Aire Ancient Baths - New York

Overview

AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago is a premier luxury spa facility inspired by ancient Roman and Greek bathing rituals, recreating the timeless tradition of thermal bathing in a modern, enchanting setting. This spa-sauna hybrid transports guests to a bygone era of opulent relaxation, featuring a circuit of thermal baths at varying temperatures designed to harmonize body and mind. The overall atmosphere is magical, serene, and immersive, with candlelit paths, aromatic steam rooms, cascading waterfalls, and saltwater flotation pools evoking a sense of profound tranquility. Guests move at their own pace through the baths, experiencing the therapeutic contrast of hot and cold waters that relax muscles, boost circulation, and revitalize the skin. Couples’ experiences dominate, emphasizing romance, intimacy, and shared rejuvenation, culminating in bespoke massages, soaks, and refreshments like chilled juices. Scientifically proven elements, such as signature oils and minerals, enhance the holistic benefits, making it an ideal escape for stress relief and sensory indulgence.

Features & Amenities

AIRE Chicago boasts an extensive array of ancient-inspired thermal facilities and modern comforts, all centered around water therapy:

• Caldarium: Hot bath for deep muscle relaxation and joint tension relief.
• Frigidarium: Cold bath to reactivate circulation, tone skin, and invigorate.
• Tepidarium: Warm bath for gentle transition and comfort.
• Balneum: Bath of a Thousand Jets for invigorating hydro-massage.
• Vaporiums: Two steam rooms infused with aromatherapy for respiratory and skin benefits.
• Palestra: Outdoor bath with cascading waterfall for a refreshing, nature-infused plunge.
• Flotarium: Saltwater flotation bath mimicking Dead Sea buoyancy for ultimate decompression.
• Salt exfoliation area: For skin purification and preparation for treatments.
• Relaxation areas: Stocked with cold water, AIRE Teas, and juices for hydration.
• Exclusive couple’s suites: Private rooms for massages with customizable oils (e.g., Orange Garden, sandalwood, red currant) and tools like hot basalt stones or cryo sticks.
• Additional perks: Guided breathing sessions, honey hair masks, and post-treatment lounges.

These amenities draw from historical bathing practices while incorporating contemporary wellness science for maximum efficacy.

Services

Services focus on couples’ packages blending thermal circuits with personalized therapies, all including full access to the baths:

• Escape Together 60’ (135 min): Thermal tour + 60-min full-body relaxing massage with Signature Orange Garden oil (proven for relaxation) in a private couple’s room + refreshing juice.
• Love Connection 90’ (180 min): Thermal baths + salt exfoliation + 90-min indulgent massage with soothing/energizing oils and hot basalt stones + juice; candlelit path enhances romance.
• Wine Soak (120 min): Thermal circuit + 30-min exclusive red wine bath (Ribera del Duero grapes for antioxidants) + wine tasting with cheese.
• Himalayan Salt Ritual (180 min, per person): Thermal baths + 20-min salt crystal body wrap + 60-min massage with hot Himalayan salt stones for detox and energy balance + juice.
• The Signature Wine Experience - For Two (180 min): Thermal tour + 15-min grapeseed exfoliation + 60-min grapeseed oil massage with cryo face treatment + 45-min private wine soak + cranial massage and honey hair mask + exclusive tasting.

All services promote self-paced exploration, with tips like alternating temperatures, staying hydrated, and communicating massage preferences.

Pricing

Pricing is premium, tailored for couples (per couple unless noted), reflecting luxury inclusions:

• Escape Together 60’: $600
• Love Connection 90’: $745
• Wine Soak: $750
• Himalayan Salt Ritual: $360 (per person)
• The Signature Wine Experience - For Two: $1,400

Gift options and online booking available via beaire.com. Prices emphasize value through multi-hour experiences.

Location & Hours

• Location: AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago (exact address not detailed; central Chicago location inferred from branding. Book via https://beaire.com/en/booking/chicago or explore via https://beaire.com/en/aire-ancient-baths-chicago).
• Operating Hours: Not specified in content; reservations recommended for peak times.

Part of a global network including New York, London, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Sevilla, Almería, and Vallromanes.

Notes

What sets AIRE Chicago apart is its authentic recreation of ancient baths with innovative, science-backed twists like polyphenol-rich wine soaks (superior antioxidants to Vitamins C/E), Himalayan pink salt (84+ minerals for purification, sourced from 250M-year-old deposits), and custom oils/stones for targeted relief. Benefits include muscle relaxation, improved circulation, skin ton…