New York Spa Guide: The Best Spas in New York City
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New York City is known as the city that never sleeps, and while there are always plenty of exciting adventures to experience from Broadway to world-class dining and more, sometimes you just need to take a little time to relax.
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If making self-care a priority is one of your wellness goals this year, a visit to a spa is a great way to start. Whether you’re looking for indulgent luxury or no frills relaxation, New York spas have it all. We take a look at the best spas in New York that offer something for everyone—from solo spa-goers and couples to ladies’ spa days and more.
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Hotel Spas
Aman Spa at Aman New York
The Crown Building, 730 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10019; (212) 557-7020
Aman New York is located in the iconic Crown Buidling in Manhattan. This 83-suite hotel with 22 branded residences offers a peaceful destination with stellar hospitality. The tranquility of Aman transports guests away from the frenetic pace of the city.
The flagship Aman Spa covers three-storeys (25,000 square-feet) defining an entirely new and all-encompassing approach to rejuvenation in the city. The most comprehensive realization of Aman’s wellness philosophy in the Western Hemisphere, the spa offers a full spectrum of wellness-enhancing facilities, centered by a 65-foot indoor swimming pool flanked by firepits and daybeds and warmly lit by the glow of magnificent copper light installations.
For those seeking a dedicated wellness experience, two vast Spa Houses comprise double treatment rooms, Banya and Hammam rooms, and private outdoor terraces with hot and cold plunge pools, daybeds and fireplaces. Available for private use, the Spa Houses are comparable to those of Aman’s remote retreats and introduce a totally new concept to the city.
Valmont Spa at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel
35 East 76th St., New York, NY 10021; (212) 744-1600
The elegant Carlyle on the Upper East Side is part of the Rosewood Hotel collection, offering 189 lavish rooms and suites to satisfy visitors’ comfort.
The Valmont Spa at The Carlyle offers the ultimate hideaway for a luxurious and relaxing experience to renew your sense of self. Well-known for their anti-aging treatments since 1985, Valmont, perpetuates the unique expertise of Swiss cellular cosmetics with incomparably efficient care treatments giving immediate, long-lasting results.
For the ultimate indulgence, Valmont demonstrates unique and exclusive treatments dedicated to The Carlyle which stand out from others thanks to the signature “butterfly motion.” This sets the tone for each rejuvenating treatment as well as integrating luxurious and results-driven skincare from the range of its collections. Throughout the spa guests will be able to admire exclusively curated pieces of art which have been hand picked by owner and Creative Director, Didier Guillon.
Guests can also visit Yves Durif Salon or the Carlyle’s fitness center for more wellness and beauty options.
Guerlain Spa at The Plaza Hotel
Fifth Avenue at Central Park South New York, NY 10019; (212) 759-3000
Located on Fifth Avenue, The Plaza is an iconic NYC hotel known for luxury and elegance. Since 1907, The Plaza has hosted world leaders, Broadway legends, and celebrities. From culinary journeys at The Plaza Food Hall to luxurious suites, The Plaza offers lavish comfort and hospitality.
Guerlain Spa’s sophisticated and luxurious spa experience offers the perfect way to experience next-level relaxation at The Plaza Hotel. Reflecting the essence of Guerlain’s Parisian beauty influence, each spa treatment begins with a a systematic analysis and precise skin diagnosis to reveal the guest’s specific beauty and well-being profile.
Treatments including facials, massages, body treatments, makeup application, and are tailored to the guest’s needs. Spa packages include “An Ultimate Well-Being Moment” which can be a full day or partial-day experience filled with your selection from a wide variety of treatments.
Shibui Spa at The Greenwich Hotel
377 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013; (646) 203-0045
As one of the most renowned spas in downtown New York City, the Shibui Spa brings Japanese excellence. Following the philosophy of balancing modern and tradition, the Shibui Spa incorporates contemporary and ancient treatments from nature. Treatments focus on skincare, massage & body work, baths and mind & body wellness. Products used are plant-based and organic when possible.
