I adore this spot! It feels like a little oasis tucked into Gowanus, the kind of place where you…read morewalk in and immediately exhale. I recently visited during their community hydrotherapy hours, which include access to the hot tub, cold plunge, sauna, steam room, and outdoor space. When the weather's nice, the lounging areas outside are especially lovely. They offer small, thoughtful touches like strawberries, almonds, and tea to sip between rounds. The vibes are truly calming and the staff are warm, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing. You can rent a robe or bring your own, and there are lockers, rain showers, and great-smelling products available to use. It may not be the fanciest spa in the city, but I always leave feeling grounded, cared for, and reset.

Came here for a girls work retreat, LOVED IT!!! So relaxing and user friendly, the massages were…read moreAMAZING and the staff was sooo nice

I am very, very irked by Brooklyn Banya. We traveled approximately two hours to get to BK Banya…read morebecause it's one of the few places that allow those under 18 into the baths. We called ahead and spoke with a gentleman who assured us (1) they were open on Yom Kippur; and (2) they were happy to accommodate my children and friends of mixed genders. When we arrived, the extremely unpleasant older woman at the front desk told us that Thursdays were for men only and turned us away very, very rudely -- despite the fact that the website says that men's only hours begin at 6 p.m.!! We were there around noon.) From the website (https://www.brooklynbanya.com/m): Men only hours: Tuesday 11am-11pm $60pp Thursday 6pm- 1am $60pp From what we could see and smell from the lobby, the place was dark, threadbare, and dingy, with a funky odor of mold mixed with perspiration and other unpleasant, unidentifiable things on top. So perhaps it was a cloud with a silver lining to be turned away. TLDR: - Awful communication. Info posted online is not honored or accurate. Info given verbally is not honored or accurate. - The space -- what we saw of it -- seemed dingy and dirty. - Staff are uninformed and extremely rude.

Authentic Brooklyn hidden gem! Brooklyn Banya is a real…read moretraditional bathhouse experience -- hot saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzi, and a refreshing cold plunge all under one roof. Clean, cozy, and relaxing atmosphere with friendly staff. Perfect place to recharge, detox, and meet great people. Highly recommend for anyone who loves authentic wellness and sauna culture! Great for wellness days, VIP gatherings, or private events with friends. Every visit leaves you refreshed, energized, and inspired.

I've been coming to Overture for about a year now and can not recommend it enough. I typically come…read morefor waxing, and now I don't trust anywhere else! I've been with a few of the waxers and only had positive experiences - but Maya is my #1. I highly recommend you make an appointment with her, particularly for brazilians. She is truly an expert in her field and is very knowledgeable about different techniques for different hair types. She makes sure that you feel comfortable throughout the appointment, informs you about what she is doing and why, and provides encouragement in the tougher sections. I will say it's definitely not cheap here, and if that's what you're looking for you might as well do EWC. The quality of the products they use, the expertise of their waxers, and the experience within the salon makes it totally worth it. From being offered water when you check in to the beautiful rooms they have to people like Maya, I don't think you could go wrong here.

Having recently moved to nyc and traveling a lot the past couple months, I was in dire need of a…read morefacial! I wanted to get one while I was in SF but that didn't pan out for many reasons which I was disappointed by. So I was very happy that I had such an amazing experience here. I was able to easily book online, a same day appointment. I showed up early and they were able to get started on me right away. Mai was so sweet! She took good care of me and I liked how she knows when to talk and when not to talk. I've definitely had facials where the aestheticians were super chatty and I'm over here like bruh i'm tryna relax yknow? I got a custom facial but felt like so much was done on me. I've never had that many steps before. But i left the salon feeling like baby skin. And day after, my skin looked so clear, smooth and even toned. I feel like she honestly shaved years off of my face lol Pro tip: New clients get 20% off

On my annual trip to NYC, my partner and I were taken to this hidden gem by some native New Yorkers…read moreand man, what a hidden gem this is. The food was good, the service was attentive, and it was clean. They had those saunas COOKING too. Phenomenal. - Lou Sassle

Great spot. Some reviews here say it is dirty and yes it is old but it kind of adds to the vibe in…read morea good way I think. Not fancy but really cool spot and had some good food as well.

