QC NY SPA 112 Andes Road, Manhattan, New York 10004

"This was my second visit in a week. The first time we came from 5-10 pm, the second time we were there from 10-3. From start to finish, this spa /retreat had an amazing vibe. We were greeted by the staff as soon as we walked through the door. The check-in process was simple, and the locker room amenities are well stocked and organized. I'm very impressed that they provide Dyson hair dryers with various diffusers, and the showers have all the products you need. There weren't any hair styling products, so be sure to bring your own if you use them. I also suggest bringing your own sandals because the ones provided are uncomfortable. Throughout our experience, we got lost frequently, there is no map provided, and the only thorough guide is the key is in the elevators. I got stuck in a stairwell with no reentry when I attempted to take the stairs to the locker room. (The elevators are really slow. ) Every time we got lost, there was a staff member who kindly guided us where we wanted to go. I thought the staff was really friendly and helpful. I highly recommend trying the pool nearest the garden cafe as it doesn't get as crowded. Speaking of the cafe, the food isn't great. It's simple and healthy, but pretty bland. The quinoa salad came with a very small amount of dressing that had no seasoning. My favorite things to do were hanging out in the pool listening to an orchestra underwater, the upstairs Gazebo sauna with a great view of lower Manhattan, and the chairs in the less crowded pool that provided a wonderful massage via jets. It's so nice that they limit the number of entries each day. There was little to no wait for any of the experiences, and where there was a wait, it was brief. All in all, this place is fantastic and worth the money. Plan some time before or after your spa visit to enjoy some of the other things that the island has to offer: restaurants and beach snack shacks, art exhibits, cycling, and more."

"This was a great start to the summer getaway. We were a group of 5. The ferry was big enough that it felt pretty empty even with a big crowd heading to governors island at 1030am. Upon arriving to the island there are signs guiding you to where the spa was located. The check in area was so esthetically pleasing and it smelled so nice. It did get a little crowded as multiple groups were checking in at the same time. Check in required all people in the party to have their id and there was a staff member guiding how to use the machine to complete the process of checkin. You get a bracelet that has your locker #. Once you head to the floor of the bathrooms there are two different wings. Both bathrooms were beautiful. The showers had shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Next to the lockers you have some benches and some pumps with face lotion, and other face/body cream for use. In your locker you get a robe, two towels, and slippers. We started the experience upstairs and worked our way down. There are different themes to each room and even a sandclock available for you to time how long you're in the space. There were staff members walking around with fruits, face masks and other goodies to enhance your experience. The different scents and amenities in each room were so fun. It was great to experience with friends. Once we started to head downstairs we went to the saunas. The downstairs floors had multiple steam rooms with a variety of themes, temperatures, sounds and scents. You're also next to the Vichy showers and the foot massages. Once you're done there there is a door that leads you to the pool area. There are beds, Lounge chairs and it's first come. While we did start with chairs in the grassy space, we soon shifted closer to the pool. The pool is divided into different sections and the massage chairs available inside the pool are a fun experience. The relaxation does not end. The pool area is also connected to the final 2 saunas, face infrared and the dining space. You can order your food and take it out to where you're sitting in the pool area. There is no rush to leave the pool area or sense of urgency to leave the spa. We had a great day and ended up taking the ferry after 5:00pm."

"Pros: Convenient, clean, and peaceful spa in the busy city. Sunset and amazing views. All pools, saunas, and locker rooms are clean. 50/50 with extremely pleasant staff throughout the spa. Ferry ride validated with tickets. Cons: Not enough towels and not provided after asking. Slippers are very uncomfortable, regardless of size. Prepared foods won't be switched out, even if tuna salad is raw."

"Fabulous experience! I made a last minute decision to visit QC late on Sunday afternoon from Brooklyn. It was easy to get there on the ferry. Once on island, a quick 3 minute walk got me in the door to heaven. The staff were all friendly, polite, and accommodating. I was there for the sunset experience and it was amazing. The crowd was light and there were plenty of seats and lots of room in the treatment rooms and pools. The saunas, steam rooms, were plentiful and comfortable. I took advantage of all of them. The food and drink prices were a tad heavy, but, for the environment, acceptable. I have found my new happy spot."