Spa de la Mer at Baccarat Hotel
28 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019; (212) 790-8800
The luxury five-star Manhattan hotel is home to La Mer Spa, the first U.S. spa dedicated to the La Mer skincare brand. Spa services feature custom treatments that incorporate ambient light and sea-inspired sound.
Guests at Baccarat Hotel New York can also experience the meditative atmosphere of Baccarat Hotel’s heated pool and workout at the fitness center.
Spa Nalai and Rossano Ferretti Hairspa at Park Hyatt NY
153 West 57th Street, New York, New York, United States, 10019; (646) 774-1234
Park Hyatt New York is a five-star luxury hotel located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. (It’s located directly across from Carnegie Hall and a block from Central Park.) The hotel features spa-like amenities and spacious guest rooms and suites with gorgeous floor-to-ceiling views. At the Living Room, bites and beverages include an enhanced continental breakfast, lunch, tapas-style appetizers, and signature cocktails.
Spa Nalai is located on the 25th floor of Park Hyatt New York, offering fine amenities and relaxing customized treatments. Separate men’s and women’s locker rooms are complete with luxurious showers and breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Amenities include an indoor hydrotherapy area featuring a saltwater lap pool, whirlpool, and co-ed eucalyptus steam room.
Guests can also work out in the hotel’s state-of-the-art fitness center which provides Technogym cardio equipment, Peloton bikes, fitness MIRROR, BOSU balance trainers, medicine balls, and free weights.
Boasting sweeping city views atop Spa Nalai, Rossano Ferretti Hairspa offers visitors and New Yorkers alike an opulent salon experience in the cultural heart of Midtown Manhattan. The new lavish beauty destination features a plethora of deluxe treatments, including the sought-after Deluxe Hair Treatment for dry, damaged hair, as well as the signature “Method” cut, famously known as the “Invisible Haircut,” exclusively available in Rossano Ferretti Hairspas.
The Peninsula Spa
700 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019; (212) 903-3910
Located at the iconic Peninsula Hotel, this spa is an urban oasis. Guests at Peninsula New York Spa can receive treatments such as innovative facials, relaxing treatments, massages and more. The spa is venturing to new places in Verdic Aromatherapy, where they are collaborating with the Australian aromatherapy brand Subtle Energies to combine classic and contemporary techniques for massages, detoxifying scrubs and signature journeys. There are 10 stunning rooms including a private suite, relaxation lounges, an Asian Tea Lounge, and more.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa New York, NoMad
25 West 28th Street, New York, NY 10001; (212) 404-8400
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Surrounded by famous New York landmarks such as the Empire State Building and offering stunning views, The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad is a luxury hotel located in the middle of Manhattan. Its spacious rooms and suites feature a bold design with bespoke furnishings and artwork, in addition to premier restaurants and bars.
The hotel is also home to The Ritz-Carlton Spa New York, NoMad, an expansive and luxurious wellness space that spans the entire bottom floor of the hotel. The 6,800-square-foot sanctuary includes eight private treatment rooms, men’s and women’s steam rooms, aromatherapy saunas, private relaxation lounges, and a 24-hour fitness center.
Spa Profile: The Ritz-Carlton Spa New York, NoMad
The spa’s treatment menu offers elevated and unique spa experiences like Augustinus Bader facials and treatments with ESPA products. Spa services to try include the 90-minute Natural Resilience Facial, which incorporates age-defying techniques inspired by Japanese Kobido massage along with jade rollers for lymphatic drainage.
The property also offers a Babymoon Getaway package for expectant mothers with wellness offerings that include a custom Naturally Nurtured massage, a welcome amenity that includes a KNESKO skin care discovery set, an in-room ESPA diffuser with relaxing essential oil scents, and more.
The Spa by Equinox Hotels
33 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001; (212) 812-9200
An urban oasis, Equinox Hotel New York offers guests a place to rest and play as hard as they work. Offering a more relaxed approach to luxury, the property features a breathtaking yet intuitive design and anticipatory service. Its luxury rooms and suites are designed and anticipated to meet every need, enhancing sleep with total soundproofing, next-generation blackout blinds, and integrated technology.
