Massage studios in Pattaya
I am leaving for Thailand in a few weeks and staying in Bangkok and Pattaya. Does anyone have suggestions for massage studios in Pattaya? In the past I have never found the studios I patronised in Pattaya to anywhere equal Hero in Bangkok. Any suggestions based on personal experience would be appreciated.
Re: Massage studios in Pattaya
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Originally Posted by sydneyboy
Does anyone have suggestions for massage studios in Pattaya? In the past I have never found the studios I patronised in Pattaya to anywhere equal Hero in Bangkok. Any suggestions based on personal experience would be appreciated.
Have not been to Hero in BKK but have tried several in Pattaya. The best by far is Royal House Massage, Day/Night area Soi 3. Pleasant surroundings, great selection of masseurs, clean, reasonable rates and drinks prices, lockers for belongings, most requirements/tastes catered for.
BTW avoid Narcissus in Pattayaland Soi 1 like the plague - it is a rip-off joint where they demand a 800 Baht "tip" for the boy (in addition to the massage price), even if no "extras" are asked for or included in the massage. I refused to pay and offered the boy a 200 Baht tip after a plain massage - the atmosphere became quite menacing and I was fortunate to be able to leave the place quickly when some other customers came in. The rooms are tacky and not very clean.
Narcissus, Royal Massage House
I will second Lady Davina's advice. I've been to Royal Massage House twice and both times I was quite satisfied. The selection of boys aren't the same standard as some of the leading establishments in Bangkok, but the service quality is definitely comparable.
I was tempted to try Narcissus on my recent visit, but then I saw another customer come out of the place looking rather grumpy. Maybe he was just the grumpy type, or maybe he really had reason to be unhappy, I don't know, but I decided I wasn't going to spend money to find out. Hearing what Lady Davina says, I think I made the right decision.
Narcissus, Royal Massage House
The few massage houses IтАЩve been to all have a minimum tip for the boys doing the massage. DoesnтАЩt Royal Massage House also ask for a minimum tip for the boys, and if so how much?