Schvitz Health Club

Overview

The Schvitz is Detroit’s historic bathhouse and original urban health club, open to guests since 1930 and the only one of its kind remaining in the city. This storied landmark offers an old-world oasis focused on ancient heat therapies, holistic healing, and restorative experiences. The atmosphere is a safe, desexualized space emphasizing relaxation, mindfulness, and camaraderie, with great food enhancing the unwind-back-in-time vibe. Guests enjoy intense saunas (180-200°F), a pool, showers, and communal areas in a calm, respectful environment prioritizing personal space and quiet.

Features & Amenities

• Saunas: Two intensely hot saunas heated to 180-200°F for detox and rejuvenation.
• Pool and Cold Plunge: Access to the pool; Little Schvitz offers a cold plunge in the greenhouse lounge.
• Showers and Outdoor Areas: Indoor showers, outdoor patio, and fenced yard with fire pit (at Little Schvitz).
• Lockers and Towels: Included with admission; bring your own lock, robe, and sandals or rent/purchase on-site.
  • Robes for rent: $5 (limited supply).
  • Sandals: $10 purchase.
  • Locks: $10 purchase.
• Common Areas: Lounge, dining area, kitchen (house kitchen open 7 days; no outside food).
• Overnight Accommodations:
  • Little Schvitz (2200ft²): Sauna, cold plunge, outdoor shower, fire pit, kitchen, 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Full, 1 Single bed; starts at $350/night (+taxes/fees).
  • Schvitz North (2800ft²): Beach view, 4 Singles, 3 Queens, 2 couches; starts at $600/night (+taxes/fees).
• Parking: Two on-site lots; street parking if full.

Services

• Day Passes: Walk-ins only (no reservations needed); full access to facilities.
• Practitioner Services: Independent massages and therapies; book via practitioners’ Instagram or calendars (list at schvitzdetroit.com/practictioner-services/); Schvitz does not book over phone.
• Private Parties: Saturdays 6-10PM (extend to 11PM for fee); $50/person, min $1,500 for 30 guests (+$50/extra); bring own food/drinks/music; towels included.
• Food & Kitchen: House menu available daily.
• Gift Certificates & Steam Passes: Available online.
• Events: Tickets via square.site; upcoming events page.

Not Offered: Memberships, couples nights, hot tub, phone reservations for day passes/parties.

Pricing

• Day Admission: $40/person (includes locker, towels, saunas, pool, showers, patio).
• Rentals: Robes $5, sandals/locks $10 each.
• Private Parties: $50/person (min $1,500/30 guests).
• Overnight Stays:
  • Little Schvitz: $350+/night.
  • Schvitz North: $600+/night.
• Gift Cards: $10, $20, $40, $50, or custom.

Note: Sunday sessions separate (re-entry requires new payment); prices +taxes/fees where noted.

Location & Hours

• Location: Detroit, MI (historic bathhouse); two parking lots on-site, street parking nearby. Contact: info@schvitzdetroit.com; reservations: reserve@schvitzdetroit.com.
• Public Hours (walk-ins, no reservations):
  • Everyone Welcome (bathing suits required): Sat 11AM-4PM, Sun 6-10PM, Mon/Fri 12-10PM.
  • Men Only (suits optional): Sun 7-11AM, Wed 12-10PM, Thurs 4-10PM.
  • Women Only (suits optional): Sat 7-11AM, Sun 12-4PM, Tue 12-10PM.
• Private Parties: Sat 6-10PM (extendable).

Trans/non-binary guests welcome during all-gender hours.

Notes

• Historic Significance: Nearly 100 years old, Detroit’s last authentic bathhouse; cultural institution blending tradition with modern wellness.
• Unique Policies: Desexualized, non-swingers environment; bathing suits required in mixed hours; no outside food; walk-ins prioritized.
• Special Touches: Intense heat therapies, house kitchen, practitioner network, overnight wellness retreats (Little Schvitz/Schvitz North), upcoming ballroom renovation for events/weddings.
• Accessibility: Multilingual site (Arabic, English, Italian, Persian, Russian, Spanish); everyone welcome in mixed sessions.