For guests looking to maintain and improve wellness during their stay, they become an Equinox Fitness Club member for the duration of their visit. Equinox Hudson Yards club offers stunning views of Vessel and the Hudson River through floor-to-ceiling windows and also includes Broken Coconut, a fast casual eatery where guests can dine on poke bowls, fresh salads, and more.
The Spa by Equinox Hotels has everything from infrared sauna, cryotherapy, and NutriDrip IV drops in addition to massages, body work, skin therapies, and harmonics sessions, among others. Guests can also create their own circuit from the list of innovative treatments and add on amplifiers, developed by a team of internationally recognized medical authorities and therapists renowned for their master of healing.
The Spa at The Mandarin Oriental New York
80 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10023; (212) 805-8880
The Mandarin Oriental is a world-renown hotel chain, and its spa experience in New York provides a dynamic experience. Located next to Central Park, facing the city skyline, the spa was designed with a modern essence while featuring treatments with ancient roots.
Key features at the spa include six treatment rooms with private showers, and suites including the Thai Suite with a deep soaking tub and VIP Spa Suite with fireplace, private steam, and shower. Separate men's and women's heat experiences including vitality pool and amethyst crystal steam room. Guests can also enjoy the tea lounge and spa cuisine. Other services include stress reduction treatments, a digital wellness escape, hydrafacial, aroma stones, and more.
Spa Diane Barrière at Hotel Barrière Fouquet's New York
456 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013; (917) 965-2600
Tribeca’s Hotel Barrière Fouquet's New York is home to neighborhood spa oasis, Spa Diane Barrière. Complete with a hydrotherapy pool and treatments from the Paris-based Biologique Recherche, the spa looks to redefine the Tribeca wellness scene.
Set one floor below the hotel’s meeting and events spaces, the Spa is named for Diane Barrière-Desseigne, president of Groupe Barrière until her passing in 2001 and a woman who embodied beauty and refinement. Upholding her values, Spa Diane Barrière provides an all-encompassing, luxurious wellness retreat for locals and guest alike.
Designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, Spa Diane Barrière showcases its Parisian inspiration through a palatial-like wellness retreat. The spa includes five treatment rooms (including one for couples), a sauna and steam room, and men’s and women’s changing rooms, all surrounding a hydrotherapy pool where guests can relax and recharge.
Spa Diane Barrière provides guests with exclusive Parisian beauty brands, including Le Rouge Francais’ organic, plant-based makeup and Mon Huilette’s natural aromatherapy line. Signature services include Spa Diane Barrière Facial, Red Carpet Ready Facial, Fraîche Body Treatment, and Spa Diane Barrière Signature Body Massage.
Cornelia Spa at The Surrey
20 East 76th Street, New York, NY 10021; (212) 288-3700
The Surrey was originally built in 1926, and has since been known as a discreet, upscale residence hotel, often visited by celebrities and high-profile guests.
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city at this urban oasis with a near-silent setting. Guests are pampered in private suites with personalized treatments, including massages from expert massage therapists, facials, and body treatments, custom tailored to their needs.
La Prairie Spa at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
50 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019 United States; (212) 308-9100
The Ritz-Carlton New York, a Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond Hotel, recently reopened its Prairie Spa, offering tranquility and luxury in Midtown Manhattan. The Manhattan hotel spa offers a variety of treatments designed to be both therapeutic and results-oriented, including massages and facials. The New York City spa destination is complemented by new state-of-the-art fitness center and Movement Studio, also offering on-demand virtual classes.
For a complete curated experience, check out the Urban Wellness Suite spa package, perfect for ultimate relaxation. The package includes a soothing bath turndown featuring the hotel's signature 50 Central Park Bubble Bath by Antica Farmacista which includes candles and flower petals. Head to sleep with an application of La Prairie's new Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil, a nourishing and smoothing treatment. Guests will also enjoy the plush comforts of 400- thread-count Frette linens. The package also includes a healthy in-room breakfast for two.
