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New York is home to an array of pampering spa hotels that allow you to decompress and recharge your mind, body and spirit with a relaxing couple’s spa trip. You and your loved one can experience utter relaxation at these bliss-inducing spas, where you’ll practically feel your worries melt away as you enjoy heated pools, skincare treatments and steam rooms.

With over 400 million annual visitors to HotelsCombined, we’ve tracked down the best spa hotels in New York. Whether you prefer to visit small-town charms in Upstate New York or get pampered in the heart of New York City, these romantic hotels offer a wealth of spa services, including massages, facials and couple’s treatments.

Mohonk Mountain House

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Set in a Victorian castle, Mohonk Mountain House is nestled in Hudson Valley. The National Historic Landmark not only boasts an award-winning spa, but also farm-to-table cuisine at multiple restaurants, an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, a private beach and indoor/outdoor pools. There are also guided hikes, canoeing and paddle boarding available.

Couples can stay in a Victorian Room for a private balcony and wood-burning fireplace or upgrade to a Lake View Suite to enjoy a romantic claw-foot bathtub. Central Building Tower rooms, meanwhile, have gas-burning fireplaces. Prefer self-contained accommodation? Book a cosy cottage with a full kitchen and living room.

Hotel Highlights

  • The spa’s 80-minute couple’s massage in a private room with a fireplace.
  • All-inclusive perks include three meals a day, evening entertainment and live performances.
  • A House History Tour, Garden Tour and artefact-filled Mohonk Mountain House Barn Museum all on site.

Star Rating: 4*
Price: USD 650 – USD 2,559
Guest Rating: 8
Address: 1000 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, New York State, United States

Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa

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Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa is set on a pristine oceanfront property. Its on-site spa boasts a world-famous seawater indoor pool, a Finnish Rock Sauna and steam room. Dine on fresh seafood at Scarpetta Beach, then enjoy cocktails and ocean views at The Regent Cocktail Club.

All rooms feature ocean views, while the Deluxe Oceanfront King also has a Nespresso coffee machine and a private terrace with a two-person daybed or lounge chairs. For the ultimate in luxury, stay in a One Bedroom Residence with a full kitchen and terrace with expansive ocean views.

Hotel Highlights

  • Private beach access, water sports rentals and a Beach Club with daybeds.
  • The spa’s famous indoor, ocean-fed seawater pool with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Signature cocktails, live music and six fire pits at The Firepit.

Star Rating: 4*
Price: USD 347 – USD 2,278
Guest Rating: 8.4
Address: 290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk, New York State, United States

The Sagamore

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Surrounded by the beauty of the Adirondacks, the luxe spa at The Sagamore offers an array of soothing massages. On-site dining is highlighted by Italian cuisine at La Bella Vita and premium steaks at Club Grill Steakhouse, while the poolside Splash Pool Bar and cosy Mr. Brown’s Pub serve tasty libations. 

Rooms at the historic Main Hotel give an elegant nod to a bygone era with Adirondack-inspired decor and lake views. Governor’s rooms boast panoramic views of Lake George, while the romantic Lodge Suite has lake views, a breakfast nook and gas fireplace.

Hotel Highlights

  • The spa’s body scrubs, wraps and hydrotherapy area.
  • A 929-square-metre Rec Center with table games, indoor basketball and rock climbing.
  • The 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and indoor/outdoor pools.

Star Rating: 5*
Price: USD 181 – USD 702
Guest Rating: 8
Address: 110 Sagamore Road, Bolton Landing, New York State, United States

Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa

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Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa is an iconic hotel honoured with the AAA Four-Diamond “Exceptional” award for over three decades. Dress your best for fine dining at The View Restaurant or enjoy a casual dinner at Taste Bistro & Bar, then swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub.

Overlooking Mirror Lake and Adirondack High Peaks, Classic rooms feature Wi-Fi, sitting areas and, in some, private balconies. Celebrating something special? Upgrade to a Junior Suite for a living room, spiral staircase and jetted tub.

Hotel Highlights

  • Comfort foods and an expansive beer and wine list at The Cottage Restaurant.
  • Complimentary coffee and cookies in the lobby.
  • Lake and mountain views, fireplaces and furnished terraces in the Suites.

Star Rating: 4*
Price: USD 288 – USD 868
Guest Rating: 9.6
Address: 77 Mirror Lake Drive, Lake Placid, New York State, United States

The Whiteface Lodge

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With a rustic timber design, The Whiteface Lodge is tucked into the picturesque Adirondacks’ High Peaks region. Get pampered at the award-winning spa, then refuel with multi-course cuisine at Kanu or enjoy regional beers, live music and comfort food at Peak 47.

The One Bedroom Junior Suites feature queen-size beds and jetted tubs, while One Bedroom Clubhouse Junior Suites add courtyards with mountain views and gas fireplaces. For lavish living spaces with chandeliers, a luxury tub and gourmet kitchen, upgrade to a Presidential Suite.

