The Baccarat Spa at the Baccarat Hotel New York Lawrence Dunn, July 8, 2023 The first hotel and global flagship for the 250-year-old crystal maker Baccarat opened this year in midtown New York. Imaginatively conceived by hospitality industry icon Barry Sternlicht and designed by Parisian duo Gilles & Boissier in collaboration with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the 114-room property is a prism of glistening beauty. The ethereal interiors celebrate the refined aesthetic of 18th century France and the dynamism of contemporary New York while telling the story of the brand’s evolution. From the moment you set foot inside the opulent lobby, a dramatic barrel-vaulted ceiling and stunning chandeliers crafted by Baccarat are sure to dazzle. The hotel’s one-of-a-kind art collection spans key aesthetic movements from the year Baccarat was founded and is showcased throughout the lobby, guest rooms and bar. In the opulent guest rooms and suites, French design duo Gilles & Boissier create spaces that feel like luxurious, private pied-a-terres with custom furnishings (desks, sconces, and table lamps) and Baccarat motifs. Guests will also enjoy a bespoke minibar and a curated selection of French gourmet goods. Each room has floor-to-ceiling windows, plush four-poster beds, and white marble bathrooms with glass showers concealed behind hand-painted doors and amenities crafted exclusively for the hotel by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. The spa, a true standout, is located two floors below the main hotel lobby and features four treatment rooms. Its serene Italian marble floors, vaulted ceilings and opulent décor, including Baccarat-inspired lighting, transport you to a chic seaside escape. The intimate spa offers a range of opulent services—including the coveted Miracle Broth Facial, a 90-minute treatment that uses multiple layers of serums and creams and La Mer’s famed cell-renewing elixir made from fermented sea kelp. Upon your exit, you’ll be given a sample of the iconic Creme de La Mer to take home. Whether you’re seeking a quick detox with a La Mer Body Cleanse or a full-body scrub, the experienced staff at Spa de la Mer will have you feeling rejuvenated. The team is also skilled in the regenerative properties of The Refiner’s Oil—a rich, concentrated blend of essential oils that’s infused with pure clay and is used to treat dry skin. The results are immediate, leaving you with soft, smooth skin. For a more restorative experience, the spa’s bespoke massage therapy treatments include the Baccarat Signature Facial, which begins with a diamond powder exfoliation and includes a facial massage using Baccarat’s Victory Stones, designed to combat stress and fatigue. The facial is followed by a mask and the application of La Mer’s Miracle Broth, which is known to reduce lines and wrinkles and promote skin healing. Afterward, you can relax post-treatment in the quiet pool with luxury white daybeds while enjoying a cocktail from the hotel’s bar. Main