Escape the hustle and bustle of New York downtown in the heart of Tribeca with an oasis of bathing tranquility. AIRE Ancient Baths NYC is located in a restored historic 1883 textile factory building, and offers a variety of baths at different temperatures, inspired by the traditional bath experiences from the Roman, Greek and Ottoman empires. Spa packages offer candlelight bath journeys complete with relaxing massages. Other AIRE Ancient Bath locations include Chicago, Copenhagen, London, Barcelona, Seville, and more.
Blue Water Spa
21 W Main Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771; (516) 584-6800
Nestled in the heart of Oyster Bay on Long Island, Blue Water Spa provides a pampering getaway in a tranquil setting outside of the city. Owner and esthetician Rachel Lozina spent many years working with top plastic surgeons from Manhattan and Long Island, and ultimately decided to open her own spa with her industry expertise and para-medical knowledge.
Blue Water Spa’s team of dedicated licensed experts help guests achieve their desired skin, body, and health goals with a wide array of treatments that feature top-quality luxurious facials, massages, body contouring, and state-of-the-art lasers. Spa services include the Jet Peel Facial, Cryo T Shock, EMSCULPT NEO, and ICOONE Treatments, among others.
The spa’s retail store also carries an impressive selection of the best skincare brands including Valmont, Roccoco Botanicals, KNESKO, Epicuren, iS Clinical, and more.
World Spa New York
571 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230; (718) 500-3772
World Spa is a 50,000 square-foot wellness oasis in the heart of Brooklyn. The space opened in December 2022, offering three floors of traditional and cultural spa treatments, practices, and globally inspired rituals.
The Brooklyn spa provides authentic spa experiences from around the world, including Eastern European banyas, Finnish saunas, Turkish and Moroccan hammams, cleansing Himalayan salt therapy, Japanese onsens, an infrared room, as well an assortment of saunas, steam rooms, and pools.
Guests can also enjoy light bites at the World Spa Lounge and upscale fine dining REN Restaurant, helmed by Michelin-starred chef, Shaun Hergatt. Follow World Spa on Instagram @worldspanyc to stay updated about the latest experiences and exclusive offers.
Cynergy Spa
87 Fort Greene Place. Brooklyn, NY 11217; (718) 403-9242
Located near the Barclays Center, Cynergy Spa invites you to relax and rejuvenate. Specialty procedures and facial treatment options include LED Phototherapy facials, a Rainforest facial, an Ancestral Aromatherapy massage, among others. Cynergy Spa also has skin peels, scrubs and body wraps and hand & foot treatments. They are currently offering holiday specials like the Happy Holly-days aromatherapy massage and Naughty-or-Nice Treatment for two, which includes a jacuzzi bath followed by a massage.
Exhale Spa
31 East 32nd Street, New York, NY, 10016; (212) 561-7400
Nestled in New York City’s NoMad district, a posh neighborhood just north of Madison Square Park, Exhale Spa’s 5,000 square-feet location features five spacious spa therapy rooms for providing the ultimate pampering day spa experience that the brand is known for, including luxurious facials, massages, acupuncture, cupping, Reiki, body scrubs, manicures, and waxing services. New medspa services include the latest, state-of-the-art treatments in injectables, IV therapies, body sculpting treatments and more.
Great Jones Spa
29 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10012; (212) 505-3185
Great Jones Spa is known for their famous Water Lounge which feature a three-story waterfall, jacuzzi, and cold plunge pool. Before treatments, guests enjoy the spa’s “detox circuit.” Start with the Chakra-Light steam room or River Rock sauna, then enjoy a refreshing cold plunge, followed by the hot tub. Services include Hydrafacial MD facials, deep tissue massages, hot stone therapy massages, Swedish massage, Thai massage, manicures, body treatment options, waxing, and more.
