ARO residents access 40,000 square feet of wellness amenities, including two pools, a yoga studio, and marble-clad spa bathrooms. For winter rejuvenation beyond the tower, three distinctive spas offer even more: Spa de La Mer’s warming marine treatments at the Baccarat, Mandarin Oriental’s winter-focused therapeutic traditions, and Equinox Columbus Circle’s integrated training and recovery programs.
Spa de La Mer at Baccarat Hotel | 28 West 53rd Street
Spa de La Mer marks the skincare brand’s first dedicated U.S. spa installation, where treatments center on their bio-fermented “Miracle Broth” — a formula combining sea kelp, vitamins, minerals, and other pure ingredients. Each batch undergoes exposure to sound and light waves during the process of fermentation, following protocols established by founder Dr. Max Huber over the course of 6,000 documented experiments. The spa’s four treatment rooms, designed with marine-inspired ambient lighting and acoustics, connect to an underground wellness complex featuring a 55-foot marble pool. Treatments maintain specific time-based requirements for product application and absorption, while therapists undergo extensive training in La Mer’s proprietary massage techniques developed to maximize the efficacy of their fermented compounds.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental | 80 Columbus Circle
Situated high above Columbus Circle, Mandarin Oriental’s spa earned recognition as the East Coast’s first and longest-running Forbes Five-Star spa. Their treatment menu integrates Eastern and Western techniques, anchored by the Oriental Qi massage that involves “carefully applied pressure techniques and ancient Chinese medicinal practices.” The four-hands Oriental Harmony service features two therapists working in precise synchronization, beginning with a warming full-body scrub. The spa’s specialty treatments include the Clearing Factor, which combines intensive detoxifying therapies in a customized sequence, and the Digital Wellness Escape, which targets screen-related tension through focused work on the head, eyes, neck, and shoulders. A distinct floating meditation program takes place in the spa’s lap pool, where the gentle water movement creates a weightless environment for guided practice during sunset sessions.
The Spa at Equinox Columbus Circle | 10 Columbus Circle
Operating as part of the brand’s flagship fitness complex, Equinox Columbus Circle integrates therapeutic services with their comprehensive training facilities. Master therapists combine movement assessment with advanced manual techniques, drawing on data from the club’s sports science lab to refine their bodywork protocols. The facility’s recovery program spans from specialized compression therapy utilizing pneumatic technology to a complete skincare wing offering HydraFacial’s multi-step hydradermabrasion system and Epicutis peptide treatments. Their signature integrated approach connects traditional therapeutic techniques — myofascial release, trigger point therapy, Thai massage, and shiatsu — with performance metrics from members’ training programs.
Without leaving home or having to brave the icy winter weather, ARO residents can experience the benefits of the tower’s heated indoor pool, professional-grade fitness center, and dedicated yoga studio. And for more options and unique treatments and services, three specialized spas just moments away extend these cold-weather wellness options. Together, these facilities create a comprehensive winter wellness network that supports year-round fitness routines. Inquire with our sales team today to learn more about ARO’s Midtown West luxury apartments.