We may be entering a very festive couple of months when Christmas parties and summer holidays provide us with much temptation on the food and bevvy front, but our good friends at Sabre have pinpointed some great hotel fitness centres that inspire travellers to stay in shape.
Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, the gym is a great place to release stress, promote better sleep, and even fight jet lag. At Sabre, Laura Spitler says “our travel agency partners have told us that fitness centers are one of the top requested amenities, but it makes you wonder – how many of respondents make it to the gym?”
Fitness centres and the lonesome truth
According to a recent study by Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, onsite fitness centres are one of the most underutilised hotel amenities. Nearly half of guests surveyed said they expected to use the hotel fitness center, but a follow-up survey revealed only 22% made it there.
Nevertheless, for fitness-minded travelers, the quality of the fitness center can be a top decision-making factor in where to stay. 63% of regular exercisers say they often consider having a fitness facility or walkable area nearby when choosing a hotel (GBTA & Amex Business Travel Sentiment Index).
But even if you rarely get a workout in while traveling, these amazing hotel fitness centres are sure to give you a dose of exercise inspiration:
Park Hyatt Tokyo
Catch amazing skyline views from this fitness center on the 47th Swim laps in this picturesque four lane pool, take in a yoga class, or take advantage of the free bike rentals to go explore the nearby parks.
Soho House Chicago
17,000 sq. ft. “Gymnasium” features a professional boxing ring, top of the line fitness equipment, and steam rooms.
The James New York Soho
Has a terrace for outdoor yoga and meditation during the summer. They also offer a guided running tour through Soho, and ChaiseFitness ReinventYOU workout series for if you prefer streaming from the comfort of your guest room.
Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno, Las Vegas
Perfect for the rock climbing enthusiast, Whitney Peak features a 164-ft. outdoor climbing wall and a 7,000-sq. ft. indoor bouldering park. They also offer high-energy fitness classes like AcroYoga, Zumba, and Kickboxing.
Four Seasons Bora Bora
Start your day off right with sunrise yoga on a platform over pristine blue water. If yoga isn’t your thing, play a game of tennis or beach volleyball. Then rehydrate with complimentary juice and fruit post workout.
This article first appeared at Sabre.com
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