17) Equinox Hotel New York – New York City
This new hotel in Hudson Yards is the first one by the luxury fitness brand, Equinox. It’s in the tallest building in Hudson Yards and has a light, airy, and elegant atmosphere. They’ve paid attention to every detail to make sure guests leave healthier than when they arrived. For example, the air in the hotel is filtered using medical-grade equipment.
Wondering about sleep quality? Well, the hotel aims to improve guests’ rest with large COCO-MAT beds, natural bed linens, and blackout curtains that can be controlled remotely. You can adjust the room temperature with a tablet to make it perfect for sleeping at 19 degrees Celsius, and the rooms are soundproofed to ensure a quiet environment. They even provide face masks and sleep supplements, along with a high-end minibar. In-room dining offers menus focused on boosting immunity.
Great for fitness enthusiasts: Since it’s a fitness-focused project, the health and wellbeing program is top-notch. The Equinox gym, covering 60,000 sq ft, is like a huge temple of exercise. Hotel guests become temporary club members with access to advanced fitness equipment, group classes, personal fitness sessions, four pools, a spa, sun deck, and Soul Cycle studio. The Spa by Equinox Hotels offers various wellbeing solutions, including IV drips, quantum harmonics sessions, body sculpting, and cryotherapy.
Concerned about dietary needs? Electric Lemon, a stylish restaurant by Stephen Starr, is perfect for those who enjoy indulgent food with a health twist. Chef Michael Navarrete serves seasonal menus, featuring highlights like prawns over heirloom rice and ginger-spiked crab for dinner. You can also enjoy a post-meal cocktail on the 8,000 sq ft terrace with sunset views over the Hudson. Breakfast options are health-focused too, offering egg-white omelettes and buckwheat pancakes. The nearby Broken Coconut serves morning smoothies, fresh pressed juices, and poke bowls.
