Newly-renovated Mermaid Spa is the perfect mash-up of Old World/New World Russian banya, or bathhouse, scene. Read more.
The Greenwich Hotel's guest spa opened to the one percent a few years ago, and since then it's been offering up high-end massages, body scrubs and facials in its Japanese-themed space. Read more.
If Great Aunt Birgit magically leaves you a few thousand bucks, spend them here: elegant facilities, above-and-beyond service and top-of-the-line treatments make it the most luxurious spa in town. Read more.
Deep-tissue massages are not for bodies that bruise easily; the technicians here will beat the crap out of you as they claw out those knots you've earned through hours spent in front of a computer. Read more.
Pop into a piping hot sauna (the Russian room is particularly intense) and sweat out all the beer you drank last night, then jump into the ice pool to cool off at the end. Read more.
Great Jones Spa is one of the loveliest spots in the city, offering luxurious massages, manicures and facials complete with the added bonus of access to their famed water lounge. Read more.
With words like "flotarium" used to describe its treatments, the Aire spa maintains that perfect balance of soothing and terrifying we’re all looking for after a long day. Read more.
Don't skip out on the signature Metamorphosis massage, which combines hot stones, aromatherapy and Swedish massage. Read more.
Prime treatments include the hot stone massage ($159/hour), the deep Swedish massage ($135) and their specialty Manuka honey facial ($159); just be sure to book well in advance, as spots can fill up. Read more.
For the self-assured spa-goer, a basic 60-minute Swedish massage will set you back $125, while exhaustive specials like the “Autumn Sports Trio” and the “Bodylicious Slimming Escape” are pricier. Read more.
For facial enthusiasts, this lovely little Japanese day spa offers stellar skincare services, with packages including deep pore cleansing facials ($95) and teen facials for the acne-prone youth ($80). Read more.
