Athena Spa

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32 E 31st St (at nr. Madison Ave.)
New York, NY 10016

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(212) 683-4484
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Best

I like to go there at least once a week. Once i get there i can just relax and enjoy the life. If I could stay there forever, I definitely would

Worst

I don't know if they were just having a bad day or what, but my spa day was a disaster! From the moment I arrived, they couldn't locate my appointment to the stinging mask that ha...

Excellent Massage and Beautiful Spa 11/27/2007

I was surprised my girlfriend for her birthday when I took her to this spa. I have never seem a spa as big as this. We were escorted by a beautiful hostess the minute we arrived into a VIP Couple Room. We enjoyed wonderfully hot Dry sauna which calls Hwangto Igloo and steam first. Then we had a massage and a body treatment. They had hostesses serving us throughout the whole time. The whole staff was very attentive. We spent 3 unbelievable hours at the spa! The service was impeccable! Being a spa junkie, this is definitely the best spa that I've been to. more
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Excellent Service and Beautiful Spa 11/20/2007

The beautifully decorated and soothing atmosphere of New Athena Spa keeps me coming back to this great spa. Therapist there are warm, friendly. The prices are very reasonable, especially for massage and scrub and it's so much more relaxing than the other over-crowded Spa places in the area. I highly recommend checking this out. Such a great experience and relaxing... Pros: Thumbs Up more
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amazing massage experience!! 10/28/2007

My boyfriend bought me a gift certificate to the spa. It was very impressed with the service. I have gone to a lot of spas and had a lot of massages and this is the best experience to date. I came out feeling physically and mentally relaxed. First off, the spa is beautiful, clean and so comfortable. The massage therapist found sore spots that even I didn't know I had and the immense fountain set the tone to my massage and kept my mind off the rest of the world. I also had a mini facial and their products were great. I will definitely go back when I need to treat myself to an exquisite moment of relaxation. Enjoy! more
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Best dry sauna, Best Couples package 10/24/2007

I have been to many different SPAs in New York and Other cities and all around the world. I also enjoy going to SPAs. My boy friend and I went to Athena for their couple's package. We were treated like queen and king at their VIP room with excellent body scrub , 1hr massage and mini facial. The staff gave us outstanding service with their awesome skills. Athena spa was the best spa I've ever been to. more
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Horrible massage!!! 10/3/2007

OMG! I have had soo many massages in my life, but never one as bad as this. The masseuse did not seem to know what she was doing. I am not even sure she has a license because she was massaging me in areas that were causing me extreme pain and discomfort. I always get "Deep Tissue" massages but never one like this.She was super rough and fast to the point of discomfort. Her energy was super aggressive. Let's just say I had to tell her several time to "please slow down." I was looking forward to it ending that is how bad it was. I can't believe I paid $100 bucks for this awful massage. Nver again! Please don't make the same mistake I did...go somewhere else. Pros: None Cons: Unskilled massage staff...horrible massages more
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Best Pedicure EVER!! 7/11/2007

Due to being a ballet dancer for a long time, I have always suffered from "ingrown" toe nails. My foot doctor from UES had recommended Grace at Athena for my particular problem. When Grace worked on my pedicure, it hurted a bit but afterwards, I DO NOT SUFFER from my ingrown toe nails. I can wear whatever shoes I want to w/out worrying about being in pain. Thank you GRACE so much for your help!!! Pros: best pedicure! more
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Just awful 6/4/2007

I am in shock after reading the previous review. How anyone can say anything good about this horrible place is beyond me! I have been an avid spa goer for years and after getting a "gift" last month (the gift giver is now on my s--t list) I can honestly say that this was clearly the worst spa experience I have ever had. The place is crass,loud noise from the loud talking, non-english speaking staff, rude and unfriendly front desk and above all the worst therapist(s) I have ever been to. My skin is still red and dry from the horrid facial, and the massage was a joke. If anyone thinks this is the place to go, be my guest and have the rude awakening that I did.The facial was a joke and the therapist stinks from the odor of cigarette smoke . Be Warned!!! Pros: poor services,untrained staff Cons: Beyond words more
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Amazing service, Great value, Friendly staff 2/24/2007

Athena Spa was a delightful surprise. The staff was friendly and attentive from the moment my boyfriend and I walked in the door (for our couples package). We had a similar service at Juvenex( considered their top competitor) and Athena spa blew them away. From the decor the the expert hands and friendly nature of the staff. The value and service is amazing despite the small price tag. Whether you go there for a sauna and steam or you get "the works", Athena spa will not let you down Pros: Friendly and skilled staff, Lovely decor,Lots of extras, Total pampering Cons: you will be so relaxed you may forget your name more
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Heavenly Place and best service 1/29/2007

I just got back from my winter vacation and really needed to get a massage and facial. When i walked into athena spa, everyone was very friendly and atmosphere was beautiful. SO much different then the other spas I've been to where they could care less if you enjoy yourself. A deep tissue with lava stone massage was really great. After staying in igloo for while , my next stop was to get a facial. I had AHA facial after staying in cold my skin was so dryed. After the facial my skin got back to normal days. I will go back to athena spa to get a facial and massage. more
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Satisfied Customer 11/2/2006

I've been to the spa a couple of times and I must say it's been a great experience. I do no thave anything negative to say. The staff is nice, even if they do not speak English very well, but we don't go there to socialize! more
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Great b-day Gift~! 10/3/2006

