Equinox Hotel New York

The Equinox Hotel is a very modern hotel in the Hudson Yards development, which is also near the Chelsea neighborhood. As one would expect for a hotel named after a high-end gym brand, it has a large high-end gym. The Staff is very helpful.

"Put your thoughts to sleep, do not let them cast a shadow over the moon of your heart. Let go of thinking." -- Rumi The Equinox Sleep Experience Studio at Equinox Hotel New York epitomises the apotheosis of restorative repose, blending state-of-the-art sleep science with peerless luxury. In the city that never sleeps, this sanctuary becomes a temple of tranquility where each detail is intentionally curated to draw one gently into the arms of the night that covers all with its silent shade. From the moment of arrival if you are a lucky enough guest to be personally greeted by Nathan Loga, the ethos of holistic high-performance wellness is evident. The understated elegance of the entrance and the discreet check-in from his amazing team evoke a sense of calm, reminiscent of the serenity one seeks at bedtime: Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. The environment feels more like a private wellness club, inviting guests to leave behind the cacophony of the city and embrace the invitation that "Sleep is the best meditation,” as Dalai Lama so soothingly reminds us. Sleep Chamber Design: Where Science Meets Surrender Each room in Equinox’s Sleep Studio is an object lesson in sleep optimisation. The ambiance is engineered for “dark, quiet, cool”—the mantra that resonates like a lullaby throughout the experience. Blackout blinds create “a velvet darkness,” soundproofing drenches out the city’s pulse, and all-natural, Coco-Mat mattresses cradle the body for a “sweet surrender to rest.” Guests luxuriate in custom Matouk linens and pillows, as the temperature glides into “the miracle of night’s cool hush,” and even the air is filtered for clinical-grade freshness. Adaptive mattress technology, including temperature-regulating covers, biomedical sensors, and dual-zone controls, ensure the soul sleeps best in peace as one murmurs quietly in the the silent hour of the night. Blissful dreams may then arise, revealing to one's charmed sight, what may not bless one's waking eyes. The PM Soundscape ritual employs music psychology and neuroscience to “down-regulate the nervous system,” enveloping the guest in a guided passage to deep and undisturbed sleep. At every touchpoint, the room transforms to cocoon its guest, embracing the wisdom that the darker the night, the brighter the dreams. Rituals and Recovery: A Modern Sanctuary Equinox’s Spa, perched above the Hudson River, offers treatments like the magnesium-rich Sleep IV Drip, CBD Relief Massage, and the MLX i3Dome infrared sauna—all designed to recalibrate the body for “restorative sleep over the following days.” The in-room “Sleep Well” menu is stocked with magnesium patches, supplements, blackout masks, and Loop earplugs, perfect for those who understand that a good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything. Thirty minutes before bedtime, the room automatically dims the lights, drops the temperature, and draws the shades, orchestrating a symphony of automation that gently whispers you into the silence of stars. The Sleeptime Super Lattè, a blend of chicory, carob, vanilla, sleep herbs, adaptogens, and oat milk, further augments the transition, every sip grounding the spirit in preparation for slumber. Mahatma Gandhi said it best, “Each night, when I go to sleep, I die. And the next morning, when I wake up, I am reborn.” Awakening: The AM Ritual The morning protocol is gentle, imitating the gradual crescendo of sunrise—light, warmth, and curated soundscape ease guests into wakefulness. A built-in steam shower with contrast therapy resets the senses, alternating ice-cold and steam, invigorating mind and body, advocating the notion that the best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep. Upon waking, a bedside device reveals nuanced sleep metrics, empowering each guest with self-knowledge for tomorrow’s new beginning. Equinox’s Sleep Experience Studio elevates the concept of sleep tourism to unprecedented heights. There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep. Here, sleep is transformed from a biological necessity to an artful, scientific pursuit, where every element honours the sanctity of rest. From soundproof sanctuaries and circadian rituals to spa therapies and mindfulness, Equinox honours the imperative that sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together. For those seeking sublime repose, Equinox Hotel’s Sleep Studio is where the hush of night brings rest to weary souls, and the exquisitely curated rituals and environments ensure each guest can awaken truly renewed. Let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure… soundly asleep.

If you’re booking this hotel for the pool and sleep friendly rooms think again. Cannot get a seat by the pool, warned at checkin. 2 hour wait list. The room contains lots of blue light which is impactful for circadian rhythms and sleep. The lighting flickers which is detrimental to nervous system health. The acoustically sound rooms are incredibly noisy, hearing train announcements every 10 minutes throughout the night and construction during the day. Rooms run of wifi which is also incredibly impactful for sleep, Matthew Walker is a so called sleep specialist and put his name to this nonsense. Room service comes in a bag with no table so I had to eat my soup sat on the floor night one. Room isn’t made up or serviced until late afternoon. The gym is busier than the pool and you cannot get on any of the equipment. If you want a EMF filled, blue lit and noisy stay with no access to advertised wellness amenities then this is your hotel!

