BREAKING! SPLASH SPA CLOSED; NEW PLACE TO TAKE HOOKERS DESPERATELY SOUGHT

By Ryan - Friday February 16th 2007

One of our informants passes along the following end-of-week newsbit:

Splash - the hot tubs rental on the southeast corner of crescent heights and 3rd has been lights out for a couple weeks now but I noticed today a huge available sign draped across its front. This place has been around as long as I can remember (certainly since the 80’s). From what I understand it was a chlorine-smelling hooker bath for most of its years. I must have seen dozens upon dozens of Blind Date and Extreme Dating episodes that would end here. Seems kind of sad…

Ah, Splash! How I Always Looked At You, Shivered, Retched, Laughed And Felt Creepy Overall. Splash! How I Yearned For A Shower In Mine Own Home Every Time Didst Gaze At Thy Façade! Splash! How I Yearn Nonetheless For Thine Walls In Which To (Par)Take Neverending Parade of Hookers!

At the end of the day we are left wondering what could have possibly happened to Splash The Relaxation Spa. With reviews such as these…what went wrong?

(1)

So depressing. First, there is really no parking to be had. Second, the manager and the receptionist yelled at each other the first 10 minutes that we were there. They yelled about how much they disliked each other and thought that the other was an idiot — all the while keeping us waiting in the very odd upstairs waiting room. When we finally got to the room, The Monte Carlo, it was dark, wet and creepy. The aquarium had only one fish in it — a gross catfish like creature. So low rent that it wasn’t even fun. We got out of there fast and went home to shower.

(2)

Don’t be fooled into believing that this is a ritzy, epicurean spa where you go to relax in comfort and luxury. This is a low class, overpriced meeting place for those in search of a “good time.” The rooms are small, the showers are two-headed and there is a matress in every room!!! Hello??? …

(3)

This is the best place to go and get freaky or to simply hide out.

(source: citysearch)

What now?

20 Responses to “BREAKING! SPLASH SPA CLOSED; NEW PLACE TO TAKE HOOKERS DESPERATELY SOUGHT”

Christina : 2/16/07 at 1:35 pm

My husband and I went in there about 18 months ago when we moved to the neighborhood just to look around. The person working at the desk told us then that they were shutting down in a few months to move somewhere else in Hollywood to a newer, fancier place. He encouraged us not to join or visit (not that we were looking to do that!) at this location, but to wait for the new place and join there. The desk guy let us walk around anyway, and the place was hopelessly stuck in the 70s (except for the newer TVs). I expected Ron Jeremy to jump out any minute. The tiles were broken all over and it was just one hella skanky place burned into my retinas for all time.
Jeannette : 2/16/07 at 1:40 pm

Yeah, I was gonna say… it closed well over a year ago. We tried to book it for a shoot and the “contact number” person that kept calling us back was really paranoid and suspicious. Very Boris and Natasha!
anonymous : 2/20/07 at 12:07 pm

Interestingly enough, I used to work for the guy who owned Splash Spa… owner Lawrence Davis runs this “online magazine” I once wrote for called LASplash.com. I used magazine in the loosest of terms since it’s basically a compilation of poorly written articles on a website that the owner Lawrence uses as a way to get free media passes to events and free samples from PR companies.

But in regards to the spa itself… I can totally understand why people say it’s a dirty place. I mean, look at the owner: http://www.lasplash.com/Masthead/article_2458.php

It’s slightly better now, but when I worked with him, he had a dirty old man 70s porn ’stache! Ick.
Anon2 : 5/7/07 at 7:20 am

I too “worked” for Mr. Davis at his so-called Magazine - where he lived in a pigsty,”worked” out of his bed, yelled at his “interns” and considered rewriting a press release a piece of journalism. He does get suckers to rewrite press releases and makes sure he gets invited to events, parties, receives gift bags, trips etc. He also thinks that if he throws you a bone - i.e. tickets to a movie, party, etc, that’s enough reward! He pays NO ONE and rakes in the money, and good times himself. He’s a sleazy guy who also “rents” out his fancy homes in the Hollywood Hills for cheap rent in return for having peope wash his dishes, clean his yard, etc. (I kid you not!) A TOTAL sleazebag!
wow : 6/3/07 at 2:48 pm

And I thought I was missing something! Thanks!
Natasha : 8/17/07 at 1:47 am

I would like to know more about Lawrence Davis from anyone who worked for him. I am writing an article about him and his splash mag, and all info will remain anonymous. Please feel free to tell all. I have good reason for this endeavour. Thanks in advance.
Jeff : 9/17/07 at 12:12 pm

