Wall Street Bath & Spa 88
📍 88 Fulton St, New York, New York, 10038
Services: Infrared Sauna, Cold Plunge, Steam Room, Hot Tub, Massage
Amenities & Features
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Day pass admission: $59.75 Monday-Friday, $64.75 Saturday/Sunday/holidays (advance booking required weekends). Treatments: Deep Tissue/Swedish Massage $120 (60min) / $160 (90min), Platza Traditional Russian Banya Whisking $60 (15min), Body Scrub $80 (30min). Gift cards available: $50, $100, $200, $300. | |
About
Cold Plunge & Sauna
This spa offers a robust thermal experience centered on its authentic Russian banya facilities. Spa-goers frequently highlight the intense heat of the traditional dry sauna, which exceeds 230°F, and a hotter sauna that reaches 194°F. The eucalyptus steam room is noted as being particularly hot, spacious, and one of the best available. The "Shvitz" or wet sauna provides a distinct, intense heat that many guests find hotter than the dry sauna. A dedicated cold plunge pool is kept very cold with regular additions of ice, and a unique cold sauna with frozen pipes provides an alternative cooling experience. An infrared sauna is also available, though some guests find the seating narrow and uncomfortable.
Atmosphere
The venue provides an authentic, old-fashioned bath house atmosphere. The property is described as very worn with missing tiles, and the locker rooms have an unsettling, industrial feel with chains on the lockers. The layout can be confusing with unmarked doors. While some guests note the facilities are not sparkling clean, others appreciate that the essential areas like the hot rooms are well-kept and free of mold. The overall vibe is matter-of-fact and functional rather than luxurious, with plenty of lounge areas for socializing.
Pricing
The spa operates on an efficient payment system where guests carry a key to charge beverages and snacks, settling the bill at the end. Many guests appreciate the pricing as being among the best in the city for this type of experience. However, some visitors report unexpected extra fees for basic amenities like towel, robe, and access to the hot tub, pool, and sauna, which were not included in their treatment bookings.
Staff
Front desk staff are characterized as very matter-of-fact, short, blunt, and to the point, which some guests attribute to a cultural style. There are enough staff present to manage the facilities, but their responsiveness to issues like out-of-service amenities receives mixed feedback, with some guests describing interactions as passive-aggressive or unhelpful.
Additional Amenities
The spa features a restaurant on-site serving food that many guests describe as very good, with specific praise for the spicy lamb soup and potato dumplings with caramelized onion. A bar area offers infused vodkas, with ginger being a favorite. Additional treatments like the oak leaves (platka) are available for purchase and are described as an amazing experience. A collection of felt hats is also available for sale.
