Hopping over from the Toronto section to try to learn a bit about the Ottawa scene. I'm looking at the places like Hush, CMJ, and Alpha, all of which require membership (I assume that's a bylaw hack of some kind). Wondering if there's anyone who's familiar with both the Ottawa and Toronto spas who might be able to draw some parallels for me so that I know what to expect, or can explain the pros and cons of one club vs. another. Obvious difference I've been able to suss out is that SF2 seems to be standard there (not the case in Toronto), but I'm curious what else might be different than what I'm used to.
Advice on Ottawa spas
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I have been to a couple of Toronto spas, Perla and Seductions near the airport. I would say the three you mentioned are similar to Perla in ambience and services offered, although that varies from MA to MA. SF2 is pretty standard at all three. Most of them will take walk-ins, membership generally just means you can see the schedule online and book ahead. As a walk in you take who is available.
Basically it would be a coin toss as to which is better. I know all three have their proponents but in the end they all offer similar services, prices and experience. The only way you can go wrong is more about how you get along with the MA you choose.
All the facilities of the 3 spas you listed are nice. They are not as grand as the Premier locations, or Flirt Spa on Vic / Elevate, but at times who really needs that excess. A good basis for comparison in terms of facilities, would be a place like Allure. Clean and relaxing. At the Alpha locations and Hush downtown, you can also lounge in an area and have a drink. Walks in possible, but membership helps for booking ahead.
If you like the Flirt or Muse type sensual service / experience, then you will be able to find them in Ottawa but expect upcharges for those level of sensual services (unlike Flirt or Muse). There are some lookers in Ottawa for sure, but on average its probably a bit lower than these spas.
If you like Allure type experience, you might still get hit with upcharges for those services from some in Ottawa. And on average, you are not getting the same level of looks as Allure.
If you go for enhanced services (thar are typically found at places like Premier and Seductions),they are often available here too, but be prepared for the wild west in Ottawa, where the Ottawa upcharges for such services are often much higher... in fact they might even make an attendant at Seduction blush.
You do get a SF2 experience which is a nice touch unique to Ottawa. Something that I have enjoyed with a number of attendants over the years. That being said. if upcharges were discussed by the attendant before the shower, the experience may not always be as sensual as it used to be,
If you like the Flirt or Muse type sensual service / experience, then you will be able to find them in Ottawa but expect upcharges for those level of sensual services (unlike Flirt or Muse). There are some lookers in Ottawa for sure, but on average its probably a bit lower than these spas.
If you like Allure type experience, you might still get hit with upcharges for those services from some in Ottawa. And on average, you are not getting the same level of looks as Allure.
If you go for enhanced services (thar are typically found at places like Premier and Seductions),they are often available here too, but be prepared for the wild west in Ottawa, where the Ottawa upcharges for such services are often much higher... in fact they might even make an attendant at Seduction blush.
You do get a SF2 experience which is a nice touch unique to Ottawa. Something that I have enjoyed with a number of attendants over the years. That being said. if upcharges were discussed by the attendant before the shower, the experience may not always be as sensual as it used to be,
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Thanks! Before I started migrating to East Beaver Creek more often, Muse was my go-to spot, so that comparison is very, very helpful. I find the idea of Ottawa being more expensive than here quite hard to process, though.
The pricing structure in Toronto tends to lead you to take 30/40/45 minute sessions, as the 60 minute session tends to be double the price of the 30, and the 40 minute session is often close to / or the same price as the 30 at some places. Ottawa tends to reward the longer session, so you might want to take the 60 instead of 40/45.Thanks! Before I started migrating to East Beaver Creek more often, Muse was my go-to spot, so that comparison is very, very helpful. I find the idea of Ottawa being more expensive than here quite hard to process, though.
For example 30/45/60 rates.
CMJ - $150/$180/$200
Alpha - $150/$180/$200 (although they offer a $30 discount right now on the 60 minute rate)
Yeah, you're absolutely right. 60 minutes would be where I'd lean anyway. Muse is $150/$200/$260 since their price increase, so either of those is a big savings, and leaves budget for upcharges.
