QC NY SPA
Spa · Governors Island ·
Outdoor pools with skyline views, saunas, steam baths, relaxation rooms
Outdoor pools with skyline views, saunas, steam baths, relaxation rooms
"After the treatment is where QC NY really shines. In fact, I'd almost say you can skip a treatment altogether and just get a day pass, which gives all-day access to all the impressive water and thermal facilities. We're talking multiple sauna rooms, Vichy showers, foot baths, steam baths, and the main showpiece, the outdoor spa pools, which have various jetted and water massage features and epic skyline views. Post-treatment refreshments include dried fruit and nuts, but otherwise you have to buy food and drinks from the cafe, which is overpriced with food that's pretty "meh." Robes are fluffy and the locker rooms have basic bath products, lotion, and Dyson hair dryers—a nice upscale touch. For a quick “island getaway” from Manhattan—QC Spa New York is the only outdoor spa in the city that’s open year-round, making it a sweet escape in any weather—rain, snow, or the treacherous city heat." - CNT Editors
"On Governor’s Island, QC New York Spa offers a unique way to watch: its outdoor pools have a direct view of the show, and five-hour passes start at $98 and include full access to all spa amenities." - Alex Erdekian
"QC Spa on Governor’s Island is a pretty magical place. The spa is located in an old army barrack, though you wouldn’t know it—the U-shaped building holds never-ending saunas and steam rooms, alongside massage therapy rooms, foot baths, an ice room, and more. It’s as close to a White Lotus experience as you’re going to find around here, complete with probably the best view of Lower Manhattan. (And priced accordingly, with passes going up to $124 on weekends.) That said, you should plan on eating before and after you go, near the ferry in Fidi (or on the island in the summer). photo credit: Will Hartman photo credit: QC Spa photo credit: QC Spa Pause Unmute You have two options at Casa QC Bistro. $49 will get you one hour at both the hot and cold buffets ($39 for just the cold), and the quality of the food isn’t up to snuff with the rest of the experience. It’s not terrible, it’s just that the rest of your day at QC Spa feels so calculated, and so thought out, that the boring, mass-produced buffet food sticks out as a sore spot. Go for the intended purpose—the spa—and only eat here if you’re in danger of falling over from sweating too much. Food Rundown Hot Buffet For soups, frittatas, and quiches, you’ll need to pony up an extra couple bucks. On offer when we visited was a pumpkin soup that worked well, and a soggy frittata. Cold Buffet The less expensive of the two options, the cold buffet consists of a salad bar, some charcuterie, a yogurt and granola bar, and a few cookies and pies for dessert." - Will Hartman
"Offers year-round heated outdoor pools with skyline views, relaxation rooms, and unique settings like the Fireplace Room and Scottish Room in restored historic buildings."
"Open daily until 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. weekends, this pool and spa on Governors Island offers various spa packages that includes the pool with a view, including sunset ($98), 5-hour, and a daily pass ($158). In addition to the pool, there is a sauna, steam room, Vichy shower, foot baths, and relaxation rooms. Small plates like fruit selections or salmon plates from the bistro run from $16 to $24." - Eater Staff
