24-hour Korean spa with jade and salt saunas, scrub services and a restaurant; swimwear is not worn in gender-separated areas.
Wi Spa is a 24-hour Korean jjimjilbang at 2700 Wilshire Boulevard in Koreatown, Los Angeles, California. It is one of the best-known bathhouse-style spas in the United States and operates around the clock, which makes it popular with late-night visitors as well as families and groups of friends spending an afternoon. The setting is a large, multi-level urban facility rather than a quiet boutique spa: the atmosphere is social, lively and informal, with a strong local Korean-American clientele alongside travelers curious about the tradition.
The core of a visit is the gender-separated wet area, where swimwear is not worn. These floors include hot and cold soaking pools, steam rooms, and a body-scrub service in which attendants exfoliate the whole body in the traditional Korean style. Visitors usually shower first, soak to soften the skin, and then book a scrub if they want one. Massage and facial services are offered for an additional fee, and the treatment menu is chosen at the front desk or inside the spa.
The co-ed upper floors are entered in the provided spa clothing and house the heated rooms that define the jjimjilbang experience. These include a salt sauna, a charcoal sauna and other themed dry-heat rooms, plus quiet sleeping and lounge areas where visitors rest between rounds of heat. A restaurant serves Korean dishes, so many guests plan a meal into a stay that commonly runs three to six hours.
Entry is typically about $25 to $35 per adult, with scrubs, massages and facials priced separately. Reservations are generally not needed for entry, since the spa operates as a walk-in facility at any hour, although treatments such as scrubs and massages can have waits at peak times like weekend evenings. Staff are experienced in the high-volume, hands-on scrub routine that is the facility's reputation builder rather than in a clinical or hotel-style treatment model.
First-time visitors should expect nudity in the single-gender areas, a rule that is firmly observed and is part of the tradition. Phones and photography are restricted in the wet areas. Wi Spa is a fit for travelers who want an authentic Koreatown experience, a thorough exfoliation, and a flexible, late-night option in Los Angeles.
| Price | Entry about $25-35 per adult; treatments extra |
|---|---|
| Session length | 3-6 hours |
| Hours | Open 24 hours daily |
| Address | 2700 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057 |
Treatments
- Hot and cold pools
- Salt and charcoal saunas
- Body scrub
- Massage
- Facial
Location
2700 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057
34.0576, -118.2830 View on map
Highlights
- Open 24 hours a day in the heart of Koreatown, Los Angeles
- Gender-separated wet area with hot and cold pools, steam and traditional body scrubs
- Co-ed floors with salt and charcoal saunas and quiet rest rooms
- On-site restaurant serving Korean food for a full half-day visit
Tips for visiting
- Shower first and soak before booking a body scrub so the skin is softened.
- Swimwear is not worn in the gender-separated wet areas; this rule is strictly observed.
- Weekend evenings are busiest, so expect waits for scrubs and massages at those times.
- Tipping attendants after scrubs and massages is customary in the United States.
- Bring a hair tie and a small amount of cash for tips and snacks.
When to visit
Weekday mornings and afternoons are quieter; weekend evenings are the busiest. The 24-hour schedule suits late-night visits.
Accessibility
A multi-level facility with elevator access is typical for large urban spas, but wet floors can be slippery; visitors with mobility needs should call the spa in advance.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wi Spa open all night?
Yes. Wi Spa is open 24 hours daily, so late-night and early-morning visits are possible.
Do visitors need a reservation?
Entry is walk-in. Treatments such as scrubs and massages are chosen on arrival, and waits can occur at busy times.
Is nudity required?
Swimwear is not worn in the gender-separated wet areas. The co-ed saunas and lounges are entered in the spa clothing provided.
How long does a typical visit last?
Most visitors stay three to six hours, including soaking, saunas, a treatment and a meal.