One of my most-read posts is the one in which I review and compare Club Sesso and The Velvet Rope. It’s long overdue for an update!
Club Sesso no longer exists- in the same exact location and under new ownership, Club Privata stands. The Velvet Rope still exists. And, Portland now hosts a new lifestyle club on par with those two, Sanctuary. The owners do not describe Sanctuary as a swingers club- rather as a sex-positive, “sex-possible” club. Below, my ratings. (Note- I have not visited Velvet Rope in a couple of years, and so know that things could be different there. I’ve been to both Privata and Sanctuary in the last couple of months.)
Definitely leave a comment if you have a different experience or things to add!
| Velvet Rope | Club Privata | Sanctuary | |
| Price | $ | $$ | $ |
| Charges | By single/couple/gender | By single/couple/gender | By person, regardless of relationship/gender |
| # of People (Weekend Night) | 50-100 | 100-200 | 50-100 |
| Average Age Range | 30-50 | 35-55 | 30-40 |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Food | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Food Quality | ★★ | ★★★ | ★★ |
| Food Options | Finger foods | Dinner, breakfast, dessert | Tater tots, chicken wings |
| Music Quality | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★ |
| Stripper Pole | ★ | ★★ | Coming soon |
| Aesthetic | ★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Cleanliness | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Cage | ✓ | ||
| Hot Tubs | ✓ | ||
| Showers | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Smoking Patio | ✓ | ||
| Dress Code | ✓ | ||
| Lockers | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Hard Points (for rope) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |