More modern than Past Tan, but not as current as Present Tan…read more As you know I'm big into tanning, and that means that this place is somewhere that I've been a couple of times - and the last time I came in to inquire about stuff and found that it's actually really expensive so that was kind of annoying - but yeah. They were extremely friendly with all of our enquiries and if I did live in Manhattan or if I'm in Manhattan soon and need something tan-wise, or Barbie does, we will very strongly consider this place because of how nice they were. I wouldn't say affordable but I would say well worth it.

It's hard to find real tanning beds in the city. The staff here is so sweet. I love their tanning…read morebeds. Nice quality and strength. Atmosphere is low key and nice.

I've always come here for the Mystic tanning, however I tried indoor tanning for the first rime…read morehere. The facility is super clean and offer a large variety of tanning lotions! I purchased a package along with a lotion with the help of Tiyanna. (I'm sorry if I misspelled your name) She was WONDERFUL! So patient and understanding. She was a delight and I felt comfortable and welcomed! Thanks again!

Their staff are super knowledgeable and really nice. They always have good specials and their place…read moreis really clean. Their beds are great!

This place is so great. One is a few tanning bed places in the city, super clean, staff is…read morefriendly, and the beds are nice. Jason was at the front desk and was very accommodating to showing me exactly how the beds worked. Overall will be coming back here!

They have a spray tan booth but it's different than a versa spa, because they have a clear option,…read moreI've never seen this in a spray tan booth & they're 90% what I use for spray tans because I like quick and easy. I love it because I can run in and get one and then run a few errands after without looking crazy so this place really comes in handy. Today it was so nice to run in & now do a few more things and know a tan is developing and it won't ruin my coat. I also use their UV and red light here. Their red light machine is different than why I'm used to, I don't use it every time because of that but sometimes I do. Their UV booths are the best my favorite is the one with red light. This is worth the membership and I've never had to sit and wait for a machine or a tan it's like 30 min of my time & sometimes it's a great pick me up.

I wanted a spray tan while I was in NY, and had a hard time finding a place that would take me last…read moreminute. Portofino accommodated me and Lianghy did such a great job on my tan, it's the best one in be gotten so far. I highly recommend both the place and Lianghy, she was awesome!!!

Antoniette P. did the most amazing blow out for me. I was visiting and had a big meeting. My hair…read morewas a mess. I left feeling like a million! Portofino is a little oasis off the bustle of 6th Avenue. Located on the 2nd floor, when you enter it is like you stepped into a day spa in Positano or some other seaside village in Italy. I hope Sara considers opening another location in Boston (wink). See you again when I am back.

The salon is in the former City Sun location which I used to go to. The set up is pretty much the…read moresame but the beds have been updated and are good. The staff is amazing! The sessions are appropriately priced. My only criticisms are I wish I could just press the start button inside the bed instead of having to wait for the lights to come on or pressing the blue button that's on the wall. It would also be convenient to be able to keep a bottle of lotion there but I get it. Space is a premium and people leave it and probably forget they left it there. Other than that it's pretty good. I haven't done the spray in this location so I can't review it. But they do offer it along with red light therapy in what looks like a giant shell.

I have had a very less than pleasant experience with Beach Bum. While signing up for a membership,…read morethe financial instructions were extremely unclear and my card was charged $500 with a three month financial commitment to the beds ($250 upon signing up, $140 the following month, and $110 the third month). I asked for clarification regarding the steep recurring costs because it did not align with the information online and what I was "sold" when signing up in store. However, the staff gave me confusing information with no clear explanation or support throughout the process beside stating that it was what I agreed to within my contract and that tanning is a luxury service. Additionally, I have not had a good experience with the bulbs in Beach Bum's beds. I regularly tanned for three months and after a few weeks of not going in, I am already back to my original color. Even worse, I have white, pigmented circles all over my chest and shoulders. They are concerning. (I am aware that I willingly went to the tanning beds and this is a risk of my decision, but it is unfortunate and not something I have experienced at other tanning salons/beds.) Brittany, the manager, was kind enough to contact me in regard to my concerns once I voiced my frustrations with the company as well as cancel my membership on the spot. However, I will no longer be a customer at Beach Bum. Pictures are attached as proof for the condition of my skin.

I used to go a few blocks away and it closed due to a fire. I'm so glad I go here now - the main…read morefront desk woman and I have the same birthday! I only know that because she's really sweet and personable. I bought 10 sessions for the Mother's Day promotion and got such a great deal. I'm obsessed with the IDOME stand up because it has a iPhone connector INSIDE OF IT! Who isn't always tempted to be on their phone while tanning - and here you literally can. Game changer.

Very unorganized. Communicated different expiration dates of packages. Couldn't find my profile…read moreeven though I called ahead to confirm the appointment. Will not be returning. Unfriendly staff.

The service is great. The quality of the place is very nice clean and the people that work there…read moreare very sweet.

