New York Spa Guide: The Best NYC Spas — Spa and Beauty Today

501 5th Ave 3rd Floor Suite 300, New York, NY 10017

(212) 949-2350

Joanna Vargas day spa  in New York City, is located on Fifth Avenue directly across from the New York Public Library at Bryant Park, overlooking everything from the 12th floor of a historic office building. The spa, founded by celebrity facialist Joanna Vargas, has seven private treatment rooms that feature fine art from clients and Vargas’ personal collection. Each room also has 15-foot floor-to-ceiling arched windows with views overlooking the library and park.

A private elevator leads guests to the spa and multiple light bed rooms allow each guest to get a light treatment after their facial. In addition to the spa’s famous facials, Joanna’s body menu features a wide variety of offerings that include her patented RevitaLight LED Bed, Golden Glow Sunless Tan, EMSCULPT, full-body microdermabrasion, scalp treatment, massages, and more.

Metamorphosis Day Spa

127 E 56th St Fl 5 New York, NY 10022

(212) 751-6051

This midtown east day spa provides a peaceful escape from hectic Manhattan streets. The celestially-inspired spa offers a welcoming environment and knowledgable staff. Massage options include couples massages, deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, hot stone massage, and aromatherapy massage. Guest can also enjoy a wide range of facials including acne facials, microdermabrasion, and vitamin C facials.

Natura Spa

3079 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103

(718) 956-5530

Natura Spa was featured in Time Out New York’s ”Best Spas in NYC” for its relaxing and primping up treatments. Clients can find numerous treatments from facials like microdermabrasion to hair and makeup services for special occasions. Located in Astoria, Queens, New York, the spa is easy to get to as it is close to other NYC boroughs. All treatments are FDA approved. 

Oasis Day Spa

1 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016

(212) 254-7722

Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Oasis Day Spa provides an escape from the hustle and bustle. Named “Best of New York” by New York Magazine, the spa provides a variety of treatments and offers signature packages, which combine the spa’s treatments of massages, facials, scrubs and more. The packages come for a variety of demographics and some are designed for couples. Oasis Day Spa is the largest “pop up” spa in the country and has locations in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, among other places. 

Ohm Spa

205 E 16th St Ste M2A (Fl 2) New York, NY 10003

(212) 845-9812

Conveniently located near Union Square, Ohm Spa is a local New Yorker favorite with rave reviews on Yelp. The spa offers massages, skincare, facial peels, and spa packages performed by expertly trained massage therapists and skincare specialists. Unique services include CBD facials, PowerGun active sports massage, and more.

QC NY

Governors Island, 112 Andes Rd, New York, NY 10004

(646) 402-9647

QC NY is located on Governors Island, a 172-acre island in the heart of NY Harbor, just a quick ferry ride from lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn waterfront. Guests at this scenic spa can enjoy outdoor panoramic spa pools (open year-round) with views of the NYC skyline. Services are highly tailored to the guests from relaxing massages to facial. Amenities include saunas, steam rooms, relaxation rooms, steam baths, Vichy showers, foot baths, and more. As the sun sets, visitors can join QC NY for sunset Aperitivo cocktails overlooking the spa’s stunning NYC city view.

Rescue Spa

 29 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003

(866) 772-2766 

Located in Flatiron Shopping District, Rescue Spa provides an urban retreat from reality. The spa has a variety of specialties including facials, high tech treatments, bodywork & massage, personalized hair removal, manicures & pedicures, makeup, brows & lashes and hair services. Rescue Spa also partnered with Parisien skincare brand Biologique Recherche for treatments as their brand comes from pure and active ingredients, providing the best results. 

Rescue Spa also has a location in Philadelphia. 

Skin Spa New York

Various locations

With spas across New York City, Skin Spa New York provides a variety of treatments. Specializing in facials, medi-spa treatments, body sculpting, hair removal and massage and body care, you can find a procedure tailored to your liking. The NYC spa also just introduced cosmetic injectables, including neuromodulators and fillers. 

Skin Spa requires you to fill out their Covid-19 liability waiver before coming to your appointment. A temperature check is taken upon entry and sanitation and social distancing guidelines are enforced.

Spa Castle

31-10 11th Ave, Queens, NY 11356

(718) 939-6300

Even though Spa Castle isn’t located too far from Manhattan, when you visit you’ll feel like you are worlds away. The spa combines inspiration from traditional Asian spas with luxurious European-style spas for an innovative spa experience.

Spa Castle, a spa in Queens, New York, lives up to its name with its large facility and relaxing ambiance, which will make you feel like royalty. The spa offers eight saunas and wellness amenities designed to help provide benefits for improving your mental, physical, and social well-being. The spa also features hydrotherapy pools, a bath area, and dining areas. Treatments at Spa Castle include body massage, facials, body scrub, reflexology, and more.

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