Hi all, let me give some more detailed info...
Bao An is a very large place, and plush, it's been one my secrets, went in accidently 6 years ago when I used to stay there, and the hotel was frequented to those concerned with the Shanghai Stock Exchange, incl the restaurant and the KTV. Not even the local Chinese businessmen knew of this place.
Went in there last week, and there are some foreigners. Looks empty when you goto the reception, but it leads you to the changing rooms where you are assisted to get undressed, porter places your clouths in the locker. Then proceed to bathe in luxurious shower cubicles.
After this, you can either swim in the large hot pool, 40 deg C, with air jets, this is probably the largest hotpool I have ever seen, its probably 15mx10m, with individual pools for very hot, or very cold - Russian Style.
There is a luxurious sauna, (cleaner then my gym in London)....thereafter you can go and lie down (single sofa recliners) in a cavernous room, get wrapped in towels, order any drinks (you have to pay now !! Rmb 20 per Heineken), with your own private 14'' TV and remote.
Whilst you are doing this you can order a pedicure, manicure...gorgeous girls...but I remember being Rmb 180 for this.
After about 20 mins, they ask you for 'massagy', where you are led to a laberynth of corridoors, where you finally come to your room and girl (which is pre-selected for you). If you don't like her they will give you another choice. I have seen mainly 7-9 out of 10's. Most are tall, no shorties.
You don't have to go to the rooms immediately, you can ask them to wait, and continue to relax.
Its a dark room, again clean and plush, with gentle music. A proper massage is given, thereafter with FS with protection. (a handjonb was normal till last year, due to lack of clients, FS started).
Bao An will not suit all, and if your'e looking for a refined & relaxing experience, this is the place, if your'e looking for maximum 'bang' for your cash , this is not the place.
It sure is my best way destress after a 12 hour flight from Europe, but might not be the best venue on a Fri/Sat night.