Global Nanpa

Like ususal I only portray the places I recently visited and that I find worth mentioning. All those spas/massage parlors are “dirty” ones. I will include normal spas in a seperate list on the same page later on. Bangkok and Jakarta in my eyes are the very best places worldwide for an excellent massage : non-dirty, as well as dirty. I will update the list several times per year.

“Dirty ones” :

1. ALEXIS SPA, Alexis hotel, 7th flor
Jl. R.E. Martadinata No.1, North Jakarta
Tel : 02169833333

Most high upscale dirty spa in Jakarta. They have around 80 girls coming from Indonesia, China, Thailand and Russia/Uzbekistan. The Indonesian girls are the cheapest but prettiest ones in my eyes there.

2. MALIOBORO HOTEL&SPA
Gajah Mada Street, Kota area, near Gajahmada Plaza Shopping Centre

They have around 200 girls working there, building has 6 flors. It is not as dark as Alexis and easier to move around. They also have more expensive Chinese and Russian girls.

3. V2 LOUNGE, 4th flor
Jl. Gajahmada Duta Merlin Plaza, West Jakarta
Tel. : 02163865000

Stylish place, a bit more spacious than the Alexis spa with about 100 girls. The Indonesian girls are very sexy. Impressive bathing and work-out places. Feels like the “grown-up” version of Alexis.

http://www.vimeo.com/11582857

4. EMPORIUM SPA
Jl. Pecenongan, Central Jakarta
Tel. : 0213521133

Extremely friendly staff. They have around 80 girls. Girls and place ranks a bit below the other 3 but still the fun level can be very high.

http://vimeo.com/11584898

5.  GRAND BOUTIQUE SPA, Hotel Orchardz, 6th flor
Jl. Industri raya 8 gunung Sahari, behind Sheraton Gurung Sahari, West Jakarta
Tel. : 62317788

They have 20 girls and 1 stylish room. Manager is very friendlly.

6. HOTEL TRAVEL, Spa
Jl. Mangga Besar VIII/21, West Jakarta
Tel : 0216012721

They have around 200 girls, mostly average looking. The place is popular probably because of the low price level.

http://www.vimeo.com/11584640

7. DELTA GUNUNG SAHARI (Puri Group spa)
Komp. Marinatoma (Inkopal) Blok F 21-23, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No.2, Jakarta Utara
Tel. : 0216404255

This spa is non-dirty actually and really cheap. A 90 min aromatherapy costs 230k IDR for example. This spa is french decor styled. Mostly Asian customers in Kota, they are very friendly.

Normal spa :

1. FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, Jl. Hr Rasuna Said

Very professional organized spa. The design is beautiful like the entire hotel.

2. SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, Jalan Sudirman Kav.1

The Chi spa group is the only one worldwide I encountered so far that was able to guarantee you very qualified staff almost everywhere.

3. MANDARIN ORIENTAL, Jalan Thamrin

Very modern spa. Expensive but good.

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Like usual I only portray a small selection of the spa’s and massage parlors I recently visited and that I find worth mentioning. I will update this list several times per year.

Spa’s :

1. LET’S RELAX (Blooming Spa) on Sukhumvit , 77 Sukhumvit Soi 39
1. LET’S RELAX (Blooming Spa) Rachadapisek , 6th flor Roongrojthanukul buildg.

Excellent price/value inner city day spa, an interesting menu card and very qualified massage therapists. They have several spas in Thailand, also in Pattaya, Chiang Mai and on Phuket.

http://www.vimeo.com/2709040

2. POTALAI , 28 Soi Yothimpattana 3, Praditmanuthum Rd, Klongchan

Beautiful destination spa, the traditional thai style interior is amazing and all of their staff have prestigious massage certificates. It is more upscale priced and a bit further away. Bring some time to get here and take a multi-hour package to fully enjoy this place. Potalai is owned by a rich Thai family. They are in the process to set up a new holistic healing facility close to their main building.

http://www.vimeo.com/2707038

3. DEVARANA SPA, Dusit Thani Hotel, 946 Rama 4 Rd.

Famous, spacious spa. Very beautiful design and extremely friendly and qualified staff.

http://www.vimeo.com/8848997

4. THE ORIENTAL SPA, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 48 Oriental Aveneue, Riverside

They have fourteen rooms and a staff of about fifteen which speaks for the high usage/frequence of such an exclusive and high priced spa. Currently they employ 10 massage therapists who all received a 3 months starting training.

http://www.vimeo.com/8507191

5. CHI SPA , Shangri-la hotel, 89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak

I am a big fan of the Chi Spa group in general. They do rigorous trainings with their staff and I love the designs.

http://www.vimeo.com/8513047

6. THE SPA, Four Seasons Hotel, 155 Rajadamri Road

Small but beautiful and well managed boutique spa. A bit expensive.

http://www.vimeo.com/8510689

7. MANDARA SPA , Marriott hotel, 257/1-3 Charoen Nakhon Rd.

Good inner city hotel spa. Mandara Spa is probably the biggest hotel spa group worldwide. It belongs to Steiner Leisure.

8. ANANDA SPA, Sukhumvit Soi 11

Next to the President Solitaire. Good spa for a reasonable price, considering that it is a hotel spa and focusing on foreigners.

http://www.vimeo.com/2709752

9. HEALTHLAND&SPA, 120 North Sathorn Rd, Silom

Many Thai locals go there. Excellent price/value deal. This spa group is very successful and they have a few spa across Thailand. Make appointments, otherwise you might have to wait some time.

10. AVATAR SPA, Sukhumvit Soi 15

Inside of the Dream hotel. Too expensive for what gets offered.

http://www.vimeo.com/2709579

Massage parlors (dirty) :

1. POSEIDON ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX, Ratchadapisek Rd.

3rd flor is the model flor, 2nd flor they have a fishbowl. You usually pay for 90min sessions, the price varies depending on the girl. They have a large in-room bathtub. The interior of the rooms is a bit disappointing and not what you expect when you compare it with the much better looking entry and model flor. Caesar’s is also on the street, but I like Poseidon more. This most famous upscale massage parlor place is managed by Mr. Anucha. According to him 120 girls are currently working for the place.

2. BKK TEEN MASSAGE, Sukhumvit Soi 33

Upscale massage parlor, the girls look quiet good considering the average MP standard. They currently have 3 parlors with about 20 girls each.

http://www.vimeo.com/2953454

3. ANNIE’S massage, between Sukhumvit Soi 4 and Soi 2 (near Rajah hotel)

They have a fishbowl where you can choose. Maybe 40 girls working there. Girls and rooms are in a poor condition but it is cheap.

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