If you’re looking for a nice sauna, massage and facial we have the ticket to finding the cure to what ails you right here in New York City. Today we’re going to focus on 5 of the best New York spas for luxurious and relaxing “me” time that is second to none for city dwellers.
Spa Castle (Queens)
One of the most affordable spas on the list, Spa Castle is about as fun as it gets. For $40 during the week and $50 on the weekend, guests get full access to the indoor and outdoor pools, steam room and showers. If you’re looking for a little something extra, add-on services like reflexology, massage (full body, healing stone, or just a hand and foot massage) and sea salt body scrubs are available with a la carte pricing.
In addition to some truly astounding architecture and décor, the entire facility looks as if it is a world-class resort on a private island, as opposed to its actual location in Queens.
Shibui Spa (Tribeca)
The Greenwich Hotel has one of the best spas in New York. If you’re in the mood for a high-end massage, facial, or mint mineral bath you’ve come to the right place. This Asian-themed spa, while pricy, has a wide range of service offerings as well as some pretty ecletic ones that you won’t get anywhere else in New York, or maybe even the United States.
For example, the bamboo glow body treatment includes the aforementioned mint mineral bath as well as a sea algae wash. Or, you could opt for the $75 sake soak, which according to traditional Japanese legend clears evil spirits and opens your mind to new possibilities.
Great Jones Spa (NoHo)
Great Jones is one of the pricier spas in NYC, but the service offerings are second-to-none in terms of luxury. Whether it’s a rock river facial, aromatherapy massage, rosemary citron sea salt scrub, or just a day’s access to the outrageous Wet Lounge, Great Jones really has it all.
The Wet Lounge is something everybody must see in their lifetime. The room features an indoor waterfall, plunge pool, saunas and a hot tub in case your day of pampering just needs that little something extra.
Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf Astoria (Midtown Manhattan)
While the service and treatment offerings are the main draw at Guerlain the picturesque view of midtown Manhattan is like no other. The crystal and marble décor and the historic setting nestled right into the 19th floor of the beautiful Waldorf Astoria make this a spa that has seen the likes of everyone from celebrities to stay-at-home mom’s looking to enjoy some much needed solitude to relax and unwind.
The spa itself has seen a lot of press lately due to the range of treatment offerings that feature honey culled from its very own rooftop. If you’d rather avoid the sweet stuff, a full range of services ranging from a mani/pedi to facial or massage awaits you.
YeloSpa (Midtown Manhattan)
YeloSpa is an experience like no other. Much like the more traditional spas on the list, it still offers facials, massages, and other treatment options, but what truly sets it apart is the Zero-Gravity YeloBed.
The YeloBed is located inside one of several YeloCabs, which are patented sleep cabins only available at YeloSpa. The cabin has customizable sounds and smells (aromatheraphy) as well as the zero gravity YeloBed that is designed to leave you experiencing sleep like you never have in this inverted and exceptionally comfortable sleep platform.
Prices are just a dollar a minute for a 20 to 40 minute nap.