FWIW, I live in Ottawa and I rarely, if ever, have sessions in Ottawa anymore. I just save my money for my trips to Toronto (every 4-6 weeks).
Compared to Toronto, I would say that Ottawa has less attractive attendants, and the facilities are not as nice as in Toronto (maybe on par with Allure, but definitely less nice than Premier or SRM). I'm not into extras so the prices for a 45 minute session are fairly comparable to Toronto, but if you're looking for extras, you can get quoted anything in Ottawa (like Seduction or SRM).
Compared to Toronto, I would say that Ottawa has less attractive attendants, and the facilities are not as nice as in Toronto (maybe on par with Allure, but definitely less nice than Premier or SRM). I'm not into extras so the prices for a 45 minute session are fairly comparable to Toronto, but if you're looking for extras, you can get quoted anything in Ottawa (like Seduction or SRM).
On average, my experiences have been better in GTA at Allure and Flirt, but Ottawa experiences have been better than Montreal (I havent figured out how to sort through the bullshit reviews on merb yet). I have been told Toronto is generally much busier for MA's.
I would say my best recent experiences have been at Alpha although the one great MA I experienced recently has vanished due to lack of business for her. They have a nicely renovated location in west in. Have had several wonderful experiences at CMJ however the MA's I enjoyed the most have retired to gone Indy. I should probably go more consistently to find some new local experiences. Until then, its running to the GTA
I would say my best recent experiences have been at Alpha although the one great MA I experienced recently has vanished due to lack of business for her. They have a nicely renovated location in west in. Have had several wonderful experiences at CMJ however the MA's I enjoyed the most have retired to gone Indy. I should probably go more consistently to find some new local experiences. Until then, its running to the GTA
I visited a gentlemens club called Club Dynasty when I was in Newmarket a couple of months ago. It was a great concept. You pay a door fee which gets you access to the spa and all of their amenities. Saunas, hot tubs, cold tubs, showers, lounge with big screens and recliners, and more. You can also upgrade to a massage and here you have a choice to have an rmt level massage with no happy ending (I believe the ladies giving massage were asian but I did not choose this option so cannot confirm), or you can choose an MA similar to many sensual places but "extras" beyond HE were not to be expected, or you can do the combo (30 minutes rmt and 30 minutes sensual). All in all a great idea and I wish Ottawa had something similar. Total relaxation at its finest.
Here is my breakdown of the Otrawa scene:
In Ottawa it really is Hush and Alpha as the two top tier choices. At Hush, the ladies tend to be very attractive but they have less working at a given time. Alpha has the most ladies hands down and their owner has an amazing reputation for taking care of the ladies who work there.
CMJ used to be top tier but has definitely have taken a step back since Hush opened. PS/AT has been much better the last few times I have been but it really is hit and miss. Vibe charges more but offers less. ALO and BB/Sparx are fine but quite a step down from the top two mentioned above.
Here is my breakdown of the Otrawa scene:
In Ottawa it really is Hush and Alpha as the two top tier choices. At Hush, the ladies tend to be very attractive but they have less working at a given time. Alpha has the most ladies hands down and their owner has an amazing reputation for taking care of the ladies who work there.
CMJ used to be top tier but has definitely have taken a step back since Hush opened. PS/AT has been much better the last few times I have been but it really is hit and miss. Vibe charges more but offers less. ALO and BB/Sparx are fine but quite a step down from the top two mentioned above.
Today's Club Alpha post for the upcoming week has knocked down the discount by $10. Now $10 off 30 min and $20 off the other sessions.
Thanks to everyone who commented here and/or reached out via DM with answers to my original question. To close the loop on the post, I booked a session with a lady at Alpha West that fell through a couple of days before my trip due to circumstances beyond her control. On the day I got to town, I was able to pivot and set something up with Cameron at Hush downtown. A (very) good time was had by all - certainly me at least, but I feel fairly sure her too. And I have to say that the Ottawa spa experience has ruined me for Toronto now. My word…
The Home Star of the Centauri Republic, silly!