It was my boyfriend's b-day last week. So i was looking for special gift. And i found couple's package in Athena spa. Staffs were friendly and gave us great service with great skills. Aromatherapy bath, body scrub(amazing!) 1hr massage and mini facial was great! Plus they gave us champagne and fruits~! My boyfriend was so happy with his b-day gift~! more
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THE BEST FACIAL!! 9/17/2006

GRACE IS AMAZING!! I TOTALLY RECOMMEND HER SERVICES. EVERYONE THERE IS VERY POLITE, COURTEOUS AND VERY VERY GOOD AT WHAT THEY DO. A BRILLIANT FIND!! => more
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Worst service 7/30/2006

Bar none this was the worst service I ve ever got anywhere. Sometime you better off going with what you know. I decided to try Athena spa but got nothing except frustration 1. Very noisy setting 2. Therapist stopped massage to answer the phone 3. No apologies when she returned from the phone call 4. Went back to answer the phone again 5. Still no apologies. 6. Now stopped massage to help the front desk client You get the picture? This happened over and over until I decided I have had enough and just left frustrated. more
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Overpriced nail salon 7/22/2006

I recently visited the spa to get a massage and body scrub and I was extremely disappointed. The body scrub was done by an attendant in a bathing suit and they used what appeared to be homemade products as the scrub. The massage referred to as a "light Swedish" massage was little more than an application of lotion. The staff was nice, but barely spoke English and did not seem to be professionally trained despite the certificates on display. Save your money and go soemwhere else! more
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HORRIBLE, WORST WORST, DIRTY 7/18/2006

i must say athena spa was the WORST spa experience in my life. The moment I walked in, the receptionist does not say "hi" and just stared at me. Very unfriendly and rude. This place is expensive, especially for manicure and pedicure - BUT they don't do any better than regular nail salon. They have really poor service. The pedicure tub was full of dirt. It's really gross. The toilets dont flush. This place is absolutely absurd. This place ruined my whole day. I paid and I got treated like dirt from the rude receptionist to poor staff members. PLEASE do not go here, save your money. Pros: NONE Cons: EVERYTHING FROM STAFF, RECEPTIONST, POOR SERVICE more
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BAD, BAD, BAD 7/5/2006

I went to get a body scrub at Athena's wetspa and it was the oddest spa experience ever. The showers and wetspa area are all communal. No dividers or curtains or anything. An old Asian woman I got the scrub from did not speak a word of English and performed the entire act in her old worn underwear!! I had to take two showers when I got home just to feel clean again. Pros: none Cons: all more
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Cellulite machine 6/7/2006

I had gained so much weight on my upper back area, and I tried to lose that weight by working out and watching out my eating habits. Nothing really worked and I thought about a Lipo......When I was walking by Athena spa, I saw a sign of cellulite machine and decided to try. Guess what? my upper back area and stomach area look ALOT slimmer so I won't be worrying about wearing a bikini this summer!! The cellulite machine here is the best of the best!!! Pros: cellulite machine, awesome igloo, evening hrs more
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Cleaned up!! 5/5/2006

I have so much trouble with my skin so I went to many different spas for facials and demotalogists. However, I haven't seen any result from there. One of my friends suggested Athena spa, and I tried their facial with new treatment machine. After 5 facial sessions, every friend of mine asks how my skin cleared up. Plus, when I bought 10 sessions at once, they gave me 20% off. I'm going to keep going back for the facial!!! Thank you Athena a bunch!! Pros: good facial more
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Fantastic Experience 5/5/2006

I have been to many different SPAs in various cities in the US and all around the world. I also enjoy going to SPAs. My boy friend and I went to Athena for their couple's package. We were treated like queen and king at their VIP room with excellent body scrub , 1hr massage and mini facial. The staff gave us outstanding service with their awesome skills. Athena spa was the best spa I've ever been to. Pros: nice staff, beautiful atmostphere more
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Change is Needed here 5/5/2006

Change is sorely needed here. The massage was ok (noisy area, but ok) The facial was a disaster. Is it too much to ask to have your blackheads removed? Is it too much to ask for a pleasant reply? more
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A midtown spa with exquisite wet facilities separates the Venuses from the Adonises across private floors.

Owner Message

  • Athena Spa has three floors dedicated to your luxurious spa experience. As you enter the spa, women will be guided to the left side of the reception area and men to the right. The lower level is exclusively for women. Amenities include wet spa, Hwangto room and five massage rooms.

    The Mens section has 10 rooms, shaving, massage, facial, body treatments and a lounge area.

    Special Body Treatment, Scrub and Massage Packages.

    Enjoy a Couples Massage in Our Private VIP Room - 1 Hr. Massage, Aromatherapy Hot Bath (rose petals) with Champagne & Fresh Fruits $230

Editorial

  • In Short
    At the center of this tranquil, earth-toned spa rests its extensive wet amenities--including a Hwagnto igloo made of jade- and amethyst-studded yellow soil, a Korean beauty secret. Men are guided upstairs for blade-shaving, while ladies get facials. Couples who want to relax together can get a couple's massage. Whether a Taichi Thai massage, salt body scrub, hot stone treatment or clarifying facial, the menu of services will satisfy your body's every craving.

  • 3/5/2008 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Sun 10am-12am
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown South Central
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