BOTTOM LINE: I thoroughly enjoyed my experience TIP/S:…read more*women-owned business* Walk-ins welcome. ...WHO: party of 2 WHY: Novemberfest celebration with my sis WHAT: (Deets) I initially read about the outdoor sauna on donyc. Before coming, I was frustrated, having called Nowadays several times on both Thursday (I left a voicemail because they are NOT open) and Friday (no answer during open hours). So I sent an email. I received a response from Nowadays staff late Friday evening with only a hyperlink and unclear info. My original email was also forwarded to the actual owners of Hot Box. They promptly answered my email and gave me clear written directions, a hyperlink with updated info, and a direct phone number to call to communicate with humans...winning! That evening, I called & spoke with the upbeat empathetic owner Paula. I received such wonderful customer service that I was intent on supporting WHATEVER project she and Jackie had going on! My girlfriend and I were psyched about coming to a "tiny house" sauna. It's housed in the backyard of the restaurant Nowadays in Ridgewood for now, but moves to various spots around the city. After registering, when your time slot is ready, you will go to 1 of 2 zip-down, enclosed changing cabanas to slip into your swimsuit and slippers. You are given a long black or short teal robe for warmth/ coverage, and escorted up onto the porch (no shoes) and into the sauna where fresh towels await you on the bench. There is an outdoor shower for the warmer months, and a fire pit for the cooler months. There is also cold ginger lemon water for your sipping pleasure. There are 2 enclosures in the sauna that vary in temperature, to cool down without having to leave the sauna. The hottest section can comfortably hold 4-7 people, the warmer section 4-6 small-thighed folks. The porch also seats 2, and is VERY Instagramable, if you're about that life! All in all, it was absolutely wonderful. Between catching up with my girlfriend, chatting with our sauna-mate, giggling with the owners Jackie & Paula & staff, and hanging at the fire pit, the time FLEW by! So I would advise booking at LEAST an hour. But there is happy hour pricing before 10pm when they are open, so Frugalistas also get to rock out! I'm definitely intent on bringing more friends next time! WHEN: Saturday evening in November '18 WHERE: take away HOW: bike/ Lyft BATHROOM: At Nowadays (the restaurant that houses this mobile sauna) WIFI: did not use DRESS CODE: swimsuit, no shoes SERVICE: prompt, friendly and attentive

The sauna itself was fantastic and the owners are really kind and helpful. But when we got to the…read moresauna it started raining. We asked the owners to turn off the rain but they said it wasn't up to them. I know they were doing all they could, but it was disappointing. Maybe they've learned to turn off the rain now that they're in the Rockaways. Looking forward to checking them out again and turning this 4 star review into 5. Without rain, 5 stars. With rain, 4.

First time experiencing this place. Historic and a perfect way to spend a Sunday morning. While…read morecoed most times I went during the men's only time. The spa was super clean and service was great. At checking when I explained I was a first timer they took extra time to explain everything and I never felt rushed. Customers were polite and the vibe was super chill. After a morning with -8 degree frigid temperatures it was perfect to warm up! Stayed 3 hours and left relaxed and refreshed. I'd recommend this for sure and will be back next time I'm in nyc. Only item I'd say was a bit of a challenge was that it got so crowded it was hard to find a seat in the saunas and steam rooms but this was a very minor imposition. People kept moving around so I didn't have to wait too long for a place.

The best part of this place is one of the staff members. Irina is very friendly and completely…read moredifferent from tue stoic guys who are part of the staff. She is fun and friendly and you dont mind spending money. Its an older place but they have a very hot sauna that really opens your pores. Inside this room they have buckets that are constantly being filled with cool water so you can douse yourself to cool off. If you dont cover your ears, they will have some burn to it. My friends and I wear sauna hats to protect it. They also have an "ice" bath that is very cold. 2 other steam rooms. The staff is very friendly. I have been here before and definitely coming back especially when Irina is here!!!

