Steam Portland, Gay bathhouse in Kerns district, Portland, US
Steam Portland is a gay bathhouse in the Kerns neighborhood of northeast Portland, Oregon. Its amenities include a nude sun deck, a hot tub and steam bath, a lounge, and video booths. Portland Monthly has described the venue as sleek.
The venue opened in 2003 and introduced a contemporary design approach to bathhouse services in the Pacific Northwest. Since its founding, it has become part of Portland's established community spaces.
The facility serves as a social gathering place for Portland's LGBTQ+ community, offering spaces where visitors can meet and spend time together in a welcoming environment. The design encourages people to move through different rooms and interact naturally.
The venue offers extended hours during holiday periods including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve, with varying schedules throughout the year. Check the current schedule before visiting to plan your time accordingly.
Steam Portland opened in 2003 and was among the first businesses in Portland to close temporarily because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Portland Monthly reports that trans men and nonbinary people are admitted if they legally identify as male or X on identity documents.
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