5 Spas to Visit in New York City

Lindenhaus Members select New York City's to spa offerings to cater to every preference and need.

With its endless array of world-class restaurants, bars, shopping venues, and museums, it's a place where you could stay awake around the clock and still not experience everything the city has to offer. That’s why it’s famously known as the city that never sleeps. With the hustle and bustle of high-energy activities and attractions, it's easy to overlook that New York is also home to some of the finest spas and wellness centers in the country.

The spa scene in New York City is as diverse and dynamic as its population and cultural landscape. It offers a rich blend of cultural and traditional treatments from around the world. You can indulge in a Japanese Shiatsu massage, relax in ancient Roman style thermal baths or enjoy cutting-edge anti-aging facials at award-winning hotel spas. Whether you're a treatment-savvy traveler or a local looking to unwind, New York City has something to cater to every wellness need.

Here are some of the top wellness destinations and spas in the city, selected by Lindenhaus members in NYC:

The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

While New York's Financial District is renowned for hosting some of the world's top financial institutions and a pivotal stock exchange, it's not typically associated with wellness. However, the Four Seasons Downtown is changing that perception. The hotel's spa and fitness center spans an entire floor, featuring a spacious sun deck and a stunning 75-foot indoor pool with breathtaking views of downtown Manhattan. Their extensive treatment menu includes a variety of massages like the Executive Recharge, tailored for busy professionals with a focus on the neck and shoulders, as well as innovative facials using premium products from 111Skin, Augustinus Bader, Omorovicza, and Soveral. Additionally, the spa offers personalized sessions with resident healers, including facial masseur Gavin Mcleod-Valentine, and experts in crystal therapy, chakra clearing, sonic alchemy, and hypnosis. This makes the Four Seasons Downtown a sanctuary of wellness amidst the bustling financial hub.

The Well New York

The Well, located just west of Union Square, is one of New York City's most inviting wellness centers. It aims to blend Eastern healing traditions with Western medicine through a variety of holistic treatments, mindful movement classes, and nutritious dining options. Spanning 13,000 square feet, the center features a comprehensive spa complete with steam rooms, saunas, and relaxation areas, as well as a medical practice, an organic restaurant, three studios for yoga, fitness, and meditation, and even a foot rub lounge.

Visitors can indulge in a range of services such as IV vitamin drip therapy, the signature facial using Biologique Recherche products and advanced LYMA Laser technology, craniosacral therapy, The Integration bodywork massage with customizable options, and cold plunge treatments. Open to all, services can be booked individually, but those planning to visit frequently might be interested in the newly reintroduced monthly, quarterly, and annual membership options.

Shibui Spa at The Greenwich Hotel

Tribeca’s Greenwich Hotel, co-owned by Robert De Niro, might not initially come to mind as a wellness destination, but its Japanese-inspired Shibui Spa has been a New York highlight for over a decade. Central to Shibui Spa is a 250-year-old wooden and bamboo farmhouse roof imported from Japan, under which you'll find a serene swimming pool and lounge illuminated by lanterns, a shiatsu room with a large soaking tub, and a wet room. While the spa's ambiance is deeply immersive, the true transformation occurs in the treatment rooms. The spa’s signature massage, the Drunken Lotus, combines customized strokes with hot sake-soaked towels to relieve tension and rejuvenate muscles. Additionally, Shibui Spa offers Onsen bathing rituals that pair curated soaks with various massage techniques to enhance overall health and wellbeing. The spa also features innovative facials using premium products from Augustinus Bader and Natura Bisse, providing a comprehensive approach to skincare.

Aman Spa New York

When AMAN announced its Manhattan hotel opening in late 2022, New York eagerly anticipated its offerings, particularly the spa. Exceeding high expectations, the spa spans three floors and over 25,000 square feet dedicated to wellness and longevity. It features Hammam and Banya Spa Houses, a cryotherapy chamber, a comprehensive fitness center with an Infrared Zone, a yoga and Pilates studio, a 20-meter heated pool, and a John Barrett Hair Salon.

The spa offers traditional treatments like scrubs, wraps, and massages, grounded in rituals of purifying, grounding, or nourishing, and a range of facials featuring AMAN Essential Skin products. However, what sets it apart is its functional wellness and personalized integrative wellness programming. Every guest receives a complimentary wellness assessment and consultation to address primary health concerns, leading to customized session and treatment recommendations.

Guests can choose from Urban Wellness Immersion or Tei-An Wellness Solution programs, combining therapies aimed at specific health goals, or opt for á la carte services such as vitamin IV therapy, cryotherapy, Cellgym CellAir training, and medical aesthetics treatments from bodySCULPT Wellness, including Morpheus8 RF microneedling and cosmetic injectables.

Bramford Wellness Spa at The 1 Hotel

Nestled within the eco-friendly 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge on the banks of the East River in DUMBO, Bamford Wellness Spa focuses on nurturing the mind, body, and spirit with a holistic approach deeply connected to nature. Originating from the serene English countryside, Bamford was founded by beauty and lifestyle expert Carole Bamford and showcases products from its own body and skincare lines. The spa offers a variety of treatments, including traditional options like Deep Tissue Massage and Detoxifying Facials, alongside innovative treatments such as the Jade Hot and Cold Stone Massage.

A unique feature of Bamford is its Hammam Flotation Therapy, a pioneering service in New York City that utilizes advanced technology to simulate the sensation of water-based flotation therapy while keeping you completely dry. Additionally, the Brooklyn spa provides treatment enhancements from partner HigherDose, including the Infrared Sauna Blanket and PEMF Mat, ensuring a comprehensive wellness experience.

We hope this guide to New York City's top spas has inspired you to get out and explore spas that the city has to offer. Whether you're looking to unwind with a traditional massage, rejuvenate with innovative treatments, or explore unique therapies, NYC's diverse spa scene has something for everyone. For a truly personalized wellness journey, connect with our wellness team at Lindenhaus and ask about our special members benefits.