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Equinox Hotel New York

Hudson Yards, New York City, USAroom count not recorded · Equinox Hotels

Researched and sourced by hand. Last reviewed 2026-08-19.

The hotel's outdoor terrace at sunset, a long reflecting pool flanked by dark stone planters and a linear fire feature, with two tall sculptures against the sky over the Hudson.A terrace seating area under a timber soffit, patterned sofas beside planters of red tulips, looking out between concrete columns to the Vessel and the towers of Hudson Yards.A guest room in charcoal and cream, a low bed against a padded leather headboard wall with a full-height mirror beside it and floor-to-ceiling windows onto the skyline.A city-view king room after dark, the bed and a dark upholstered sofa lit by a single arc lamp, with the lit towers of Manhattan filling the corner windows.A room bathroom seen through the glass wall of its walk-in shower, the bed and a window full of neighbouring towers visible beyond.A junior suite with a dark sofa and low table in the foreground and the bed set behind a partial wall, daylight from windows onto the river.The living room of the presidential suite at dusk, a curved cream sofa on a round rug facing a wall of glass, with a telescope aimed at the city and river below.Electric Lemon's dining room at night, banquettes and tan leather chairs down a long room lit warm, with a sculptural neon line running across the ceiling.The bar at night, a large square counter with a lit bottle display at its centre, lounge chairs and low tables around it and a fireplace burning to one side.A hand cutting into a glazed steak on a white oval plate, beside a bowl of green herb sauce, a wine glass and a dish of charred vegetables on dark timber.A spa treatment room framed by fluted stone piers, a single dressed massage table under a curved slatted ceiling with a backlit niche on the far wall.A client lying face up on a treatment table with the therapist's hands cradling the back of her neck, against a softly lit fluted wall.
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The hotel's outdoor terrace at sunset, a long reflecting pool flanked by dark stone planters and a linear fire feature, with two tall sculptures against the sky over the Hudson.

Equinox Hotel New York is a hotel in Hudson Yards, New York City, USA. We read what it publishes about the eight things a building does to your biology and scored the evidence 4 of 6. Last verified 2026-08-19. Water Integrity is its best-documented pathway; 6 pathways are not assessed yet and stay out of the denominator.

4 / 62 of 8 pathways assessed

Each pathway scores 0 to 3 on the quality of the evidence published, not on the quality of the property. Open a row for every claim and its source.

Air Quality

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Not yet assessedexcluded from the total

Not assessed yet, so this pathway is excluded from the total rather than counted as a zero.

What is not published

  • What filter grade is fitted to guest room air handling, for example MERV 13 or HEPA H13?
  • What is the fresh air supply rate per person in a guest room?
  • Are carbon dioxide, particulate or volatile organic compound levels measured, and are the readings published?
  • Is there a mould inspection and remediation protocol, and when was it last run?
  • Are there gas cooktops, fireplaces or other combustion sources inside guest rooms?

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Water Integrity

2

Specified2 of 3 · Source, treatment, tested panels and how drinking water arrives.

  • Specified

    The rooftop pool's treatment is named, saltwater, and rooms carry refillable PATH water bottles, a named brand.

    refillable PATH water bottles in every room, and a rooftop saltwater pool
    PublishedGirls Who Eat, Non-Toxic Travel Made Simple, The best non-toxic weekend getaways. Checked 2026-08-19.

What is not published

  • What is the water source, and what treatment is applied before it reaches a guest room?
  • Is there a published contaminant test panel, and which laboratory ran it?
  • Is shower and bath water filtered, and to what specification?
  • How are pools and spas sanitised, and is the chemistry published?
  • How is drinking water delivered, and is it treated on site?

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Light Rhythm

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Not yet assessedexcluded from the total

Not assessed yet, so this pathway is excluded from the total rather than counted as a zero.

What is not published

  • Is guest room lighting tunable or circadian, and what specification is published?
  • What colour temperatures are used in the evening, and are fixtures flicker free?
  • Do sleeping areas have full blackout, and is it specified?
  • What daylight access does a typical room have?
  • Is exterior lighting shielded or reduced overnight?

