A midtown spa with exquisite wet facilities separates the Venuses from the Adonises across private floors.

(347) 205-8109

32 E 31st St (nr. Madison Ave.)
New York, NY 10016 40.7458 -73.9841

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Neighborhoods: Midtown South Central, Midtown

Hours:

Mon-Sun 10am-12am

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Spas, Massage Therapists, Skin Care, Tanning, Manicures & Pedicures, Beauty Salons, Acupuncture

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Massage Services:

Couples Massages, Massage

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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

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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.

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Know Before You Go:
Both swimsuits and in the nude are acceptable. Male and female treatment facilities are on separate floors for optimal comfort and privacy, but the igloo is for unisex use.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The atmosphere was inviting and cozy, and I felt completely comfortable.”
  2. “The beautifully decorated and soothing atmosphere of New Athena Spa keeps me coming back to this great spa.”
  3. “When i walked into athena spa, everyone was very friendly and atmosphere was beautiful.”
  4. “First off, the spa is beautiful, clean and so comfortable.”
  5. “The pristine surroundings are cozy and spacious, the igloo steam room refreshing and every square inch of the place is impeccably scrubbed.”
  6. “From the decor the the expert hands and friendly nature of the staff.”
  7. “Great location”
drinks
0.0% positive
  1. “truly horrible experience from the bar handing out paper cups for the self-serve water cooler to the three women that were chatting it up in my brightly lit room during my facial.”
food quality
80.0% positive
  1. “SInce reading about this spa on citysearch Ive gone back twice - First time by myself - I got an amazing massage and relaxed in the steam room for a bit - I thought the place was really clean and I had a relaxing afternoon so I just went back with my girl”
overall
50.0% positive
  1. “How anyone can say anything good about this horrible place is beyond me!”
  2. “The best place in NYC”
return potential
80.0% positive
  1. “SInce reading about this spa on citysearch Ive gone back twice - First time by myself - I got an amazing massage and relaxed in the steam room for a bit - I thought the place was really clean and I had a relaxing afternoon so I just went back with my girl”
service
64.00000095367432% positive
  1. “The staff gave us outstanding service with their awesome skills.”
  2. “The service was very professional and the price was reasonable.”
  3. “Amazing service, Great value, Friendly staff”
  4. “Receptionist was very rude (and not too bright).”
  5. “The people at Athena were friendly, price was reasonable and most importantly, the massage was wonderful.”
  6. “She was really attentive and skilled, and I can't remember getting a better massage, especially for such a reasonable price.”
  7. “The value and service is amazing despite the small price tag.”
  8. “The staff was friendly and attentive from the moment my boyfriend and I walked in the door (for our couples package).”
  9. “From the decor the the expert hands and friendly nature of the staff.”
  10. “Awful service.”
  11. “When i walked into athena spa, everyone was very friendly and atmosphere was beautiful.”
  12. “overpriced, poor customer service--not recommended at all!”
  13. “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.”
  14. “Therapist there are warm, friendly.”
  15. “Less than professional service”
  16. “The Korean workers are super friendly and nice.”
  17. “If anyone thinks this is the place to go, be my guest and have the rude awakening that I did.”
  18. “Staffs were friendly and gave us great service with great skills.”
  19. “paid and I got treated like dirt from the rude receptionist to poor staff members.”
  20. “Worst service”
  21. “They have really poor service.”
  22. “The whole staff was very attentive.”
  23. “We were escorted by a beautiful hostess the minute we arrived into a VIP Couple Room.”
  24. “Bar none this was the worst service I ve ever got anywhere.”
  25. “The service was impeccable!”
value
73.75% positive
  1. “The people at Athena were friendly, price was reasonable and most importantly, the massage was wonderful.”
  2. “Amazing service, Great value, Friendly staff”
  3. “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.”
  4. “came out of it with a huge headache.”
  5. “The igloo is huge too!”
  6. “they're very sweet and the prices are a steal, which is good, because i'm addicted to the body scrubs.”
  7. “SInce reading about this spa on citysearch Ive gone back twice - First time by myself - I got an amazing massage and relaxed in the steam room for a bit - I thought the place was really clean and I had a relaxing afternoon so I just went back with my girl”
  8. “The service was very professional and the price was reasonable.”
  9. “She was really attentive and skilled, and I can't remember getting a better massage, especially for such a reasonable price.”
  10. “and I was not given a discount, offered relief or any other freaking thing, except and huge bill and told that the usual tip was $20.”
  11. “overpriced, poor customer service--not recommended at all!”
  12. “This place is expensive, especially for manicure and pedicure - BUT they don't do any better than regular nail salon.”
  13. “can't believe I paid $100 bucks for this awful massage.”
  14. “Beautiful spa, worth the money.”
  15. “The value and service is amazing despite the small price tag.”
  16. “Plus this palce is too expensive.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “We were escorted by a beautiful hostess the minute we arrived into a VIP Couple Room.”
  2. “Even after my massage I went back inside for a long time to let the warm floor relax my back even more.”
  3. “go here all the time, and If you want a quick, in-and-out massage, that's fine, but i'd recommend giving yourself some extra time to enjoy the beautiful steam room and igloo sauna.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/26/10

