10 Best Wellness Retreats In New York, New York - Updated 2024

Claudine
Claudine 
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If you’ve been to New York before, you know that it’s a busy place, buzzing with locals and tourists 24/7, 365 a year. Home to the famed Broadway, Central Park, and Times Square, the city also boasts various establishments—shopping centers, restaurants, clubs, and more. It truly is a city of many dreams, so it’s no surprise people from around the world want to live, or at least visit the beautiful Big Apple. With so many things to do here, you will find yourself exhausted by the end of the day. Luckily, the city is famous for having the best accommodations as well. Next time you’re in town, be sure to check out our list of the 10 best wellness retreats in New York, New York.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to spa and wellness services. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 09, 2024.

1. JW Marriott Essex House New York (from USD 639)

JW Marriott Essex House boasts luxury suites with spectacular views. An ideal getaway destination for couples, friends, and families, this lavish hotel offers everything: mouthwatering cuisines, refreshing drinks, top-notch wellness services, and a safe environment where adults and kids can have a wonderful time. Pamper yourself with the hotel’s premium spa offerings that include body massages, body scrubs, foot baths, skincare treatments, manicures and pedicures, hair and scalp treatment, and more. After your rejuvenating trip to the spa, you can indulge in delicious American dishes at SOUTHGATE BAR & Restaurant located inside the hotel. The place features floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing for a striking view of Central Park. The restaurant has an overall cozy ambiance, perfect for an intimate dinner date with a loved one.

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JW Marriott Essex House New York

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 160 Central Park South
2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Empire State Building

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna

2. The Marmara Park Avenue (from USD 609)

The Marmara Park Avenue is a five-star hotel featuring 128 elegantly designed suites that allow for a great city view. They gladly welcome pets here so if you’re a pet-lover, this place is perfect. The hotel’s wellness center has top-notch facilities and professional staff. Here, guests can have a relaxing dip in the pool or enjoy a healing Turkish bath. Your wellness endeavor isn’t complete without trying their classic Swedish and cupping massages that truly heal body and mind. The gym is open anytime, and you can request a one-on-one training session if you feel up to it. Indulge in mouthwatering classic cuisines at the hotel’s rooftop restaurant, 114. Here, you can enjoy a glass of your favorite cocktail while marveling at the spectacular New York City view, which is all the more breathtaking at night.

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The Marmara Park Avenue

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 114 East 32nd Street
481 meters (0.3 ft) from Empire State Building

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre

3. The Greenwich Hotel (from USD 1125)

The Greenwich Hotel is a five-star hotel composed of 88 uniquely designed suites complete with wifi, snacks, beverages, a house car, and more. The hotel’s Shibui Spa is well-known for its world-class spa treatments. Guests get to unwind in the serene spa, which features a heated swimming pool, treatment rooms, and a traditional Japanese soaking tub. Their expert practitioners also offer facial treatments and body massages using ancient and contemporary healing techniques. For fitness enthusiasts, poolside yoga and pilates sessions are available. Treat yourself to a good meal at the hotel’s Locanda Verde, serving delicious Italian and French cuisines. The Drawing Room and Courtyard bar are perfect if you prefer a cozier atmosphere. Here, you can enjoy a glass of your favorite cocktail in total peace.

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The Greenwich Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 377 Greenwich Street, Soho, New York (NY), United States, 10013
3.78 km (2.4 mi) from Empire State Building

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Garden

4. The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park (from USD 1445)

The Ritz-Carlton is a luxury hotel composed of penthouse-inspired suites with large, soundproof windows overlooking the city and Central Park. The hotel’s La Prairie Spa offers therapeutic spa packages such as rejuvenating facials, personalized body massages, hand and foot massages, and more. For fitness enthusiasts, the Movement Studio houses gym equipment including treadmills, stationary bikes, stair climbers, and leg press. They also offer classes in yoga and pilates headed by a professional fitness guru. The hotel’s restaurant, Contour, serves delicious American cuisines paired with overflowing servings of cocktails. They also arrange distillery and tasting tours for those eager to learn a thing or two about whiskey.

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The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 50 Central Park South
2.05 km (1.3 mi) from Empire State Building

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Fitness centre

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5. The Dominick Hotel (from USD 695)

The Dominick Hotel is a 46-story hotel composed of elegantly designed suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, providing guests an all-access view of Hudson River. Room amenities include an oversized Italian-marble bathroom with a bathtub, stand-alone shower, and double-sink vanity. Babor Signature Spa features a salt inhalation chamber, sauna room, and steam room. They offer services such as hot stone massages, prenatal massages, and personalized Soul to Sole massage with a complimentary glass of champagne. They also provide skin care treatments, nail care, and waxing services. Guests also have full access to the rooftop pool and fitness center. The hotel has four restaurants: Vestry serving mainly seafood and vegetables; The Lobby operates all day and serves signature cocktails; The Mezzanine serves delectable cuisines from breakfast to dinner; Cafe Mezz provides a cozy place for coffee lovers.