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EMF Harmony

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Not yet assessedexcluded from the total

Not assessed yet, so this pathway is excluded from the total rather than counted as a zero.

What is not published

  • Are guest rooms wired for data, or is access wireless only?
  • Where are wireless access points and smart meters placed relative to the bed?
  • Have field levels been measured in sleeping areas, and by whom?
  • Can a guest have wireless disabled in their room on request?
  • Is any shielded cabling or shielding material specified in the build?

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Materials and Textiles

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Specified2 of 3 · Named materials, finishes, bedding composition and cleaning chemistry.

  • Specified

    The linens are specified, 400-thread-count cotton percale, and the building is reported to carry no artificial scent anywhere.

    There's no artificial scent anywhere in the building, 400-thread-count cotton percale linens
    PublishedGirls Who Eat, Non-Toxic Travel Made Simple, The best non-toxic weekend getaways. Checked 2026-08-19.

What is not published

  • What are the mattresses made of, and are they treated with flame retardants?
  • What is the fibre content of the linen, and is it certified, for example to GOTS or OEKO TEX?
  • Which paints, adhesives and sealants were specified, and are they low emission?
  • What cleaning and laundry products are used, and is the list published?
  • Are there named low emission certifications on the flooring or joinery?

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Food and Kitchen

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Not yet assessedexcluded from the total

Not assessed yet, so this pathway is excluded from the total rather than counted as a zero.

What is not published

  • What share of produce is grown on site or sourced locally, and is it verified?
  • Which cooking oils are used, and is the policy published?
  • What cookware is used in the kitchen?
  • Is kitchen and ice water filtered, and to what specification?
  • Is there a published position on additives, preservatives or allergens?

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Biophilic and Healing Design

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Not yet assessedexcluded from the total

Not assessed yet, so this pathway is excluded from the total rather than counted as a zero.

What is not published

  • Does every guest room have direct outdoor access or an operable opening?
  • What is the published design intent behind the natural materials used?
  • What are the typical ceiling heights and room volumes?
  • Was the landscape designed with native planting, and is the palette published?

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Sound and Sensory Ecology

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Not yet assessedexcluded from the total

Not assessed yet, so this pathway is excluded from the total rather than counted as a zero.

What is not published

  • What is the measured background noise level in a guest room at night?
  • What acoustic separation is specified between adjoining keys?
  • How loud is the guest room air conditioning at its lowest setting?
  • Is fragrance diffused into guest rooms or public areas, and can it be declined?

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What is not publishedthe gaps we looked for and did not find

This record entered the index from Girls Who Eat's non-toxic travel coverage, which states its reviews draw on their own criteria plus information properties supplied or published. Claims are recorded at the tier a third-party report earns. Pathways without a row have not been researched yet and stay out of the denominator.

Other standards held

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  • Girls Who Eat Conscious rating, Properties meeting 2-3 of our standards with a genuine commitment to healthier travel Awarded by Girls Who Eat, Non-Toxic Travel Made Simple. Source
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2026-08-19
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Questions travelers askwater, air, EMF, and whether it is worth it

Does Equinox Hotel New York publish water quality testing?

Yes, at specification level: a named system, supplier or standard is on the record, without a published measurement. Scored 2 of 3.

What is the air quality like in the rooms?

We can only report what is published about the rooms themselves. We have not assessed this pathway at Equinox Hotel New York yet; it is excluded from the denominator rather than counted as a zero.

Is Equinox Hotel New York low-EMF?

We have not assessed this pathway at Equinox Hotel New York yet; it is excluded from the denominator rather than counted as a zero.

Is Equinox Hotel New York worth it?

We score evidence, not experience. On evidence, it ranks 81 of 85 researched records. The strongest documented pathways are Water Integrity and Materials and Textiles.

4 / 6

Evidence score · 2 of 8 pathways

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