Taiwan - Massage / Sauna / Places To Visit (Compiled)

[jbx1989]

On 3/22/2024 at 12:09 AM, JR19 said:

I made a last minute booking at Prime few days ago, there were only a few therapists available and coincidentally all their names begin with the letter 'O'. Picked a random one to try out, this was my first visit to Prime. My last visit to a similar establishment was in BKK prior to the pandemic.

 

I must say there was a huge gap when i compare in terms of experience (TPE vs BKK). As we went into the 'extra' part, the therapist informed me that they were not allowed to remove any piece of clothing (shockingly to me), and he further mentioned that he was 'saving' some load because he had another customer booked. My 90-minute session ended at 2230 hrs. If I'm not mistaken, they impose surcharge for sessions booked for late hours, and apparently someone was willing to pay. As i now recall, at the beginning of my session, he asked if i wanted to consider 'upgrading' my therapy package selection (to a longer session i supposed), in which i politely declined. When you think back it does not make sense when he later claimed to have another customer booked after me. I guess it may have affected him, and the outcome of my session was so different judging from the majority of the field reports.

This is kinda weird. When I tried Prime Q4 last year, the therapist was in underwear from the get go, and got naked during the oil massage.

[nivlek08]

On 3/25/2024 at 12:51 PM, Guest LSS said:

Now considering Tony and Gino on Prime. Anyone experienced both of them ? 

I have engaged Gino during my latest trip in early March this year. I enjoyed the session very much and he is very attentive and also friendly. I think you will enjoy the session with him

[Guest Tan]

21 hours ago, jbx1989 said:

This is kinda weird. When I tried Prime Q4 last year, the therapist was in underwear from the get go, and got naked during the oil massage.

Same thing

[Guest Tan]

On 3/25/2024 at 12:51 PM, Guest LSS said:

Now considering Tony and Gino on Prime. Anyone experienced both of them ? 

Tony is good. He will take care of you.

[bondxXx]

have booked at miniinn for my trip to taipei. but will it be too noisy to sleep? haha. cos afraid can't sleep properly with all the noise at other bunks

[yhtang]

10 hours ago, bondxXx said:

have booked at miniinn for my trip to taipei. but will it be too noisy to sleep? haha. cos afraid can't sleep properly with all the noise at other bunks

 

Sleep?  Join in the fun!

But maybe you can sleep in the day instead of the night.

 

[alphine1234]

Agree that Tony is good.

 

For miniinn, I was allocated level 3. No action at all. Can hv peaceful rest. 

[bondxXx]

On 3/29/2024 at 11:17 AM, yhtang said:

 

Sleep?  Join in the fun!

But maybe you can sleep in the day instead of the night.

 

 

Haha, well i don't mind if there's ppl keen on me. but i do want to get some rest, since i'm a light sleeper, i might wake up easily.

 

On 3/29/2024 at 11:24 AM, alphine1234 said:

Agree that Tony is good.

 

For miniinn, I was allocated level 3. No action at all. Can hv peaceful rest. 

 

was level 3 a male-only floor? cos in the message, they informed me i got a male-only dorm. but didn't specify the level

[alphine1234]

25 minutes ago, bondxXx said:

 

Haha, well i don't mind if there's ppl keen on me. but i do want to get some rest, since i'm a light sleeper, i might wake up easily.

 

 

was level 3 a male-only floor? cos in the message, they informed me i got a male-only dorm. but didn't specify the level

It is. But if you are looking for some actions, ask for level 5 & 6. I didn’t know so was allocated level 3. 

[bondxXx]

9 hours ago, alphine1234 said:

It is. But if you are looking for some actions, ask for level 5 & 6. I didn’t know so was allocated level 3. 

 

icic. thanks for the info.

[JR19]

On 3/22/2024 at 11:59 PM, Guest Taipeiboy said:

Maybe you are not his type or should book 2 hours next time

 

On 3/26/2024 at 1:00 PM, Benson C said:

Why didn't you want to book the 2 hour session? 

 

 

Lesson learnt, probably should have gone for a longer duration. During the short conversation at the beginning, he seemed to develop an impression that it was my first visit to such type of spa, which i did not bother to clarify. It probably gave him another reason to 'short-change' me.

 

On my way out, I saw another therapist giving his customer a hug near the main entrance. I was given the same treatment from my therapist too, modus operandi i guess.

[JR19]

On 3/27/2024 at 12:34 PM, jbx1989 said:

This is kinda weird. When I tried Prime Q4 last year, the therapist was in underwear from the get go, and got naked during the oil massage.

 

Did you book a 2-hour session or a 90-minute session like mine?