I generally stay at the equinox hotel when I’m in nyc as it’s by my office. I had a terrible time at the hotel this past trip. My room would not get cool and I had fitful sleep every night (I was there 6 nights). I woke up drenched in sweat multiple times as did my husband. We bought OTC sleeping pills to try to get better sleep. We alerted hotel staff that our room wasn’t cooling. They checked the room and said nothing was wrong. Really upset by the service. When I checked out, I was told someone would reach about my stay but I never heard anything. Unless they fix their cooling problems, I do not recommend the hotel. I had to take a detour in Chicago on my way home the next night and was overjoyed to stay in a hotel that actually got cool at night.

From the moment we arrived, the tone was clear: image is everything. The receptionist was dressed in an all-white suit (which summed up the whole vibe — performative, impractical, and deeply self-conscious). The staff are exclusively millennial, perfectly styled but hollow in energy. The rooftop pool? Less relaxation, more Mean Girls reunion. If you’re not part of a pre-approved clique, expect side-eyes and passive exclusion. Cold plunge and jacuzzi are the same — more social posturing than wellness. It’s not just bitchy; it’s borderline hostile if you’re not there to perform. Narcissism is the dominant energy here, and if you don’t worship at the altar of self-image, you’re simply not welcome. Inside pool was a health hazard. Used plasters (bandaids) on the sides, floors flooded, and zero supervision. A guest frisbee’d a flipper at me because he assumed I wanted his lane. I didn’t. Pool caps are mandatory — because hygiene — yet they apparently draw the line at biohazardous plasters. As for the spa, it’s not included in your (minimum) £1,000/night stay. We were told we couldn’t access anything and to use the “sauna on the gym floor instead.” Spoiler: there isn’t one. And for those wondering — yes, we checked twice. And unlike most luxury wellness hotels, the gym, spa, and rooftop areas are not reserved for hotel guests. They’re shared with Equinox Club members — so the overcrowding, queuing, and entitlement you experience? It’s not just seasonal — it’s structural. The gym is full of late 20-somethings who think wearing head-to-toe black Lululemon is a personality. They spend every weekend here and definitely call it “training”. The men’s locker room, meanwhile, felt more like a pseudo-sexual runway than a wellness facility. A strange, hyper-groomed tension lingers — and not in a good way. If you’re not there to look at others or be looked at, you’ll feel deeply out of place. And that’s by design. Everything runs on two lifts… for 30 floors. Want your room? First stop: Level 4. Switch lifts. Then wait again. This system would be irritating even if you weren’t tired, hot, or carrying luggage. Which we were. Good luck navigating it during peak check-in hours — unless, of course, you enjoy queue culture. The room is eye-wateringly overpriced. The bed? Not even a real bed. It was a sofa-bed mattress disguised as a double. Possibly the worst night’s sleep I’ve ever had — felt like sleeping on tile. The sheets were paper thin and scratchy, the kind you’d expect in a two-star airport layover hotel, not one charging four figures a night. You also get one duvet per person. Because nothing says romance like twin duvets. At least they didn’t forget the vibrator, condoms, and tip book for better sex. The design is slick, but functional decisions were clearly an afterthought. Also: the room doubles as a shameless Equinox merchandise showroom. Open any drawer and you’ll find protein powders, tech gear, skin boosters — all at boutique-inflated prices. You’re paying a grand to be advertised to. We booked via Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts — supposedly with perks like breakfast credit and upgrade eligibility. In practice, we had to beg to use our breakfast credit, and no room upgrade was offered. At every turn, we were treated like bargain-hunters rather than premium guests. On our final night, we arranged for our included breakfast to be delivered the evening before — since we had an early departure and would miss breakfast service. This was agreed by staff as the only viable solution. But at checkout? We were charged for it — even though it was clearly a substitution, not an extra meal. We’ll be pursuing a refund for that charge separately, but the fact it happened at all speaks volumes about the lack of care or common sense. We also ordered room service that evening after being socially iced out by rooftop groups. On top of a hefty service charge, they added gratuity too. For context, we stayed six nights before this stay at the Ritz-Carlton Central Park, and even they didn’t double up! Pros: • Water in the room and food at Electric Lemon was good. • iPad room controls worked well. • Shower was well-designed. • Clean enough room We arrived at 6pm, gutted that traffic delayed us. After experiencing the hotel? We wished it had been ten times worse. My partner and I fit the exact demographic this hotel tries to court: young, well-paid, city-based. But unlike their ideal guest, we see through pretence. This place is all pout, posturing, and performativity — with none of the substance. What masquerades as “cutting-edge wellness” is actually just a content factory for narcissists. Wellness has become a costume here — it’s not something anyone’s genuinely doing. Recommended nightly rate? £200, maybe £300 for NYC. But this is not a £1,000+/night experience. We’ve already recommended Amex reconsider Equinox’s place in the FDH program. Style over service isn’t luxury — it’s theatre.