QC NY is the Milan-based brand’s first wellness outpost outside of Europe / photo: QC NY
A 74,000sq ft Italian day spa is to open on New York’s Governors Island after a US$50m (€42.3m, £36.1m) investment and seven years of planning, building and restoration.
Named QC NY, the destination is the 10th property in the portfolio of Milan-based wellness thermal spa operator QC Terme Spas & Resorts. It marks the brand’s US debut and its first outpost outside Europe.
Just minutes from the bustle of Manhattan and Brooklyn via ferry, QC NY is designed as an enchanting oasis complete with lush grounds, outdoor thermal pools with sweeping skyline views, themed saunas and relaxation rooms – each with its own curated personality, scent and music.
The location includes three historic army barrack buildings dating from the early 1900s, once used as officers’ quarters.
New York architect Bob Henry led the project’s design with a remit to bring the brand’s signature Milan wellness experience to the US. He says: “I was inspired to re-purpose three landmark buildings into a ‘wellness campus’ and integrate QC Terme’s unique hydrotherapy pools within this landscape to deliver a therapeutic aqua-journey with delicious views back to Manhattan.”
Other wellness experiences include Vichy showers, infrared beds, foot baths, hydro jets, steam baths and more.
In addition, guests will be able to purchase massage treatments, Italian bites and alcoholic beverages while they relax. The spa menu offers 25-, 50- or 75-minute massages ranging between US$100 (€85, £72) and US$250 (€212, £181). Powered by sustainable Italian skincare brand Comfort Zone, each ritual can be customised with a choice of music, technique and aromas.
Day passes, which start at US$88 (€74, £64), include access to all spa amenities for the whole day and a roundtrip ferry ticket.
Francesco Varni, QC Group CEO, says: “We’re delighted to bring the quality and integrity of our spas to North America and have plans to expand the experience not only in North America but also worldwide.”
Photo: Bob Henry
“I was inspired to re-purpose three landmark buildings into a ‘wellness campus’ and integrate QC Terme’s unique hydrotherapy pools within this landscape to deliver a therapeutic aqua-journey with delicious views back to Manhattan” – Bob Henry, architect
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QC NY is the Milan-based brand’s first wellness outpost outside of Europe / photo: QC NY
A 74,000sq ft Italian day spa is to open on New York’s Governors Island after a US$50m (€42.3m, £36.1m) investment and seven years of planning, building and restoration.
Named QC NY, the destination is the 10th property in the portfolio of Milan-based wellness thermal spa operator QC Terme Spas & Resorts. It marks the brand’s US debut and its first outpost outside Europe.
Just minutes from the bustle of Manhattan and Brooklyn via ferry, QC NY is designed as an enchanting oasis complete with lush grounds, outdoor thermal pools with sweeping skyline views, themed saunas and relaxation rooms – each with its own curated personality, scent and music.
The location includes three historic army barrack buildings dating from the early 1900s, once used as officers’ quarters.
New York architect Bob Henry led the project’s design with a remit to bring the brand’s signature Milan wellness experience to the US. He says: “I was inspired to re-purpose three landmark buildings into a ‘wellness campus’ and integrate QC Terme’s unique hydrotherapy pools within this landscape to deliver a therapeutic aqua-journey with delicious views back to Manhattan.”
Other wellness experiences include Vichy showers, infrared beds, foot baths, hydro jets, steam baths and more.
In addition, guests will be able to purchase massage treatments, Italian bites and alcoholic beverages while they relax. The spa menu offers 25-, 50- or 75-minute massages ranging between US$100 (€85, £72) and US$250 (€212, £181). Powered by sustainable Italian skincare brand Comfort Zone, each ritual can be customised with a choice of music, technique and aromas.
Day passes, which start at US$88 (€74, £64), include access to all spa amenities for the whole day and a roundtrip ferry ticket.
Francesco Varni, QC Group CEO, says: “We’re delighted to bring the quality and integrity of our spas to North America and have plans to expand the experience not only in North America but also worldwide.”
Photo: Bob Henry
“I was inspired to re-purpose three landmark buildings into a ‘wellness campus’ and integrate QC Terme’s unique hydrotherapy pools within this landscape to deliver a therapeutic aqua-journey with delicious views back to Manhattan” – Bob Henry, architect
Read more from this issue of Attractions Management magazine
View contents of Attractions Management 2021 issue 3
Editor's letter: All about the people
With global staff shortages threatening to stall economic recovery, it’s time to reboot our commitment to driving improvements in pay and working conditions across the spa and wellness industry
Spa people: Dr Mark Hyman
Dr Mark Hyman MD believes functional medicine has the power to be life-changing in the health and wellbeing of patients.
New opening: Six Senses Shaharut
Six Senses has opened the doors to its new 60-key retreat in Israel’s southern Negev Desert, complete with a 1,900sq m, two-level spa and wellness sanctuary
New opening: QC NY
A 74,000sq ft Italian day spa has opened on New York’s Governors Island after a US$50m investment and seven years of planning, building and restoration.
Interview: Kenneth Ryan
We talk to the global head of spa at Marriott International about navigating the global lockdown, re-imagining the company's brand portfolio and what it will take to succeed post-COVID-19
Sponsored: Time out
Answering a growing demand
for non-invasive, anti-ageing skin
care, Comfort Zone is relaunching
its Sublime Skin line with a new
filler-like natural formula that
reverses cellular degeneration
Research: Total impact
Latest ISPA report considers the economic fallout of the pandemic and the spa industry's road to recovery
Sponsored: Gharieni Group
CEO Sammy Gharieni talks about his relentless drive
to deliver innovative products to underpin operators’ success
Analysis: Role model
What business models are showing the most potential in the wellness industry? Lyndsay Madden Nadeau shares her insights
Interview: Lorenzo Giannuzzi
The hospitality veteran dreamed of reinventing an historic Italian palazzo as a world-class medical spa. Lisa Starr went to find out more
Sponsored: TechnoAlpin
Snow rooms are creating a ‘wow’ factor for customers,
while reducing operating costs in the delivery of hot and cold
experiences
Interview: Gloria Caulfield
The executive director of Lake Nona wellness community talks about tapping into the latest tech to create healthy living environments
Software: Revenue management
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