New York, NY (May 4, 2017) – Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, the latest property in the Four Seasons portfolio in Manhattan, is pleased to announce the official appointment of Tara Cruz as Director of Spa. In her position, Tara oversees the day to day operations of The Spa which includes seven treatment rooms (including a couple’s Spa Suite), a nail room, an indoor relaxation room, boutique, outdoor terrace, 24 hour fitness center and a 75-foot indoor lap pool. Tara also oversees the partnership with the two European Brands that are exclusively stocked with Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown – Dr Burgener from Switzerland and Omorovicza from Budapest, Hungary. The Spa is the ultimate sanctuary of wellness and pampering in the heart of the city with results-driven therapies featuring European Brands.
“I am thrilled to be joining the world-class team at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown. The team here has already set the stage for success with the existing partnerships and wellness offerings in place. Together, we will make The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown the skin care authority in New York City,” says Cruz. “Our guests are extremely sophisticated and well versed in health and wellness. The Spa must remain classic yet be innovative in our offerings with a special focus on luxurious natural products which are enhanced with results driven technology. Our bespoke menu is tailored to our guests’ personal needs, meaning all skincare goals are achievable. That's the true beauty of The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown,” continues Cruz.
Before joining The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, Tara was most recently Director of Spa at Cornelia Spa, located within the Surrey Hotel on the Upper East Side. Prior to her time at The Surrey, Tara was the Assistant Director of Spa at Tribeca’s Greenwich Hotel. There, Tara was in charge of developing and implementing Public Relations and Marketing initiatives that engaged actively with the neighborhood’s exclusive clientele. Additionally, she also oversaw the Pool, Fitness Centre, Retail Space and Reception Desk.
Before moving back to Manhattan in 2014, Tara was based in Scottsdale, Arizona where she served as Director of Spa at the luxurious Dolce Salon & Spa.
Tara graduated from the Cortiva Institute as an official Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) and simultaneously became an LMT Educational trainer. She is also a licensed Arbitrations Manager and holds a degree in Business and Communication from Suffolk County Community College.
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is open from 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily and is available for a complete range of treatments featuring all natural products. For more information please visit: fourseasons.com/newyorkdowntown/spa
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown opened on September 19, 2016 and is the second Four Seasons Hotel in New York City. Boasting 189 rooms, 157 residences, 7,000 square feet of event space and Wolfgang Puck’s first New York outpost, CUT, the Hotel serves as the new cornerstone of Downtown Manhattan.
