Velvet Sauna

Velvet Sauna
Sauna de Veludo / 紫京桑拿會所
Private Gentlemen's Club
A selection parade at Velvet Sauna
Facilities
Opened	11 July 2029
Location	Macau SAR, China
Owner	Altar Group (52%) Poseidon Entertainment Group (48%)
General Manager	Eduardo Kwon
Floor Area	75,334 sq ft (4 floors)
Sections	Grand Lounge Starlight Lounge Lavender Lounge Communal spa area 4 private conference rooms Massage rooms
Rooms	56 rooms 8 spa suites 4 grand suites
Staff	6 management 36 security 11 administrative 6 customer service 15 Valets 48 Attendants
Access	Members and guests only
Annual Dues	HK$150,000 ($19,302)

Velvet Sauna (Traditional Chinese: 紫京桑拿會所) is a private gentlemen's club located in the Macau Special Administrative Region in China. It is co-owned by Altar Group and Poseidon Entertainment Group, and is designated as a five-star property within the international Altar Collection. It is the only Altar property located in Asia, and is widely believed to be a favorite meeting venue for members of the Chinese business and political elite.

The property occupies the 32nd to 35th floors of the Altira Hotel and Casino, and has a floor area of over 75,000 square feet. Its facilities include a communal wet spa area, 3 lounges, a restaurant, secure videoconferencing and satellite telephone facilities. There are also 48 guest rooms and 12 suites where guests may avail themselves of adult entertainment services. The entire club compound is guarded by an on-site security team comprised of operatives from private military company Skyshroud.

"...An decadent den of pleasure where Chinese oligarchs mingle with the political elite and strike their discreet backroom deals, and thereafter, bond over the finest sensual delights that Macau has to offer."

Kenneth Chow

Editor, Sensual HK

21 March 2034

For members of Velvet Sauna, the main draw is its adult entertainment services, which are provided by a roster of attractive and highly-trained female companions. The roster includes freelance providers known as Valets, and indentured sex workers known as Attendants.

Attendants at Velvet Sauna are recruited from amongst the top performers at Altar's other properties in the Middle East, and are bound by the indenture rules under Yemen's kafala (sponsorship) system. As Inmate Prostitutes, they are held in custody at the Taipa Women's Dormitory. The General Manager of Velvet Sauna serves as their legal conservator.

Admission to Velvet Sauna is restricted to members and their guests only. Each member is allowed up to two guests per visit. There is a strict vetting process for new membership applicants, with a waiting list of up to three years. Successful applicants are required to pay a one-time initiation fee of HK$500,000, plus annual membership dues of HK$150,000.

In January 2031, Altar Group agreed to a partnership with Banque Saint-Germain, giving holders of the Aquila card, all of whom are the private bank's most elite clients with assets under management of at least $100 million, complimentary lifetime membership at Velvet Sauna and several other similar clubs.

Velvet Sauna is widely regarded as the most luxurious sauna in Macau, with rates starting at HK$10,000 ($1,287) for one hour of service with a Junior Attendant. For the highest grade Valets, hourly rates can go up to HK$18,500 ($2,380).

Adult Entertainment Services

Attendants Hiyori Watanabe and Annabel Duarte posing together at Velvet Sauna

Categories of Providers

Attendants

Attendants are indentured sex workers who are employed by Altar Group. They engage in sex work in order to pay off their debts. All Attendants at Velvet Sauna initially began their careers working in Altar properties in the Middle East. The rate for a Junior Attendant starts at HK$10,000 per hour.

Senior Attendants are especially trusted Attendants who have a proven track record of excellent work performance as well as good conduct. They are easily identifiable by their black stockings, and typically require advance booking. The rate for a Senior Attendant is HK$15,000 per hour. The overnight rate is $60,000.

Junior Attendants are available for incall services between the hours of 13:00 to 03:00 only. Senior Attendants are permitted to provide outcall services within the hotel complex.

Valets

Valets are highly-skilled independent courtesans who work in partnership with Velvet Sauna. Even though they are self-employed, Valets who work with Velvet Sauna are required to abide by strict service guidelines. Valets are available for both incall and outcall bookings 24 hours a day, and are able to accept longer bookings of up to 7 nights.

