
    Bar
    Cafe
    Free Wi-Fi
    Jacuzzi / Hot Pool
    Relaxing Cabins
    Sauna
    Steam room
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    3.2
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    Based on 132 votes

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    Dan

    Wed, Oct 20, 2021

    NOT A SAFE SPACE FOR TRANS PEOPLE

    I'm disgusted by the experience myself and my friend just had here. I'm a 22yo gay man, and he's a 21yo gay trans man. I agreed to go to the sauna with him for his first time as he was a little scared of being mistreated on account of being transgender. We paid, entered, got changed. My friend elected to wear a swimsuit to cover his body, as he's quite shy and dysphoric about it. This was completely fine for every patron we saw and spoke to. He was treated with respect and dignity, exactly the same as I was. Around 10 minutes into our stay, a staff member came over to inform us that clothes were not permitted due to hygiene rules. This was difficult for my friend, but he agreed to undress since everyone was being respectful and he was willing to do so, despite feeling uncomfortable. Around 15 minutes after that, the staff member returns to inform us that the boss wasn't happy. We were told that the sauna was for people with male genitalia ONLY, and that we had to leave. This is absolutely unacceptable. We are in one of the most progressive areas in England, it took an awful lot of courage for my friend to enter a male space, and to be treated like this is appalling. I implore you, even if you're unaffected by trans issues, to not give your business to this sauna.
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    Francine

    Wed, Oct 27, 2021

    Discusting

    I'm sorry your friend had to go through that. This is not reflective of the Brighton and Hove LGBT scene at all. May I suggest you contact www.gscene.com and see if they can find out why you and your friend had such a bad experience. Also www.thebrightonsauna.com maybe more friendly and nicer!
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    Arthur

    Sat, Nov 02, 2019

    Money grabbing? you decide...

    Regrettably today is the last time I will visit. Having handed over my £14, I entered and was about to change when I realised I hadn't paid to park. I tried but guess what: No signal. I wanted to go out to use the phone to park. Imagine my reaction to: "We don't allow re-entry!" To my repeated: But I'm only parking the car, I was still met with "We don't allow re-entry!" So, faced with losing £14 or a £60 parking fine, my sauna was over!...and I hadn't even used the facilities...OK, I'd walked on their hallowed (now uncarpeted|) floor. I returned my key and departed. No effort to even contact management to vary this ridiculous situation or give a refund! I left with no fun nor refund. The worst of customer service imaginable. I hadn't thought about it but reading the most recent post, I also agree that the service is deteriorating. First, the carpets have been ripped up. Now food no longer available. What next? Oh yes, New staff with an appalling attitude. Well it's their business and as such I conclude that customers are regarded solely as cash cows. By contrast, I am delighted that I'm not regarded that way by my customers in my business dealings!
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    Freddie

    Sat, Oct 19, 2019

    Filthy dated place

    You can tell this place has been patched up over many years and is really dated and filthy. I took a shower when I got home just in case. I regretted not having taken my flip flops. The place looked very dirty and grimy and it was very dark. This place needs gutting from floor to ceiling. Asking £15 for those facilities is shameful. No condoms and lubes in sight. The sauna itself was okay despite the dirt on the floor.
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    Xas

    Fri, Oct 11, 2019

    Pity...

    .....used to be clean, well organised and friendly. Now the new staff seem to think that being dressed in shorts or underpants excuses the place being unclean, badly run and and unwelcoming. No condoms or lube, dirty floors, steam room either not switched on or scalding hot....pity
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    Prana

    Sat, Jul 13, 2019

    Lost its way

    This used to be a great little sauna. It felt really clean and well maintained. That is no longer the case and it feels rather grubby and a bit run down. Absolutely no condoms or lube available on the top floor. No toilet paper in the toilet. Seriously in need of some TLC.
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    jon

    Tue, Jul 09, 2019

    Jon bottom

    Been back after a short time away ,Still the same good value and fun most guys like bb fun so if your ok with that enjoy .
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    Hove

    Sun, Jul 07, 2019

    Still a great place for hot encounters

    There's been a change of staff lately and some troubles apparently. But I attended 2 days ago and have no complaints. Everything was clean and working and a lot of hit guys attended the cumunion party. I was more than satisfied. Hope they can sort out the staff/management problems cos this is still my fave sauna in Brighton.
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    Sean

