September 8, 2009

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental New York

Holistic palace delivers the royal treatment in every sense (for example, instead of getting treatments, you go on “journeys”). Who knew you were so well suited to pomp and circumstance?

  Hell's Kitchen, Beauty, Retreat, Ritzy

September 8, 2009

Great Jones Spa New York

Hydrotherapy rules at this luxe coed water cure lounge, where dipping into bubbling pools, saunas, and steam rooms is encouraged post-massage. Ask about the Vichy showers.

  Downtown, Beauty, Detox, Organic

September 8, 2009

Sense at The Carlyle New York

Get the ultimate in A-list luxe spa treatments, including the Carlyle Signature Ritual, a two-hour antiaging facial that smoothes fine lines.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Ritzy

September 8, 2009

Lilly and Raul New York

Chockful of knots? Get a Tui Na tune-up or other affordable Asian bodywork service.

  East Side, Beauty, Cheap

January 12, 2009

Peninsula Spa by Espa New York

The Peninsula Hotel’s rooftop spa has bespoke treatments; tea ceremonies; and a thermal suite with ice fountain, Finnish sauna, and an “experience” shower. Holy 24-karat-gold Bisazza mosaic!

  Manhattan, Beauty, Ritzy

November 5, 2008

Guerlain Spa New York

An entire floor of wellness heaven in The Waldorf Astoria hotel. Treatment rooms each have their own bathrooms, showers, and lockers. Chandeliers and bathrobes are designed for maximum opulence. Go for the two-hour Exceptional Orchidée Impériale Treatment facial or the five-hour Blissful Radiance package.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Indulgence, Relax

October 3, 2008

Exhale Mind Body Spa New York

 Fun one-hour core fusion and energy flow classes aim to make you sweat.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Break a Sweat, Relax

October 3, 2008

Exhale Mind Body Spa New York

Fun one-hour core fusion and energy flow classes aim to make you sweat.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Break a Sweat, Good Clean Fun