The term 'STEAMY PLACE' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: SAUNA (5 letters) and SPA (3 letters). A SAUNA is a small room or house designed as a place to experience dry or wet heat sessions, or steam baths. Saunas are typically heated to temperatures between 70 and 100 °C (160 and 212 °F). A SPA is a location where mineral-rich spring water and sometimes seawater is used to give medicinal baths. Spas were used for centuries to treat various ailments and to promote general well-being.