You may know Lake Steam Bath from its iconic — and very Colfaxian — neon sign. But it’s so much more than a visible West Colfax beacon; the traditional Russian and Turkish bath house has been a place for relaxation and recharging for almost 100 years. What began in the 1920s as a spa serving the surrounding Russian and Jewish community has since grown into a decades-old meeting place for Denverites of all walks of life.
The modest bath house offers a steam room, sauna, and whirlpool with general entry, along with massage, reflexology, and body scrubbing options for an additional fee. The old-school space serves men and women on different days of the week and is clothing optional.
In the past few years, Lake Steam Baths has seen a change in ownership and a purchase of its building, but new owners say only good things are on the horizon for this Mile High institution. Plans tentatively include building a modern hotel in the spa’s place and creating a whole new bath house on the ground floor.
