a little weary as it was under ground level but felt instantly relieved when i entered the spa...friendly service--i think mostly russians/eastern european...had a male massage (l...
What a shame to have to trash this place on line because I had a lovely massage with Tamara, and my two friends and I really enjoyed our platza session with Doryan. However, last...
Okeanos (named for a mythological river god) brings traditional Russian spa therapies to midtown Manhattan. Designed to resemble a luxurious Russian steamship complete with porthole lights, Okeanos offers restorative treatments for men and women. The spa menu includes banya (traditional Russian stea?
"First Caviar & Vodka, then leggy Slavic Supermodels. Now, the hot Russian import in Manhattan is Okeanos Club Spa. Tucked away on East 51st Street, 'it feels like a swank cruise ship.' --Conde Nast Traveler, 2006 Okeanos brings the best of traditional Russian spa therapies to Manhattan but adds a modern and worldly spin. More than just a spa, Okeanos is a destination where one can de-stress in simple and elegant style. Conceived in the spirit of the Tsars, Okeanos offers Banya, the Russian steam sauna and Platza, the invigorating touch of steam-softened birch leaves on banya-warmed skin (the favorite treatment of the Russian players for the New York Rangers). They also offer massages, facials, body treatments, nails, barber services and a luxurious lounge area with a bar and TVs. Molton Brown & Comfort Zone are among the luxury brands offered in treatments.
In ShortThis masculine spa captures the spirit of Russian bathhouses, where businessmen traditionally did much of their dealing. Encouraged to come with company, clients first unwind in the lounge, which is designed like a sunny cruise ship deck with a vodka- and caviar-packed bar and wavy walls beyond. Masters perform traditional platza treatments (body-brushing with softened birch leaves) in the "banya," or Russian steam sauna. An on-site barber and sports massages round out the kingly offerings.