River City Sauna Co
📍 4009 MacArthur Ave, Richmond, Virginia, 23227
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
Cold Plunge & Sauna
River City Sauna Co offers Richmond's first urban communal sauna, providing both traditional Finnish-style and infrared sauna options. Spa-goers describe the sauna experience as grounding, rejuvenating, and unlike any other, serving as a perfect reset. The facility facilitates a structured heat therapy cycle of Heat Up, Cool Down, and Relax & Rehydrate. Guests appreciate the ability to step outside to cool off and hydrate between sessions, making the experience approachable and restorative. The sauna itself is noted for being very clean and spacious, with large windows that create a light and inviting atmosphere.
Atmosphere
The environment is described as peaceful, beautifully designed, and clearly created with intention. Guests find the space to be a serene and one-of-a-kind gem, providing a tranquil and magical setting for relaxation.
Staff
The staff are noted for being friendly, welcoming, and highly informative. Specific mention is made of Shawn, who takes time to walk new guests through the benefits, answer questions, and offer thoughtful recommendations, such as sauna hats for hair protection. Guests appreciate the warm welcome and education provided.
Pricing
The booking process is noted as being easy to complete online.
What Reviewers Love
- The sauna is consistently praised for being clean, spacious, and offering a grounding, rejuvenating experience.
- Staff are highlighted for being exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, and providing a warm welcome.
- The overall atmosphere is described as peaceful, beautifully designed, and intentionally created.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this venue suitable for first-time sauna users?
Yes, the staff are very informative and take time to walk new guests through the benefits and process, making it an approachable first experience.
What is the sauna environment like?
The sauna is very clean, spacious, and features large windows that make it feel light and inviting. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and intentionally designed.
How does the sauna session work?
The venue facilitates a structured heat therapy cycle. Guests heat up in the sauna, then step outside to a cooling area to cool off and hydrate before returning to continue the session.