Lawrence Davis is, indeed, the sleaziest, most unhinged person you’re likely to ever come across in Los Angeles, and that is really saying something. I responded to a Craigslist ad about a year ago to be a writer for his magazine. The house he works out of is the dirtiest, foulest residence I’ve ever seen, with dog feces everywhere. He is forever in his bathrobe and becomes positively violent at the least provocation. I was being “interviewed and shown around” by one of his lackeys when an intern had a problem with her computer. As she looked on while another worker tried to fix the glitch, Davis screamed and belittled the intern for not “doing something else,” or “multitasking” while her computer was being fixed. I heard from others that he doesn’t pay people either, even though he has promised to. This guy is absolutely wacko…a Phil Spector waiting to happen.
laura : 10/2/07 at 12:33 pm

personally, i can’t wait to read this article!
please let me know when and where it is published.
Elizabeth : 2/14/08 at 4:05 pm

Splash was is such a great location but not the type of spa I was looking for. It sounds like some of you feel the same way. Well I have been doing some research trying to find “the perfect spa” and I came across something so spectacular. Spa Luce is a brand new spa opening up in Hollywood at the Renaissance Hotel. I heard that if you sign up and become a member there will be plenty of perks. I think I am going to go ahead a do it. If any of you sign up as a member we can come back here and discuss our experience.

Ohh I can’t wait!
T. Danz : 2/15/08 at 2:44 am

@9: Why don’t you just go there, spa yourself silly, and then come back here and tell us all exactly how the hell it was.
Thanks babe.
Elizabeth : 2/21/08 at 1:17 pm

I am planning on going there. I signed up at http://www.spaluce.com so I can get discounts. I was just wondering if anybody else was planning on joining me and possibly going there when it opens so we can talk about our experience here
Former employee : 4/1/08 at 9:45 pm

I worked on this premises, so-called Spa relaxation. This was a total Scam for the people who wanted to have relaxation time, truly. This was a “Bath” place for those creepy freaks in exchange for sex, or wanted to get high or drunk. The owner, Mr. Davis, is a freaking bloodsucker who takes advantage of people in need of a decent job, used to pay only the minimum wage and not commission on overprice rooms falling apart. He is a scum in this society, and shame for the Jewish community, since he is one of them. I heard from other co-workers the type of cheap-guy he was, when it comes to money. He wants everything in exchange for time at his Spa and wants everything for free. He lives alone. No wife. No girlfriend. Mr. Davis rents out his entire dirty home to renters so he does NOT pay for rent of utilities at all. He is in search for fresh new comers to do the job for him without some payment. And works his way around to find charities, press conferences, free gifts, etc.etc. Mr. Davis is leech specie alive among humans. These creatures are carnivorous predatory, feeding on a variety of invertebrates such as worms, snails, insect larvae, crustaceans, while a very few are hemophilic parasitic blood-sucking leeches, feeding on the blood of vertebrates such as amphibians, reptiles, waterfowl, fish, and mammals (including humans). This is Mr. Davis, truly.
linda : 4/2/08 at 11:53 am

he is still lurking as of 4/2:
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Healthy Cooking, Cleaning &/or Office Work in exchange for Free Rent & Utilities!
I do this exchange because I am a workaholic and need lots of help with my businesses and I don’t take the time to eat (properly)

I have been doing this for many years and it works great for people who need flexibility in their schedule for auditions or any other reason but is not suitable for someone with a full time job.

I currently have three exchange people living here doing the exchange, helping in computer programing, editing, journalism, and cleaning so your work could be shared depending on your skills.

If you love to prepare healthy foods and don’t mind house work

and/or

If you have skills as an office/personal assistant, journalist, editor, selling products on eBay, computer programing, or organization (lots and lots of organization needed)

and

If you Love the idea of living in nature but only 3 minutes to Hollywood…

Then you can have your rent and utilities paid and live for free in exchange for 25 flexible hours of work per week if you are a single person or 40 hours per week if you are two.

You can earn a salary for hours you work above your exchange hours and I prefer that you do work the additional hours if possible.

The home is Drug and Smoker free (both in and out of the home.)

Great location in Laurel Canyon, 3 minutes to Sunset, 5 minutes to Ventura Blvd but a feeling that you are in the middle of the country. All you see from the windows are trees.

The home was built in 1912 as a hunting lodge.

The rooms are now very cluttered with things that need to be organized.

The home is decorated with antiques and has hardwood floors and a wood burning fireplace.
The first floor has the living room, dining room,

kitchen

and breakfast room.

There are 5 acres of land & lots of gardens & hiking trails.

There is one room currently available for this exchange:

The room is actually a library, and has a large picture window looking out at beautiful trees and is 12′x12′. It can be furnished or unfurnished. There is a bathroom outside off the kitchen that is used for this room.

The exchange covers the cost of:

rent
gas
water
electricity
DSL
firewood
and laundry
a phone is not included & would be up to you to pay for if you want one.

The home is less than 5 minutes from the dog park & there are lots of hiking trails, if you want to hike on our trails you can go up the mountain and down in about 15-30 minutes depending on how far & fast you want to go.

