In the United States, bath houses are not the tradition as they are in some parts of the world, such as Japan, Turkey and Russia. However, for those that love the hot steam, public setting and relaxation of a bath house, these facilities can be found dotting the country, including New Jersey. A variety of bath houses, each with its own, unique offerings, including specialty saunas and massage therapy, can be found in New Jersey.
Not far from New York City, BRC Sauna and Spa is a Russian bath house with a central pool and a series of secluded steam rooms. One of the steam rooms is in the Turkish style where steam is combined with citrus. The interior of the BRC is ornately decorated with classically themed artwork. The bath house also has massage rooms offering a wide range of modalities, including Swedish, shiatsu and aromatherapy. A restaurant and juice bar are also on site.
BRC Sauna and Spa
24-20 Broadway Fair Lawn
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
201-797-3002
brcsaunaspa.com
Located in Caesar's Palace in Atlantic City, Qua Baths and Spa is a luxurious bath house that merges modern trends with a traditional Roman bath house. The interior design utilizes soft natural lighting and natural materials, including stone and wood. Interior waterfalls promote a relaxing element. The bath house has pools of varying temperatures. It also offers facial treatments, steam rooms and a tea room. Massage treatments, including those specially designed for couples, are also available.
Qua Baths and Spa
2100 Pacific Ave.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
609.343.2400
caesarsac.com
International Steam Bath is a gentlemen-only establishment located in Passaic. This traditional bath house includes wet steam rooms, a dry sauna and a cold plunge pool. Visitors can soak up sun on the outdoor sun deck. A restaurant is also available on site.
International Steam Bath
163 Hope Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055
973-777-3466
King Spa and Fitness in Palisades Park is a Korean bath house. The large bath house includes separate spas for men and women as well as several co-ed facilities. Several types of saunas are available, including an ice sauna, a mineral salts sauna and an herb steam sauna. The spa also features a "Bulhanjeungoak," which is a traditional Korean sweat room that uses oak wood to keep the temperatures high, and features a yellow soil and salt floor. A restaurant and juice bar are also located within the spa.
King Spa and Fitness
321 Commercial Ave.
Palisades Park, NJ 07650
201-947-9955
kingsaunanj.com
