The East Side Club in New York should NOT be confused with the West Side Club! They are TOTALLY different. Other than one being on the East Side of Manhattan (hence the name), they are worlds apart in demeanor, decor and likeability. This review of the club most readers THINK they are going to.

West Side Club is at 27 W 20th Street in Chelsea, NYC (Manhattan). The West Side Club is where many boys (locals and out of towners) go after the bars and clubs have closed.

For a $20-30 "membership" you get full access to a relatively clean space, a towel and an appropriate hot and steam sauna (both no bigger than a bathroom stall), two shower, booths and small video area. For a larger, more private "room," it will cost you a bit more. Frankly, I'd like more than a way too cold shower for my dollar, but that seems to be a minor detail to the owners.

The later it gets, the better the clientele, which is a mixture of your typical older guys, younger guys, and between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. a nice smattering of hot after-hours club boys looking for a quickie. There seem to be a number of guys who spend the evening there doing whatever, but that too can be entertaining to the adventurous. Always be safe though.

There was no sense of danger, hostility, or unwanted inappropriateness on my visit(s). There are typically taxis waiting out front at all hours so getting home after a night of fun should not be a problem.

Most of the staff is quite unfriendly (there are exceptions). Most of the clientele is fairly friendly - and I am no Adonis. The crabs are free. The showers are usually cold.

excuse me but the former comment is somehow racist, not need to specify an employer's race if you wanna complain about the sauna

Called The East Side Club around 9pm yesterday to inquire about price and your "Free Trial Membership" with the ad. Arrived at your establishment at 11:45 pm. Firt I said good evening to the club's "Front Man" a black Islander. He said nothing. I said to him that I had called early and was informed that I could use the ad. He looked at me and said that he was not going to accept it. I said but... I called early. He started spewing out so many profanities in a rapid fire style that I froze. I took a breath and said but it says here in the ad 4 pm to midnight. He said but not for you... and more profanities. I braced myself and asked my last question. Can you please tell me what are the hours then... I took a $20 cab ride here. He said not now and more profanities. I bolted out of The East Side Club immediately. I thought if I dared asked another question The East Side Club "Front Man" would pull out a gun on me. During my 28 years of New York, I have never heard or seen anyone be so nasty and repelent. If there was an Olympic medal for nastiness that "Islander Front Man" would unquestionably be a winner.