The Equinox brand is synonymous with wellness, fitness, and style, and the first Equinox Hotel in NYC’s Hudson Yards evokes all three. We stayed at the Equinox Hotel this past November and it was quite the experience. The property exceeded our expectations, and we can’t wait to return this year. Keep reading to find out what it’s really like when you stay at the Equinox Hotel in New York City.
The Equinox Hotel in New York City
The Equinox Hotel in NYC has been one of the most Instagrammable places ever since it opened. The pool, the views of the Vessel, and just the super cool, modern, minimal aesthetic has made it a magnet for the cool kids of NYC. So obviously we had seen lots of the hotel on social media before our visit and sometimes when you actually arrive at places that are “instafamous” they can be a letdown in real life, but that was not the case at the Equinox Hotel. The views were even better than online, the pool was just screaming for a photo, and the vibe throughout the hotel was everything that we typically look for—chic, fresh and comfortable.
Our room had an amazing view of Hudson Yards and it honestly felt like our own NYC apartment. You walk into the spacious joint living/sleeping area, all lit by soft, natural light, and then when you go towards the bathroom you pass through a huge walk-in closet/changing area, that also had a fabulous view of the skyscrapers nearby. The bathroom felt like an Equinox in the best way, with premium toiletries, heated floors, and an amazing shower. Everything that you wanted was there and nothing more—my favorite type of modern aesthetic.
Dining
Moving onto the dining options, there is a fab outdoor bar, called Electric Lemon that I would love to come back to in warmer months, but we grabbed drinks inside and the mood was a lot of fun and the cocktails were expertly prepared.
Last but not least, wellness! This is what we all associate with Equinox and at the hotel things are no different. There is a huge Equinox gym on-site that all guests are welcome to use and attend the group fitness classes during their stay. But what’s even better is the spa. We all know that rest and recovery are just as important as burning calories when it comes to overall wellness and Equinox has everything you need to function at the highest level.
Wellness at Equinox
We finally got to try something that we have always wanted to—cryotherapy! This is when you spend a few minutes in an ultra-cold box to decrease inflammation and speed up recovery of any injuries you may have. There are lots of benefits to this, but I really didn’t know what to expect until we tried it. The process was so easy—we went into the treatment room, and a specialist explained the machine, how long we would be in there and what it would feel like. We wore swimsuits and we both went in at the same time, but before you go in, they have you put on socks, slippers, gloves, a headband, and a facemask to cover your extremities. You get to choose a song to play while you are in there and the whole thing is over in 3 minutes. I loved it! I didn’t start to feel cold until the last minute; it was so manageable, and I really felt wide awake and so refreshed afterward. Highly recommend this!
We can’t wait to get back to the Equinox Hotel NYC, but for more tips on things to do in New York check out our other blog posts for ideas!