Spas and Hotels

A MAN’S WORLD

Spas are no longer just for women. It’s called a “man”-icure for a reason.

Spa

FACE Salon Spa Retreat for Men
Dallas
www.faceformen.com

Amenities
18 flat-screen TVs playing news and sports; unlimited beer on tap

Best for First Timers
Spa Sampler (30- minute Swedish massage; mini-facial; manicure; pedicure), $160

Most Popular
FACE Full Service treatment (deep conditioning, hot towel treatment, express nail detail), $65

Best for Athletes
Sport Deep Tissue Massage, $50-$110 (depending on length)

Etiquette
“Don’t come at the last minute; appointments make for the best experience,” says owner Damian Delgado.

316 Club Barber Spa
Chicago
www.316barberspa.com

Amenities
Pool table; flat-screen TVs; wet bar; odds board; leather specialist and shoe shine

Best for First Timers
The Pit Boss package (scalp massage; hot towel; hand detail; haircut, shoe shine; five-step shave), $95

Most Popular
Bellagio Face Treatment (deep facial cleansing with caviar balm; exfoliation; mask; neck and arm massage), $75

Best for Athletes
Hand Sport Detail (moisturizing treatment; nail and cuticle clean up;
massage), $30

Etiquette
Co-owner Greg Savarese recommends showing up 15 minutes early to get a quick tour.

Gentleman’s Quarters
Denver (two locations)
www.gquarters.com

Amenities
Shoe repair; specialty drinks; TVs playing sports; PlayStation (downtown location)

Best for First Timers
Ultimate Foot Treatment (foot and calf massage; exfoliation; paraffin
dip), $80

Most Popular
Performance Haircut (style consultation; scalp, neck and shoulder massage; hot towel with essential oils; neckline trim), $35

Best for Athletes
Thai Yoga massage (stretches and strengthens muscles), $50-$150 (depending on lengths)

Etiquette
“Don’t be stingy on gratuity,” says owner Bill Chrismer. (Standard is 20%.)

Grooming Lounge
Washington, DC area (two); Atlanta
www.groominglounge.com

Amenities
Shoe shine; lounge with TVs playing ESPN and CNN; martinis and
scotch to drink

Best for First Timers
Cleansing Face Treatment (cleanse face; dead skin removal; neck, hand and face massage), $80

Most Popular
Signature Hot Lather Shave (seven hot towels; triple-blade shave; cold towel to close pores; face massage), $50

Best for Athletes
Foot Treatment (nail trim; exfoliation and dead skin removal; massage), $55

Etiquette
Turn off your phone. “Those calls will be waiting for you when you’re done,” co-owner Pirooz Sarshar says.

THE ART OF LUXURY

Hotels are bringing museum-quality art to their rooms.

Hotels

GRAMERCY PARK HOTEL
New York City
www.gramercyparkhotel.com
212-920-3300

You don’t have to be a guest to appreciate the opulent lobby, where artwork by the likes of Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Julian Schnabel adorns the walls. Exhibited pieces change periodically, but you can always expect high-caliber, contemporary works of art.

LANCASTER ARTS HOTEL
Lancaster, PA (39 miles from Harrisburg)
www.lancasterartshotel.com
866-720-2787

Each room, from suites to the lobby, is filled with original works, with an emphasis on local artists. What’s most impressive is the first-floor gallery, which hosts rotating shows. On Nov. 7, mingle with artist Linda Mylin Ross at the opening of her exhibit. The hotel also offers art appreciation packages.

SAGAMORE, THE ART HOTEL
Miami
www.sagamorehotel.com
305-535-8088

This contemporary hotel has artwork to match, including video art, paintings, photography and sculpture. Docents are available for private tours of the collection. Don’t miss “The Stairwell Project”; the art is so captivating, you won’t even realize you’re walking up six flights of stairs instead of taking the elevator.