No city break leaves the cultural traveller more in need of a massage than one to New York City – visiting the city that never sleeps is exhilarating, and, at the same time, exhausting. Holidays to the Big Apple relishing its buzz are often spent in an excited jet-lagged haze, pounding its storied pavements for hours – cramming in visits to hotspots, museums and department stores by day, followed by dinners with a view, blockbuster theatre shows and jazz clubs by night.
If the itinerary allows, finding peace in one of New York’s spa hotels is an absolute must for the tired tourist. With hotels on every block home to some of the world’s finest, a tranquil break away from the sights is not far away – from subterranean dens hidden in the basements of classic Midtown grand dames to chic modern affairs downtown. Whether it’s a nourishing rub to reinvigorate tired feet or an entire half-day ritual ahead of a night on the town, here are 10 of the best New York spa hotels.
