New York City is a special place every season of the year, but it has a special seal of approval during the holidays. The tree at Rockefeller Center, festive decorations all over town, and a snow-covered Central Park make for a one-of-a-kind vacation. This season, when space and wellness are still a priority for most travelers, the new Equinox Hotel in Hudson Yards is an attractive place to stay for a December trip to New York City. Here are five reasons why you should book a stay at the Equinox Hotel this month.

1) Chic design

NEW YORK, NY – A junior suite at the Equinox Hotel in Hudson Yards

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After nearly two years of being locked up at home, a road trip to New York City might be the perfect way to kick off the holidays with some joy – so why not stay in an equally meaningful place? the Equinox Hotel in Hudson Yards features impressive architectural details, including a stunning exterior, stylish dark tones throughout, and modern, minimalist rooms and suites. The entire hotel feels ergonomic, everything from floor-to-ceiling windows, underfloor heating in the bathroom, relaxing color scheme and interesting lighting fixtures create a calming presence that is exactly what we all need at this time of year.

NEW YORK, NY – The closet in a junior suite at the Equinox Hotel in Hudson Yards

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2) The spa

Of course, being an Equinox hotel, the on-site spa facilities will be top notch. Not only is there one of the best-equipped Equinox gyms on site, but there is also a world-class spa available for guests to use. In addition to a spa treatment menu filled with things like a “Gold Collagen Facial” and an “Illuminating Body Treatment,” technical treatments like cryotherapy are recommended for guests traveling for both business and pleasure. After three minutes in the cryotherapy chamber, which can reach temperatures as low as -150 degrees, you will feel relaxed, refreshed and recharged – speak of a treatment in a “New York minute”! Even if you don’t have time to commit to one of the luxurious 90-minute spa treatments, you can certainly give yourself a 3-minute kick-off!

NEW YORK, NY – Entrance to the Equinox Hotel in Hudson Yards

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And why not head to the insta-famous outdoor pool afterward, which happens to overlook the other popular photo spot in Hudson Yards – the ship.

3) Wellness amenities in the room

There are always many reasons not to go to the gym. That’s why Equinox Hotels has thought of everything when it comes to in-room wellness amenities. Each room is equipped with a yoga mat, stretch band and yoga blocks. Guests can also “borrow” training clothes, shoes and socks. Even if you’ve left all of your gear at home, you can take full advantage of all of the on-site facilities in stylish Equinox clothing.

4) location

NEW YORK, NY – View of the ship from the pool area of ​​the Equinox Hotel

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Hudson Yards is New York’s newest neighborhood and offers all kinds of goodies. Hudson Yards shops are decked out for the holidays, so if window shopping is just your thing, it’s well worth a visit. And on the way back to the hotel, take a minute to marvel at the ship, which while not currently open to visitors, is certainly worth a quick photo or two to highlight your trip to one of the coolest places in the world City at the moment.

5) New York City is bigger and better again than it was before

Last but not least, the Equinox Hotel is a perfect base from which to explore all that New York City has to offer this Christmas season. Enjoy in the new. a wide view over the whole city Summit One Vanderbilt. This new attraction offers views of the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the entire city skyline from its mirrored observation decks. Guests also have the option of stepping on two enclosed glass ledges 300 meters above Madison Avenue, taking the world’s largest glass-bottomed outdoor elevator to the highest vantage point in Midtown, or dining in the Apres rooftop restaurant.

NEW YORK, NY – View from Summit One Vanderbilt

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Then it’s off to the city center for brunch friend for a gastronomic interpretation of modern Mexican cuisine. The drinks are fantastically balanced, the dishes offer a nifty combination of flavors, everything is perfectly cooked and made with fresh ingredients – you’ll want to try the whole menu, you can’t go wrong here.

NEW YORK, NY – A selection of dishes from Amigo by Nai

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After all, the magic of New York City is alive and well, so enjoy your time in the city that never sleeps with a little live jazz and cocktails in a place that is as New York as it gets.the Campbell at the Grand Central Terminal. Every Saturday is jazz night, and a live jazz trio awaits you in this historic bar – in fact, it was once the office of Jazz Age financier John W. Campbell and has retained the charm of the swinging 1920s.

NEW YORK, NY – The Bar at Campbell in Grand Central Terminal

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