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Sisley Paris at The Dominick Hotel
Soho
If you’re looking for a luxury refresh, there’s no better place than SoHo's The Dominick for a next-level wellness escape. The hotel is home to the city's exclusive Sisley-Paris Spa, complete with a Moroccan Hamam ritual and a menu of massages and body treatments. After you're done getting pampered, you can chill in a private lounge, take in the views, or grab some plant-based bites and a mocktail from El Ta'koy all without leaving the same floor.
For a getaway without actually getting away, take a 5 minute ferry to Governors Island for QC Spa. The Italian spa offers over 30 wellness experiences - think Vichy showers, foot baths, sauna, steam rooms, waterfalls, and more. Even better, while you take a dip in the outdoor pool, you can take in stunning views of Manhattan before grabbing an aperitivo to enjoy al fresco.
Through the end of this month (September 2025), NATUROPATHICA will be taking over the fitness and recovery club, Rituals by LIV to bring signature treatments to the Upper East Side. Between the Defy Facial or the Chill Massage, these luxurious spa treatments will use the coveted botanicals from the brand. Afterwards you can take advantage of the best of what Rituals has to offer like state-of-the-art recovery suite featuring cold plunges, infrared saunas, steam rooms, and experiential showers.
The Spa Diane Barrière is a tranquil, Parisian-inspired escape, tucked inside the elegant Fouquet's hotel, offering custom treatments with a cult-favorite French skincare line, Biologique Recherche. You can also sweat it out at their exclusive fitness center, DOGPOUND, before chilling in the sauna or taking a dip in the indoor pool. It’s the ultimate spot to get pampered and escape the madness of the city.
Sometimes what you need is quick, affordable, targeted healing. And for that, Spa Palace is the place. A close coolstuff confidant discovered this gem along Manhattan Ave. Our pick? A foot massage!
Originally from Seville, Spain, AIRE Ancient Baths are dedicated to a relaxation experience where water is the main element. The newest location on the Upper East Side is home to six baths which range in temperature, jet speed, and salinity. Oh and did we mention there’s an entire experience inspired by Monet’s water lilies?
The Spa at the Hotel Chelsea is a tranquil escape within a legendary building, offering a curated selection of hydrotherapy amenities and unique treatments, including healing sessions like Reiki. This isn't just a spa; it's an intimate, light-filled sanctuary with a private terrace garden, designed to be an exclusive and restorative experience. It’s a perfect blend of the hotel's iconic cool factor and a genuine sense of peace.
A newcomer, Spencer’s is the indie cool-kid spa you didn’t know you needed until now. Filled with beautifully selected furniture and great art, this feels more like a chic downtown living room as it does a professional spa…but don’t let that fool you. Spencer’s is focused on Massage and Facial treatments with add on’s like lymphatic drainage. The perfect place for a creative New Yorker to unwind while not feeling like they’re missing out on the cool new thing.