Wonderful and luxurious little spa afternoon for 2 that doesn't cost more than a benji ($100),…read morewhich I really appreciated. The spa floor is on the third floor of the Howard Hotel, and upon entering--you're promptly greeted by the concierge and a super lush and cooling lobby. When you check in with the clerk in the hallway, (who was super nice btw), you have the option to sign some waivers, but I save some time by signing documents on my phone on the way. The whole floor is rather zen, except for the cleaners you can hear outside your room. You're welcomed in by refreshing scents, think Byredo or OUAI. We booked the 1 hour dose for two and were promptly ushered to our private room, which included the infared sauna centered and the adjacent bathroom to it, with high quality hair products (Redken Acidic Line), Peter Thomas Roth skincare products, and a tea tree body wash. Included was a hair dryer, some face masks, and some takeaways provided by some of the sponsors they're currently working with (eye masks, etc). Staff started the timer for an hour and we were left to our own devices in the dim, soothingingly calm lighted room. You are able to play your own music if you connect to the speakers but I thought it was fun to just vibe out to their own chill techno zen-yourself-out music. I loved how the sauna experience came with some cool wet towels and face wipes, as well as a ice cool water canister in the corner to refill as you please. The sauna itself was exceptionally clean and well kept. Since I don't experience this often, I found it most tolerable when I took frequent breaks outside by walking around or just refreshing myself with the towels provided. I was piqued when the staff notified us afterwards that there's a 15% discount when you book your next spa day with them right after your appointment, and that deal can be started anytime you come in. I felt refreshed for the rest of the day, despite being in this heatwave and perusing around LES/Chinatown afterwards (which is usually rather overstimulating and sweat inducing). I'll def be back--the time passes rather slowly, and it felt like one of those little luxuries that set the pace for the rest of the day. Exceptional experience with friendly staff, upscale facility, and affordable cost.

company needs to educate themselves more on effects of PEMF on body. I was having symptoms that…read moreconcerned me and they knew nothing about . I called 3 x email and finally got to talk to a "returns" person. I ended up calling a company with higher end PEMF chairs and they understand and told me why I was experiencing what I was experiencing and put my mind at ease and also gave me a new way of using the PRO MATT

Affordable and alternative spot to sojo. You can definitely get a discounted ticket from Groupon…read more This place can get packed but I still enjoyed it. There are a variety of different sauna rooms some smaller than the others, rest areas and an area to play chess and go. What I love about this place is the 400 degree sauna that really cooks you. We stayed here for about 5 hours and went to all their saunas, we ended up getting a little hungry and ordered a meal to share plus a large bingsoo which was really refreshing and cooling to your body. There are no hot tubs in the general area and only separated inside the women and male area Great spot to come here to spend the day to relax.

So, I grew up in sauna. I've been to plenty of Russian, Finnish, Korean and Hammam type saunas…read more I've been to Sojo and Spa Castle ansd World Spa. I love to spend an off day enjoying some healthy food and contrast bathing. KIng Spa was definitely a uniquely Korean experience. The overall vibe is a little old school and dusty, lots of 80s looking water features with piped in birdsong. The locker rooms need an update and the gendered pool area is quite small. I would imagine if you were a gender non-conforming person this kind of place would be highly stressful. There were dirty Q-tips just tossed in a box on the counter with wax on them, there were communal combs (gross), and a lot of the areas for lounging had very beat up looking furniture. There were several ladies really pushing hip baths, it had sort of a hectic, hustle-culture vibe upon entering that was not really relaxing. However the overall vibe is cozy and the saunas themselves were the real deal, especially the ultra hot one in the basement. The food was EXCELLENT especially compared to Sojo. Real deal Korean offerings, beverages and unique snacks like sauna eggs and plenty of ice cream. I would suggest to go early and eat lunch there, then spend the rest of the afternoon snoozing, baking in the sauna or getting a chair massage. They also have a salon their that offers perms and nail service, can't speak on that but fun that it's offered. There are plenty if chess tables and places to read and scroll if that is your spa style. My main big complaint: I booked a 30 minute scrub when I entered. I soaked before the scrub as instructed, when the scrub lady came to fetch me she was rude and dismissive from start to finish. I am not talking about the usual straightforward Korean spa attitude-she was downright nasty to me. She barked orders, yelled at me for having dyed hair that bled a little onto the wet towel pillow I had to use, she pinched my skin, rolled her eyes and sucked her teeth when I asked her to repeat herself. I understand there are some different cultural expectations but I have never been so poorly treated by a spa employee before. KIng Spa, you really have to do some customer service training!

