Izmaylovsky baths in Moscow: address, work schedule, reviews, photos

For a Russian person to overestimate the importance of water and steam is impossible. Those times when the public bath was just a real necessity because of the lack of baths and showers in the apartments, most of them have sunk into oblivion. Now the baths are also a necessity, but of a different kind - now they serve mainly for a spiritual rest. And could they have disappeared from the traditions of the people, to whom, in ancient times, the tribes captured were paying tribute to birch twigs?

Always filled with visitors

Izmaylovsky baths do not belong to the oldest in the capital, although they were erected in Stalin's district (the so-called Izmailovo then, which was annexed to Moscow before the war) in 1956. Simultaneously with them in the same year in 1956 Ibragimov baths were built in the same district, named as well as the street on which they were before 1965. And now only the street is left. Izmaylovsky baths (photos attached) are relatively young and did not manage to grow legends and acquire their own ghosts, but they are very loved by Muscovites and can be accessed only by appointment.

Single in a large area

Such popularity and relevance can also be explained by the relatively small size of this public washing room - there are only two first and second class rooms, designed for 20 and 36 seats respectively. In Izmaylovo there are no other public institutions of this type, there are several VIP-saunas not available to everyone. The area itself, where the baths are very interesting - Izmaylovsky Island is nearby, and there are many parks-gardens everywhere. Because of the many tall trees, bathhouses can not be immediately noticed, the three-story building is difficult to see because of the abundance of greenery.

Another "Stalinist" building

Izmailovskaya bath (Moscow) is quite spacious and occupies all three floors specially for her erected building. The solid entrance is framed by two pairs of pilasters (falshkolon). Behind the massive doors is a huge lobby with high ceilings, with numerous timetables and price lists. In the hall there is a dressing room with seating (as in the theater) and an administration booth. All this together resembles the "Stalinist" times.

The first impression is positive

The larger hall of the two, which is equipped with Izmailovskie baths, designed for 36 seats and located on the second floor, is made in Russian style. The staircase rising from the entrance hall leads right here. In front of the entrance there is a bar in the bathhouse with a spacious hall that can accommodate up to 30 visitors, which can accommodate several tables, and a kitchen. Prepare here without much frills, but soundly and efficiently. In addition to salads and cuts, there are also hot dishes. The left staircase leads from the first floor. Behind the bar room there is a spacious rest room, in which there are 6 locker rooms. Everything is finished with wood and produces a good impression of all the same good quality.

Not very annoying shortcomings

However, some visitors who sympathize with this institution, nevertheless there are not quite pleasant sensations of being in a second-class car - and to step onto the floor without fear, and there is no special desire to touch the walls. However, the Izmailovo baths have very positive reviews , And according to all the evidence here are clean and tidy not only toilets. Behind the relaxation room there is a washing room, which makes a pleasant impression and decoration, and cleanliness, and the availability of all the bath accessories in abundance. The benches are good in the washing room - they are easily washed off, as they have a marble coating, and they keep the heat for a long time. Complaints, and the general, causes the pool of this room. Given the fact that the water in it is exactly knee-deep, it can be assumed that it was thought of as a reserve water tank, from which it can be scooped up with a basin and rinsed. True, the steps leading to it are present. So, after all, the pool?

There are several other points that cause discontent of the visitors of this hall, designed for 36 seats and located on the second floor. Firstly, in the locker room the floor is covered in most cases with water. And secondly, here often, especially in men's days, you can stumble on bingeing and noisy companies.

Steam bath redeems all the disadvantages

Behind the washing room is a steam room, the area of which is 30 square meters. This room leaves most positive impressions. In it there is a beautiful stone furnace in the size from a floor to a ceiling (3,5 meters). Inside, she has gassed hot cast iron blanks, and next to the oven there are basins with hot water and a large iron mug. Visitors praise the bench with a steam room - just in moderation, not narrow, not wide.

