If you are looking to really pamper yourself, or indulge a bride-to-be with a fabulous shower present, look no further than the Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf= Astoria The Spa opened a few months ago and Mayra and I had to miss the opening party. We were bummed, but the frown was turned upside down when they messengered over gift certificates for any 1 and a half HOUR spa service that we wanted! How could we say no- I mean how else could we confidently recommend a spa to our clients and readers without visiting it for service, right?
So, last week, in a day of pure indulgence, we headed uptown to a spa that is what I might want heaven to look like one day. When you come in, they ask you for your preference in fragrance for your foot bath and in your treatment room. While you await service in their amazing waiting area, there's tea, champagne and whatever else that might be around. It's over 14,000 square feet, so it's a sprawling, spa-fantasy land.
I opted for a facial with Sasha, who was amazing and told me that I "looked like a person who knew their way around a spa" while Mayra went for a massage that she says "was the most thoughtful massage she's ever had". The treatment rooms were insane and included a private bath and the most luxurious treatment bed I've ever rested on.
Oh and they did my eyebrows as part of my facial. Mayra was indeed relaxed, but we also both agreed that the facial made me look at least 3 or 4 years younger. I couldn't believe it. Frankly this spa made all the spas I've been to before (at least in NY) look like YWCA's.
It's not cheap, but since service prices include tax and gratuity- it's not highway robbery either. It's a great place to treat yourself before the big day- a terrific joint present for a bridal shower, or maybe a nice indulgence for you and Mom when you're running around gown shopping. Either way, it's an experience that we both recommended highly.
