Hollywood Relaxation Massage at 88a Hampden Road, Artarmon has a front entrance on Hampden Road and a discreet back door off Hampden Lane, where there’s limited parking, plus a shower on site. The erotic massage side is direct. Therapists often get to the extras within minutes of walking in, and the menu runs from nude HJ and body slide through to full service.
Communication and customer interaction
- A receptionist greets you, can recommend a therapist, and takes payment before you wait in the room.
- Extras can come up almost straight away, and each therapist quotes her own price, with a little room to negotiate.
- Therapists ask whether you’d like the pressure hard, medium or soft, and English is good for most.
Location, access, atmosphere and cleanliness
- Use the front door on Hampden Road, or the back entrance off Hampden Lane if you’d rather arrive quietly. Parking is available in the lane.
- Rooms are a decent size, the temperature is easy to control, and the massage table is clean.
- The building shows its age, and the floors creak sometimes.
Facilities and amenities
- A shared shower is available. It’s a bit old but does the job.
- At least one room has a mirror.
Therapists
- Asian therapists from their 20s to mid 30s, including some newer arrivals and some experienced ones.
- Ad photos have generally roughly matched who turns up.
- Staff change fairly often, so ask who’s working when you arrive.
Service and massage quality
- The massage can start with a proper medium-firm oil massage, depending on the therapist.
- Some therapists ask whether you want the massage or the fun first, and one punter rated the massage after the finish as among the best he’s had at a shop that offers full service.
- Extras include HJ, body slide and full service, and some therapists are open to different positions. Touching rules vary, so ask first.
Pricing and extras
- Massage prices are 30 minutes for $55, 45 minutes for $65 and 60 minutes for $75.
- There’s no set extras menu. NHJ is around $100, and full service has been agreed from about $150 up to $250, with opening quotes often at the top end.
Session flow and timing
- You pay first, then wait for the therapist, and the extras usually follow quickly.
- After the finish there’s often a leg rub and a chat before you get dressed, and a shower is available.
Overall customer experience
- A straightforward shop for punters who know what they want, with friendly, open-minded therapists.
- Massage quality varies from one therapist to the next, so ask who’s on. Full service is on offer at most visits.
Quotes
- “Somehow finished work on time that day, decided to catch the old train to Chatswood, ended up stopping in Artarmon. Most places seemed to be pretty busy, only place that had 1 girl available was 88a.”
- “Walking in, she greeted me and asked if I had been there. With caution, she mentioned that they offer more than massage.”
- “The massage table was hygienic and the room was decent size and temp could quickly be controlled. There is a shared shower.”
- “Massage lasted 2-3 min before straight up asking for extras. Initially quoted $250 for full service.”
- “English wasn’t bad, slight tease of sliding her hand from foot to ear. Was asked the standard hard, medium or soft. Went with medium and the massage started.”
- “Overall a good punt. If there is no other good choice, I may come back for a repeat as there is no surprise in the menu.”
Know before you go — therapist notes, price updates and honest reports for Sydney’s lower north shore are on the forum. See who’s working at Artarmon on The Naked Truth