Gay travelers looking for some relaxation should visit Thai Lotus Bodywork. It’s conveniently located in the South Loop area, just south of most Chicago hotels. Thai massage differs from Chinese and Swedish massages in that it includes more stretching and various relaxation areas. While most other forms of massage are done with hands only, Thai practitioners manipulate the body using elbows, knees, and even feet. Thai Lotus Bodywork states on its website that the massages are therapeutic only, so they don’t offer services of an erotic or sexual nature.