Haven Spa
250 Mercer St. New York, NY, 10012; (212) 343-3515
Looking for an affordable and accessible spa for peaceful pampering in NYC? Destress at this serene Mercer St. spa with carefully curated treatments that address a range of concerns. This comfy spa provides top-notch service in a relaxing environment with a variety of massages, body therapies, and spa packages available.
Ildi Pekar Skincare
20 East 49th Street, 6th Floor, NYC, NY; (212) 682-6080
This wellness studio was founded by celebrity esthetician Ildi Pekar, whose clients include Irina Shayk and Miranda Kerr. Located in the heart of Manhattan, this beautiful space is designed for those who want a little break from the busy city to focus their physical and spiritual well-being.
Ildi Pekar’s unique approach to wellness combines the magic of traditional remedies with modern technologies, providing a deeply nurturing experience. The destination’s highly trained estheticians provide customized facials to address common skin concerns including acne, pigmentation, and aging. Facial options include collagen facials, microcurrent facials, oxygen facials, magnetic cupping facials, and more.
Intuisse Spa at Maison Hudson
401 West Street, New York, NY 10014; (212) 262-4766
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Maison Hudson is a collection of ultra-luxury residences in New York’s West Village that range from one to three bedrooms with amenities such as a French-Provencal restaurant led by a Michelin-starred chef, a private panoramic rooftop, exceptional concierge services, and a luxury spa.
Intuisse Spa is the ultimate urban wellness retreat with a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and Tisanerie—an herbal tea sanctuary designed to nurture the body and soul before and after treatments. The spa debuts with a transformational wellness experience from the Swiss science-led skin-health company, Intuisse.
The treatment menu includes a variety of signature facials that are custom tailored by expert therapists with add-ons like facial massage and oxygenation treatments. A selection of body treatments are offered as well as IV drips to combat aging, fatigue, and jet lag.
Joanna Vargas Day Spa
501 5th Ave, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, New York, NY 10017; (212) 949-2350
Joanna Vargas day spa in New York City, is located on Fifth Avenue directly across from the New York Public Library at Bryant Park, overlooking everything from the 12th floor of a historic office building. The spa, founded by celebrity facialist Joanna Vargas, has seven private treatment rooms that feature fine art from clients and Vargas’ personal collection. Each room also has 15-foot floor-to-ceiling arched windows with views overlooking the library and park.
A private elevator leads guests to the spa and multiple light bed rooms allow each guest to get a light treatment after their facial. In addition to the spa’s famous facials, Joanna’s body menu features a wide variety of offerings that include her patented RevitaLight LED Bed, Golden Glow Sunless Tan, EMSCULPT, full-body microdermabrasion, scalp treatment, massages, and more.
Natura Spa
3079 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103; (718) 956-5530
Natura Spa was featured in Time Out New York’s ”Best Spas in NYC” for its relaxing and primping up treatments. Clients can find numerous treatments from facials like microdermabrasion to hair and makeup services for special occasions. Located in Astoria, Queens, New York, the spa is easy to get to as it is close to other NYC boroughs. All treatments are FDA approved.
Oasis Day Spa
1 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016; (212) 254-7722
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Oasis Day Spa provides an escape from the hustle and bustle. Named “Best of New York” by New York Magazine, the spa provides a variety of treatments and offers signature packages, which combine the spa’s treatments of massages, facials, scrubs and more. The packages come for a variety of demographics and some are designed for couples. Oasis Day Spa is the largest “pop up” spa in the country and has locations in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, among other places.
Ohm Spa
205 E 16th St Ste M2A (Fl 2) New York, NY 10003; (212) 845-9812
Conveniently located near Union Square, Ohm Spa is a local New Yorker favorite with rave reviews on Yelp. The spa offers massages, skincare, facial peels, and spa packages performed by expertly trained massage therapists and skincare specialists. Unique services include CBD facials, PowerGun active sports massage, and more.
