Forbes Travel Guide, the world-renowned and only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, today announced its annual Star Rating list, presenting The Spa at Four Season Hotel New York Downtown with a new Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Spa award.
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, which first received the Forbes Five Star Award in 2018, is once again being celebrated for outstanding service in New York City. Recognised by Forbes Travel Guide for going beyond the Five Star Award, and achieving a total of ten stars across The Spa and the Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is now one of onlythreehotels in New York City that holds this enviable ranking.
Located in the heart of Tribeca, The Spa has been the ultimate urban sanctuary of wellness and pampering since first opening its doors in September 2016. Led by Senior Spa Director Tara Cruz, the Health & Wellness floor features seven treatment rooms, eucalyptus steam room, outdoor terrace, purpose-built Fitness Center and 75 foot (23 metre) indoor heated lap pool. Adored by locals and revered by Hotel guests, The Spa has reached far beyond tradition and has reinvented itself as a renowned healing temple in the bustling city that never sleeps.
“We are absolutely thrilled to be joining such an exclusive group of Five Star Spas in New York City. We have worked extremely hard to curate and cultivate experiences that go far beyond traditional spa treatments, so that we can create an environment that allows our guests to reach new heights of health, wellness and spiritual healing. Much like the colourful city we reside in, we unite influential cultures and remedies from around the world to create a haven of beauty and wellness. The Spa offers an unparalleled level of luxury and pampering in Manhattan and we’re overjoyed that our local community, Hotel guests and residents are embracing it. This award is a testament to our incredible team who work tirelessly to create memorable moments and experiences for our guests,” says Cruz.
From its inception, The Spa has been at the forefront of innovative offerings and elevated treatments. In 2018, Cruz introduced the Resident Healers Program featuring three dynamic women–Deganit Nuur, Rashia Bell and Snow Shimazu–all internationally recognized leaders in their field. In celebration of International Women’s Day in 2019, Michelle Pirret, International Sonic Alchemist joined the program; with the latest addition, Mama Medicine (Deborah Hanekamp), specialising in a unique health and wellness offering known as Medicine Readings.
In addition to the Resident Healers Program and under the leadership of Tara Cruz, The Spa recently launched Next-Gen Wellness Workshops to cater to the next generation of wellness advocates; a dedicated Aromatherapy Blend Bar and Bespoke Aromatherapy Experience in partnership with leading organic skin-care line Soveral; the Sleep Well, Live Well Experience to aid in achieving the best night’s sleep; an in-room Soak Service Menu offering a multitude of heavenly bath experiences, a partnership with HATCH Mama as the ultimate pre-natal experience for expectant mothers; and the Haute Couture Treatment by Dr Burgener.
In addition to a variety of experiential treatments, The Spa also boasts proud and exclusive partnerships with iconic global skin-care brands including Soveral, Omorovicza and Dr Burgener.
Forbes Travel Guide is recognised for creating the original concept of Five-Star service, and The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is the latest addition to its illustrious annual Star Rating list.
“We have been committed to championing genuine Five-Star service for more than 60 years, and this year’s winners, as always, exemplify the very highest standards in hospitality,” said Filip Boyen, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide. “It is difficult to earn a Forbes Travel Guide rating, and all our Star-Rated winners have shown how incredibly deserving they are of their accolades by demonstrating sheer dedication in their passion for service. We congratulate them all.”
Known as the iconic luxury lifestyle hotel in Lower Manhattan, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown announces the launch of The Streets Are A Gallery, the ultimate downtown street art and graffiti tour for guests of the hotel.
Hosted by renowned New York City photographer Joe Thomas, this three-hour walking tour of Lower Manhattan covers some of the best street art in the city. Explore some of the most dynamic neighborhoods in the New York, from the Lower East Side to Little Italy and Nolita, and learn about the many world-famous artists who have created murals in these areas. Guests will also be introduced to areas not regularly seen by tourists and pass by some of New York’s most iconic establishments including Katz Delicatessen, Russ & Daughters, and Prince Street Pizza.
Joe Thomas is a travel and architecture photographer based in New York City. With a passion for exploration, curiosity has led Joe to create work across all seven continents for some of the world’s leading brands. Joe’s work is marked by his ability to capture details that show new perspectives of both lesser known and iconic locations. His work has been recognized in publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, and Boston Globe.
This once-in-a-lifetime experience includes:
- Three-hour walking tour hosted by Joe Thomas, renowned New York City photographer
- Professional tips on lighting, composition, camera settings, lenses and more
- Sony A7III mirrorless camera can be loaned upon request (optional)
- SD card to capture all images so guests can take them home after the tour
- Autographed print by Joe Thomas as a special take-home memento
The Streets Are A Gallery is only available to guests of the Hotel and is available for $1,995 USD with a maximum of five people per tour.
More Experiences at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown
The Streets Are A Gallery is just the latest experiential offering from the iconic luxury lifestyle Hotel.
The Life + Longevity Experience
Earlier this year, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown announced the launch of a wellness experience with the Princeton Longevity Center, the world-renowned leader in preventive medicine and longevity. Representing the ultimate peace of mind, this experience has been designed for discerning individuals who wish to focus proactively on their health while immersing themselves in luxury.
The Life + Longevity Experience includes a Comprehensive Exam at the Princeton Longevity Center, the newly opened next-generation medical facility at One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan. Combining the latest technology with leading preventive medicine experts, the Princeton Longevity Center’s approach to illness and premature ageing helps its clients create a personalized program to improve overall health and maintain an active lifestyle.
In addition to the Comprehensive Exam, the wellness package also includes three nights’ accommodation in an Oculus Suite at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, daily In-Room Dining breakfast and a variety of on-premise wellness experiences, including a Soveral Signature Treatment (60 minutes); Therapeutic Awakening Massage (60 minutes); and Re-mineralizing Crystal Detox (60 minutes). Daily fitness, yoga, and meditation are also included.
The Life + Longevity Experience is available for bookings throughout the year, with rates starting at $7,700 USD for one person and $13,200 USD for two people.
The Empire Suite Experience
Previously, the Hotel launched the Empire Suite Experience, the ultimate New York City lifestyle experience, available from January 1 this year. Situated on the 24th floor of the Hotel, the Empire Suite offers sweeping 180-degree panoramic views over Downtown and towards Midtown. Heralded as the ultimate residential experience in Lower Manhattan, it is the perfect backdrop to the city that never sleeps and has become an urban sanctuary for musicians, fashion designers, celebrities and royal families.
The Empire Suite Experience includes a host of VIP inclusions and experiences to make the most of a night in New York City including:
- Roundtrip helicopter transfers from all three major airports (JFK, La Guardia and Newark) for two
- Limousine transfers from Wall Street Heliport (or airport if preferred) for two
- Daily In-Room Dining breakfast for two
- Personal Spa Retreat for two including a couple’s massage, soak service and choice of Resident Healer experience
- Choice of personalized silk pajamas by Olivia Von Halle Pajamas and/or personalized Duke + Dexter loafers for two
The Empire Suite Experience is available for bookings throughout the year from $25,000 USD per night.
Reservations for each Hotel Experience and Package are essential and can be made by calling the Reservations team on 646-880-1985 or by emailing res.newyorkdowntown@fourseasons.com