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The Dominick Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: 246 Spring Street, Soho, New York (NY), United States, 10013
3.06 km (1.9 mi) from Empire State Building

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna

6. Sanctuary NYC (from USD 73)

Sanctuary NYC features cozy and spacious private suites adorned with warm lightings, wooden furniture pieces, and original Indian folk arts. Each suite has a kitchen complete with a refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, blender, and more. Room amenities also include a 42-inch HD TV with cable, wifi, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, bathroom supplies, and a complimentary breakfast every morning. Sanctuary NYC offers an in-depth healing retreat to all guests through their Stanton Street Yoga studio run by the Masla sisters who are experts in the art of holistic healings. They conduct wellness sessions such as yoga, meditation, vegetarian cooking, and Indian workshops focused on nurturing the body, mind, and soul. During their stay, guests will also participate in Sanctuary NYC’s feeding program for the homeless at Tompkins Square Park.

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Sanctuary NYC Retreats

Wifi Available

Address: 196A Stanton Street
3.19 km (2.0 mi) from Empire State Building

Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests Family rooms Internet services Lift Chapel/shrine Car hire Heating

7. Mandarin Oriental New York (from USD 1795)

Mandarin Oriental offers luxury suites with elegant interior decorations, a marble bathroom with an enclosed glass shower and bathtub, a sitting area with a comfortable couch, and floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing an all-access view of the magnificent New York City. The hotel’s state-of-the-art spa has six treatment rooms with private showers, a vitality pool, crystal steam room, and a VIP Spa Suite complete with a fireplace, private steam, and a shower. The spa offers services from holistic body massages and rejuvenating facials to therapeutic thai foot massages. They also provide prenatal and postnatal massages. Asiate, the hotel’s restaurant serves contemporary cuisines. Guests particularly love taking a swim in the 75-foot (22-meter) lap pool. You can also take a morning jog around Central Park, which is only two minutes away from the hotel.

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Mandarin Oriental New York

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Columbus Circle, Upper West Side, New York (NY), United States, 10023
2.31 km (1.5 mi) from Empire State Building

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna

8. Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards New York city (from USD 845)

Equinox Hotel provides a five-star getaway experience to those searching for a refreshing escape from their daily lives. It features state-of-the-art facilities, a high-end restaurant, and private suites with lavish interior designs. The hotel’s spa offers body massages and skin therapies using the latest technologies in health and wellness. You are encouraged to try their cryotherapy chamber and infrared sauna designed to revitalize your overworked body. If you want to break some sweat, SoulCycle welcomes you to an extensive yet fun cycling workout session led by professional instructors. The hotel’s Electric Lemon serves delectable cuisines you can enjoy at the restaurant’s open-air terrace overlooking the magnificent Hudson River. At night, you can indulge in the breathtaking city night view while drinking a glass of your favorite cocktail.

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Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards New York City

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille

Address: 33 Hudson Yards
1.57 km (1.0 mi) from Empire State Building

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna

9. Collective Governors Island (from USD 330)

Collective Governors Island is a retreat facility featuring outdoor accommodations with tent-themed and modern-style rooms designed to make guests feel one with nature. Guests get to enjoy amenities such as home-made snacks, coffee, tea, beverages, and breakfast in bed service. A tent-style room has a comfortable bed complete with pillows, a comforter, linens, a mini-refrigerator, a minibar, desks, chairs, overhead chandeliers, and bedside lamps. Private Bathrooms located not far away are also complete with showers, hot water, sinks, vanities, bathrobes, towels, and toiletries. Their Outlook Shelter package lets guests experience luxury in the middle of nowhere. Perks include exclusive water-taxi rides, a cozy yet elegant private room complete with beddings, furnishings, appliances, a bathroom, and an outdoor deck overlooking the beautiful New York City.

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Collective Governors Island

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Craig Rd N
7.22 km (4.5 mi) from Empire State Building

Restaurant Meeting/banquet facilities Bar Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests Internet services

10. Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown (from USD 1070)

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown features state-of-the-art facilities, a 75-foot (23-meter) lap pool, a wellness center, and a world-class restaurant run by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. Its luxury suites provide a breathtaking view of Manhattan. Amenities include a minibar complete with snacks and beverages, a coffeemaker, a Bodum tea kettle, and a huge flat-screen TV. Their wellness center provides therapeutic spa services such as body massages, skincare, and nail care. They also offer pampering packages that revitalize the body and mind. For a five-star dining experience, indulge in various high-caliber cuisines straight out from the kitchen of the one and only Wolfgang Puck.

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Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: 27 Barclay Street, Soho, New York (NY), United States, 10007
4.45 km (2.8 mi) from Empire State Building

Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms

Luxurious and rejuvenating getaway only in New York

When you say New York, people usually think of Broadway, Times Square, or Madison Square Garden. Do you know what else the city is famous for? Five-star hotels and their premiere wellness services. So what are you waiting for? Book your next New York getaway now.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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Claudine is a freelance writer and perpetually seeks novel experiences. She is also a food enthusiast, an adventure aficionado, and has an undying love for books.

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