Five-star hotel spas in Manhattan

The pool at ESPA, the spa at the Peninsula Hotel in Manhattan. Credit: The Peninsula Hotel
Most New Yorkers have a hard time mastering the art of relaxation. Luckily, there are five-star hotel spas throughout the city that specialize in wellness and stress relief. Whether you're looking for Asian-inspired therapies, the latest in facial technology or some good old Trump-style pampering, the city's hotel spas deliver the goods. Book into one of these oases -- for a treatment or a weekend -- and take the deep breath you deserve.