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From Times Online
March 25, 2006

The Porchester Spa, Queensway, London

Elegant Art Deco baths and affordable massages

Jake Arnott

USP It’s a declasse world, where no one cares much for status, age or race for that matter. Nakedness is, after all, a great leveller.

AMBIENCE The baths are built in an Art Deco style with an atmosphere of sensual luxury and downright idleness.

EXPERIENCE There are two decent-sized steam rooms, three large hot rooms, ample showers and a small sauna. Above the baths is a spacious rest area with plenty of beds.

FOOD Food and drink is available and you’ll often find a chess game in progress.

IN CROWD Bohemian sophisticates of West London who work unsocial or irregular hours.

WALLET WATCH A three-hour session is £20. An hour massage costs £32 as does a facial.

NEED TO KNOW The Porchester Spa Turkish Baths, Queensway, London W2 (020-7792 3980)

This Am 14th June. Can not believe I did not know there was a Turkish bath.Read your review Porchester centre. pool and gym just do not mention the Spa side.Had A Shmeisse Jewish treatment in the steam involves foot soak ,chair-massage and then this amazing steam room experience.Shmeisse Iam HOOKED

kevin gem, london, uk

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