QC NY
Governors Island, 112 Andes Rd, New York, NY 10004; (646) 402-9647
QC NY is located on Governors Island, a 172-acre island in the heart of NY Harbor, just a quick ferry ride from lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn waterfront. Guests at this scenic spa can enjoy outdoor panoramic spa pools (open year-round) with views of the NYC skyline. Services are highly tailored to the guests from relaxing massages to facial. Amenities include saunas, steam rooms, relaxation rooms, steam baths, Vichy showers, foot baths, and more. As the sun sets, visitors can join QC NY for sunset Aperitivo cocktails overlooking the spa’s stunning NYC city view.
Rescue Spa
29 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003; (866) 772-2766
Located in the Flatiron Shopping District, Rescue Spa provides an urban retreat from reality. The spa has a variety of specialties including facials, high tech treatments, bodywork & massage, personalized hair removal, manicures & pedicures, makeup, brows & lashes and hair services.
Rescue Spa also partnered with Parisien skincare brand Biologique Recherche for treatments as their brand comes from pure and active ingredients, providing the best results. It also has a location in Philadelphia.
Skin Spa New York
Various locations
With spas across New York City, Skin Spa New York provides a variety of treatments. Specializing in facials, medi-spa treatments, body sculpting, hair removal and massage and body care, you can find a procedure tailored to your liking. The NYC spa also just introduced cosmetic injectables, including neuromodulators and fillers.
Skin Spa requires you to fill out their Covid-19 liability waiver before coming to your appointment. A temperature check is taken upon entry and sanitation and social distancing guidelines are enforced.
ZZ Day Spa
Midtown East 56 Street: 120 E 56 Street, 2 Floor New York, NY 10022; (212) 904-1552
Midtown West 36 Street: 7 W 36 Street, 7 Floor New York, NY 10018; (212) 904-1552
Midtown West 35 Street: 5 W 35 Street, 1 Floor New York, NY 10001; (212) 904-1552
Named the number one day spa in New York City by the International Spa and Beauty Awards (and with more than 3,000 5-star reviews), ZZ Day Spa offers relaxing and rejuvenating treatments at its three locations in New York. Their treatment menu includes a wide variety of facials, massages, body treatments, nail services, laser hair removal, lashes, and waxing.
For Valentines Day they are transporting guests to a tropical and romantic paradise throughout the month of February with a variety of special couples packages. For the ultimate experience for two, the Valentines Spoil Us package is a 4-hour experience that includes an 80-minute massage, European facial, reflexology massage, hot tub, champagne or mimosa, hors’ d’ouvres, chocolates, a rose, and a spa gift.
ZZ Day Spa can also host intimate gatherings, teen parties, celebrations such as birthdays and bachelorettes, as well as weekend retreats by offering a tailored and blissful experience for you and your guests. Memberships are available and include numerous benefits such as service discounts, complimentary drinks, unused service rollovers, access to all locations, a member referral program, and more.
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QC New York
112 Andes Road, Governors Island, New York, NY 10004; (646) 402-9647
Located on Governors Island, QC New York is an Italian spa (and the first U.S. outpost of the famed QC Spa of Wonders dynasty) that overlooks the city skyline. Located in three Georgian Revival buildings that were once Army Barracks, one of the buildings (112) offers more than 20 wellness experiences in renovated themed rooms.
In July 2024, the property is expanding with a 15,000-square-foot addition that will include sensory saunas, a salt room, waterfalls, a lavender room, an ice room, and a relaxation room with waterbeds to its auspiciously named Building 111.
Among the highlights in the building is Casa QC, a 142-seat bistro that serves soft and alcoholic beverages in addition to Italianesque fare such as artisanal gelato and aperitivo trays. QC New York is dedicated to the Italian art of “dolce far niente,” (the sweetness of doing nothing) and offers guests plenty of space to rediscover wonder and joy through purposeful idleness.
