In a city known for weighing in on the side of excess, a day of pampering can be a lifesaver. New Orleans is home to a range of day spas and other places to relax and rejuvenate, some housed in luxury hotels, others locally-owned in neighborhoods from Uptown and the Marigny to Mid-City and the French Quarter. Whether you have all day or half an hour, need a facial or a full body massage, or simply want to treat yourself, these spots will leave you refreshed and pampered.

Hotel Spas in New Orleans 

Check in to some serious relaxation at a world-class hotel spa. Luxury and relaxation go hand-in-hand here, and services can be booked regardless of whether or not you’re a guest at the hotel. Our favorite hotel spas to bliss out in are the The Spa at Windsor Court, The Waldorf Astoria Spa at The Roosevelt, The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, and Spa Aria at the Monteleone.  

Facials and Skin Care in New Orleans 

Looking to put your best face forward? Head over to Magazine Street to get your skin steamed, scrubbed, and moisturized into its most luminous state at Poppy & Ivy Face Bar or Glasskin. Other top picks for extractions, peels, and all other glowing goodness are Spa2Geaux and Marigny Skin Care.  

New Orleans Day Spas 

Looking for a more boutique experience for your pampering needs? These day spas offer everything from massage therapy to manicures and pedicures. Both Woodhouse Day Spa and Earthsavers Spa & Store are known for their calming environments and extensive list of services. NOLA Organic Spa is a Black-owned spa that offers holistic treatments in an intimate setting, including a number of customizable spa packages for a full day of bliss. For those in need of an extra layer of destressing, Float Nola provides floatation therapy pods, where high-concentration epsom salt baths provide a feeling of weightlessness and sensory deprivation. Spa Isbell in the Lower Garden District also has an extensive list of relaxation and beauty services, ranging from salt scrubs and mud baths to microdermabrasion.