Hot tub/Spa Etiquette

[mdurette Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mdurette]

On another post I am asking about Orlando Spa recommondations and someone mentioned Disney Saratoga Springs. It reminded me of my last stay there and something that come up.

What is proper spa etiquette for.....

A whirlpool (enough to fit 10 people) that is located in a womans locker room for spa and fitness club users. Birthday suit or bathing suit? There were only 3 people in the whole area - none who were using it, so I couldn't follow the trend.

Also, after a massage you are full of oils. If you go in for a soak are you supose to wash what you can off in the shower first?

[Chap7 Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Chap7]

I think you should always jump in the shower before entering the tub to get rid of any oils on your body.

As for the proper attire, I would suggest erring on the side of caution and going with the bathing suit. In locker room situations, it seems to me that the older generations (I'm 40) are more comfortable going all natural whereas younger generations seem to be more modest.

[djyamyam Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close djyamyam]

Also, after a massage you are full of oils. If you go in for a soak are you supose to wash what you can off in the shower first?

Proper etiquette for both spa and pools is shower before and after going in. The hot tub/pool is supposed to be for relaxation and not for you (or others) to get clean by dirtying up the water. It's unfortunate because I find very few people actually follow etiqutte.

[mpizza Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mpizza]

I always shower off the oils from a massage, I hate to see a film in the hot tub.

As to birthday suit vs. bathing suit - I would do what's comfortable for you. I'm more comfortable in my bathing suit, but I don't take any offense to those who prefer to be naked. Unless its a work acquaintence who I never planned to see in the nude

Maria

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

In locker room situations, it seems to me that the older generations (I'm 40) are more comfortable going all natural whereas younger generations seem to be more modest.

So which generation are u siding with ????

[billymach4 Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close billymach4]

I think you should always jump in the shower before entering the tub to get rid of any oils on your body.

As for the proper attire, I would suggest erring on the side of caution and going with the bathing suit. In locker room situations, it seems to me that the older generations (I'm 40) are more comfortable going all natural whereas younger generations seem to be more modest.

What is the deal with old men at the gym? They walk around butt naked. Not a pretty sight at all. When I see that I just look at the ceiling.

I at least put on a towel. Ladies I hear the same thing happens in the womens locker room? At least that is what DW tells me.

[Chap7 Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Chap7]

So which generation are u siding with ????

It depends on who I'm with

[wackymother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close wackymother]

I dunno, I've never seen naked people in the hot tubs at timeshares or hotels. Everybody always wore a bathing suit. I thought the whole naked thing was more for home hot tubs....

Oops, just noticed that you're talking about a spa. I can't help--I've never been to a spa. How about if you call the spa in advance and ask?

[happymum Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close happymum]

I remember going in to a co-ed sauna in Sweden and all the locals laughing, as I was the only one wearing a bathing suit.

[GrayFal Silver Contributor and supermoderator Find all posts View Profile Close GrayFal]

I dunno, I've never seen naked people in the hot tubs at timeshares or hotels. Everybody always wore a bathing suit. I thought the whole naked thing was more for home hot tubs....

Oops, just noticed that you're talking about a spa. I can't help--I've never been to a spa. How about if you call the spa in advance and ask?

I am so glad you will be changing this come February






P.S. Bring your bathing suit!

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

If it is in the ladies' (or mens') only side, then nude is acceptable. If it is co-ed, a bathing suit is generally expected. I have never seen anyone in the steam room with a bathing suit, I don't know why you'd put one on to go from the steamroom to the hot tub. It never used to occur to me to bring a bathing suit if I went for a spa treatment and to enjoy the facilities until I was at the Westgate at the Canyons and the hot tub was co-ed. Now I call ahead and ask.

[CarolF Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close CarolF]

Shower before and after the massage if using the hot tub and steam room. Hot tubs, steam rooms and swimming pools are usually sign posted with instructions to shower before entering (in the interests of hygiene).

Proper attire is whatever is culturally appropriate. In Australia you would wear a bathing costume in both the hot tub and steam room whether it was co-ed or not.

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

Shower before and after the massage if using the hot tub and steam room. Hot tubs, steam rooms and swimming pools are usually sign posted with instructions to shower before entering (in the interests of hygiene).

Proper attire is whatever is culturally appropriate. In Australia you would wear a bathing costume in both the hot tub and steam room whether it was co-ed or not.

Of course you are correct -- but I think here in the US, there is a wide array of "culture" and what is considered "appropriate.." I am limited by my New York experience..

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

I dunno, I've never seen naked people in the hot tubs at timeshares or hotels. Everybody always wore a bathing suit. I thought the whole naked thing was more for home hot tubs....

Oops, just noticed that you're talking about a spa. I can't help--I've never been to a spa. How about if you call the spa in advance and ask?

You have been to Gurney's they have the Roman baths Clothing is optional.

[CarolF Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close CarolF]

I think here in the US, there is a wide array of "culture" and what is considered "appropriate.."

Good point. We have a significant number of new citizens from India, China, Philippines, Malaysia and Korea so it seems I'll be wearing my swim suit in the steam room for some time yet. Personally, I find wearing a lycra swim suit in a hot steamy room ridiculously uncomfortable. I try to get away with wrapping myself in a big fluffy towel when I can.