# 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
> 16 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; F train to Avenue N, a short walk). Serves Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan / all of NYC. Valet parking $15.
- **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, before tax):** $99 Mon–Fri, $120 Sat–Sun. VIP Experience $138 Mon–Thu, $165 Fri, $185 Sat–Sun. Holiday passes $115 with a 4-hour limit (extra hours $25/hr); VIP holiday admission $199 is unlimited. Every pass includes the full thermal circuit (all 16 rooms and pools).
- **Rating:** 4.4 / 5 from 5,418 Google reviews (August 2026).
- **Rooms & experiences (16):** Grand Banya, Petite Banya, Moroccan Hammam, Turkish Hammam, Private Hammam rooms, Infrared Sauna, Aroma Sauna, Clay & Hay Sauna, Event Sauna, Himalayan Salt Room, Snow Room, Japanese Onsen pools, Hydrotherapy Pool, Vitality Pool, Cold Plunge, Venik Platza ritual — each has its own page under /rooms/ (below).
- **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.

## Thermal rooms (one page per room)

- [Grand Banya](https://worldspa.com/rooms/grand-banya/): the largest banya in the US, 176–194°F, home of the venik ritual.
- [Petite Banya](https://worldspa.com/rooms/petite-banya/): the same 176–194°F venik ritual as the Grand Banya, in a quieter room.
- [Moroccan Hammam](https://worldspa.com/rooms/moroccan-hammam/): handmade Moroccan tiles, airy 85–125°F steam.
- [Turkish Hammam](https://worldspa.com/rooms/turkish-hammam/): Carrara marble, heated belly stone, 85–125°F steam with chromatherapy.
- [Infrared Sauna](https://worldspa.com/rooms/infrared-sauna/): alder-wood infrared sauna, gentle 95–110°F heat.
- [Aroma Sauna](https://worldspa.com/rooms/aroma-sauna/): juniper-scented, herb-infused 176–194°F sauna built from four woods.
- [Clay & Hay Sauna](https://worldspa.com/rooms/clay-hay-sauna/): Temazcal-inspired adobe sauna at 145–175°F with an herb-water ritual.
- [Event Sauna](https://worldspa.com/rooms/event-sauna/): communal Finnish heat with the aufguss ritual by Sauna Masters.
- [Himalayan Salt Room](https://worldspa.com/rooms/himalayan-salt-room/): dry salt therapy (halotherapy) for lungs, skin and calm.
- [Snow Room](https://worldspa.com/rooms/snow-room/): real powdery snow at 14–32°F, a gentler alternative to the cold plunge.
- [Japanese Onsen pools](https://worldspa.com/rooms/onsen-pools/): three salt-water pools at 52°F, 101°F and 104°F.
- [Hydrotherapy Pool](https://worldspa.com/rooms/hydrotherapy-pool/): 85°F salt-water pool with high-pressure massage jets.
- [Vitality Pool](https://worldspa.com/rooms/vitality-pool/): jacuzzi-style 100°F soak with deep jets.
- [Cold Plunge](https://worldspa.com/rooms/cold-plunge/): 48–55°F cold plunge to follow the heat.
- [Venik Platza](https://worldspa.com/rooms/platza-venik/): the traditional oak-and-birch venik massage in the banya heat (booked separately).

## 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.
- [Infrared sauna — health benefits](https://worldspa.com/infrared-sauna-10-health-benefits/): what an infrared sauna does, evidence sized honestly (rewritten Aug 2026).
- [Infrared sauna — what to expect](https://worldspa.com/infrared-sauna-what-to-expect/): a first session, step by step.
- [What is a hammam](https://worldspa.com/what-is-a-hammam/): the hammam ritual, belly stone, Moroccan vs Turkish.
- [Salt room therapy explained](https://worldspa.com/salt-room-therapy-explained/): halotherapy and what the evidence says.
- [Hot stone massage guide](https://worldspa.com/the-hot-stone-massage-guide/): what it does and World Spa's Himalayan warm-stone version.
- [Hot–cold contrast therapy](https://worldspa.com/hot-cold-contrast-therapy/): Snow Room vs cold plunge, how to do the cycle.
- [Japanese head spa](https://worldspa.com/japanese-head-spa/): the scalp ritual explained.
- [Scalp massage benefits](https://worldspa.com/scalp-massage-benefits/): why scalp massage works.
- [Couples massage in Brooklyn](https://worldspa.com/couples-massage-brooklyn/): options and prices at World Spa.
- [What are onsen pools](https://worldspa.com/what-are-onsen-pools/): Japanese onsen bathing, World Spa's pools.
- [Facial spa in Brooklyn](https://worldspa.com/facial-spa-brooklyn/): facial menu and how to choose.
- [Body scrub in Brooklyn](https://worldspa.com/body-scrub-brooklyn/): scrubs and hammam rituals.
- [Spa packages in Brooklyn](https://worldspa.com/spa-packages-brooklyn/): retreats and packages.
- [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/)