Very nice and a good massage!

by the quickthinker at Citysearch

I've gone here a few times now and I'm always satisfied with the cleanliness of the establishment and the competency of the massage therapists. A great spot and I've found them (at $80) to be reasonable compared with some other spas in the midtown area.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/11/10

Luxury Spa

by KellySahm at Citysearch

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

1 Star Rating: Poor

10/12/09

Horrible Experience

by Asilver at Citysearch

What a waste of 84 dollars. I got there and the masseuse didn't even ask my name or offer hers, she didn't ask me if i had any medical problems or aches that she should be aware of, she did not ask me about the type of pressure i like all she did was get on top of my back and press down hard.

I was soooo disturbed that I want to call the manager and get my money back!

  • Pros: nice looking place
  • Cons: completely unprofessional
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/18/09

wow!!

by runrun34 at Citysearch

I go here all the time, and If you want a quick, in-and-out massage, that's fine, but i'd recommend giving yourself some extra time to enjoy the beautiful steam room and igloo sauna. there's no limit to how much time you can spend there, and i found that the massage is much better if you've relaxed for a while in the steam and heat. loosens the muscles and makes your mind more tranquil.

I usually get the combo massage/body scrub. we all know what a massage is, but have you ever had one of these body scrubs?? they're incredible. it's not that the treatment itself if luxurious or anything, but afterward you'll want everyone to touch your skin, because it's so unbelievably fresh and soft!

afterward i take another long hot shower and relax again in the sauna and steam rooms. so relaxing!

this place is great. they're very sweet and the prices are a steal, which is good, because i'm addicted to the body scrubs....

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/05/09

Regal Treatment

by tooluv at Citysearch

At some spas you feel sort of like a commodity, like you're part of an indifferent relaxation machine. Know what i mean? Like the staff is just going through the motions. But at Athena i felt like a VIP from beginning to end (why did it have to end??) and I had such a relaxing, luxurious time.

The steam room is beautiful and the showers and everything else is immaculate. At first I wasn't sure what to make of the igloo sauna--I'd never seen anything like it before--but after 5 minutes I was hooked. Even after my massage I went back inside for a long time to let the warm floor relax my back even more. Oh yeah, the massage was wonderful. She was really attentive and skilled, and I can't remember getting a better massage, especially for such a reasonable price.

Next time I'm going to try the body scrub.

The Details on Athena Spa

Place Categories:

  • excellent foot massage
  • great spa experience
  • best spa
  • favorite place
  • outstanding service
  • worst poor customer service
  • beautiful igloo steam room
  • reasonable price
  • beautiful igloo sauna
  • beautiful igloo
  • excellent mini facial
  • worst therapist
  • beautiful atmosphere
  • awesome skills
  • amazing great value
  • dry steam sauna
  • awful massage
  • super friendly korean workers
  • enjoyed hot dry sauna
  • nice fruit
  • recommend highly
  • rude front desk
  • great friendly staff
  • friendly whole staff
  • spacious pristine surroundings

Message from Athena Spa

  • Open Until Midnight Every Day
  • Igloo Room/Private VIP Room
  • Bridal Spa Events/Couples

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

Athena Spa
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