A quick shower

Submitted by ARareThing t3_10m3e5i in boston

Hi Boston folks,

Myself and two friends will be traveling from Ireland to Boston for paddys weekend this year.

We've a few things lined up. Dropkick Murphys tickets, hockey playoffs and a 5km run on the Sunday. We're confident this will be unreal craic.

One small issue is that we fly back to the emerald isle on Sunday evening which means we will be the smelliest fuckers in Boston after the run unless we can find a shower.

We were thinking of a) finding a gym that will let us in on a day pass or b) buy a lounge ticket at the airport and clean up out there.

I guess this isn't a position that locals find themselves in very often but I figured it's worth a try to ask.

Thanks!

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RogueInteger t1_j60tvgk wrote

I'd just request a day pass from a YMCA.

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massahoochie t1_j61h6fk wrote

It’s $12 FYI. Just asked them yesterday

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RogueInteger t1_j61untl wrote

Get a trenchcoat and you and the mates can trim that down to $4/head.

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Horknut1 t1_j620njz wrote

That’s a good price for head

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Lumpymaximus t1_j62fcng wrote

I work at a cannabis dispensary. When people come in long coats and seem to be in a good mood I ask them to open the coat ao I know they.are just 2 kids in a coat. Its hit.or miss

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rocco45 t1_j60rk3r wrote

Planet fitness is probably your best bet. They may let you in free if you explain it’s just a quick shower, but if not the day pass isn’t expensive and there’s a few around the city. Take note though that you need to bring your own towels and toiletries. I’d suggest sandals too.

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muddymoose t1_j61gai2 wrote

4/5 times they have a soap dispenser in each of the showers

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ExpatJundi t1_j622936 wrote

They've been having a ton of problems with people coming in and stealing from lockers so they may say no.

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CraigInDaVille t1_j60sse7 wrote

What time is the 5k run on Sunday? Were you planning on checking out of your hotel and then going to the run, and then just hang out until your flight?

If it's early enough you might be able to arrange a late checkout (even if there's a fee involved) and get back to shower before you head out. Generally there's leeway until 1pm without too much trouble. Or even ask the hotel if you can leave your bags and come back and use the hotel gym's showers or something along those lines?

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ARareThing OP t1_j61b0m3 wrote

11am. You might be right, I've contacted the hotel.

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Adorableviolet t1_j61zcwp wrote

I think they will be able to find an unoccupied room to shower in since it is a Sunday. i hope so!

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ginns32 t1_j63rhfs wrote

I pretty much am always able to get a later checkout.

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cheese1234cheese t1_j65wn32 wrote

If not a lot of time (idk what hotel you’re at) but if they have a spa or gym shower they will give you access to that

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inconspicuousmallard t1_j615d77 wrote

You can shower at my place

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Ruleseventysix t1_j618n01 wrote

Keep in mind you gotta sign away the film rights to said showers.

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wallet535 t1_j61xjl5 wrote

This was the response I knew Bostonians would have!!!

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Chappy_Sinclair_ t1_j60po49 wrote

I bet you could get in on a Planet Fitness day pass. They are a no-frills gym over here and they will email you a one-day trial pass for free (at least they did pre-Covid). There's one not far from the airport and a couple others in town. I'd recommend checking out their website.

The lockers run small so you may have to get creative on keeping tabs on your luggage. You'll also need your own soap, shampoo and towels there.

Safe travels and enjoy.

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pillbinge t1_j61kcey wrote

Whenever I get the thought again, "We Irish Americans aren't like real Irish folk", I'm going to think of this post.

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PAXICHEN t1_j638axu wrote

You’ve got Irish accents. That’s opens a fuck Ton of doors in Boston. Go to planet fitness and ask. Turn on the charm. Mention you’re here from Ireland just for St Patty’s

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phonesmahones t1_j61g7wo wrote

Bruins playoffs won’t start until mid April. (Maybe you meant some other hockey playoffs?)

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20BensonLikeAGoodLad t1_j622ig5 wrote

I know this has nothing to do with your question but the Wolfe Tones are playing in Boston the week of Paddy's Day if you're into trad, should be good craic. I don't want to miss them because you don't know how much longer they'll be playing.

Sincerely,

A fellow Paddy

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mikeyd7797 t1_j61mwi1 wrote

You could also look into the Airline lounges at Logan. Some might have showers and a day pass you could buy. A quick google recommends American Airlines Admirals Club.

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CriticismOwn1049 t1_j63ebye wrote

It’s usually around $40 or so, but you get booze and food included too.

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deeply_concerned t1_j622o89 wrote

Every one of those things makes me want to kill myself lol.

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CoolAbdul t1_j633uik wrote

Well, st Patrick's day IS amateur day. But the food is awesome.

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frankybling t1_j60zex7 wrote

hockey playoffs aren’t until April I think? I have tickets to a regular season game on March 30 at the Garden.

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asmithey t1_j611irq wrote

Hockey East championship is that weekend.

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ARareThing OP t1_j61atl1 wrote

Ha that's hilarious. I thought I had tickets to an NHL playoff game. I don't know much about ice hockey (obviously) so I'm just hoping for a fun night out!

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Lurk_Real_Close t1_j61ie78 wrote

College hockey playoffs in Boston will be an excellent night out. Very fun. No worries.

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asmithey t1_j61cfgs wrote

Should be fun. Drunk college students. Drunk folks that think they're still in university.

