The Exhale Spa at the Virgin Hotel in NYC

Last year, I wrote with some excitement about planed installation of an Exhale Spa at the Virgin Hotel in New York City (see, Coming Soon – An Exhale Spa at Virgin Hotel New York City). A few weeks ago, I came across an Eventbrite listing for an open house at Exhale spa and I signed up to attend.

I was greeted and permitted to tour around at my leisure. The spa and the fitness center are on separate floors and are basically run separately, though you can purchase a combined membership.

The entrance area also has a shop where you can buy Exhale merchandise and beauty products. The spa itself isn’t that large but it is very chic, serene and attractive.

Exhale Spa – Salt Room

Exhale Spa – Snow Room

Exhale Spa – Sauna

Exhale Spa – Hammam (Turkish Steam Room)

A little further down the hall is the relaxation area and the door to the treatment rooms.

Exhale Spa – Relaxation Area

Exhale Spa – menu of the various treatments offered

The locker room is a little smaller than I expected. It has one rest room and one shower, some lockers and a small changing area.

The fitness center and gym studio are on another floor, where, in addition to a workout, you can catch a nice view of the Empire State Building!

The Exhale Spa offers three levels of membership and this is what I found most interesting. You could purchase a monthly membership of the spa, of the fitness center (including classes), or a combined membership of both the spa and the fitness center. The day I visited they offered a promotional rate for the spa for $109 per month which was very appealing to me because it included one 60-minute treatment per month in the rate.

Unfortunately, use of the pool isn’t included in any of these rates, but you can purchase daily use of the pool via Resort Pass (and Bilt offers Resort Pass as BOGO for September Rent Day).

I signed up for the spa membership. I figured it was worth it for a few facials! I’ll let you know how that goes.

And here’s some exciting news if you’ve read this far . . .

Exhale will be opening a spa at the Thompson Central Park Hotel soon!