Escape the stresses of the city at these premiere urban spas

By Sarah Emily Gilbert

Spa Castle New York, www.spacastleusa.com

There’s no shortage of rooms and services at this eclectic spa in College Point. Its modern facilities include a meditation room, sleeping room, sundeck, and fitness center – and that’s just their Healing Zone. Spa goers pay an entry fee to enter and are eligible for unlimited daily access to Spa Castle’s myriad of facilities. Any additional treatments guests undergo (and food and alcohol they consume) are tracked by a watch that is provided to each guest upon their arrival.

Treatments: Body massage, body scrub, reflexology, lavender facials and body treatments.

The Peninsula New York, www.newyork.peninsula.com

This upscale spa in the heart of Midtown combines cutting edge spa treatments like CRYO 3R facials with holistic approaches like Hot Stone Massage Therapy. The Peninsula has ten treatment rooms such as the Private Spa Suite, Nail Care Suite where guests can retreat from the stress of the city. However, they can still appreciate NYC’s breathtaking views from the glass-enclosed pool or spacious sun terrace. Spa packages include the “Ultimate Spa for Two” where couples can retreat to a private spa suite to indulge in side-by-side treatments.

Treatments: “Biologique Recherche” and signature facials, holistic body massages, body treatments, nail care, men-specific treatments.

La Prairie Day Spa, www.ritzcarlton.com

You haven’t experienced luxury until you’ve indulged in the services at the Ritz-Carlton’s Central Park Spa. Using skincare products from the esteemed La Prairie brand, their treatments feature the finest ingredients from caviar to diamonds – for your skin, no less. Their Diamond Perfection treatment refines skin with the use of diamond powder, meteorite dust, and their caviar body soufflé, while their Swiss Ice Facial utilizes rose quartz crystals and the anti-aging powers of Swiss plants and algae to renew skin.

Treatments: Premium facials, body massages, full body treatments, nail care, spa packages, men-specific treatments.

Ohm Spa & Lounge; www.ohmspa.com

Your personal needs are the focus at Ohm Spa and Lounge. Run by trained therapists and certified practitioners, their staff ensures result-oriented treatments. Their massages begin with a consultation, so that they’re tailored to each individual’s needs, while their custom-facial is designed around client’s unique skin concerns. Featured on television series like A&E’s Gene Simmons Family Jewels, Vh1’s Basketball Wives, and Bravo’s Newlyweds, there is no questioning the effectiveness of their services.

Treatments: Massage therapy, facial skincare, waxing, spa packages.

Juvenex Spa; www.juvenexspanyc.com

In the center of Korea Town, Juvenex’s 24/7 hours of operations demonstrates their level of commitment to R&R. Inspired by Ancient Asian philosophies and treatments, their women-only spa includes the newest trends in treatment like the Gyno Spa Cure that Gwyneth Paltrow swears by. There is also a Jade Igloo Sauna composed of 20 semi-precious stones, a diamond herbal glass steam room, and soaking ponds full of sake, Kombu algae, and ginseng. With seaweed facials and pumpkin or cherry peels, their ingredients are so grounded in nature that they seem good enough to eat.

Treatments: Massages, reflexology, facials, wet spa services, specialty treatments, spa packages, waxing.

Body by Brooklyn; www.bodybybrooklyn.com

If their website’s opening request to “Have a massage and a martini!” doesn’t clue you into the blissful services at Body by Brooklyn, then their high reviews by New York Times Magazine certainly will. This former chocolate shop turned 10,000 square foot Euro-spa features premiere services. After a Red Flower Nature Anti-Oxidizing Facial, Ear Candling, or B3 Signature Chocolate Massage, guests can retreat to their Fireplace Lounge for a cocktail and delicious snack.

Treatments: Massages, facials, wet spa services, body treatments, spa packages, waxing.

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