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Taking a dip at LHR

Posted:
11 Aug 2008, 16:24
by Badhorsey
A thought has struck me. I may wish to avail myself of the spa facilities at the LHR clubhouse. But that's going to leave me with wet swimming trunks / towel etc, which may not be that pleasant to decant into hand luggage for a seven hour flight... any suggestions?
Do they still have a pool at LHR?

Posted:
11 Aug 2008, 16:47
by HighFlyer
Dont worry, they have a spin dryer thingy so that you can dry your swimming things before popping them back into your hand luggage - though I'd bring a bag to put them in as well, just incase. As for a towel, I wouldnt bring your own, they have them at the Clubhouse to borrow.
I am sure some of our regular 'dippers' such as Ben and James can share their experiences and tips also.
Thanks,
Sarah

Posted:
11 Aug 2008, 16:48
by Chinafish
Don't worry about towels because they provide them. So you only have the wet trunks to deal with.
Bring a plastic bag along with you, and stuff the wet trunks into there and then stuff it onto your hand luggage?
They have I think 6 shower rooms. The shower rooms also serve as a steam room (it does take quite a while for the steam to come on!). Then outside of the shower rooms are the jacuzzi and the sauna. The jacuzzi is not as big as a pool -- just the standard hot tub size (if such a thing exists!). It should sit 3 to 4 people comfortably.
I went there in May and loved it


Posted:
11 Aug 2008, 17:07
by danlyo
Do people actually use that Jacuzzi? I have always thought that I would look a fool asking to use it (as a lone business traveller!) I have used the showers many times, but never the pool. Might have to give it a go next week...

Posted:
11 Aug 2008, 17:17
by Decker
Ermmm, yes...

Posted:
11 Aug 2008, 18:54
by honey lamb
The spin-dryer is very efficient and once you've used it just put your togs into a plastic bag. They'll be fine

Posted:
11 Aug 2008, 21:00
by Darren Wheeler
Originally posted by danlyo
Do people actually use that Jacuzzi? I have always thought that I would look a fool asking to use it (as a lone business traveller!) I have used the showers many times, but never the pool. Might have to give it a go next week...
Amem.....
ProofMore proofNot for those of a nervous disposition.

Posted:
11 Aug 2008, 22:44
by Howard Long
Originally posted by Darren Wheeler
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Not for those of a nervous disposition.
I resemble that remark.
H

Posted:
11 Aug 2008, 23:10
by Darren Wheeler
Some people are offended by water wings [:w]

Posted:
12 Aug 2008, 17:46
by Howard Long
Originally posted by Darren Wheeler
Some people are offended by water wings [:w]
Water wings? It's the bingo wings to worry about at my time of life.
H

Posted:
12 Aug 2008, 18:46
by fozzyo
Often take a dip in the pool. A very nice way of passing the time in the Clubhouse. Even better to phone friends from in the Spa pool to tell them you are in a hot tub at the airport and then send a pic.


Posted:
12 Aug 2008, 20:09
by Decker
... and now from dicktricks 'The hamburger'