Best tanning salon in NYC hands down!!!…read more I have been coming here for years now and have always been extremely happy with my results. I love the salt lamps, wood floors, and the overall location and ambiance. I have been spray tanned here several times and I am a regular tanning client for their beds too. The customer service is always impeccable, and I feel like the staff and managers are not only super knowledgable but also take their time to make sure that people get the best advice and guidance for their skin, which lotions should be used, etc... I recently started using their LightStim LED bed as well, and I am sooo impressed with the improvement of my skin. Not only is this salon really central to everything, but I also love the camaraderie here. After a few years of being a client I have met other regulars and honestly for people to use the same tanning salon for years and years is a testimony to the fact that they aren't a revolving door. They seem to really care about your happiness here and that to me is good business. I actually cannot believe I haven't written a rave review until now because they are one of those businesses that you naturally share and talk up to other people. (*Side note: before I went in for the first time, I checked reviews like any smart person would, it seemed (and still seems) the only bad reviews on here really are in regards to spray tanning... Sorry but these people must be idiots to put it bluntly, they clearly just don't know how to pay attention to direction? I am fair skinned with freckles, and I work in TV; therefore I spray tan frequently and always look perfectly sun kissed on set with no issues whatsoever) If you want an amazing tan and overall experience, you should definitely come here! Don't waste your time or money anywhere else. xoxo!

More modern than Past Tan, but not as current as Present Tan…read more As you know I'm big into tanning, and that means that this place is somewhere that I've been a couple of times - and the last time I came in to inquire about stuff and found that it's actually really expensive so that was kind of annoying - but yeah. They were extremely friendly with all of our enquiries and if I did live in Manhattan or if I'm in Manhattan soon and need something tan-wise, or Barbie does, we will very strongly consider this place because of how nice they were. I wouldn't say affordable but I would say well worth it.

I've always come here for the Mystic tanning, however I tried indoor tanning for the first rime…read morehere. The facility is super clean and offer a large variety of tanning lotions! I purchased a package along with a lotion with the help of Tiyanna. (I'm sorry if I misspelled your name) She was WONDERFUL! So patient and understanding. She was a delight and I felt comfortable and welcomed! Thanks again!

Their staff are super knowledgeable and really nice. They always have good specials and their place…read moreis really clean. Their beds are great!

I been using their services for over 20 years, I don't even recognize myself on the system id…read morepicture. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. The beds are well maintained and updated.

This place is so great. One is a few tanning bed places in the city, super clean, staff is…read morefriendly, and the beds are nice. Jason was at the front desk and was very accommodating to showing me exactly how the beds worked. Overall will be coming back here!

This was my first time going to Portofino and my 4th time ever getting a spray tan. I wanted to…read moreget a spray tan before my wedding day but I did not want to look too tan. They suggested I go in on Thursday or Friday since my wedding was on Sunday. I was nervous about doing Friday because I was afraid of looking too fake but I couldn't do Thursday so I took a chance and did it Friday night. It turned out great. I did a light to medium and I did the express spray tanning that Gladys recommended. She mentioned it was a better quality spray and she was right. It was perfect for my wedding day and it lasted all week. I went to the Hamptons for a few days and I was so happy that I still looked a little tan and it did not get spotty as it can get when it's starting to fade. The place is clean and the people are professional. Thank you for helping me look great on my wedding day.

I wanted a spray tan while I was in NY, and had a hard time finding a place that would take me last…read moreminute. Portofino accommodated me and Lianghy did such a great job on my tan, it's the best one in be gotten so far. I highly recommend both the place and Lianghy, she was awesome!!!

i miss Laura......and the Sunflower 3000 standup.....and the Ergoline XL bed. =(…read morethis place was the BEST! treated my like king shit when i worked at Tommy. free wine or cappacino & cheese. the hottet ladies that side of midtown. hook up central back in my gwetto days. and free tan first of the months! "sigh"

The salon is in the former City Sun location which I used to go to. The set up is pretty much the…read moresame but the beds have been updated and are good. The staff is amazing! The sessions are appropriately priced. My only criticisms are I wish I could just press the start button inside the bed instead of having to wait for the lights to come on or pressing the blue button that's on the wall. It would also be convenient to be able to keep a bottle of lotion there but I get it. Space is a premium and people leave it and probably forget they left it there. Other than that it's pretty good. I haven't done the spray in this location so I can't review it. But they do offer it along with red light therapy in what looks like a giant shell.

