Spaaaaaahhhh: New York’s Best Ways to Relax and Revitalize

Pretend you’re in a moody castle at this subterranean Tribeca haven with four pools with various temperatures and a eucalyptus-infused steam room. In between plunges, gently float atop the mineral salt pool. Next? A 4-handed massage with two therapists, of course, a 210-minute splurge and a wind down in thermal bath with cava, red wine or olive oil. 88 Franklin St, New York, NY 10013

The hip blue-hued SoHo anchor is always bustling, but once you’re inside a treatment room, all is quiet. Commence your day with an invigorating zesty, exfoliating Elemis Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow and segue into the Triple Oxygen Facial. 568 BroadwayNew York, NY 10012

Pass away the week’s tension inside the chic Greenwich Hotel, with calm Zen energy and engage in some yoga by the tranquilly lit underground pool. The on-trend dry body brushing helps skin cell regeneration before your fully customized signature Drunken Lotus massage using sake-soaked towels for sore muscles adding oils for hydration. The Greenwich Hotel,377 Greenwich St. New York, NY 10013

Hidden in the venerable Ritz-Carlton is a perfect oasis. Start with a steam and head into a body treatment using head-to-toe scrubs. Don’t miss the lavish La Prairie Caviar Firming facial, an illuminating hour with caviar extract, aha’s and sea proteins. 50 Central Park South, New York NY 10019

Escape from the metropolis in this dark Brazilian walnut wood spa downtown retreat. Begin with a personal training session and then retreat to the steam room, Italian marble jacuzzi or Finnish sauna to relax what ails. 40 Broad St, New York, NY 10004

Great Jones Spa is the place for “skin food” facials and a head-to-toe Red Flower Hammam treatment using ingredients like mint tea, coffee, lemon, clay and tangerine fig butter. Post-treatment, spend time in the green leafy atrium with access to a cold plunge pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room. 29 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10012

Both locals and guests rest easy among the calming bamboo and stone touches at the Mandarin Oriental Spa. Consider “The Clearing Factor,” an intensive four-hour treatment using lymph drainage techniques, massage, clay body wrap and cupping to detoxify and restore. Take a dip in the 75-foot lap pool or get spiritual with a visit Thai Yoga suite. 80 Columbus Circle, Mandarin Oriental, New York, New York, NY 10023

The new two-story Red Door Spa, has recently opened in Chelsea. There’s a sea of bodywork (like the seasonally pleasing Watermelon Basiltini) and remedies under the roof from mature skin to anti-aging facials and a signature massage using shea butter, facial acupressure and foot reflexology. For summer, the Arden Standard facial refreshes your sun-kissed skin. Emerge with a new sense of purpose. 200 Park Avenue South New York NY 10003

Drop by the Julien Farel Restore Salon and Spa for a one-stop, head-to-toe experience including dermatology, bodywork and, of course, luxury hair care. Indulge in a five hour “New You-Time Reverser” including a glistening C+C Vitamin Scrub, collagen booster facial, manicure and pedicure, blow-dry and makeup application. 540 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065

The unique Moroccan-Turkish Hammam – a temple-like spot is the place where refreshing essential oils mix with heat to melt away stress. Pamper yourself with one of their serene signature 90-miniute massages— calming, restoring or energizing. Facials are compliments of luxury skin-care line, Natura Bissé, featuring the acclaimed Diamond Whitening system that eliminates dark spots and leaves skin radiant. 246 Spring Street New York NY 10013