Guerlain Wellness Spa Opens at Waldorf Astoria NYC

Published on Oct 24, 2025, 2:11 pm CDT

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Key points

Waldorf Astoria New York and Guerlain opened a 22,000-square-foot Guerlain Wellness Spa, the largest in the world
The fifth-floor spa has 16 treatment rooms including two VIP double suites plus infrared sauna, steam room, Moroccan hammam, and an arctic snow cave
Advanced offerings include a Cryotherapy Chamber, Amphibia Welnamis vibroacoustics, and Guerlain’s LongeviSkin device combining seven modalities
Design by Wimberly Interiors blends the hotel’s Art Deco heritage with refined Parisian detailing and adds a 7,000-square-foot fitness center by Pierre-Yves Rochon
The spa is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET with services from $189 and day passes available

Waldorf Astoria New York has officially debuted the Guerlain Wellness Spa, a 22,000-square-foot destination on the hotel's fifth floor that pairs French spa artistry with longevity-focused technology. The opening brings Guerlain's largest spa worldwide to Midtown, with access for hotel guests, residents, and the public. Daily hours are 1000 a.m. to 600 p.m. ET, and pricing starts from $189, with day passes available for facility use. Travelers looking for restorative time between meetings or sightseeing can now book targeted power sessions, multi-month programs, or three-day retreats centered on nutrition, movement, sleep, and mindfulness.

Waldorf Astoria New York - Spa Opening

The new spa spans 16 treatment rooms, including two VIP double suites, and layers heat and cold experiences, from an infrared sauna and steam room to a Moroccan hammam and an arctic snow cave. A cryotherapy chamber and Amphibia Welnamis vibroacoustic system headline the recovery tools, while Guerlain's proprietary LongeviSkin device unites LED, plasma, microcurrent, micropeel, ultrasound, cryo, and radiofrequency into a single facial and body platform aimed at firmness and radiance.

Design comes from Wimberly Interiors, which threads the hotel's Art Deco geometry with a restrained Parisian palette in sculptural furnishings and metallic accents. The wider wellness footprint at the property includes a 7,000-square-foot fitness center designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, with technology-backed consultations via Technogym Checkup plus personal and semi-personal training.

Latest developments

Guerlain is also preparing two street-level boutiques for later this year, one in the lobby and another at the 50th Street corner, extending the Maison's High Perfumery and skincare retail into the public realm. For residents, Waldorf Astoria Residences New York adds a dedicated 25th-floor wellness area with a 25-meter pool, treatment rooms, and a fitness space that can be serviced by Guerlain therapists.

Analysis

For travelers, the value here is time and outcomes. Midtown often means tight itineraries, so the spa's structured one-hour "power" sessions, sleep-or radiance-focused, can fit a lunch break. Longer three-day retreats and multi-month programs speak to repeat guests and New Yorkers seeking measurable recovery after frequent flying. Because Guerlain's device platform consolidates seven technologies, a single appointment can replace multiple standalone services elsewhere, which may reduce scheduling friction on short trips.

The opening also advances the hotel's broader relaunch. Waldorf Astoria New York has been restoring and phasing in signature venues, from the Grand Ballroom's return to the unveiling of new dining such as Lex Yard. As the hotel ramps, the spa becomes a bookable anchor that can influence stay-decisions and day-use visits, particularly around holidays and major events. Readers tracking the property's comeback can see how this milestone builds on earlier reopenings and previews. For background, see our prior coverage of the hotel's reopening timeline and the Grand Ballroom restoration. Waldorf Astoria New York Sets September 2025 Reopening and Waldorf Astoria New York Reopens Iconic Grand Ballroom.

Background Guerlain's spa lineage dates to the 19th century in Paris, and its New York presence at Waldorf Astoria has historically paired couture-level facials with hotel hospitality. With this relaunch, the brand leans into evidence-based recovery tools like cryotherapy and vibroacoustics while keeping signature rituals that nod to hotel icons, such as the lobby clock and the Spirit of Achievement statue. That blend aligns with how luxury travelers now shop for wellness, favoring targeted results, recognizable biomarkers of rest and recovery, and spaces that feel calm rather than clubby.

Final thoughts

The Guerlain Wellness Spa at Waldorf Astoria New York gives Midtown a high-touch, tech-forward sanctuary where beauty, wellness, and longevity converge. If you are planning a Manhattan trip, secure spa reservations when you book your room, especially for weekend slots, and consider a short power session on arrival day to counter jet lag.