Discreetly located in an unmarked building on busy Madison Avenue, Hommage Atelier by Julien Farel is a penthouse-level spa specifically geared toward men. The clubby Midtown site, a partnership between the Paris-based men's grooming brand Hommage and hairstylist Julien Farel, opened in March and is now offering its space for private events.
The intimate venue, defined by a clean and modern European look from Italian-French interior designer Luciano Abbaterusso, has a front lounge area furnished with comfy black leather chairs, a glass-enclosed fireplace, and a mirrored wall with an embedded LED TV screen. The service area is equally as roomy and richly decorated, with four stations of cushy chairs, personal TVs and sound systems, and a charging drawer for electronic devices. A V.I.P. room is available for private use.
Suited for corporate groups and client entertaining, the luxury retreat's treatments are designed for businessmen, including hand grooming for guests suffering from excessive BlackBerry use, facials for the frequent flyer, and tension-relieving massages. Private and corporate membership provides access to additional services, and the venue rental fee is waived if the event is hosted by a member. Hommage Atelier also sells its grooming products on site and can arrange custom gifts for groups, such as an engraved shave set.
Gatherings of as many as 20 can take over the space for treatments, cocktail receptions, or private press previews.