Spas
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The Weekender: Caudalíe Spa at The Plaza Hotel
The Star TreatmentLocated inside an iconic building tucked right next to Central Park is this 8,000 square foot destination spa that goes by the name of Caudalíe Vinothérapie® Spa. This exotic haven situated in the 4th floor of The Plaza Hotel encompasses the signature design elements of Caudalíe’s worldwide spas which represent total warmth, tranquility, combined with elegance.The decor is all about precious cherry wood, a mix of natural materials, smooth dark stones and symbolic vine sculptures. The overall result is a space that is intimate, modern, with tremendous ambiance. Guests pad around this extensive property while enjoying services like, honey & wine wrap, red vine barrel bath, crushed cabernet scrub, fresh grape massage and a menu of their world-famous facials with grape and active vine patents, along with Caudalíe’s products that purify, firm, energize and illuminate their skins. Over the holidays, my friends Donald and his wife visited this spa, and indulged their senses with these signature treatments:- Refreshing massage under a Vichy shower
- Energy® wrap
- Slimming wrap
- Caudalie massage* for two: divine duo!
- Pregnancy message
- Caudalie grand facial treatment
- “Premier Cru” treatment.
Plaza VineHusband and wife team, Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas, revolutionized the spa world in 1999 when they introduced the first-ever Vinothérapie® Spa in the heart of the Châteaux Smith Haut Lafitte vineyard (Bordeaux, France), harnessing the untapped, restorative power of grapes and grapevine polyphenols. Caudalíe is rated the second best spa in the world by Travel & Leisure and “Hot Spot” by Condé Nast Traveler, it is a world-renowned destination with treatments and techniques developed exclusively for their spas – a second in the Rioja region of Spain whose property was designed by acclaimed architect Frank Gehry, followed by Les Etangs de Corot in Versailles.For Mathilde, The Plaza is special in many ways, “I want for this first Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa in the US to offer New Yorkers a sample of French life and our “Art of the Vine” in the heart of this always moving city.Caudalíe SpaThe Plaza HotelOne West 58th Street, Floor 4New York, NY 10019Tel: 212 265 3182Hours: Open 7 days a week, 11am – 6pm
Cover photo: Plaza Vichy Shower
French Paradox Lounge
An 800 sq ft. Wine Lounge stocked with wines from Château Smith Haut Lafitte, the family estate and vineyard of Caudalíe founder, Mathilde Thomas. The Lounge features an imposing wine cellar of wood and bissazza tile, with a floor of slate grey tiles interspersed with elegant rugs and comfortable chairs and couches.Photos courtesy of Caudalíe
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The Weekender: Relax, Unwind and Pamper
Spa Pampering Treatments at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City
What a week it’s been! With the US avoiding defaulting on their debt by a hairsbreadth, and just a few moment ago Standard & Poor’s downgraded the US long-term sovereign credit rating to AA+ from its top rank of AAA, I say it’s high time for some Spa Therapy.
Tomorrow morning, I’ll be booking mine ASAP, and yes, the spa of choice will be the Mandarin Oriental Hotel New York. Without a doubt, it is THE TOP Spa Destination, and here’s the reasons why:
It boasts six multi-functional treatment rooms with private showers
Thai Yoga Suite with deep soaking tub and water features
VIP Spa Suite with fireplace and private steam & shower
Separate men’s and women’s heat experiences – vitality pool, amethyst crystal steam room
Separate men’s and women’s relaxation loungesOriental Tea LoungeSpa cuisineSpa boutique to extend your experience at homeExclusive Mandarin Oriental Signature Spa ProductsOf course going to the spa won’t solve this world’s woes, but it will certainly rejuvenate your spirit and help your body and mind prepare for the next round of life’s unexpected travails.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel New York
80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street
New York, New York 10023
T: 212.805.8800
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