[thickhead79]

So which shop best to visit

[Guest WarrenW]

23 hours ago, thickhead79 said:

So which shop best to visit

my go-to shops are Prime and Captain. both with good balance of skill and extras. prices also no different. other spas look alright too being of similar services on offer. will always depend on your demeanor as customer on how the session will turn out in the end. be kind is key. when massuer can sense it, he will treat you right.

[Guest Guest Taiwan]

I'm in Taipei now. Which sauna should I go to? Which has the hottest guys or newest facilities? I/O, Soi13, XL, Han's?

[Leslie]

4 hours ago, Guest Guest Taiwan said:

I'm in Taipei now. Which sauna should I go to? Which has the hottest guys or newest facilities? I/O, Soi13, XL, Han's?

Soi 13

[thickhead79]

12 hours ago, Guest WarrenW said:

my go-to shops are Prime and Captain. both with good balance of skill and extras. prices also no different. other spas look alright too being of similar services on offer. will always depend on your demeanor as customer on how the session will turn out in the end. be kind is key. when massuer can sense it, he will treat you right.

shop name Prime and Captain in taipei?

[dubeb5808]

12 hours ago, Guest WarrenW said:

my go-to shops are Prime and Captain. both with good balance of skill and extras. prices also no different. other spas look alright too being of similar services on offer. will always depend on your demeanor as customer on how the session will turn out in the end. be kind is key. when massuer can sense it, he will treat you right.

who do you recommend at Captain? 

[yhtang]

8 hours ago, Guest Guest Taiwan said:

I'm in Taipei now. Which sauna should I go to? Which has the hottest guys or newest facilities? I/O, Soi13, XL, Han's?

 

Purely on the point of newest facilities, it would be Han's.

[Guest guest]

15 hours ago, Guest Guest Taiwan said:

I'm in Taipei now. Which sauna should I go to? Which has the hottest guys or newest facilities? I/O, Soi13, XL, Han's?

for the hottest guys. it would be XL

[Maple]

On 4/1/2024 at 5:29 PM, Guest Guest Taiwan said:

 

I'm in Taipei now. Which sauna should I go to?

 

Soi13 or XL

Edited April 8, 2024 by Maple

[Guest WarrenW]

14 hours ago, dubeb5808 said:

who do you recommend at Captain? 

 

went there last February and had very good experience. Vic was my therapist took good care of me. the unit i was brought into was clean, warm and had privacy. 

[Guest agnoiz]

how was soi 13 after the earthquake?

[Guest sammy]

Anyone been to Shalun beach? How to go by bus? 

 

Got a free day on 15. Wanted to go there. Any help?

 

thanks. cheerio

[AskMeNot]

On 4/3/2024 at 11:19 PM, Guest agnoiz said:

how was soi 13 after the earthquake?

 

As far as I know, Taipei is unharmed by the earthquake.

[rychu]

On 3/25/2024 at 12:51 PM, Guest LSS said:

Now considering Tony and Gino on Prime. Anyone experienced both of them ? 

I have.  You must try them both. haha!  I have tried Ollie too.  I also enjoyed his service but Tony and Gino will always be my pick for Prime.

[rychu]

On 3/29/2024 at 12:52 AM, bondxXx said:

have booked at miniinn for my trip to taipei. but will it be too noisy to sleep? haha. cos afraid can't sleep properly with all the noise at other bunks

Consider using earplugs.  If you have bunkmates who snore loud, you'll definitely hear it. 

[chunchun]

Has anyone tried Hank, Todd, Lucas or York from Prime?

 

Surprised by how many interesting masseurs they have now 🤭Last year only thought Hank looked nice but he wasn't available on that day. 

[GrandPrix]

On 4/8/2024 at 8:48 PM, rychu said:

 

Edited October 22, 2024 by GrandPrix

[Guest Lss]

On 4/8/2024 at 7:48 PM, rychu said:

I have.  You must try them both. haha!  I have tried Ollie too.  I also enjoyed his service but Tony and Gino will always be my pick for Prime.

Is any of them bottom?  🤣 I’m curious to see a more detail review if you dont mind haha

[Guest Joshua]

Hi, is there anyone here stayed in Miniinn before? could you share cruising and action experience there? i’ll be staying level 4 there, they said its gay friendly floor

 

[Tate]

Going on mid may. any recommendation can let me know on the food and places to visit, thanks:) 

[dubeb5808]

I'm going to be in Taipei May 24-May 28 next month. Would love a hang out buddy.

[Tate]

1 hour ago, dubeb5808 said:

I'm going to be in Taipei May 24-May 28 next month. Would love a hang out buddy.

Too bad alr came back. 

[dubeb5808]

10 minutes ago, Tate said:

Too bad alr came back. 

alr? 

[Tate]

1 minute ago, dubeb5808 said:

alr? 