    Wed, Jun 26, 2019

    Omg this place is shocking now

    I have been coming here since way back when it was the original Denmark. Grubby then but had a charm and quirkiness about it. Then the big refurb where it was a little soulless. It evolved into a great clean interesting place to be. Well today I went to my shock horror this place has been completely ruined and neglected. Things moved walls changed with bad diy nails sticking out of walls filthy showers and a cordoned off hot tub. This place has turned into a rats nest. I left after a quick look and told the guy on the desk that it was disgusting and filthy and he said where.... we’ll that sums it up. The standards are so low they can’t even see it for themselves. Avoid this old gem you will waste 14 quid and most likely get sick from the breeding bacteria. I was so sad to see such a great old Brighton institution become somewhere that I wouldn’t send the homeless to wash..
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    Pooh

    Wed, Apr 17, 2019

    Great Facilities and very friendly staff.

    Great Facilities and very friendly staff. The staff are always very helpful and they offer really good facilities. The gay guys there are always ready to help of course and more help if needed... But seriously it's a very nice place especially if you like and love fun.
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    Viktor

    Tue, Apr 02, 2019

    Vix

    This place could be good if it would not always stink of fish and chips.
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    B

    Sun, Dec 09, 2018

    Fun and clean

    I recently traveled the UK and Ireland visiting saunas all along the way. This one was gets a solid thumbs up. Nothing flashy, but everything works, the staff were great, the clientele was great, the lockers were a little bit small. The showers were great, the jacuzzi could have been a bit hotter. The only thing that was really missing was someone cleaning up better. There were definitely some messes I encountered that had been waiting to be cleaned up. Overall a great experience.
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    ivan

    Tue, Nov 06, 2018

    nice place

    The place is nice, staff is friendly. The only thing I don't like is that most of the people pretend to do bb without any attention to the health.
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    Jake

    Mon, Oct 01, 2018

    Poojuice room

    Had a great time and became totally refuelled and filled.
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    Peter

    Mon, Aug 20, 2018

    Pete slim 58

    Wonderful place I go most Tuesdays for naked day - brilliant.
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    Baz

    Thu, Jul 26, 2018

    First time here

    Really liked it here there was lots of action. Will go again mmmm.
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    Ian

    Fri, Jul 20, 2018

    Mr

    Hove Sauna, piece of trash. Small, stain, very old clients and expensive.
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    jon

    Wed, Mar 07, 2018

    Nice guys

    Went again on Saturday lots of nice guys to join in the fun. Got bb a few times but ok with that.
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    jon

    Mon, Dec 11, 2017

    Plenty of fun

    Another visit and plenty of fun with lots of guys, going again soon.
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    jon

    Sun, Aug 20, 2017

    bottom

    Got there early for a full fun day, met so many tops I left with a big smile on my face. A really great place to go to have fun.
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    H

    Sat, Jun 24, 2017

    Very nice

    Every time I visit there plenty of well-endowed tops. Only problem is that rooms are quite hot and if you have more than 2-3 people in gets really hot. Be careful people bareback without permission.
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    jon

    Wed, Jul 05, 2017

    bottom

    Love this place. Private rooms ok but very hot, much better to leave the door open if you want to stay cool and busy.
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    jon

    Mon, Jun 12, 2017

    Great place

    I am going to try to get here more often as the fun you have makes you want for more, the guys are so friendly and up for it.
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    jon

    Fri, May 05, 2017

    bottom

    Had to return again after last time and spent the whole day having fun wow what a place I am still smiling. Think I will ask if they do a year pass.
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    jon

    Fri, Apr 14, 2017

    bottom

    This place is great and friendly and I had the best time of my life, plenty of nice guys that join in the fun. Will be going again soon.
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    Ed

    Fri, Jan 20, 2017

    dark day

    The boileroom Sheffield has the occasional dark day, sounds good. Why not do the same upstairs at Hove, sure it would be popular and a pull. Ed
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    Mario

    Sun, Nov 20, 2016

    1st time here

    And I had a wonderful day, meet some new friends and enjoyed a fast lunch in a clean and nice area. Thanks to the staff +I hope to come back soon. Mario (From Italy)
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    Paul

    Mon, Oct 17, 2016

    Paul

    Very clean and friendly very nice naked days. Tony is very polite and friendly.
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    Martyn

    Wed, Jul 20, 2016

    First visit

    Visited today for the first time. Easy to park at Hove station, friendly reception, immediately met a guy who showed me around and made me feel welcome. A few other guys around. Used the swing, always fancied that and now know why!! Plenty of fun to be had, good snacks at reasonable prices. Just what i needed Definitely going back
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    Sam

    Thu, Dec 03, 2015

    great fun, clean and very friendly

    Friendly, clean, great atmosphere, lots of fun, good value food. All brilliant. except for the showers, which are waasaaaaay in need of replacing. The showers, guys, replace the showers!!! Brilliant place. Did you get the bit about the showers?
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    Zak

    Sun, Jul 05, 2015

    An awful experience.

