2 Gay Bathhouses in Cleveland, OH — Saunas & Spas

Open 24 hours daily, FLEX Spas Cleveland in Downtown is a bathhouse that also functions as a resort with indoor and outdoor pools, a large hot tub, multiple saunas, and a full gym. It's billed as the largest gay bathhouse in America and has a vintage art deco style. The facility includes classic spa rooms with TVs, a porn theater, and two shower areas. The Yelp rating is mixed at 3 out of 5 from 31 reviews. Some visitors enjoy the Sunday evening into Monday morning crowd, while others note the clientele skews older on certain nights. The venue offers newly renovated hotel rooms for overnight stays. If you're nearby, The Academy is another option in town.

Cleveland's leather community gathers here. The Academy is a 2000 sq ft BDSM play space, fully equipped as a dungeon. Multiple special-use playrooms surround the main area, and there's a lounge with a breakroom for eating and socializing. No alcohol is allowed. The venue is trans-friendly and LGBTQ-owned. Hours run from 11am to 1am most nights, later on Fridays. It's a dedicated space for fetish arts, not a bar or restaurant.