Sweatbox Soho

I really appreciate that this venue is part of London’s LGBTQ+ community scene, but, there appear to be cameras in areas where guests would reasonably expect privacy (gym), but there is no visible notice explaining if or why recordings are made. It’s unclear how footage is stored, who can access it, or whether it is shared with third parties or authorities. These are important transparency issues the management should publicly address.Aside from that, the venue is an important part of the local scene — spacious, welcoming, and lively on weekends. I hope management takes steps to clarify their data‑protection and privacy policy so visitors can feel fully safe while enjoying the spac.

This sauna left a very bad impression on me because of one extremely rude staff. I handed over my phone and other belongings when I entered. Later, I asked that staff to get my locker key back because I needed my phone charger. He told me that once items were placed in the rocker at check-in, they could not be accessed till leaving. This rule wasn’t explained at all when I entered. When I asked how I was supposed to charge my phone then, he just kept repeating the same thing instead of trying to help. Another frustrating experience happened after my shower. My hair was wet and I was cold, so I went to dry it. The same staff told me not to go to changing area. However, the hair dryer was only located there. Even after I explained that I was simply drying my hair, he just kept saying “No.” These unreasonable rules made absolutely no sense to me. But since he’s bald, maybe he simply doesn’t understand what it’s like for people who actually have hair…

Had a really great time at Naked Night on Tuesday at SweatBox. The atmosphere was friendly, relaxed, and welcoming, and there was a good crowd throughout the evening. I felt comfortable, had fun, and enjoyed the whole experience. Definitely one of the highlights of my week, and I’d happily go again. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I honestly felt like Sweatbox was more of a prison than a sauna. The atmosphere was cold and full of unnecessary restrictions, and the guy at reception was rude and unfriendly from the moment I arrived. I really don’t understand all the rules they impose. It already feels overly controlled, but what made it worse was how unreasonable the management was. They don’t serve alcohol, which is strange for a place trying to create a social atmosphere, and they also refuse to let you bring in an already opened bottle of poppers. I paid for 24-hour access, and when I asked if I could re-enter later with the same poppers, the manager told me I’d have to leave it there and pay £1 to store it. Seriously? After paying for full access already, this just felt petty and ridiculous. Overall, the experience was uncomfortable, unfriendly, and far from relaxing. Definitely not somewhere I’d return to.

Great crowds with great facilities. Had a lot of fun at the steam room. Must bring a slipper / flipflop to visit for better hygiene or you can purchase at the bar. Very weird payment system and weird system to enter to the steam room. You make payment and you keep you valuable items at the payment counter, you received a key for locker then you need to go to the bar to exchange the wristband to enter to the sauna. Crowds are very respectful, I feel comfortable as an Asian here. Bad experience on the visit was the "poo smell" at the staircase, should be someone mess up but the venue unable to clean. Overall it's a great place to have fun. * Visited on Sunday around 8pm.