The Greenwich Hotel: Shibui Spa NYC

Q: Where is Shibui Spa?

At 377 Greenwich Street, inside The Greenwich Hotel.2

Q: Should I book Shibui in advance?

Yes, particularly for a weekend appointment.3

Q: Can a small group book Shibui?

Group treatments may be limited at weekends and peak times.3

Shibui Spa NYC pairs Japanese bathing with massage at The Greenwich Hotel in Tribeca. For an all-day swim without staying at the hotel, the access window is too short.

Updated 29 October 20263 min readHow we write the guide

Shibui’s empty pool beneath dark beams, with lanterns and wooden loungers.

The choice, in short

Why choose The Greenwich Hotel

Traditional shiatsu is available on the tatami floor, fully clothed and without oil.

Onsen rituals

When to look elsewhere

Treatments are for guests aged 18 and over; choose another spa for a treatment day with younger teenagers.

Choose a massage

What Shibui Spa is

There are 5 individual treatment rooms, including a shiatsu room with a Japanese bath.²

A relaxation lounge sits alongside changing areas with steam and rain showers.¹ Your locker holds a yukata and slippers.³ Tea, water and dried fruit are complimentary.¹

Bring a swimsuit for the pool. If you forget it, one can be bought at the spa.³

Arrive with time to spare

Before your session
Arrive at least 30 minutes before your treatment. If you are late, the session still ends at its scheduled time and the full fee applies.²

The Greenwich Hotel

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Choose the bath

3 rituals

Hinoki: hinoki cypress, cedar, mint and lemon before shiatsu.
Shinrin-Yoku: a soak, guided inhalation, body and scalp massage, then a warm mask on hands and feet.
Balancing: mineral salts, geranium, rosemary and grapefruit oils, then massage and dry brushing.

Worth knowing

Children at the pool	Family pool hours are 7am–10am daily, for children aged 4 and above. Under-16s need an adult in the spa, changing rooms and pool areas; the fitness studio is for guests aged 16 and over.³

The hotel rooms

A Superior King at The Greenwich Hotel with its bed and windows.

Rooms and staying here

Compare 3 massages

Treatment	Time and technique	Menu price
Drunken Lotus	60 minutes; warm sake-infused towels	$275
Healing Birch	90 minutes; warm herbal packs	$390
Ashiatsu	90 minutes; the therapist uses feet and body weight	$430

Before booking

What treatments does Shibui Spa offer?

Massage, body treatments and facials. The Omakase facial lasts 60, 90 or 120 minutes, priced at $385, $495 or $770.²

Where is Shibui Spa?

At 377 Greenwich Street, inside The Greenwich Hotel.²

Should I book Shibui in advance?

Yes, particularly for a weekend appointment.³

What is the atmosphere like at Shibui Spa?

Wood, water and stone, with the roof reconstructed here by Japanese craftspeople.²

Can a small group book Shibui?

Group treatments may be limited at weekends and peak times.³

The venue’s website

Shibui Spa

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