Get your PJs ready for this trip to Hudson Yards in New York City! We’re having a pajama party at what the Wall Street Journal has called “The Hottest Fitness Hotel on Earth” - the newly opened Equinox Hotel.
Our hosts are Chris Reed, Director of Sales & Marketing, and Todd Anderson, Equinox Area Personal Trainer - Tier X and Nutrition/Sleep Coach.
Wait... a sleep coach? Yes! As part of the famed Equinox fitness clubs brand, the hotel at 33 Hudson Yards is dedicated to “owning sleep like no other hotel before.”
Chris and Todd take us on a must-see tour of the trendy Hudson Yards area, and of course, the gorgeous hotel with its 60,000 square foot flagship fitness club.
So put on your best pajamas (no, darlings, not the ones you’ve been working in for the past two months), grab your cookies and milk, and join us for our Real-Time Retreat! Don’t sleep through this one! ;)
Kelly McAlister from Maui Jim will be rewarding the best pajama-party clad participant, so be sure to join the fun and dress up!
Equinox Hotel
33 Hudson Yards
New York, NY 10001
Cell: 917-688-9713 | Office: 917-970-9602
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Chris Reed is a 15-year veteran of the luxury and lifestyle hospitality industry, having supported the sales, marketing, pre-opening and brand launch efforts for a diverse portfolio of hotels at Langham Hospitality Group, Capella Hotels & Resorts, Morgans Hotels Group as well as Preferred Hotels/Leading Hotels of the World properties.
In his current dream role, Chris leads the sales and marketing efforts for the first ever Equinox Hotel, which debuted in Hudson Yards, New York City in August 2019. He holds certifications in both nutrition health coaching and personal training. Chris has lived, worked and traveled extensively throughout five continents, bringing with him an array of cultures and viewpoints.
Having served on the Board of Directors and Committees for MPI, SITE and FICP, he welcomes any opportunity to connect with industry colleagues.
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With extensive experiences as a performance coach, personal trainer and also an ex-St. Louis Rams fullback, Todd Anderson has worked at Equinox for over 7 years, assuming the title of one of the rare ‘Tier X’ Coaches and Area Personal Training Manager.
Tier X is a lifestyle management program with a uniquely holistic approach to high-performance living, addressing the areas of Movement, Nutrition and Regeneration in tandem. Todd is well versed in physical movement, conditioning, nutrition counseling as well as elusive sleep coaching.
Equinox Hotels was created for those who rest and play as hard as they work, for those who seek a place that matches the scale of their ambitions and a space to restore and regenerate. Every touchpoint has been designed with the traveler in mind and through the lens of our three brand pillars: Movement, Nutrition and Regeneration. The hotel embodies the same holistic philosophy as Equinox Fitness Clubs and redefines luxury as the ultimate in experience and travel as a seamless extension of a life well lived.
Situated on the west side of Manhattan in the heart of Hudson Yards, where the celebrated ‘Highline’ begins and ends, this is New York’s newest neighborhood. It is home to more than 100 diverse shops and culinary experiences, 14 acres of open public green space, The Shed cultural center and Thomas Heatherwick’s Vessel, an engaging and interacve public landmark spanning 154 intricately interconnecting flights of stairs.
Designed by the Rockwell Group, the hotel features 212 rooms, including 48 suites, designed to ensure the optimal sleep experience of a Dark, Quiet, Cool environment is achieved. Each guest room is designed to create and enhance an environment of regeneration and rest with advanced soundproofing, next-generation blackout shades, integrated technology for effortless personalization, and a proprietary sleep system. The room is divided into a generous, open entry foyer and dressing room/bathroom, with a welcoming, calming sleep chamber adjacent.
The hotel encompasses a 60,000-square foot flagship Equinox Fitness Club, accessible during the guest’s stay, offering signature group fitness classes and results-driven personal training programs complete with a 25-yard indoor saltwater lap pool, heated and cooling plunge pools and outdoor leisure pool.
The immersive 27,000-square foot Spa by Equinox Hotels emphasizes recovery-based treatments that feature the latest in science-grounded technology, timeless regeneration and relaxation techniques. Guests can choose from various integrated circuits including cryotherapy, infrared sauna, a quantum harmonics wave table session, along with massages, facials, body work and skin therapies.
Starr Restaurants’ Electric Lemon, by acclaimed restauranteur Stephen Starr, showcases Equinox Hotels’ approach to food and drink as part of its 360-degree lifestyle philosophy by bringing together exceptional seasonal ingredients. The space encompasses an 8,000-square foot outdoor terrace, the largest of any hotel in Manhattan, which is open seasonally.
Equinox Hotel released their ‘AM + PM Rituals’ to the public during this difficult time, previously only available in-room for hotel guests. These guided sessions have been developed by Equinox experts to bring balance, focus and positivity to daily life. We are so excited to bring this in-room experience online for you to enjoy, from the comfort of your very own home.
These rituals have been extremely helpful in preparing the body and mind each morning and also promote sleep each night. Chris hopes this brings some relaxation to everyone’s daily roune.
What to make for a pajama party? Cookies and milk, of course, Retreats Resources style!
Makes 8 small cocktails
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Makes 22
ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 5 minutes
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Try these recipes from Equinox’ family of experts!
For a rainy sleepy Sunday, nothing is better than healthy, delicious pancakes. Mixing the almond flour with the multigrain pancake mix makes it fluffier and super tasty.
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Approx. 6-10 pancakes depending on size
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(makes 1, double ingredients for 2)
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Wash, cut and freeze fruit separately in ziplock bags so will make the smoothie creamier and perfect temperature without having to add ice.
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Another recipe for a sleep/nighttime functional latte. I have been doing this a few times a week at night to help put me to sleep and calm the nerves. This is perfect during this time.
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Equinox Hotels Imagery: for your perfect Zoom Background
Digital Sales Brochure: great reference tool / overview of hotel
And a Spotify New York playlist to set the mood!
Kelly McAlister of Maui Jim will be with us on the calls each week as judge and jury to see which planner really goes all-in with the theme. So engage, be creative, and have fun... and you may be the winner!
She’ll be doing some gifting that will surely lift your shelter-in-place spirits!
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