Hotel Highlights

  • The spa’s 80-minute Great Salt Lake Bath and Massage Ritual treatment for two.
  • A heated indoor/outdoor pool, movie theatre and bowling alley.
  • A short drive from Whiteface Mountain, High Falls Gorge and the Olympic Sports Complex.

Star Rating: 4*
Price: USD 313 – USD 746
Guest Rating: 9.3
Address: 7 Whiteface Inn Lane, Lake Placid, New York State, United States

Mirbeau Inn & Spa – Skaneateles

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Mirbeau Inn & Spa – Skaneateles is set in gardens inspired by Claude Monet’s paintings. It’s also home to a luxury spa with an Aqua Terrace, fireplace and Resting Area. Sample organic cuisine at The Mirbeau Dining Room before enjoying a glass of vino at the intimate Wine Bar & Bistro. There are also daily yoga classes and culinary classes available.

All guest rooms feature memory foam mattress toppers, cosy fireplaces and over-sized soaking tubs. Club Rooms boast king-size beds, complimentary cookies and bottled water, while King Rooms overlook the gardens.

Hotel Highlights

  • An overnight Simply Spa package with credit towards spa treatments.
  • The spa’s 18 treatment rooms, herbal-infused treatment rooms and dry saunas. 
  • The signature “The Art of Living” couple’s treatment with an aromatic bath and fireside massage.

Star Rating: 4*
Price: USD 309 – USD 348
Guest Rating: 8.6
Address: 851 W. Genesee Street, Skaneateles, New York State, United States

Mandarin Oriental New York

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HotelsCombined visitors rave about the views at the 5-star Mandarin Oriental New York, which overlooks Manhattan. City View Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with Manhattan skyline views and flat-screen TVs, while Hudson River Suites have river views and spacious living rooms. For 40th-floor views of Central Park, stay in a Central Park View Room.

Dine on modern American cuisine at Asiate, then visit the intimate Office NYC speakeasy for classic cocktails or the soothing on-site spa for tailor-made treatments. Stay fit with a gym session and swim in the lap pool or walk 200 metres to the iconic Central Park.

Hotel Highlights

  • A prime location with rooms overlooking the Hudson River, Central Park and New York skyline.
  • The spa’s deep-soaking tub in the Thai Yoga Suite and fireplace in the VIP Spa Suite.
  • A VIP Couple’s Escape package with a private spa suite and side-by-side massages.

Star Rating: 5*
Price: USD 1,031 – USD 6,161
Guest Rating: 9.2
Address: 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street, Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, United States

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa

Woodcliff Hotel and Spa is a luxury Upstate New York getaway with a nine-hole golf course, full-service spa and indoor/seasonal outdoor pool. Spa Elan pampers couples with massages, facials and body wraps, while Horizons Restaurant treats you to gourmet dining and mountain views.

The entry-level King Bed Deluxe Room features a flat-screen TV, mini fridge and Keurig coffee maker, while Jacuzzi Suites add in-room Jacuzzis. Art Deco Suites have whirlpool tubs with Chromatherapy, living rooms and wet bars and the spacious bi-level Bristol Suites boast two-person spa tubs.

Hotel Highlights

  • Live jazz, signature cocktails and bar food at Horizons Lounge.
  • The spa’s 50, 80 and 100-minute couple’s massages.
  • A seasonal poolside patio for sunbathing and year-round sauna and heated whirlpool.

Star Rating: 4*
Price: USD 143 – USD 218
Guest Rating: 8.9
Address: 199 Woodcliff Drive, Rochester, New York State, United States

The Greenwich Hotel

1758 The Greenwich Hotel
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Surrounded by New York’s top restaurants and shops, The Greenwich Hotel offers 88 individually-designed rooms and suites. Courtyard rooms feature queen-size beds, tablets for in-room dining and mini bars, while Studio Suites are ideal for romance with soaking tubs and private saunas.

Shibui Spa uses plant-based products in its spa treatments, which range from massages and scrubs to seasonal soaks. Join a morning yoga class or swim in the heated pool, then visit Locanda Verde for hearty Italian cuisine.

Hotel Highlights

  • A heated swimming pool, relaxation lounge and traditional Japanese soaking tub.
  • The king-size bed, sitting room, fireplace and deep-soaking tub in the Fireplace Corner Suite.
  • About 900 metres from the One World Observatory.

Star Rating: 5*
Price: USD 819 – USD 2,706
Guest Rating: 9
Address: 377 Greenwich Street, TriBeCa, New York City, United States

The Peninsula New York

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The Peninsula New York is a landmark hotel set along 5th Avenue’s prestigious shops and within walking distance of the Rockefeller Center. Enjoy a quiet retreat in a Superior Room, which features a king-size bed and Wi-Fi, or stay in the opulent Deluxe Suite for a dining table, walk-in closet and living room. For 20th-floor views of 5th Avenue, upgrade to a Grand Suite.

Soak up the New York City skyline views from the rooftop Salon de Ning, which has an intimate bar, or head to Gotham Lounge for Afternoon Tea. Take advantage of the services at the award-winning spa, such as the signature Deep Tissue Experience.

