New York

From hammams thirty floors above Central Park to thermal pools built into Colonial-era barracks in the harbour, New York offers a spa spectrum unmatched anywhere on earth.

Global brands — Aman, Mandarin Oriental, Guerlain, La Mer — sit alongside independent sanctuaries like Shibui and AIRE, each layering a distinctly New York edge onto much older wellness rituals.

Best time to visit
January to March for spa availability, September to December for the season
Getting there
JFK, Newark (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA)
Known for
Hotel spas, thermal bathhouses, Central Park views