8 Best New York City Spas Where New Yorkers Come To De-Stress
In the city that never sleeps you can order takeout in the middle of the night, have anything delivered with a swipe of your finger, and find a speakeasy in the most unusual of places, but deciding on where to unwind can be daunting. We give you our ultimate list of spas and wellness spaces where New Yorkers come to get away from it all. From the hidden, to the influencer-famous, spa and wellness sanctuaries in New York City provide much-needed respite from noise, pollution, and the never-ending hustle.
THE WELL New York
Where New Yorkers meet their wellness community. THE WELL is a stylish full-service spa that focuses on personalized care and overall healthy living. Come here to meet like-minded people, enjoy lunch at their organic wellness cafe, have a facial or massage, and to take advantage of amenities, like a steam room and sauna. What makes THE WELL stand out is its convenient location, attention to detail, and expert guest programs. There are special touches everywhere you look. You will love the frozen aloe (available outside of their sauna), and a shop stocked with hard-to-find skincare products. Come here to soothe sore muscles with a massage, and to have lunch with a friend!
2 East 15th Street
Flatiron District
Photo courtesy of www.hotelsbarriere.com.
Spa Diane Barrière at Fouquet's New York
Where New Yorkers come to expect Parisian luxury. Hotel Barrière Fouquet’s spa is the new kid on the block, and they are ready to welcome stressed out New Yorkers. If you seek serenity and customized treatments, this is the place for you. The highlight of visiting this glamorous French spa is the hydrotherapy pool, innovative treatments and the products. They use the tried-and-true French spa brand, Biologique Recherche. The spa’s menu even offers a treatment to help you beat jet-lag. Spa Diane Barrière is named after Diane Barrière-Desseigne, the former president of Groupe Barrière, who embodied French elegance and beauty. Come here to get a facial and unwind before a big event!
Spa Diane Barrière at Hotel Barrière Fouquet's
456 Greenwich St
Tribeca
QC NY Spa
Where New Yorkers Get Away From It All. QC NY is an Italian spa on Governors Island (just a short 10 minute ferry ride from Manhattan). The biggest draw here is the spacious grounds and hydrotherapy. The Milan-based QC brand is known for honoring Roman bath culture, making hydrotherapy an important aspect of their wellness philosophy. There are two pools featuring underwater hydro jets and seats designed to massage the body and increase lymphatic circulation. We especially enjoyed the indoor Vichy showers. What makes this spa a stand-out is that there is nothing else like it in New York. Typical of many European spas, there are many themed sauna and relaxation rooms. In total there are about 20 wellness experiences to choose from. This is the kind of spa New Yorkers need and deserve. Come here with a group, or to get some alone time on your day off!
112 Andes Rd
Governors Island
Photo courtesy of thegreenwichhotel.com.
Shibui Spa at the Greenwich Hotel
Where New Yorkers come for a staycation! Shibui Spa is located inside the Greenwich Hotel, which happens to be co-owned by a fellow New Yorker, Robert De Niro. This luxury spa is a special place where you can come and get away from it all. The Japanese-inspired interiors and menu will transform you to another place, especially after you see the 250-year-old wooden and bamboo farmhouse. The structure was imported from Japan. Shibui’s spa staff has been trained in both ancient and modern treatments so feel free to book something you never tied. We recommend the Onsen Ritual. This is the kind of place where you forget about being in New York City, sit back and breathe in tranquility. Whether you choose to do yoga by the pool or relax with a hot tea in the lounge, this place truly feels like a vacation. Come here with someone special!
Shibui Spa at the Greenwich Hotel
377 Greenwich Street
Tribeca
Photo courtesy of www.fourseasons.com.
The Spa at Four Seasons New York
Where New Yorkers come to treat themselves. Downtown’s Four Seasons spa and health club is a sight to behold. This immense spa features a lap-pool, marble details and personalized wellness treatments. The space allows you to take a deep breath and focus on what is important - your mind and body. If you seek a spa, that looks more like a retreat, and has a vast menu of wellness experiences, this place is for you. From astrology readings and hypnosis to IV therapies and massages, this luxury spa truly has it all. Fitness enthusiasts will love their private yoga sessions and state of the art gym. Come here to splurge and pamper yourself!
Spa at the Four Seasons Downtown
27 Barclay St
Financial District
Photo courtesy of www.abathhouse.com.
Bathhouse
Where New Yorkers Come For a Re-Set. Bathouse has become an insta-famous Williamsburg spa. They are known for their communal gatherings of fellow spa lovers. For a solitary experience book yourself a treatment, like a traditional Moroccan Hammam scrub or a prenatal massage. What makes this chic bathhouse special is that you can curate your own experience, and they even have a restaurant. Serious spa-goers come here to get their sauna, steam room and hydrotherapy fix. This is the kind of place that makes you want to disconnect and linger a while. Come here to socialize or to have a special couples massage, plus dinner.
103 N 10th St
Williamsburg
Kollectiv NYC
Where New Yorkers Come To Heal. Kollectiv is a unique wellness destination in downtown New York. The space continues to evolve and offer therapies for both your body and the soul. If you feel feel worn out this is the place to come to and get your Vitamin IV therapy, cold body and face rejuvenation, or reiki. They even have a Nikola Tesla-inspired Theraphi - a non-invasive energy healing device that restores the body’s cells and restores you to your “factory settings.” Upstairs you will find a shop, filled with useful books on physical and spiritual healing, tarot cards, herbal tinctures, and a wellness cafe (which we hope re-opens soon). Come here to disconnect from it all!
21 E 1st St
East Village
Great Jones Spa, photography courtesy of freyerarchitects.com
Great Jones Spa
Where New Yorkers Come Take The Cold Plunge. For a quick hot and cold plunge or hours-long relaxation, visit the Great Jones Spa. New Yorkers have been coming here for the “water-cure” since the early 2000’s. The affordable day pass and oasis-like environment makes this the ideal lunch time refresher or place to meet a friend. The Great Jones Spa is known for its cascading waterfall, water therapy, spacious sauna and herbal steam room. The no-frills spa provides New Yorkers with tried-and-true spa treatments, healthy refreshments, and a shop with all your spa skincare essentials. Come here for an overall re-set, or to hang with a friend who really needs a spa day!
29 Great Jones St
Noho
