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I'd lump this place along with the Gold Club and the Penthouse Club, probably ranked GC, PH, Hust, though just a small notch bellow PH. It definitely feels like it's going for an upscale, glam vibe but falls just short. Still a solid club though. Head down the stairs into this basement club and you'll find a bar off to your right, a sunken area with a stage, low seating, and a few booths off to your left, and a row of dance benched lining the far wall. The setup feels a bit foreign to me as I'm so accustomed to a main stage along a wall, but it really focuses the room on the dancer on stage (I think it also contributes to a little bit of a seedier vibe. Less show, more voyeur feeling. Definitely up close and personal).

The odd thing is that what stands out the most in my memory is the host. He introduced himself by name to each guest as they came in and offered to help you find a spot (I declined and headed for a spot at the bar) and later came around to check on everyone, addressing each one by name (quite impressive to someone like me who can't get a name to stick in my head for the life of me), and even came by to make sure everything was ok when a dancer seemed to be taking awhile to start my lapdance (she was chatting with me and missed the beginning of the song. She kindly offered to wait for the next one). Actually, thinking back I'm more impressed with the level of service Hustler provides, both management and dancers. I was more neutral, but now I think I will make a return trip sometime.