Going To New York? Two New Openings To Check Out In Tthe Big Apple

Heading to NYC this season? Pack your comfiest walking shoes and a little curiosity—we’ve got two luxe new reasons to book that weekend jaunt: a spa that’s basically a wellness theme park and a Canadian outerwear brand planting its chic flag on Madison Avenue.

First stop: the newly reopened Waldorf Astoria—now home to the world’s largest Guerlain Wellness Spa. Opened October 20, this 22,000-square-foot sanctuary blends Parisian beauty savoir-faire with next-level tech and hotel-level glamour. Think cryotherapy chambers, an arctic snow cave, an infra-red sauna and Moroccan hammam, plus 16 treatment rooms (including VIP suites), an AI VR lounge, and the Guerlain LongeviSkin device that zaps aging with LED, microcurrent and cryo all in one. Whether you’ve got time for a power one-hour facial or want to book a multi-month wellness reset, the menu reads like a high-design wellness fantasy—plus day passes let local visitors enjoy the facilities without an overnight stay.

Then, stroll uptown for a taste of Canadian chic—Sentaler is celebrating 16 years with its biggest retail splash yet. The cult outerwear brand opened seasonal boutiques including a glamorous Madison Avenue pop-up (November 20 to December 31) and a Yorkdale residency in Toronto, all wrapped in the label’s new “Cherry Lacquer” motif. Expect buttery alpaca coats, dramatic ribbed sleeves and immersive in-store installations—think monumental cherry sculptures and sumptuous black-and-white interiors that make shopping feel like stepping into a fashion film. If you’ve admired Sentaler on style icons, now’s your chance to try a piece in person or catch their Suite Sixteen trunk-show tour at luxury hotels across the U.S.

Bottom line: whether you’re craving a restorative spa day that reads like a mini-retreat or want to try on the coat that’ll make everyone stop you on Madison, these two openings give you all the reasons to book a New York weekend—stat. —Noa Nichol