This was my first time trying a 'salt room'. I went in with an open mind, and over the years have…read moretried a number of alternative therapies. On this one, I can't say I'm convinced it does anything. Sure, the overall space is nice and 'zen'. The salt room itself, very 'pretty' with all the various white/ivory/peach/pink/coral/orange shades of the salt walls. The feeling of salt crystals under your bare feet? Nice. Relaxing chairs to sit in. But at the end of the 30 minute session, did I feel anything special beyond the fact that I just 'relaxed' in a pretty room for 30 minutes? No. Note that the salt room can also hold up to three clients at a time, which means they have the potential to charge up to $87 for three people, for just a 30-minute period. That's $174 per hour for a room that's filled with salt. Where no personal or hands-on service is provided...just clients 'sitting' in a room. I guess they also disperse 'saline aerosol' into the room while you are sitting in there. I'm not exactly sure what that is, or how it's supposed to be beneficial to you but then it begs the question...is it the saline aerosol that benefits you and/or some type of 'energy' that is supposed to come from the salt itself in the room? I don't know...I just have to wonder if this salt room thing is nothing more than an (unproved) trend that they are going to milk for all it's worth, until the next wellness trend comes along. When I first arrived and was eventually directed to the room, even though they knew it was my first time there, I was given no real direction or expectation...just told to go on in the room. (Typically you'd expect some type of introductory language...'we pipe saline aerosol into the room...this provides XYZ, etc'). I also found it odd that at the end of the 30-minute session, the woman working the desk simply came to the room and opened the door without warning. No knock, no 'bell' to let me know the session was over...just her, suddenly opening the door. (Typically at personal service places like that, they would knock on the door first, or ask if it's ok to enter, and especially considering I was in the room all alone, i.e., maybe I was in the middle of taking a weird selfie when she just opened the door?) Maybe next time I'll give the infrared sauna a try and see how that goes...but as for the salt room and just sitting in there, I don't think I'd spend my money on that again. It so happens that at the time, I was starting to feel quite sick with a bad cold. Other reviews here seemed to suggest they felt 'relief' from a cold. I felt no difference in anything, after my salt room session.

There were 3 plush chairs in the salt room. It was very bright and warm. The session later just…read moreunder 30 minutes. By the time I was relaxed enough the session was over. However, I enjoyed the experience. I would frequent Modrn Salt and explore the other services they offer if I lived or worked in the area.

This was a great Banya experience! $60 for 4 hours is totally worth it when you break down the…read morehourly cost and all that you get. Four different steam rooms, two single person cold plunges, a jacuzzi, and an ice room. Your phone gets stored securely and so do your belongings, as you get a key for each locker. You get 6 rather thin towels, but I found that to be plenty. They also have showers and some soap for you to shower off after your relaxing day. There's even a lot. I'm sure it can get tight and filled up quickly, but there was even some street parking on a Sunday morning. I highly recommend checking it out!

I love coming here at least once a week Great steam rooms with a crispy strong hot air help me to…read moremaintain keeping my body clean and happy inside and out! Amazing ice cold plunge my must have banyas experience and in mermaid they take a really great care of it. The hygiene of this place is always A+ I also like the logistics in this place so it never gets overloaded with crowd as the experience is pretty intimate and they manage it well so each guest gets enough personal space for time of stay. Love seeing all service people here as with a time they became like a family for me!