The Greenwich Hotel 377 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10013, U.S.A.

Shibui Spa harnesses the healing properties of Japanese design. At it center sits a lantern-lit swimming pool and lounge under the roof of a 250-year old wooden and bamboo farmhouse imported from Japan. The rest of the serene space includes a shiatsu room with a large tub for traditional bathing rituals; a wet room with a shower for wraps and scrubs; and a treatment room for massages and facials. Even the fitness room feels calming, with its old hemlock wood floors and muted lighting providing a soft counterpoint to the state-of-the-art equipment. Trainers are available by appointment for sessions or classes.