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

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

Blue Mint New York

Diminutive Soho retreat focuses on the best of Eastern holistic therapies with seasoned aestheticians using herbal ingredients for facials and bodywork.

  Downtown, Beauty, Detox, Organic

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

December 13, 2005

J'Adore Day Spa New York

Clean, efficient, no-frills waxing spot has you focus on your breathing as you get a Brazilian. The takeaway: practically painless and cost effective.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Cheap

February 19, 2004

Juvenex New York

Twenty-four-hour party people are welcome at the Korea Town spa that never closes. Last night’s bender is pummeled into the past, then frozen in the jade igloo sauna. If you end up getting the gyno spa cure (check the menu), do report back.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Detox, Hot Date