Attendant Diana Ziegler servicing a customer at Velvet Sauna

In-House Pleasure Services

Velvet Sauna's signature Classic Course lasts 60 minutes, and is based on the traditional "Dongguan Service" with influences from the soaplands in Yoshiwara, Japan. The service course is divided into four segments, namely a bath massage, a sensual massage, oral service, and full service. All customers are guaranteed at least one climax during the Classic Course, and receive unlimited extensions of time at no charge until they finish. Conversely, if a customer climaxes during the earlier two phases of the course, they will continue to receive service until the end of the 60 minutes. Where possible, they will be encouraged to finish a second time.

During the massage phases, customers are guaranteed to receive either one or both of paizuri and sumata. Providers who are unable to perform paizuri because they do not have large enough breasts will instead perform extended sumata and oral service routines.

During the oral service phase, customers are guaranteed to receive light rimming, a cat bath, and extended deep-throating.

During the full service phase, providers are expected to ensure that customers "do not need to overexert themselves" unless they choose to do so. For Valets of Asian ethnicity (Chinese, Japanese and Korean), there is a flat-rate surcharge of HK$1,000 ($128.60) for anal service. All other providers are required to offer anal service at no additional charge.

Attendant Stephanie Byrd receives a pussy cream pie from a customer at Velvet Sauna

Condom Policy

• Asian Attendants: Attendants of Asian ethnicity are able to offer both protected ("GFE") and unprotected ("Natural") service. A surcharge of HK$2,000 ($257.20) is applicable for natural service. Each Attendant is issued two condoms before the start of each service session. It is up to the customer whether or not to use a condom; the Attendant may not refuse.
• Foreign Attendants: Attendants of non-Asian ethnicity are able to offer only unprotected/natural service. There is no surcharge applicable. Attendants are not permitted to carry condoms on their person, and anyone caught in possession will be subject to severe disciplinary action. In addition, customers have the right to either request proof of sterilization or require the Attendant to consume Plan B immediately after a session.
• Asian Valets: Valets of Asian ethnicity offer both GFE and natural service. A surcharge of 15% is applicable for natural service. Valets have the right to refuse natural service to non-Asian customers, but may not do so with Asian customers as long as the surcharge is paid.
• Foreign Valets: Valets of non-Asian ethnicity may only provide natural service to all customers. No surcharge is applicable. Any attempt at adding a surcharge or suggesting condom use may lead to contract termination. Customers have the right to either request proof of sterilization or require the Valet to consume Plan B immediately after a session.

All Attendants and Valets are required to offer customers various options for how they would like to finish, i.e. face, mouth, body, pussy or ass.

Attendants line up for a selection parade at Velvet Sauna

Selection of Providers

Selection Parades

Selection parades are held in the Grand Lounge every hour, on the hour, from 2.00 pm to 2.00 am daily, as well as at 8.30 pm, 9.30 pm, 10.30 pm and 11.30 pm in the communal bath house area. During these selection parades, all Attendants who currently available for booking are presented for customers to inspect. Attendants may be clothed in shawls, blazers, or other themed attire, but their breasts and pussies must be visible at all times. Customers may interact with Attendants briefly before making their choice. Touching and groping are permitted within reason.

Valets who are "in residence" are also required to take part in selection parades, but are presented separately from Attendants.

Once a customer has decided that he would like to book a provider, he makes his selection known to one of the staff on duty, after which the provider is removed from the parade. Thereafter, the concierge desk arranges a room for the customer, and the provider is escorted to the room by a staff member within several minutes.

Senior Attendant Ruth Bacardi gets ready to service a customer

Advance Reservations

Customers who wish to reserve a specific Attendant or Valet may do so up to 7 days in advance. Appointments can be made through the concierge desk either in-person or on the phone. Reservations are on a first-come-first-served basis. An surcharge of HK$2,000 is applicable for each advance reservation. Full payment must be made in advance, with no refunds for cancellations.

Providers with advance reservations are withdrawn from selection parades for the relevant time slots, and are sent directly to the customer's room at the appointed time. Attendants who are in high demand (especially Senior Attendants) can often be fully booked days in advance, thus requiring customers to schedule their appointments in advance.

Online Reservations

Members of Velvet Sauna are invited to download the AltarOne app, where they can make appointments at their convenience. The app contains profiles of each Attendant, including a portfolio of photos and videos, as well as their ratings and reviews. Online reservations can only be made for same-day appointments. A surcharge of HK$600 is applicable for each online reservation. Full payment, with no refunds for cancellations. Customers are also able to access tablets in any of the three lounge areas within Velvet Sauna, all of which have the AltarOne app pre-installed.