Looking for a spa that gives great facials in New York City - any suggestions?

I use Nina's European Day Spa at 5 W. 35th Street. 212-594-9610.

I used to go to the Essex House spa for facials by a Columbian woman who is just excellent, almost 30 yrs of experience and she gives a very pampering, European style facial. She worked there and at another hotel spa, I think the Ritz Carlton but not sure. She is the only person I let do facials on me. She now works out of her apartment, has a separate private cosmetology area set up, very professional. She is wonderful. If you decide you don't have to have a spa setting, let me know and I will give you her info. Her charge is somewhat less than it was when she was affiliated w/the spas. I go see her when I am in NYC, and like I said, no on else anywhere gives me a facial.

Some picks from NY Magazine

http://www.newyorkmetro.com/urban/ar.../bestspas2.htm

Mario Bedescu is also supposed to be good.
http://www.newyorkmetro.com/content/...ets_040903.htm

Georgette Klinger is also known for facials.

emd, curious about what your lady does that's so special. Is she midtown?

She is very gentle. I hate having my face "manipulated" and she is very sensitive about that. She is also a very soothing person, very attuned to how comfortable you are or aren't, and what you like and don't like. And she uses good European products. When she gets done, I feel like I've spent a whole day at a spa, it is that relaxing and my skin is glowing. And she takes her time, no rush at all.
She is on West 58th, btwn. 6th and 5th.

BLISS - they have 2 locations - 1 in Soho and the other W 57th. I think the website is www.bliss.com - Saturday appts are hard to come by - need to book at least 10 weeks out! All treatments there are A+

The Peninsula

No, no, no... Susan Ciminelli at Bergdorf.

I second Susan Ciminelli at Bergdorf's, best facial I've ever had.