Plenty of parking on private property. Many of the duties listed would be shared with others.

Here is a list of the domestic duties which would be shared with the others currently doing this exchange:

The food preparation is for me and my girlfriend and includes feeding us as many times a week as possible I prefer 3 meals & 2 snacks or 6 small meals and the majority of the food to be healthy i.e. raw, veggie, etc.. The meals may be pre-prepared as necessary. (You may prepare your own food at the same time therefore in essence getting paid for doing something you would be doing anyway)
Feeding my dogs twice a day
Feeding my cat twice a day
Making my bed daily
Vacuuming my room daily to get rid of any dog hairs
Taking out the trash daily
Dusting the house as necessary
Doing laundry weekly
Shopping as necessary (you may purchase your own food at the same time therefore in essence getting paid for doing something you would be doing anyway)
Here is a list of the office duties which will be for my online magazines and executive producer tasks in my film company:

Being able to Multi-Task
Prioritizing projects and completing them in a timely manner.
Lots & Lots of organization.
Lots of writing for my lifestyle magazines if you have the skills.
Editing other journalists work.
Scheduling events and making sure articles are submitted correctly and on time from many journalists in 20 cities around the world.
Ability to handle projects independently.
Helping to coordination and train journalists and interns both here and abroad.
Organizing the work flow for the journalists who work for us from story conception to editing, posting and notifications of postings to PR contacts.
Doing outreach for products to review.
Organizing journalists and yourself if you want; to attend events like theaters, ballets, film screenings, spas, parties etc. Making sure that these people attend and turn in and post their articles.
General administration and office work.
Light phones.
Public relations, marketing and sales if you have the experience.
Posting calendar events.
Article posting and writing if you are interested as well as attending almost any events, restaurants, spas, in LA that you are willing to review, as well as beauty products, hotels etc.
Harvesting worldwide media and PR contacts - establishing and maintaining relationships with these contacts.
Internet research.
Selling things on eBay if you know how.
Helping with executive producer tasks for feature films which consists of lots and lots of vetting: making sure that what has been presented is true, i.e. funds are verified, actors are verified, scripts are good, directors are really attached, etc.

There is full home use for tenant only, i.e. no guests are allowed at anytime. The deal here is that there are not guest privileges to keep it safer and more private for everyone.

A $500 deposit for a single or $800 deposit for a couple as well as references, are required.

As in any rental, I cannot hold a room without payment of cash or hours. Therefore, if you are not looking for a rental soon, please contact me closer to the time you will need a place to see if something is still available.

Please send us an email if you are interested with information about why your qualifications would match the stated needs and please put all that information in the body of the email.

Please include a photo if possible as well.

Thanks,

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Location: Los Angeles
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Ann Other : 6/17/08 at 2:27 pm

THIS IS AN URGENT MESSAGE FOR NATASHA. You have not left any contact details, please send an email for more information. URGENT!!! Great stuff for your article, you will not want to miss!!!
taylor : 6/17/08 at 10:41 pm

hi i am trying to find an email address to splash spa i have an idea of opening one better and i wanted to know if u could get me some info on it if u know of anything
ed : 7/14/08 at 2:04 pm

I too used to work at Splash and can tell you some very interesting stories. I also know the main guy who worked for Larry until the end…
Booted Out : 8/13/08 at 3:41 pm

Natasha you could use this information in your article. I have posted a quick page about my experience. I guess it is hard to teach an old dog new tricks. http://drunkandlaid.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/website-review-wwwlasplashcom-splash-magazines-worldwide-from-lawerence-davis/
thomas : 9/19/08 at 2:50 pm

Larry Davis is in-fact the biggest lowlife i have ever met in my entire life. i have had the unfortunate experience of living on this property. he takes advantage of decent people with his Bullsh*t ads. PIG!
Farrah : 9/19/08 at 4:23 pm

Lawrence Davis is a thief and has no right renting out any units on his run-down property. Everything he does is illegal and hopefully karma will pay him back for all the wrong he has incurred on innocent and kind people.
I too had the nightmare of living in one of his overpriced, filthy, infested “apartments”. He stole my security deposit. I was also promised satellite cable tv which surprise surprise I never got.
DOUCHEBAG!!
Jezabel : 9/20/08 at 6:57 pm

Yeah, hookers on craigslist used to meet clients at splash spa in the 323 hollywood area. Times are tough now for these poor girls to have a semi safe place to go and meet their johns but it is also getting harder to post their ads on craigslist because of the whole phone verified account needed thing. Here is a craigslist alternative for the erotic section http://www.sexandthemoney.com you can post for free. Not sure where to go though.

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BREAKING! SPLASH SPA CLOSED; NEW PLACE TO TAKE HOOKERS DESPERATELY SOUGHT

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