LUXURY SPAS

If you really want to splurge and go all out this Valentine's Day or any day for that matter (because let's face it you are special) here are a few luxury spas for your pleasure. Be sure to send me photos and testimonies from your experiences at any of the spas posted so I can share them.

THE SPA AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL NYC
This lavish hotel spa has stellar service and attention to details, like fresh orchids in the treatment rooms and tea with your treatment. It's best known for it's 80 minute "time Rituals." To make the most of it, take the time to savor amenities like the steam, jacuzzi, and shower and outstanding views in the Tea Lounge and relaxation areas. For romance, try the exotic Couples Suite, with an antique Asian bed.

80 Columbus Circle
New York, NY 10023
(212) 805-8880
official website

THE PENINSULA SPA BY ESPA
The Peninsula NY has reclaimed the high ground with The Peninsula Spa by ESPA. It's big 35,000 square foot with 12 treatment rooms, a sunlit movement studio, fitness center and a glass-enclosed pool featuring panoramic city views. That's one reason they call the three-story spa "an urban resort destination."

700 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10019
(212) 956-2888
official website

LA PRAIRIE DAY SPA AT THE RITZ-CARLTON
This was one of the first luxury hotels in New York City, so it's not flashy but it's quiet elegant and the services are excellent. It's known for it's caviar facials.

50 Central Park South
New York, NY 10019
(212) 521-6135
official website

SPA VINOTHERAPIE SPA AT THE PLAZA NYC
Spa Vinotherapie Spa at The Plaza is so much about the wine that there's a wine lounge instead of a relaxation lounge, complete with wine cellar and sommeliere. You can enjoy a complimentary glass of high quality wine before or after your treatment (I'd like before, during and after). Treatments include a crushed cabernet scrub or a fresh grape massage.

Hotel Furnished Quarters Wilshire Plaza
1 West 58th Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 265-3182
official website

THE SETAI SPA
Just one block from Wall Street, Setai Spa is the most affordable of the luxury spas. The only one where a 60 minute massage is $165. It offers a luxury hotel spa experience with it's steam, sauna, jacuzzi and luxurious fully staffed locker room. Even a glass of sparkling wine and truffles from the restaurant before your treatment.

40 Broad Street
New York, NY 10004
(212) 792-6193
official website




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