From the moment you enter, via a private lift adjacent to the Equinox Club in New York’s trendy Hudson Yards, it’s clear that Equinox Hotels is not your typical luxury property. Born from the DNA of the iconic fitness brand, this Big Apple-based hospitality concept doesn’t just offer comfort—it redefines it through the lens of high performance and intentional living. At the intersection of work, wellness, nourishment and recovery, Equinox Hotels is carving out a unique space in the industry.
Every detail—from the on-site Equinox fitness club to the in-room dining menu— reflects the brand’s signature commitment to performance. It’s a place where travellers don’t have to compromise their routines or wellbeing while on the move.
A standout example of this philosophy is The Art + Science of Sleep, a proprietary programme that goes far beyond turndown service. While many hotels offer a good night’s slumber, Equinox Hotels has designed an entire ecosystem around it. With a tap of “Dark. Quiet. Cool.” on the in-room iPad, the environment transforms—blocking out noise and light, regulating temperature and creating a space optimised for deep rest. The bedding features temperature-sensitive natural fibres, and the RoomBar is stocked with herbal teas, sleep tinctures and performance-driven eye masks. There’s even a “Sleep Well” menu with items like bone broth and charcoal lattes to support natural melatonin production.
Wellness doesn’t stop at the bedroom door. The Spa by Equinox Hotels takes recovery to the next level with treatments like the Spa Wave Table—offering the equivalent of three hours’ sleep in just 30 minutes—and cryotherapy sessions that support circulation and regulate stress hormones. For those looking to go deeper, the MLX i3Dome detox therapy delivers a full-body infrared experience aimed at reducing inflammation, boosting metabolism and accelerating recovery.
The hotel—which opened in 2019 and is the first, but unlikely the last, Equinox Hotel in the world—also offers guests access to a colossal 5,575 m² fitness club that occupies two floors of the building. It’s not uncommon to see sports stars working out here, thanks to the hotel’s proximity to Madison Square Garden—and both indoor and outdoor pools are also on hand.
Meanwhile, the property’s restaurant Electric Lemon, a concept by restaurateur Stephen Starr and STARR Restaurant Group, offers a menu that blends indulgent and health-conscious options. The venue houses a restaurant, bar, lounge and a 743 m² outdoor terrace, all with sweeping views of Manhattan and the Hudson River.
From the moment you step into that private elevator, the hotel delivers a thoughtfully engineered experience shaped around the needs of modern travellers. Rooted in performance, recovery and design, it sets a new benchmark for what hospitality can be. Going up, sir? You bet.
