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Guerlain Spa Opens Largest Location at Newly Reopened Waldorf Astoria New York

other · 2026-04-24

The Waldorf Astoria New York has recently reopened, now featuring the largest Guerlain spa in the world, which covers 22,000 square feet and includes 16 treatment rooms, two couples' rooms, and three suites. This iconic Art Deco hotel showcases meticulously restored elements, such as the Wheel of Life mosaic, lapis-hued carpets, and the World's Fair Clock, originally commissioned by Queen Victoria, which took over a year to restore. Opened last fall, the Guerlain spa is one of two global flagship locations (the other in Paris) and boasts one of only two Longeviskin machines, a device offering seven treatments using microcurrents and cryotherapy. Marie Barthélemy, the director of international spas and wellness at Guerlain, provides personalized facials with products like Orchidée Impériale Mousse and rice powder exfoliation. The spa caters to guests aged 18 and older, with non-hotel visitors also able to schedule appointments. Gratuity is included to simplify the tipping process. In the hotel lobby, a jazz trio performs at Cole Porter's piano, honoring the composer's 30-year residency.

Key facts

  • Waldorf Astoria New York reopened after renovations that began in 2017.
  • Guerlain spa is 22,000 square feet, the largest Guerlain spa in the world.
  • The spa has 16 treatment rooms, two couples rooms, and three suites.
  • The hotel features the restored World's Fair Clock, commissioned by Queen Victoria.
  • Cole Porter was a resident of the hotel for three decades.
  • Guerlain's first proto-spa opened in Paris in 1939.
  • The New York spa is one of two Guerlain flagships, the other being in Paris.
  • Gratuity is automatically added to spa services.

Entities

Artists

  • Cole Porter
  • Marie Barthélemy

Institutions

  • Waldorf Astoria New York
  • Guerlain
  • Guerlain Beauty Institute
  • Vogue
  • Conde Nast Traveler

Locations

  • New York City
  • New York
  • United States
  • Paris
  • France
  • 301 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022

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