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These days, weary city travelers and wellness seekers on the road are on the lookout for greater than just routine facials and massage treatments after they check into their favorite hotel within the Big Apple. Enter the Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown whose highly sought-after, one-roof Tribeca Spa has change into town’s premier wellness destination for each out-of-towners and New Yorkers. And what’s more, it Despite it appears like a secret.
What sets the tranquil 7-room spa aside from other luxury offerings is actually the Collective — a year-long crème de la crème combination of leading minds within the fields of mind, body and skincare. “We hand-selected a group of experts in mental health, meditation, sound therapy, crystal healing, astrology and advanced skin care,” says Eric Smith, the director of spa and wellness.
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“The collective”
The All-Star lineup spans Gavin McLeod-Valentine — the outstanding facial masseur and brand ambassador of Augustine Bader Skincare – whose facial, The Method, is understood to spice up circulation, tighten and rejuvenate skin. Meanwhile, resident astrologer Rebecca Gordon expanded private birth chart readings; during sessions with Nicole Hernandez (aka ‘The Travelling Hypnotist’) mix neuroscientifically guided hypnosis and somatic techniques to cut back fears and bad habits.
Self-proclaimed “Soul Leadership Mentor” Martha Hobbs also relies on many somatics (think Yoga Nidra, meditation, breathwork) and 80 magical minutes with Michelle Pirreta musician and sound therapist uses singing bowls and gongs to induce deep leisure. And don’t miss Rashia Bellan authorized crystal energy healer who focuses on personal chakra cleansing through the mixing of crystals, tarot cards, and visualization. After the session, you will probably be sent home along with your own supply, and a number of days later, Bell will send out detailed observations and notes.
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The spa’s other body and facial treatments transcend the abnormal: There’s a 90-minute detoxifying Herbal Vitality body treatment with warm poultices and deep massage strokes; or go for a mild, immune-boosting manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) massage. And the non-invasive, rejuvenating Medispa facial serves as a triple-skin treatment to brighten, firm and smooth.
To calm disrupted circadian rhythms, Next Health’s IV offerings like Jet Lag Relief include a cocktail of Hydration, Glutathione and NAD+ (100 mg) to take care of hydration, immunity and cellular energy. Or possibly hit the infrared sauna and steam room, then chill out within the lounge with a glass of bubbly in hand.
Swim a number of laps at New York City’s largest indoor pool.
Fitness facilities include a 23-metre heated lap pool (optimally 28°C), a state-of-the-art fitness centre with Peleton bikes and classes (Power Pilates, Downtown Boxing and Aqua Fit); and for those who fancy some fresh air, you’ll be able to go for a run or bike ride along the The Hudson River Greenway.
HEALTHY FOOD
While chef Wolfgang Puck’s chic, red-coloured Cut Restaurant caters to meat eaters; healthy in-room dining is provided by chef Mitsunobu Nagae (from the nearby Michelin-starred the bee), whose morning menu includes fresh juices and nutritious smoothies, together with avocado toast and a vegan granola parfait with Catskill Provisions honey.
For lunch and dinner, there is a green salad and a delicious grilled Faroese salmon with ginger bok choy, wild rice and sesame mustard dressing. If you are within the mood for something heartier, the Tribeca Prime Burger with short rib Angus beef is the strategy to go. And in case your weight loss program allows, don’t miss out on the chocolate chip cookie.
Beautiful, stylish rooms and fluffy Four Seasons beds invite you to dream.
THE ROOMS
A classy choice of 161 rooms and 28 suites, designed by Yabu Pushelberg feature earthy wood tones, modern furnishings and stunning views of Lower Manhattan (the view contained in the hotel is not half bad). The spa continues within the spacious marble-clad bathrooms, complemented by walk-in rain showers and deep soaking tubs with Frédéric Malle products. In the evening, floor-to-ceiling window curtains ensure nice, darkened sleeping conditions, as do the signature, plush Four Seasons beds that you could sink right into.
