The Ritz Spa

Tucked between the bustling streets of NoMad is a hidden oasis — a bit of calm that is more often found in a rural or remote location upstate or out east, not nestled between the iron and steel and concrete of Manhattan. Luckily, for those of us who live, work, or spend time visiting this eclectic neighborhood, that peaceful serenity is right here — on 28th and Broadway — in the beautiful The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. The top tier spa opened alongside the hotel in 2022, immediately attracting guests, tourists, and locals.

A recent tour of the 6,800 square foot Ritz-Carlton Spa New York, NoMad, which is adjacent to the hotel’s state-of-the-art 24/7 fitness center, revealed a warm and inviting space grounded in mindfulness and holistic services. Soft lighting and beautifully appointed displays in the reception area highlight a full range of skincare products, including a selection from Espa, and a tasteful selection of Ritz Carlton branded clothing.

A long candlelit hallway guided us past the women’s locker room to the first of two relaxation rooms. Available to hotel guests and those receiving a service, the room is decorated in light gray with plush upholstered lounge chairs and light instrumental music piped through the sound system. The second relaxation room leads to steam rooms and a rain shower. Along the back hallway, eight rooms, plus a couple’s suite equipped with a private bathroom, champagne, and light bites, host a myriad of facial and massage services. Two of the rooms are set up with skincare technology, including red light therapy from local partner Dr. Dennis Gross.

With nearly 20 different services and package options — including cupping, muscle recovery massage, cleansing body sculpt treatments, and age-defying facials — the spa offers something for everyone. Some of our favorites include:

• Method Facial: a unique service featuring TFC8 technology from the spa’s global skincare partner Augustinus Bader.
• NoMad Power Glow: a 90-minute facial with a peel that delivers smoother and brighter skin. Designed to restore youth and hydration, the procedure fights against fine lines, enlarged pores, and discoloration.
• Rose Quartz Remedy Massage: a 90-minute treatment that works to restore balance in the mind and body through a floral-infused experience. This full-body experience — which includes a scalp massage with rose quartz crystals and a customized exfoliation and massage utilizing the powerful effect of frangipani, rose geranium, and palmerosa — is the ultimate in relaxation.
• The Stress Relief Massage: choose fromthe 60- or 90-minute option to rejuvenate fatigued muscles. The massage offers moderate to firm pressure, leaving one with a feeling of revitalization and relaxation. Treatment enhancements include, Himalayan Salt Stones, Scalp & Hair Conditioning Treatment, and a Hand, Foot, or Back Reviver.

Services can be booked on the website ritzcarlton.com under the NoMad location; open seven days a week.