Hotel Highlights

  • An indoor pool with poolside dining and spa using innovative spa treatments.
  • Signature Lychee Maria cocktails with lychee and muddled strawberries at Salon de Ning.
  • The modern lounge space, Asian-inspired bites and signature cocktails at Bar at Clement.

Star Rating: 5*
Price: USD 732 – USD 5,426
Guest Rating: 9.2
Address: 700 Fifth Avenue At 55Th, Midtown Center, New York City, United States

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

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1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is a waterfront retreat with East River and Manhattan skyline views. Farm-to-table cuisine is served at The Osprey, while the 10th-floor Harriet’s Rooftop & Lounge embodies an old-fashioned cocktail lounge. Bamford Haybarn Spa offers indulgent spa treatments, including the Couples De-Stress Massage.

Enjoy spectacular city views from your floor-to-ceiling windows in a Dumbo King, which also features a king-size bed and sitting area, or gaze at water views from the large sliding window in a Liberty King. Need extra space? Stay in the luxury Liberty Studio Suite with a separate living area.

Hotel Highlights

  • Reclaimed barn wood walls, a separate living area and city skyline views in the Skyline 1 Bedroom Suite.
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows, live DJs and craft cocktails at Harriet’s Rooftop & Lounge.
  • The spa’s signature Couples Treatment with a footpath and Shiatsu, Meridian and Swedish massages.

Star Rating: 5*
Price: USD 525 – USD 1,823
Guest Rating: 9.4
Address: 60 Furman Street, Brooklyn Heights, New York City, United States

Park Hyatt New York

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Nestled in the cultural heart of Midtown, Park Hyatt New York is across the street from Carnegie Hall. Rooms feature heated flooring, deep-soaking marble tubs and floor-to-ceiling windows. Upgrade to a King Bed Studio Suite for a living area and city views or a Terrace Suite for a private terrace.

Swim in the indoor saltwater pool, then visit Spa Nalai to experience its eucalyptus steam room, hydrotherapy pool and spa terrace. All-day dining is available at The Living Room, which is designed to have the residential-like feel of a typical New York City apartment.

Hotel Highlights

  • The indoor saltwater swimming pool and luxe day spa with six treatment rooms.
  • More than 350 museum-quality pieces of artwork throughout the hotel.
  • Pet-friendly rooms with complimentary dog beds and treats.

Star Rating: 5*
Price: USD 859 – USD 4,563
Guest Rating: 9
Address: 153 West 57th Street, Midtown Center, New York City, United States

Lotte New York Palace

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Lotte New York Palace is one of New York City’s most iconic hotels, boasting a celebrated history and collection of chic rooms. Couples can admire St. Patrick’s Cathedral from the Cathedral View Room or the towering skyscrapers from a Premier Skyline View Room, which also has a sitting area and flat-screen TV.

Enjoy quality time together at the on-site spa, which offers a full range of spa and wellness services. Sip hand-crafted cocktails at Trouble’s Trust or dine on shared plates at The Gold Room. The Courtyard is known for its Hot Buttered Rum cocktail.

Hotel Highlights

  • The oversized living room, wet bar and marble bathroom in the Palace Signature Suite.
  • Orchard-fresh New York Apple Cider and artisan cheese platters at Courtyard.
  • Tempting a la carte breakfast options and weekend brunch in the Breakfast Room.

Star Rating: 5*
Price: USD 343 – USD 916
Guest Rating: 9.1
Address: 455 Madison Avenue at 50th Street, Midtown Center, New York City, United States

The Langham New York Fifth Avenue

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The Langham New York Fifth Avenue is a lavish hotel with 5-star services, including sophisticated dining at its Michelin-star restaurant, Ai Fiori. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink at the chic Bar Fiori or unwind with signature face, skin or body treatments inspired by traditional Chinese medicine at Chuan Body + Soul.

The residential-style rooms encourage relaxation with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Manhattan. Deluxe Rooms boast deep-soaking tubs and Italian walnut furnishings, while the Deluxe Room with Terrace adds a private terrace. For a living room and Empire State views, upgrade to a One Bedroom Suite.

Hotel Highlights

  • French and Italian Riviera cuisine at Ai Fiori.
  • The spa’s deep-tissue massages, herbal salt scrubs and hydra facials.
  • A five-minute walk from the Empire State Building.

Star Rating: 5*
Price: USD 653 – USD 3,069
Guest Rating: 9.4
Address: 400 Fifth Avenue, Midtown South Central, New York City, United States

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New York boasts a collection of romantic spa hotels where you can enjoy a mind and body recharge. Soak up all the pampering your body can handle at these top New York spa hotels, which not only offer a range of spa services, but also boast upscale restaurants, chic bars and spacious suites.

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Charity De Souza Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, I have been travelling with my battered backpack full-time for over a decade. My favourite travel memories include skydiving in Switzerland, wine tasting in Portugal, road tripping through Iceland, snorkelling in Indonesia and watching a sunset in the Sahara Desert.

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