Do you have tickets for Friday or Saturday? Friday will be the semifinals, so two games, Saturday just the one final game.

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LadyGreyIcedTea t1_j61gkir wrote

Probably the drunkest I've ever been in my adult life the semi-finals of the hockey east tournament in 2016. Providence vs. UMass Lowell went into triple overtime and the BC-Northeastern game, that I was there to see, didn't even start until like 10pm. Fortunately that was the last weekend of late night T service.

I went to another game at the Garden a week or 2 later and the Sam Adams guy remembered me from the Hockey East game.

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asmithey t1_j61j1a7 wrote

I was at that game! I remember looking up at the scoreboard and it saying "Period 6". Lowell won on a bounce into the net off a skate. I stuck around for the first period of the BC/NU game and headed home. I was pretty hungover that next day, but rallied to go see Lowell lose to Northeastern.

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ExpatJundi t1_j622et4 wrote

The games won't be NHL caliber but they'll be really good and a lot of the players will go pro.

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BillG2330 t1_j62s8gf wrote

If that's what you're going to you are 100% in for a great time

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Boston1_ t1_j640khu wrote

Use this website: https://www.dayuse.com You can rent a hotel room for a few hours during the day. I’ve done it on long layovers for a quick nap and shower

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Fake-Ginger-215 t1_j68hmbx wrote

This is amazing! Will definitely be using this next time I have an overnight flight into Europe and they won't let me check in early! Thanks for sharing!

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BrilliantNo6445 t1_j61t5d7 wrote

I've been told the lululemon showers (second floor, Newbury St location) are fair game

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justvisiting7744 t1_j621ioq wrote

I’ve no idea but hope u lads have a great time, good luck and enjoy Boston!!!

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camlaw63 t1_j62l0ui wrote

Does the hotel you’re staying at have a pool? There may be shower facilities. I presume that you’ll be able to store your luggage at the hotel until you’re leaving for the airport.

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CoolAbdul t1_j633z8w wrote

Fire up some Stompin' Tom Connors so you can sing along when they play "The Good Ol Hockey Game".

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adri_an5 t1_j638sdq wrote

If you don't have classpass you can sign up for a free trial (remember to cancel). I think it's one month free at the moment. Then you can sign up for gyms with open time or "gym time" where you can show up to use the gym and the amenities. For example, right now Republic Fitness allows you to come in for open gym time for a few credits.

I did this a few years back when the shower in my apartment was dropping like an IV drip and hopped around to different gyms and use their showers.

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phlukeri t1_j61hx3s wrote

Sweathouz. In Assembly square. Sauna and shower with all the bells and whistles. Cost is prob 40-50 bucks though.

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TLDR_lies t1_j61mcjm wrote

I can't believe that's real. Their benefits page is full of so much BS it makes goop look rigorous. Do people actually pay $50 for that?

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spyda24 t1_j63c8xf wrote

GymIt on Comm Ave have day passes believe it’s $5 or so. Where is the 5K run?

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kiwisunny t1_j64exvl wrote

Boston sports Club has many locations around town and a day pass is only 15 dollars. Plus, they have shampoo, conditioner and body wash in each shower already.

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iacceptjadensmith t1_j61yiq4 wrote

Beg outside equinox for a guest pass, obtain luxury shampoo and conditioner

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artificial_bluebird t1_j626iv2 wrote

Lolll. Good luck. I'm living at Central square Cambridge, if that's where you are at you can shower at my place.

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CriticismOwn1049 t1_j63ei0o wrote

Ask for late checkout? You might be able to get checkout at noon or something. Just ask when you check in so they can arrange a room that isn’t boomed

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tulips49 t1_j63hsya wrote

Where are you leaving your bags while you run?

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fakecrimesleep t1_j63yxwd wrote

It’s more authentic for the dirtbag Boston Dropkick experience if you don’t shower

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irondukegm t1_j63zzum wrote

Get a trial membership to Planet Fitness. There is one right downtown, near the T

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RedUSA t1_j642g0d wrote

Where is the 5k? Will help to figure out what is between there and the airport

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SparkDBowles t1_j654grk wrote

It’s April. It will likely be raining. Pack soap and find a quiet alley.

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bqzs t1_j6677z3 wrote

Would definitely recommend a late check out if possible, but FYI not all of the lounges at Logan have showers, they're generally fine but for your purposes you might want to double-check if you go that route.

If you're flying out of Terminal E (like most international flights), I think the BA and Emirates lounges are the only ones with showers. That being said, not sure if either of them do day passes. If you have a choice, the BA lounge is better IMO.

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Windarizona t1_j66wfle wrote

antibacterial wet wipes helps too

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scoobyj01 t1_j61odiy wrote

I’m stumped, sorry. Best of luck!

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winter-14 t1_j60o6xa wrote

So... you're not sleeping anywhere Friday or Saturday nights that has a shower?

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ARareThing OP t1_j60ov7f wrote

Yeah we have a hotel but I guess we'll have to check out on the Sunday so don't think we'll be welcome back that afternoon for a shower.

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riski_click t1_j60ve67 wrote

you should ask. they probably have a shower in the health club they'll let you use if you're nice about it.

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ARareThing OP t1_j61axlh wrote

Yeah good idea. It's a very no frills place but worth a try! Thanks

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ilovedonuts4 t1_j611ui4 wrote

You can also request a late checkout from the hotel or yes, see if any of the lounges in your terminal at Logan have showers and allow day passes.

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