The Baths at The Arlington

For the first time in my memory, there is a new bath-house in Hot Springs, Arkansas. And, now, for the first time in my memory, The Arlington has changed up the services offered in their Bath-house. They have gone modern. It used to be that the massage was more of a slap and tickle. They are now offering real massages, along with things like hot rocks and mud baths.

The bath-house services are at the bottom of the page at this link:
http://www.arlingtonhotel.com/spaexp.htm

Other things are still the same. The actual bath-house is still what it has always been. Years and years ago, The Arlington was my first bath-house experience. Like all first loves, it has a special place in my heart. The tubs are enormous cast-iron and enamel beauties. They are long and deep. The bath attendants put this contraption into the water that has always reminded me of a trolling motor. They turn that thing on and leave you alone in the bath, alone with your thoughts. Pretty close to perfect as far as I can tell.

If you want to go on the weekend, you will want reservations. Another consideration is the light. The bath-house has lots of wonderful natural light. The interior is high-ceilinged and all white-tile surfaces. I like it best by morning light.