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There's just something about a wellness treatment in the middle of a cold New York winter that tickles at the senses and, now, locals will have another destination of the sort to revel in: Bathhouse in the Flatiron District.
Set to open this Thursday, January 11, at 14 West 22nd Street by Fifth Avenue, the wellness destination constitutes the company’s expansion into Manhattan. The first Bathhouse opened in Williamsburg in 2019 and is still a popular go-to spot in the neighborhood.
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The 35,000-square-foot Manhattan outpost will open in what used to be an underground parking garage. Expect a variety of experiences to be on offer on site, including six pools, three saunas (one of which is an 800-square-foot dry sauna and another is a Russian-style “banya”), a steam room and 19 treatment rooms.
“This sleek and socially engaging paradise seamlessly integrates the rich heritage of bathhouses, dating back 5,000 years, with the sensibilities and hospitality standards of the 21st century,” reads a press release.
An all-day cafe on premises will also be serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. Among the mentioned options is a green egg frittata with harissa and zhug, porchetta meatballs with fennel pollen and tomato confit and a cashew spinach dip that sounds like just the right snack to enjoy after a long spa day.
As for specific programs, expect more of what is offered in Brooklyn, including daily sauna rituals by an in0house "aufguss" staff—basically, in-house sauna gurus.
Given the fact that the center will be open daily from 9am to midnight, we suggest you look into some of the heftier packages, like the “hero’s journey,” which includes an 80-minute pro massage and a 50-minute scrub.
After all, what's better than spending all day getting pampered?