    My partner and I visited this sauna as we wanted a relaxing afternoon in a hot tub and we left within 15 minutes as the facilities and the hotub were far below expectations. The carpets (yes I said carpets) smelt of damp dog and there was an old extractor fan above the hotub that made a loud whining noise that made it impossible to relax. Having seen the facilities combined with the high pitched fan, we decided to leave and ask for a refund. After explaining our thoughts as politely as we could to the chap on reception he said he would have to call his boss which he duly did. After a brief conversation between said chap and "the boss" we were told we would be getting a refund and there was nothing wrong with the fan. We in turn explained that we would be expecting our money back and were also very insulted as over hearing "the boss" ask our ages and that he couldn't even be bothered to speak to us directly on the phone was incredibly bad business practice. This sauna is awful for a number reasons but our main criticism was the way in which the owner treated our complaint. We did eventually get a refund and £28 says we should have done without having to fight for it, that is just good business ethics. Their website talks of leaving refreshed yet we left just feeling stressed. I would also suggest that instead of spending their obviously much needed funds on a re- brand, they actually spend some money to make for a sauna that matches their critique accurately. We went to Brighton Sauna after that and the extra pound they charged gave us the relaxation we were looking for. The Boiler rooms "Boss" requested that we didn't return which although is going to be the easiest request ever to comply with, was the cherry on the dreadful cake of customer relations we experienced.
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    robert

    Wed, Dec 21, 2016

    shouldn't have been refunded

    obviously there was no one in there that fancied them or vise versa
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    ed

    Thu, Oct 15, 2015

    this review is rubbish

    I really do not understand this comment, The boileroom is clean, friendly and well run, I am a very satisfied customer, get there before 11 am £8, real value, as is the refreshments. Two slings, one private, take your choice, whatever turns you on. Certainly the best and friendliest sauna in the area. ED
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    ed

    Fri, Jun 26, 2015

    Sling room

    Great sauna, great staff, especially Tony! My only gripe, the new sling should be in the middle of the room, then anyone on the sling could be attended to from both sides. Wow what a thrill, would also like to see a window between the sling room, it's a turn on to see what large portions are seeing offered next door! Ed
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    John

    Tue, Feb 24, 2015

    Friendly sauna

    Visited this place a few times and recently it has had so many major improvements to its appearance, including its new name and website, looks great, and all the time the customer service has been amazing. I've had massages here with Steve and the other masseurs too, they all offer a friendly professional relaxing experience. Highly recommend a visit here, especially on the naked days, they are really busy and lots of fun! Oh and if you are under 25 its only a fiver entry, that brings in some cute ones.
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    John

    Sat, Oct 18, 2014

    Best Sauna in the South East frankly

    You just can't find a friendlier, warmer sauna anywhere on the south coast of England, to be honest. Best staff around. Not sure who the other reviewer came across, but I go several times every week, and never a problem. Most saunas, the staff don't even talk to you. New menu, with really good food on offer too, and about the cleanest place around. Recently refurbished, with air con, and lots of fun going on.
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    Cliff

    Mon, Jun 09, 2014

    Cosy and welcoming

    We go along on naked days, held every Tuesday, and have always found the place to be clean, friendly and fun. Certainly worth a trip!
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    Luke

    Thu, Feb 27, 2014

    Awful and Dirty

    I've never seen a place with so many young guys before. Doesn't anyone check ages anymore.
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    John

    Sun, Feb 22, 2015

    Not at all !

    I'm not quite sure why you've got this opinion of TBS2. It's one of the cleanest Saunas in London and the South East. Maybe it was just a busy day, and the staff couldn't get round everywhere. My experience on the many visits I've had is that it's an awesome place, and very clean.
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    Su

    Mon, Jan 27, 2014

    Grim,

    Crowd friendly, but staff very judgmental, very odd considering its a sauna in Brighton.
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    Andrew

    Sun, Feb 22, 2015

    I don't agree

    I totally disagree. Tony is one of the friendliest staff members I've ever met, and all the other guys are great here too. If they were busy, then maybe they felt a little frosty, but they certainly are not judgemental.

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