I really love coming here! The employees are so so sweet and they always remember my name. Truly…read morethey're so polite. This spot is a very convenient and seamless part of my city routine. Nice sitting area as well. I never used to opt for stand-up beds, but I've gotten great color from these and I can't believe I used to pay hundreds a month elsewhere for the same quality tan! Really, the pricing here is great, and they have an unbeatable Groupon for new members (anybody saying the Groupon isn't honored is because they've tried to use it consecutively ) Thanks Tanning Spot! Would definitely recommend

I actually have never used their services, but I called because I have tan lines that I need to get…read morerid of. My event is in California and I am going out a week ahead of time. Jackie informed me that anything they do would fade considerably by the time my event came around. She said she would ask her boss for a recommendation in California and call me back. Within five minutes, she called me back with the name of a salon in California. They went above and beyond without knowing me. They were honest with me as to what the results would look like if I did it a week ahead of time, even if it meant losing the business. When I do decide to use a tanning salon in New York, this will be the only place I will be calling. This is old school customer service at its best!

The owner Tamar went above and beyond to accommodate my scheduling needs and did such a great job…read moreon my tan. 10/10 would recommend

Karen is your new best friend. The only reason I even slightly struggle writing a review is because…read moreI want to keep her all to myself LOL but I would be doing a disservice to anyone that loves a sunless tan. Whether you're familiar with spray tanning or your a newbie that's hesitant about the dreaded "orange" look, Karen will change your mind about spray tans. Not only super personable but very professional. She takes the time to figure out what you want and need and makes you feel very comfortable while being sprayed. I used to just pop into a spray booth and call it a day but the results I get with Karen is beyond worth having her do it. Even and gorgeous color tan, last so long, fades very nicely. Can't say enough great things about Karen. True all star

Very engaging staff and high quality equipment. It's super clean and elevated compared to other…read moreplaces in the city. I prefer it way over beach bum and I love that they have other amenities like fit body wrap and cryo...first found out about them through Groupon and loved the experience, ended up getting a month unlimited afterwards. The associate Blake has a very magnetic personality :) highly recommend this spot!

The first time I went to a sugared and bronzed was in LA. I had gotten a lot of spray tans and…read moreannounced this one was the best I'd ever had. It was super exciting for them to expand to nyc. I get two light coats and have never had a bad experience. If you want a spray tan, this is the spot.

EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING and honestly upsetting experience. My little sister ran to her appointment…read moreand arrived flushed and a little sweaty, and the technician -- I believe her name was B -- proceeded to wax half the area before suddenly stopping and telling her that she was "too sweaty" to continue and that she would need to wait 40 MINS + an additional hour if the next client showed up. For context, my sister has been getting waxed regularly for over eight years. She is athletic, healthy, and this has never happened to her before. She was not dripping in sweat or experiencing anything extreme -- she had simply rushed to make the appointment and was flushed. None of that should even matter in terms of how respectfully a client is treated, but it made the reaction feel even more disproportionate. The technician told her she would need to wait 40 minutes or longer before they could continue, in part because another client was coming in. That is where this started to feel less like a legitimate waxing concern and more like a scheduling issue that my sister was being blamed for. I could completely understand saying, "Let's give you a few minutes to cool down so the wax adheres better." But stopping halfway through a service and telling someone to wait 40+ minutes is a very different situation. I have also been getting waxed for around 10 years, including throughout hot and humid New York summers, and I have never experienced or even heard of someone being treated this way simply for being a little sweaty. Beyond the explanation making very little sense, telling a client she is "too sweaty" in that manner is incredibly rude and inappropriate. There are professional, discreet ways to address moisture without making someone feel embarrassed or ashamed of their body. The fact that half the service had already been completed before this suddenly became an issue also made me seriously question the technician's judgment and experience. If it was genuinely unsafe to wax her, why was the service started in the first place? This is also a waxing salon with fans and powder available to help keep the skin dry. What made the situation even worse was what happened afterward. My sister called me on FaceTime while she was there and was literally in tears trying to advocate for herself and explain that the situation had made her uncomfortable. When my other younger sister later called the salon for more information, the woman at the front desk described my sister as "aggressive" and said she had made the staff uncomfortable. Well let me tell you, I'm the oldest sister and our youngest sister doesn't have an aggressive bone in her body. It made me so sad to see her shakily defending herself. She was upset, embarrassed, and trying to stand up for herself while crying -- not behaving aggressively. All the receptionist had to do was apologize! Getting defensive with emotional clients is never the answer. If you are the owner please review the call as they are all recorded. My sister also told me that after the waxing specialist left the room, she overheard waxers giggling nearby. I cannot say whether they were laughing about her, and I won't pretend to know that. But in that moment, after she had already been made to feel embarrassed and vulnerable, hearing staff giggling only made her feel even more humiliated. Timing, discretion, and basic emotional awareness matter enormously in intimate services like waxing. At the end of the day, this felt like an inexperienced waxer and a scheduling problem being turned into my sister's fault, while her feelings were completely dismissed. A client should never leave a waxing appointment feeling ashamed of a normal bodily response, humiliated, and then be labeled "aggressive" simply for saying she felt uncomfortable. Stopping a service halfway through, giving a questionable explanation, making the client feel embarrassed, and then dismissing her reaction afterward is unacceptable. I would not recommend this location based on how this was handled. SHAME ON YOU ALL YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE. MEANGIRL ACTIVITIES AT THIS LOCATION!!!! also not this is not the first time ive heard of other issues at this location. DO NOT LET THE FOUR STARS FOOL YOU. TERRIBLE STAFF HERE.