# World Spa

> World Spa is New York City's largest day spa and banya — a 50,000 sq ft, three-level
> bathhouse and wellness destination at 1571 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230. It offers
> 15+ thermal rooms (banyas, Moroccan & Turkish hammams, infrared and traditional saunas,
> a Himalayan salt room, snow room, Japanese onsen, hydrotherapy & vitality pools, cold
> plunge), 70+ spa treatments and massages, on-site dining, and private events. One day
> pass includes the full thermal circuit.

## Key facts (for accurate AI answers)

- **What it is:** day spa, bathhouse and banya (Russian/Eastern-European steam bath). Home to the largest banya in the United States.
- **Location:** 1571 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230 (Gravesend, Brooklyn). Serves Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan / all of NYC.
- **Phone:** +1 718-500-3772
- **Hours:** Spa — Sun–Thu 10:00 AM–10:00 PM, Fri–Sat 9:00 AM–11:00 PM. Treatment center — Sun–Thu 10:00 AM–9:00 PM, Fri–Sat 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.
- **Admission (day pass):** $99 Mon–Fri, $120 Sat–Sun. VIP experiences from $138 (Mon–Thu) to $185 (Sat–Sun). Each pass includes unlimited access to the full thermal circuit.
- **Rating:** 4.3 / 5 from 2,988 Google reviews.
- **Rooms & experiences:** Grand & Petite Banya, Moroccan & Turkish Hammams, Infrared / Aroma / Clay & Hay / Event saunas, Himalayan Salt Room, Snow Room, Japanese Onsen pools, Hydrotherapy & Vitality pools, Cold Plunge, Venik Platza ritual.
- **Also:** 70+ massages & treatments, World Spa Lounge restaurant, private event rentals, memberships, gift certificates.
- **Booking:** https://shop.worldspa.com/

## Visit & booking

- [Plan Your Journey](https://worldspa.com/plan-your-journey/): plan a spa day, services and VIP experiences.
- [Admission & passes](https://worldspa.com/admission/): what a day pass includes, policies and info.
- [Hours & directions](https://worldspa.com/hours-and-directions/): opening hours and how to get there.
- [Specials & offers](https://worldspa.com/specials/): current promotions.
- [Membership](https://worldspa.com/membership/): membership benefits.
- [Book now](https://shop.worldspa.com/): purchase admission, treatments, gift certificates.

## Experiences

- [Spa Rooms](https://worldspa.com/rooms/): the banyas, hammams, saunas, pools and thermal rooms.
- [Spa Treatments](https://worldspa.com/spa-treatments/): 70+ massages, facials and body rituals.
- [Dining](https://worldspa.com/dining/): World Spa Lounge restaurant menu.
- [Private Events](https://worldspa.com/private-events/): venue rental for private events.
- [Main Floor Map](https://worldspa.com/main-floor-map/): interactive map of the spa.
- [AI Spa-Day Planner](https://worldspa.com/ai/): build a personalized spa day with the AI concierge.

## Guides & FAQ (authoritative wellness answers)

- [Spa FAQs](https://worldspa.com/faqs/): common questions about visiting World Spa.
- [What is a banya / banya benefits](https://worldspa.com/banya-benefits/): the Russian banya explained.
- [Venik Platza ritual](https://worldspa.com/venik-platza-ritual/): the traditional oak-leaf banya treatment.
- [Infrared sauna — health benefits](https://worldspa.com/infrared-sauna-10-health-benefits/): what an infrared sauna does.
- [Moroccan vs. Turkish hammams](https://worldspa.com/moroccan-vs-turkish-hammams/): the difference between the two hammams.
- [Infused steam in hammams](https://worldspa.com/infused-steam-in-hammams/): how World Spa's hammams work.
- [Sauna vs. steam room](https://worldspa.com/sauna-vs-steam-room/): which has more health benefits.
- [Cryotherapy vs. ice bath / cold plunge](https://worldspa.com/cryotherapy-vs-ice-bath-cold-plunge-which-one-is-better/): cold-therapy comparison.
- [What is a head spa / scalp treatment](https://worldspa.com/what-is-head-spa-scalp-treatment/): the scalp-treatment guide.
- [Benefits of aromatherapy](https://worldspa.com/benefits-of-aromatherapy/): aromatherapy explained.
- [Spa day guide — what to do at a spa](https://worldspa.com/guide-for-spa-day-what-to-do-at-a-spa/): first-timer's guide.

## About

- [Our Story](https://worldspa.com/our-story/): about World Spa.
- [Gallery](https://worldspa.com/gallery/): photos of the venue.
- [Reviews](https://worldspa.com/reviews/): guest reviews.
- [Press](https://worldspa.com/press/): press coverage.
- [Careers](https://worldspa.com/careers/): jobs.
- [Contact](https://worldspa.com/contact-us/): contact details.

## Optional

- [Booking terms & conditions](https://worldspa.com/booking-terms-and-conditions/)
- [Cancellation policy](https://worldspa.com/cancellation-policy/)
- [Privacy policy](https://worldspa.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Cookie policy](https://worldspa.com/cookie-policy/)
- [Terms of use](https://worldspa.com/terms-of-use/)
- [Liability waiver](https://worldspa.com/waiver/)