The Spa at Inns of Aurora
391 Main Street, Aurora, New York 13026; (315) 364-8888
The Inns of Aurora is a luxury lakeside boutique resort in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, located within easy walking distance of Aurora’s elm-lined Main Street. At the charming Inns of Aurora, guests enjoy farm-to-table cuisine, and a range of events and activities. The resort’s offerings include private yoga classes, hiking, bicycling, contactless painting workshops, kayaking excursions, demonstration kitchen, and nearby wine tastings.
The resort is also home to the Spa at the Inns of Aurora, delivered by Rasa Spa. This 15,000-square-foot wellness center offers thoughtfully curated experiences designed to promote healing and harmony from within, with an extensive menu of treatments.
Set on 350 acres of rolling farmland, the Spa sits in a trio of connected barns just above the historic Village of Aurora. With expansive views of Cayuga Lake, the Spa is surrounded by vistas filled with alfalfa and lavender fields, serene ponds, and scenic nature trails.
Seawater Spa at Gurney’s Montauk
290 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY 11954; (631 )668-2345
Gurney’s Montauk is the only luxury hotel in the Hamptons located right on the beach. The resort features 158 rooms, suites, and beachfront cottages, each with panoramic ocean views and access to The Beach Club.
Spa Profile: Seawater Spa at Gurney’s Montauk
Seawater Spa’s treatments are inspired by the spirit of Gurney Montauk’s seaside location, offering marine-based therapies, hydrotherapy, contrast bathing, advanced skincare, and therapeutic bodywork. The recently renovated spa offers exclusive, one-of-a-kind treatments including the Deep Sea Undaria Massage, Sea the Results Vegan Organic Facial, Sea & Salt Glow Body Scrub, and more. View the complete list of spa treatments here.
Emerson Spa at Emerson Resort & Spa
5340 Route 28, New York, NY 12457; (845) 688-2828
A hidden treasure just two hours from busy Manhattan, Emerson Resort & Spa is a relaxing getaway located among New York’s Catskill Mountains. Featuring open spaces, oversized windows that offer stunning nature views, and one’s choice of spacious accommodations in either the contemporary Inn or Adirondack-style Lodge, the resort is a true hidden gem. It is also home to the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope and provides access to a variety of fun outdoor activities, including skiing, tubing, hiking, and more.
Guests also enjoy an array of nature-inspired treatments at the award-winning Emerson Spa, which is situated on the Esopus Creek overlooking Mt. Tremper. Influenced by the earth’s elements and the tranquility of the Catskills, the spa provides a serene experience that combines its natural surroundings with the deep relaxation effects of stone therapy and custom-designed treatments to suit all guests.
The full-service 6,193 square-foot luxury spa offers a variety of signature lines, treatments, and experiences. It’s the only destination spa in the region to feature the Elemis Biotec Skincare System, a series of anti-aging and energizing facials. The spa also partners with Comfort Zone to deliver nature and science-based skincare products and wellness treatments. The menu also includes vegan nail care by SpaRitual, hot and cold stone treatments, customized therapies, spiritual treatments, and in-house blended aromatherapy oils.
Salons
For all of your other beauty needs, from hair services to nails and more, check out these top salons in New York.
Warren Tricomi Salon
969 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10021; (917) 540-7260
Warren Tricomi Salon recently opened its newest salon at the corner of Madison Avenue and 76th Street on New York’s Upper East Side. Led by Edward Tricomi and Roxana Pintilie, the salon caters to a loyal clientele of celebrities, CEOs, influencers, and more. The brand-new location was designed by Atelier NY’s expert design team and also features a custom food and beverage menu by renowned chef Jean Georges.
Warren Tricomi Salon has several state-of-the-art offerings including specialty created shampoo sinks to ensure clients’ ultimate comfort, as well as Luna, an AI assistant robot that greets clients, serves food and drinks, and allows for easy product purchases. Aside from hair care and styling services, they also offer manicures, pedicures, waxing, and more.
In addition to the Upper East Side location, two additional Warren Tricomi Salons are located in East Hampton, NY and Greenwich, CT. It also has nine international salons around the world. To book an appointment at Warren Tricomi Salon, call or visit the website.
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