FLEX Spas Cleveland

(90 Ratings)
Largest gay bathhouse in America flaunts vintage style
Billed as the largest gay bathhouse in America, this facility boats all the conveniences of new with classic art deco charm. Flex Cleveland features classic spa rooms replete with TVs for private viewing, an indoor pool & hot tub, a 3000 square-foot gym, a porn theater, and two shower areas!


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Reviews

clevelandguy
clevelandguy
Over a year ago

Underline racism

I would think twice about wasting my time at this place if i were a black person. My friend and i was standing in the hallway talking to the only hot guy(who happened to be blk) in the club when some old queen comes up and grabbed the guys ass. The guy told the person that if he did it again he would punch him in the face. Next thing you know the staff was acting as if the guy threatened the President. The staff accused the guy of trying to KILL someone. I was really shocked that its OK to grab someone uninvited but it's not OK to stand up for yourself. The staff was attempting to make this guy look like angry black man when in fact the guy was one of the most well mannered people i have ever met there. The guy ended up leaving. I left soon after. Doubt i will ever go back. Third time and i have yet to be impressed.


ebrooks60
ebrooks60
Over a year ago

Nothing but positive experiences so far

I've been to Flex three times now, and have had a great experience each time. The first time I went, was my first ever to a bath, and being a Friday night, I was completely overwhelmed. After about 30 minutes I got into the swing of things (not literally) and made a lot of nice connections. The second and third times were outstanding. I found the place to be suprisingly clean - my feet didn't get dirty dispite walking around for hours cruising the rooms. The dark areas were active, and the saunas, pool, and whirlpool were clean and well maintained. I found the staff to be curt but friendly enough, even taking the time to explain to a newcomer how things worked. All in all, I really liked the place. I agree that it could be more crowded but the days I went were very nice weatherwise, so that may have kept people from going. Give it a try.


polskimis
polskimis
Over a year ago

Not that bad

I was driving through Cleveland alone and looking for overnight accomodation and fun. I found both at Flex. Not that bad guys. The bad reviews are just unfair. The staff was very nice and helpful. I was impressed by the size of the facility, which is apparently not used to it's full potential by the patrons. This is an ideal setup for big events! Hey, Cleveland, wake up! You should advertise worldwide that you have such a gem. Like Chicago, consider crowded bear or ethnic events. I enjoyed swimming naked, there are two pools and a hottub. The gym is really impressive. The hotel room was OK, I slept well (don't ask if alone). Yes, it's not the cleanest place, but I have seen worse in NYC and Chicago. It looked deserted, but it was a weeknight. Or, is it too pricy? Dear management, consider some discounts for special events, or special people. It's a shame such a great place is underused.


hotdad
hotdad
Over a year ago

Very Disappointed

My boyfriend & I went over the Labor Day weekend to have some fun. We booked a "hotel" room. The carpeting looked like it hadn't been vacuumed in a year and there was an inch of dust on everything. The place was near empty (Sunday night on a holiday weekend - go figure). The music was BLASTING all night long...I guess they think everyone is deaf. Don't want to sound catty, but the crowd was composed of old men, a few muscleboys who just wanted to put on a show and some tweeked-out twinks. I would never go back again. I wish I had read the other comments before going. As usual, no one screws over the gays like their own!


dadhunt76
dadhunt76
Over a year ago

Sorry excuse for a gay baths. Save your cash.

Was at Flex in Cleveland a few years ago, went back in June this year. Not the same. The guys at the desk are just plain rude, the place is filthy and nobody goes there. Don't they have a health dept. in Cleveland? Save your money guys. You are being taken by other gay people.


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