Oriental Palm Spring (OPS) Sauna TST (and FAQ about Saunas vs Spas)
Thanks to everyone for sharing their reports; I read through all the threads on Saunas and couldn't find a concise summary of what goes on, so I decided to write an FAQ myself. Will follow up with my own report in reply.
What's difference between Spas and Saunas?
Basically there are tons of spas operate out of TST and you can't find any signs or Google results on it, they only operate through TG and usually require bookings. The girls are generally in their 20s, of varying quality, some from HK and mostly from mainland China, some GFE YMMV. You're usually cramped in a small room with a shower. Price is usually around 1000 for 60 minutes including "massage" and HJ / BJ / Nuru and possibly FS. For reference, P1 is massage, P2 is usually HE, and P3 is FS. Not every spa does P3.
Saunas are big establishments and you can see signs for them on the street, and they usually have websites on Google / Maps. These have showers, jacuzzis, steam rooms, couches and TVs, and basically place for you to chill. You get legit massages and usually happy endings. See this thread for more info and grades; I'm not an expert (yet) but it seems like these all do HE of some form.
What's the pricing?
My trip as of 1 hour ago was 2200 HKD at OPS TST. The breakdown as follows:
- 798 for entrance package, which includes facilities, food, non-alcoholic drinks, and 90 minutes massage with a masseuse.
- 40 locker fee tip (mandatory)
- 900 tip for masseuse (400 mandatory + negotiated 500 HE)
- (addon) 448 fee for beautician 30m massage (248 fee + 200 tip); the beautician tip is 150-200 per 30 minutes.
Basically, if you just walk in and get no options package, it's 798 + 40 + 400 tip; you get to use the facilities and get a 90m massage with no HE. However, the massage was very good, on par with any professional spas imo.
What's difference between masseuse and beautician?
Based on the forum: masseuse are generally older and less pretty, and they're the ones doing full body massages in the rooms. Beauticians are only in the lounge areas and give head/shoulder massages, and generally younger and prettier. By definition beauticians can't give you HE unless you get her to a private room, which I'm not sure if it's possible in OPS. Both gave me really good massages, and my masseuse was hot by my standards.
Beauticians are also walking eye candy; in OPS they're in black suits / black stockings / heels.
Do you get to choose the masseuse / beautician?
Short answer: no. You can pick the number if you know who, but basically the manager picks for you after asking you if you have preference on massage strength and their age. I asked for light massage and younger masseuse, and I was pretty happy with who the manager picked.
Are there discounts / what's the membership model?
For OPS TST, 798 is standard 90m package as described above. If you arrive before 2pm or after 9pm, it's 598. After 1am it's 498. I believe +400 is still the case for any time.
They also offered "membership" which is just discount for in upfront bulk purchase. If you pre-pay 10000 HKD they give you 12000 credit and some other small freebies.
What happens in the massage room?
Full body massage for 90m with an above average hottie. They have requirements to work there. But the mask stayed on so I have no idea how cute they are under the mask. For my purposes, she was hot and I didn't mind the mask staying on. I believe there are also older masseuse who are really good at massages/HE in case people prefer that.
The massage room door has a small window so you really can't get anything more than an HJ; BJ/FS would be too conspicuous. I believe some spas have private VIP rooms and you can do whatever with masseuse/beautician for the right price.
Around last 20-30 minutes, the masseuse will ask if you want the add-on. You negotiate a price, and she starts her magic. I was also fondling her ass and tits, and I believe it's YMMV / negotiated upfront.
Was the food good?
Pay attention, you're not there for the food. But it was fine for a spa.
What's OPS and OSS?
Super confused with acronym at first. OPS refers to Oriental Palm Spring, which has locations in TST, Jordan, and CWB. OSS is Oriental Sauna Spa, located under Autoplaza in TST. They're both supposed to be really good. There's also another spa nearby called "The Sauna and Spa" which also makes it confusing.
Are saunas or spas better?
That's up to personal preference. If you just want release, spas are better value for the money (half the cost and you get more service.) If you want the full relaxing experience where you can chill on a big couch, and go for multiple rounds, it's definitely nice to be served. I would probably do saunas periodically, but prefer spas for younger girls. I'm big into face and having titties in my face, so spas are still the winner for me.
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