I stayed at the Equinox Hotel, New York City's premiere spot for fitness-obsessed travelers. Take a look inside my swanky, wellness-focused room.

Jordan Parker ErbJan 14, 2024, 16:37 IST

Business Insider's reporter spent a night at the Equinox Hotel in Manhattan.Jordan Parker Erb/Business Insider

I recently spent a night at the Equinox Hotel in Manhattan's Hudson Yards neighborhood.
Equinox is primarily known for its ultra-luxe, high-cost fitness clubs. Its hotel opened in 2019.

Since moving to New York City, I've looked at Equinox with a sense of longing.

The chain of fitness clubs is one of the nicest in the city, where memberships cost hundreds of dollars — a stark comparison to the $20 I pay for a gym in Brooklyn. With high-end amenities and locations around the city, Equinox is a place for highly ambitious, fitness-focused people to see and be seen.

The same goes for its hotel.

The Equinox Hotel, opened in 2019, has been dubbed the "fittest hotel on Earth," and was chosen this year as one of the best hotels in the world. Earlier this month, I got to check it out for myself.

I stayed in one of the hotel's "Deluxe City View Guest Rooms," which starts at around $995 per night. Business Insider paid a press rate of $495 for this stay.

Take a look inside my swanky, wellness-focused room.

Located in Manhattan's Hudson Yards neighborhood, the hotel is Equinox's first foray into the hospitality industry.

The entrance to the Equinox Hotel in Hudson Yards, Manhattan.Jordan Parker Erb/Business Insider

The hotel's front desk and concierge are on the 25th floor, giving guests a glimpse of what they're in for.

The Equinox Hotel's lobby area, located on the 25th floor.Jordan Parker Erb/Business Insider

After checking in, I headed to my room: A deluxe city-view guest room on the 30th floor.

The bedroom was exceptionally spacious for a Manhattan hotel.Jordan Parker Erb/Business Insider

My room had an impressive view of Manhattan.

The view from the room.Jordan Parker Erb/Business Insider

The room was stocked to the brim with goodies: One drawer was filled with eye masks, serums, and other fancy items.

Health and wellness items in the Equinox Hotel room.Jordan Parker Erb/Business Insider

I found CBD oil, teas promoting sleep and immunity, and collagen supplements inside a cabinet.

The room came stocked with things like teas and CBD oil.Jordan Parker Erb/Business Insider

In line with its wellness-centered branding, it also came with fitness supplies like a foam roller and yoga mat.

A yoga mat, blocks, foam roller, and ball were free to use while in the room.Jordan Parker Erb/Business Insider

The room also had one of the nicest coffee and cocktail bars I've ever seen.

The coffee bar came with several different types of espresso pods, and cocktails from Via Carota.Jordan Parker Erb/Business Insider

There were lots of upscale snacks to purchase.

Healthy snacks like popcorn and nuts were a nice touch.Jordan Parker Erb/Business Insider

The room also came equipped with two robes and two pairs of slippers.

Two robes and two sets of slippers came with the room.Jordan Parker Erb/Business Insider

I fell in love with the bed, which uses the "Scandinavian Sleep Method."

The bed had two separate duvets, known as the Scandinavian sleep method.Jordan Parker Erb/Business Insider

A bedside tablet controls the room's temperature, lighting, and window shades.

A snap of the tablet, located near my bed.Jordan Parker Erb/Business Insider

One of the coolest things about the room was its shower — with the press of a button, you can change the glass from clear to opaque.

The shower glass transitioned between transparent and opaque.Jordan Parker Erb/Business Insider

All in all, I thought my one-night stay was totally worth it — and I wish I could have stayed longer.

BI's reporter at the Equinox Hotel.Jordan Parker Erb/Business Insider

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