The capacity of the second floor is designed for a maximum of 36 seats. On September 26 of the past year this part of the bath was burnt. Six calculations fought with the fire, which managed to localize the fire, and prevent the transfer of fire to other premises of the complex. There were no victims.

Small hall

Izmaylovsky baths are famous throughout the capital for their steam rooms, of which there is not a single negative response. The prestigious small hall, in which the left staircase leads from the entrance hall, does not cause discontent. This is located on the 3rd floor of the room is divided by partitions and represents a room of a cabinet layout with one room for 10 seats and two for 5 seats. This department is designed for a smaller number of people, there is peace and quiet, there is a steam room, a lounge and a buffet - all the same as on the second floor, only better quality.

VIP sauna

In the 90 years, when everything, including baths, was transferred to an independent balance, for survival, washing complexes were forced either to rent out their premises or open VIP facilities. So did Izmailovsky baths. The sauna appeared in those distant troubled times. Now a sauna located in the building of Izmaylovsky Baths called "Parish in a Tsar" is known to all Muscovites. There is everything that implies the status of VIP. In addition to the excellent bath service, there is billiards, karaoke (the choice of songs is great - 50,000 titles) a huge plasma TV (satellite dish and NTV channel), a large beautifully designed pool and the services of professional steamers. The Finnish steam room is designed for 10 people. A wonderful room is provided for wedding ceremonies, and not only. Wonderfully prepared by local chefs, you can order food from other restaurants, for a small surcharge customers are allowed to bring their own culinary products and drinks. The decoration (both the banquet hall and the pool) is quite exquisite. At such a modern level, Izmaylovsky baths work. Sauna reviews are commendable and enthusiastic.

Advantages of Izmaylovsky Baths

What is so attractive about these "terms"? Well, firstly, the baths have their own "face", they are recognizable even by a small photograph of the interior. In 2002, major repairs were carried out there, which lasted quite a long time. As a result, absolutely all the rooms of the baths, except for the steam room, were lined with very nice mosaics and stylized under a log cabin. Wooden tables, benches, gangs, barrels, scoops and beautiful wall panels make the bathhouse attractive and unique in its kind. In addition to all of the above, all necessary facilities for attracting clients and surviving in competition are solarium, hairdressing salon, pedicure and manicure, cosmetology room, SPA and body philosophy studio. Provided here, and now mandatory services - rental sheets (60 rubles), slippers and caps (40 rubles and more). Brooms are also sold, but often only oak. Their cost is 200 rubles.

Public baths

It must be stipulated that Izmaylovsky baths do not have male and female branches. Days of the week include visits to the famous baths of various sexes. And since sanitary and weekend days are not available in these baths, there is more time to visit. Izmailovo baths attract such a ratio as "price-comfort" - 650 rubles (second floor) and 750 (third). In the list of the cleanest and affordable baths Izmaylovsky occupy the second line. In addition, these baths are considered a great place for a family visit. Children under 7 years are free, from 7 to 12 - have a 50 percent discount. The same privilege is given to pensioners. Given all of the above, it becomes clear why the Izmaylovsky baths reviews are in most cases positive and approving.

Address, mode of operation

Izmailovsky baths have the following address: 6th Park Street, 21 (the nearest metro stations are Pervomaiskaya and Izmailovskaya).

Disapproval is caused by the operation of baths. There are complaints that you can not get accurate information on the phone or make a preliminary recording. Absolutely accurate is the daily work time - from 8 am to 10 pm. The first visitors can start the procedure from the moment the institution is opened. The last visitors can buy tickets to the Izmaylovsky Baths, the schedule of which was specified above, at 8 pm. And how are the days of the week distributed between male and female clients? Women's days are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (separation of 20 seats), Wednesday, Friday (office at 36). Men can bathe and enjoy the steam in the upper compartment on Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays, in the office located on the 2nd floor - on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Such a schedule can not but bring confusion and not irritate.