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Guerlain Wellness Spa at Waldorf Astoria New York
A palatial wellness retreat
Our Inspector's Highlights
- Wimberly Interiors crafted a space that seamlessly combines the Waldorf Astoria's art deco style with Guerlain’s Parisian elegance. The design features a palette of soft whites and warm woods, enhanced by metallic accents and sculptural lines. Throughout the spa, you'll also find the iconic Guerlain bee logo, which was originally designed for Empress Eugenie, the wife of Napoleon III, since the insect represents the French empire.
- The stylish jungle wallpaper and hanging works of art reveal the touch of the designer, Pierre-Yves Rochon. The 10,000-square-foot fitness center is exceptionally well-equipped with Lifetime Fitness machines, Pelotons and a stunning workout studio where the cult-favorite barre-inspired Physique 57 is in residency.
- The Manhattan spa’s all-gender lounge is worth making time for, with an infrared sauna and a Himalayan salt wall, a steam room, a Turkish hammam table heated to 90 degrees and a 30-degree arctic snow cave for cold therapy.
- The women’s locker and relaxation rooms are enviably stocked with Dyson hair styling tools, Fekkai styling products and Guerlain hair treatment masks and scalp serums.
- Guerlain’s holistic wellness beautifully complements Waldorf Astoria hospitality. Embark on a customized three-day wellness retreat focused on nutrition, movement, sleep and mindfulness, guided by expert assessments and consultations.
The Treatments
- Experience the exclusive Waldorf Astoria-inspired treatments, like the Spirit of Achievement, named in honor of the hotel's iconic art deco statue above its threshold. This massage uses vertical motions to draw energy upward through the body, thereby removing all tension.
- Cutting-edge technology is creatively integrated into various treatments. For example, the Guerlain LongeviSkin delivers multiple facial therapies, including LED, plasma, microcurrent, micropeel, ultrasound and cryotherapy, all in one device. Additionally, AI virtual reality goggles give guests an immersive nature journey.
- The Golden Hour facial will leave your skin with a glow rivaling any Hudson River sunset. In this sculpting facial, technicians alternate using cold spheres and gua sha techniques to enhance your skin’s luminosity.
- If you want to achieve targeted results quickly, the Detox and Sleep treatments are designed to fit into busy New York schedules. Each hour-long session incorporates a variety of techniques and technologies, including lymphatic massage and guided breathwork, to effectively address your individual needs.
- The Imperial Relaxing Massage is a must-try, multi-sensory experience inspired by Guerlain’s Eau de Cologne Impériale.
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