The Benjamin Royal Sonesta Hotel is a luxury hotel located in NYC’s Midtown East.

Located in NYC’s Midtown East neighborhood in the heart of Manhattan’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment, The Benjamin Royal Sonesta Hotel is a haven of comfort and sophistication with refined accommodations, premier amenities and services, and elevated spaces that feature elegant interiors accompanied by vibrant city views.

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The hotel is also home to Royal Reflection Wellness Spa, a relaxing oasis that offers a variety of wellness services ranging from massages and facials to eyelash extensions and acupuncture. Owner Lainey Li has more than 20 years of experience specializing in pain-relieving techniques that provide lasting results for her clients.

We chatted with Li, Owner of Royal Reflection Wellness Spa, who shared more information about the spa’s amenities, treatments to try, and more.

The lobby at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta Hotel.

Why You’ll Love It: Guests love the tranquil and intimate atmosphere of our spa, where they can truly escape the hustle of the city. Our personalized treatments, experienced therapists, and attention to detail ensure a luxurious and rejuvenating experience. Our goal is to help every client heal and improve their well-being through our broad expertise and personalized care.

The hotel offers city views and is surrounded by some of Manhattan’s best shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Key Features: Our spa offers beautifully designed treatment rooms, a relaxation area, high-quality spa products, and spa beds with plush linens for maximum comfort. We focus on creating a serene and inviting space for our guests to unwind.

Royal Reflection Wellness Spa is a relaxing sanctuary located within the hotel.

Insider Tip: All massages at our spa include hot stones, adding an extra layer of relaxation and muscle relief. Our therapists also offer personalized treatments concentrating on guests’ specific areas to ease discomfort and promote healing.

Bonus: Guests receive a warm, aromatherapy-infused towel before their treatment to help them relax.

Snacks Served: We offer a variety of complimentary herbal teas and infused water.

Splurge Treatment: Our Signature 90-Minute Customized Facial combines deep cleansing, microdermabrasion, LED therapy, and a nourishing mask for the ultimate glow. It’s perfect for those looking for a high-end, results-driven experience.

Another indulgent option is our Signature Glow & Peel Facial, which features exfoliation, deep cleansing, deep hydration, oxygen infusion, LED therapy, and a half-body massage, leaving your skin radiant and rejuvenated.

The spa offers a variety of wellness services including massages, facials, acupuncture, and more.

Insider’s Favorite: The European Facial is a go-to for deep hydration and rejuvenation. It’s a classic, results-driven facial that works for all skin types and leaves the skin looking radiant.

The spa’s private facial treatment room.

Most Unique Treatment: We specialize in Myofascial Massage, a highly effective technique that focuses on releasing tension in the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles. This treatment is ideal for reducing chronic pain, improving mobility, and promoting deep relaxation.

My signature massage offers a powerful blend of Swedish and deep tissue techniques, reflexology, and Chinese medicine with acupressure. This therapeutic approach provides deep tissue release, which may feel intense initially but leads to exceptional relief, wellness and healing.

Guests can also enjoy nail services at the spa.

Featured Products: We use high-quality skincare brands known for their efficacy and luxurious ingredients. Some of the brands featured include Sothys Paris, and soon Repechage and Eminence Organic Skincare.

For more information about Royal Reflection Wellness Spa at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta Hotel, visit their website. Follow on Instagram: @thebenjaminhotel

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