Already a Francophile’s dream in the heart of Manhattan’s chaotic midtown, the stunning Baccarat Hotel was the ideal setting for French heritage skincare brand La Mer to make their entrée into the NYC spa scene. The decadent spa within the hotel and residences transports guests into the immersive, highly curated world of La Mer. Spa de la Mer is adorned with a checkered, marble-tiled, 50-foot pool, sea kelp murals, and ambient light resembling a posh European seaside retreat. Making waves for their anti-aging innovation, treatments like their Miracle Broth Hydrating Facial and the time-transcending Genaissance Facial are superb, and the Four Hand Body Massage led by two therapists is a must for time-strapped travellers.