PENANG -- area code (60-4)

• Flamingo
  11-3-1, New Bob Centre, 11 Jln Gottlieb (opposite side of the road from the Penang Chinese Girl High School), 012-406-9469. Take the lift beside the Korean restaurant at bottom left of the centre to 3/F, turn right. No sign board, just ring the bell.
• Hugo Massage
  2/F Midlands Park One Stop complex, Block 488D-02-16 (between Body and Soul and De Rex Spa), Midland Park, 012-404-9469, 012-484-3282. Twelve masseurs and five rooms. Friendly staff. Traditional and body massage. Open daily from 1pm-1am. Call for an appointment if you come early or late.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I had three different, but exciting, experiences in this spa. I had been asked for my preferences and they gave me some advice to choose from the large number of handsome masseurs. They engaged in different ways to please and satisfy me: one was more professional in back massage; another more sensitive to find out my special zones; the third one really used all parts of his body to massage me. The price is reasonable (R$100 + tip for the masseur)." -- hhbernd, Jul 29, 2010

  "Not too hard to find this place, although a sign should make it easier. Clean place with ambience and discretion. Friendly staff. Plenty of good looking masseurs to choose from. Pity I only had time to experience one. I enjoyed a body-to-body massage. A reasonable rate (one hour for R$100), and it was worth a nice tip, for sure. The masseur I choose did put passion in his job, and intended to reach customer satisfaction. Pity he spoke no English. But his body language was more than good enough. I will revisit this place if I have the opportunity." -- luuk4you, Nov 29, 2009

  "It's not quite where the sign is but nearby. OK service, but watch your time - I was badly short changed and insisted on a discount. Masseur kept taking phone calls, too. Massage seems largely to be a prelude to an offer of other services. Worth checking out, but probably better places around Penang." -- bear4unz, Oct 2, 2009

• Joe's Massage
  012-406-2170, email. Gay and lesbian-friendly therapy and training in full body massage, body cooling treatment, intimacy enhancement massage and more. Strictly professional service only. All appointments should allow a minimum three hours notice to allow your therapist to arrive. Outcall only to your home or hotel in George Town or Butterworth. Last call 9pm. Utopia Member Discount
• Oasis Health Care Centre
  2/F Midlands Park (formerly called, and still known as, One Stop), Blk 488D-02-15 (next door to Hugo Massage), 012-562-7610, 229-8837, email. Eight masseurs and five rooms. Clean and fresh looking place. Traditional and body massage. Open daily from 1pm-1am. Call for an appointment if you come early or late.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Worth checking out for massage - fairly well maintained, but massage service was patchy. My (Pakistani) masseur seemed to be making it up as he went along, and had no idea about how make a massage at least a little bit sensual. He also asked for extra money even though I had already negotiated my fee at the front desk. Premises a little smokey but otherwise OK. Likely to be moving to new premises in April/May 2010 so check before you go." -- bear4unz, Apr 20, 2010