Already came back. 

[Guest Prime]

At prime spa, does anyone know what's the difference between A1 and B2 treatment? Both also 90 min

[Guest sammy]

On 4/12/2024 at 12:29 PM, Guest Joshua said:

Hi, is there anyone here stayed in Miniinn before? could you share cruising and action experience there? i’ll be staying level 4 there, they said its gay friendly floor

 

how you know you staying at level 4? I also booked a room, but was not told which floor

[Guest Joshua]

6 hours ago, Guest sammy said:

how you know you staying at level 4? I also booked a room, but was not told which floor

I requested. they then said they’ll put me on level 4th gay-friendly floor

[Alastor]

Will be in Taipei with my gay friend from the 17th - 23rd of May! Mainly staying in Ximen area. Let me know if keen to hang! We’re also gonna visit Soi13in, and down to have someone as well to join us

[Tate]

4 minutes ago, Alastor said:

Will be in Taipei with my gay friend from the 17th - 23rd of May! Mainly staying in Ximen area. Let me know if keen to hang! We’re also gonna visit Soi13in, and down to have someone as well to join us

Maybe got chance to meet, but I'm with my parents. Nvr been to soi13in. 

[Alastor]

3 hours ago, Tate said:

Maybe got chance to meet, but I'm with my parents. Nvr been to soi13in. 

Sure!!! Keen to meet ya! Think can go to Soi13in by 7pm?? Generally free those time?

[Guest sammy]

On 4/13/2024 at 9:07 PM, Guest Joshua said:

I requested. they then said they’ll put me on level 4th gay-friendly floor

Oh. I thought 5th and 6th floor is gay friendly? Good for you. 

[Guest WarrenW]

On 4/13/2024 at 1:26 PM, Guest Prime said:

At prime spa, does anyone know what's the difference between A1 and B2 treatment? Both also 90 min

B2 has shower service with masseur after session. A1 u shower urself he dont join you.

[alsf]

On 4/15/2024 at 8:45 PM, Alastor said:

Will be in Taipei with my gay friend from the 17th - 23rd of May! Mainly staying in Ximen area. Let me know if keen to hang! We’re also gonna visit Soi13in, and down to have someone as well to join us

I will be in Taipei the same time too.  Thinking of visiting the new Han's and may be soi 13.  Also thinking of visiting one of the hotsprings in Beitou.

[Alastor]

17 minutes ago, alsf said:

I will be in Taipei the same time too.  Thinking of visiting the new Han's and may be soi 13.  Also thinking of visiting one of the hotsprings in Beitou.

Hey!! Keen to check out the new Han's!! If you like you can join us to go to Soi13 too - also looking for a Beitou hot spring! 

[Swimfun]

2 hours ago, alsf said:

I will be in Taipei the same time too.  Thinking of visiting the new Han's and may be soi 13.  Also thinking of visiting one of the hotsprings in Beitou.

I visited Soi13in last Sunday and was surprised by its cleanliness and maintenance. I was only able to comment on Level 1 (reception and locker area) and Basement 1 (sauna and hot tubs). I didn’t go down to Basement 2, as I was there specifically for the sauna and hot soak.

 

For Beitou hot springs, you may wish to consider 皇池. The entrance ticket will be 250NTD. If you intend to eat there and expect to spend 400NTD or more per person on food, you can use the pool for free. The signature porridge, costing 880NTD, is highly recommended, as it can serve up to 3-4 people.

[Alastor]

19 minutes ago, Swimfun said:

I visited Soi13in last Sunday and was surprised by its cleanliness and maintenance. I was only able to comment on Level 1 (reception and locker area) and Basement 1 (sauna and hot tubs). I didn’t go down to Basement 2, as I was there specifically for the sauna and hot soak.

 

For Beitou hot springs, you may wish to consider 皇池. The entrance ticket will be 250NTD. If you intend to eat there and expect to spend 400NTD or more per person on food, you can use the pool for free. The signature porridge, costing 880NTD, is highly recommended, as it can serve up to 3-4 people.

Wha time you went on Sunday?? Was there early morning and it was pretty peaceful. Think only 5 people were there, 3 of them are sleeping lol haha

[Tate]

3 hours ago, alsf said:

I will be in Taipei the same time too.  Thinking of visiting the new Han's and may be soi 13.  Also thinking of visiting one of the hotsprings in Beitou.

Will be available probably 17th night time. 

[Swimfun]

2 hours ago, Alastor said:

Wha time you went on Sunday?? Was there early morning and it was pretty peaceful. Think only 5 people were there, 3 of them are sleeping lol haha

I went quite late after visiting NingXia Night Market, around 8plus. It was crowded with young Taiwanese.