I have had a very less than pleasant experience with Beach Bum. While signing up for a membership,…read morethe financial instructions were extremely unclear and my card was charged $500 with a three month financial commitment to the beds ($250 upon signing up, $140 the following month, and $110 the third month). I asked for clarification regarding the steep recurring costs because it did not align with the information online and what I was "sold" when signing up in store. However, the staff gave me confusing information with no clear explanation or support throughout the process beside stating that it was what I agreed to within my contract and that tanning is a luxury service. Additionally, I have not had a good experience with the bulbs in Beach Bum's beds. I regularly tanned for three months and after a few weeks of not going in, I am already back to my original color. Even worse, I have white, pigmented circles all over my chest and shoulders. They are concerning. (I am aware that I willingly went to the tanning beds and this is a risk of my decision, but it is unfortunate and not something I have experienced at other tanning salons/beds.) Brittany, the manager, was kind enough to contact me in regard to my concerns once I voiced my frustrations with the company as well as cancel my membership on the spot. However, I will no longer be a customer at Beach Bum. Pictures are attached as proof for the condition of my skin.

I used to go a few blocks away and it closed due to a fire. I'm so glad I go here now - the main…read morefront desk woman and I have the same birthday! I only know that because she's really sweet and personable. I bought 10 sessions for the Mother's Day promotion and got such a great deal. I'm obsessed with the IDOME stand up because it has a iPhone connector INSIDE OF IT! Who isn't always tempted to be on their phone while tanning - and here you literally can. Game changer.

Very unorganized. Communicated different expiration dates of packages. Couldn't find my profile…read moreeven though I called ahead to confirm the appointment. Will not be returning. Unfriendly staff.

The service is great. The quality of the place is very nice clean and the people that work there…read moreare very sweet.

I really love coming here! The employees are so so sweet and they always remember my name. Truly…read morethey're so polite. This spot is a very convenient and seamless part of my city routine. Nice sitting area as well. I never used to opt for stand-up beds, but I've gotten great color from these and I can't believe I used to pay hundreds a month elsewhere for the same quality tan! Really, the pricing here is great, and they have an unbeatable Groupon for new members (anybody saying the Groupon isn't honored is because they've tried to use it consecutively ) Thanks Tanning Spot! Would definitely recommend

I have already been at Gotham Glow 3x and decided to purchase a package of 6 tans (since I have…read moremany events coming up soon!). To start with my experiences so far, they have all been great. Mandy has done all my tans and she is a sweetheart. I have never had a problem with my tans and they have all been the shade I wanted and have come out even. The shade you pick stays in your file so each time you come back you can refer to it if you want to do that shade again or go lighter or darker. You need to prepare for the tan just as they recommend that you do in the instructions they send you prior to the appointment if you want this to be worth it. Also, follow the instructions on how to get to their location just as they are written. The first time I came I was confused and a bit skeptical after entering a regular building, going up an elevator, and then down an empty hall to a simple door (then again, it is exactly what they write to expect, but still!) However, after having learned the directions on how to get around the space it is fine now. A big thing is their cancelation policy (full charge if you are late or cancel within 24 hours) which I read from other reviews is a big turn-away for some. I mean, it IS extreme, but that's what it is. I always factor in extra time when traveling to my appointments and like to give myself an extra 45 minutes- 1 hour just in case (it's the city so who knows what traffic jam you can get into). I do not expect to be seen early when I arrive and one time did have to wait until my scheduled appointment time, however got lucky during my last visit and was able to tan earlier. The salon provides scrunchies, shower caps, and wipes, if you need any of the products for the tan. Going back to the package of 6 tans that I purchased, the receptionist informed me that I can leave a tip for all 6 tans in advance with my purchase right now, and it will then be applied to each tan during my future visits. For me this was a very convenient feature and now I do not need to think about payments during my next visits, as they are already prepaid with tip as well!

I actually have never used their services, but I called because I have tan lines that I need to get…read morerid of. My event is in California and I am going out a week ahead of time. Jackie informed me that anything they do would fade considerably by the time my event came around. She said she would ask her boss for a recommendation in California and call me back. Within five minutes, she called me back with the name of a salon in California. They went above and beyond without knowing me. They were honest with me as to what the results would look like if I did it a week ahead of time, even if it meant losing the business. When I do decide to use a tanning salon in New York, this will be the only place I will be calling. This is old school customer service at its best!

Karen is your new best friend. The only reason I even slightly struggle writing a review is because…read moreI want to keep her all to myself LOL but I would be doing a disservice to anyone that loves a sunless tan. Whether you're familiar with spray tanning or your a newbie that's hesitant about the dreaded "orange" look, Karen will change your mind about spray tans. Not only super personable but very professional. She takes the time to figure out what you want and need and makes you feel very comfortable while being sprayed. I used to just pop into a spray booth and call it a day but the results I get with Karen is beyond worth having her do it. Even and gorgeous color tan, last so long, fades very nicely. Can't say enough great things about Karen. True all star

Very engaging staff and high quality equipment. It's super clean and elevated compared to other…read moreplaces in the city. I prefer it way over beach bum and I love that they have other amenities like fit body wrap and cryo...first found out about them through Groupon and loved the experience, ended up getting a month unlimited afterwards. The associate Blake has a very magnetic personality :) highly recommend this spot!