The 20 Best Hotel Gyms in the United States
These hotels have taken the hotel gym to another level.
The hotel gym used to be an afterthought for travelers and hotels alike.
It was often tucked away in a room the size of a closet, windowless and containing a few cardio machines and maybe a set of light dumbbells.
But things are changing. Many hotels are beginning to understand that health and fitness are important to more and more travelers these days.
In an effort to court the growing number of fitness-minded travelers, hotels are building bigger and better gyms.
We've spent the last year researching hotel gyms. We've analyzed reviews, spoken with hotel operators, looked at countless photos, and visited many in person.
These are the best hotel gyms in the US:
TWA Hotel at JFK Airport
Boston Park Plaza
The Hotel at Midtown - Chicago
Renaissance Washington DC Downtown HotelÂ
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower
JW Marriott Indianapolis
Thompson Austin - Part of Hyatt
Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis
JW Marriott Orlando & The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, The Grande Lakes Orlando Resort
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
1 Hotel South Beach
Hilton Anatole - Dallas
The Houstonian Hotel, Club, and Spa - Houston
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley
Hyatt Regency Bellevue On Seattle's Eastside
Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown
Resorts World Las Vegas
Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
TWA Hotel
The 10,000-square-foot fitness center at TWA Hotel at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
There are kettlebells, battle ropes, monkey bars, medicine balls, sandbags, jump ropes, resistance bands, boxes, TRX straps, dumbbells up to 100 pounds, multiple benches, squat racks, barbells, and weight machines.
There are also plenty of treadmills, ellipticals, stair masters, stationary bikes, Concept2 rowers, and a whole room full of Peloton bikes.
Boston Park Plaza
This 20,000-square-foot Lynx Fitness Club at the Boston Park Plaza is filled with strength training and cardio equipment to provide guests with an awesome fitness experience during their stay.
Equipment includes dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, squat racks, weight machines, cardio machines, and a turf area.
The Hotel at Midtown Chicago
Six levels and 575,000 square feet await travelers who prioritize health and fitness at the Hotel at Midtown in Chicago.
Guests have access to Crossfit and athletic performance programs on the 40-foot turf field, a fitness floor with cardio and strength equipment, three squash courts, a boxing studio, two golf simulators, a cycling studio, a basketball court, yoga and Pilates studios, four pools, and a tennis lounge with sixteen courts.Â
Renaissance Washington DC Downtown HotelÂ
The 10,000-square-foot Vida Fitness at the Renaissance Washington DC Downtown Hotel is open 24 hours a day.Â
Gym equipment includes treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, StairMasters, weight machines, cable machines, barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, benches, and a squat rack.
VIDA Renaissance has gained a reputation as one of the most popular hotel gyms in the United States and is home to many visiting celebrities and dignitaries.Â
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
The WestinWORKOUT Studio at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center is open daily from 6 am to 10 pm.
Gym equipment includes treadmills, ellipticals, Peloton bikes, weight machines, cable machines, dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, TRX, and benches.
Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower
The 20,000-square-foot fitness center at Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Gym equipment includes tons of treadmills, ellipticals, weight machines, cable machines, squat racks, dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, and more.
JW Marriott Indianapolis
The spacious fitness center at JW Marriott Indianapolis features treadmills, ellipticals, spin bikes, weight machines, a Smith machine, dumbbells, barbells, benches, a cable machine, and a pull-up bar. The gym is open 24/7.
Thompson Austin - Part of Hyatt
The 6,700-square-foot fitness center at Thompson Austin is located on the third floor of the hotel.
Gym equipment includes treadmills, ellipticals, Peloton bikes, StairMasters, a rower, dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells, pull-up bars, benches, a squat rack, and an indoor golf simulator.
Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis
A hotel gym with two squat racks? It might seem too good to be true but the gym at the Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis has it. Plus much more.
The new 5,000-square-foot Anda Spa Fitness Center and Studios is open 24 hours a day and features treadmills, stationary bikes, Concept2 rowers, Ski Ergs, a Peloton bike, dumbbells, barbells, squat racks, and Rogue benches.
JW Marriott Orlando & The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, The Grande Lakes Orlando Resort
The JW Marriott Orlando and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando at the Grande Lakes Orlando Resort share the same 6,000 square foot fitness center.
The gym is open 24/7 and features treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, Concept2 rowers, weight machines, dumbbells (up to 90 pounds), benches, barbells, kettlebells, battle ropes, a Smith machine, and pull-up bars.
Both group or private workout programs are also offered including Boot Camp, Epic Cycle, Insanity, PiYo Strength, TurboKick, Zumba and much more.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
The 100,000-square-foot Health Club at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel provides guests with an exceptional gym, featuring treadmills, recumbent bikes, ellipticals, StairMasters, rowing machines, a cycling studio, barbells, and dumbbells.
There’s also a cross-training room with TRX straps, kettlebells, battle ropes, medicine balls, heavy bags, and resistance bands. On-site personal training and group classes are available. A $12 daily resort fee is required to use the Health Club.
1 Hotel South Beach
The 14,000-square-foot Anatomy South Beach Gym at 1 Hotel South Beach is open from 6 am - 9 pm on weekdays and 7 am - 8 pm on weekends.
Gym equipment includes treadmills, rowing machines, weight machines, dumbbells, barbells, squat racks, TRX, boxing equipment, and kettlebells.
Hilton Anatole
The 80,000-square-foot Verandah Club at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas is filled with cardio machines, barbells, and dumbbells, studios for Spinning, barre, and other classes, a boxing gym, racquetball, and squash courts; and a 25-meter lap pool.
There's also a seven-acre park outside that offers a quarter-mile running track, tennis courts, and a full basketball court.
The Houstonian Hotel, Club, and Spa
The Houstonian Hotel, Club, and Spa in Houston has been a pioneer in the hotel gym world, opening the 125,000 square foot Health Club back in 1980.
Guests can enjoy access to 300-plus cardio and strength machines, a staff of exercise and nutrition specialists, indoor running tracks, tennis and racquetball courts, pool, yoga studio, and studios for classes.
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The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley
The 27,000-square-foot Athletic Club at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Vail, located about two hours west of Denver, is open daily from 6 am to 9 pm.
Gym equipment includes treadmills, ellipticals, Peloton bikes, StairMasters, heavy dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, squat racks, and weight machines.
Hyatt Regency Bellevue On Seattle's Eastside
The 7,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Stayfit Fitness Center at Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle’s Eastside is open 24 hours a day.
The gym features elliptical machines, treadmills, strength equipment, box jumps, weight balls, kettlebells, barbells, squat racks, dumbbells, benches, and two brand-new Peloton bikes.
Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
Guests of the Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton have access to Fit Athletic Club & Gym, located in the same building. Fit Athletic is open from 5 am to 9 pm Monday-Friday and 7 am to 7 pm Saturday and Sunday.
The gym has cardio machines, weight machines, dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, squat racks, studios, turf areas, and a rooftop training area.
Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown
Altitude Fitness is located on the seventh floor of the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown and is free for hotel guests to use.
Gym equipment includes treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, barbells, kettlebells, benches, a squat rack, and dumbbells up to 120 pounds.
The gym is open from 5 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and 7 AM to 7 PM on weekends.
Resorts World Las Vegas
Resorts World Las Vegas houses three Hilton Hotels: Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World, Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World, and Crockfords Las Vegas.
The fitness center at Resorts World Las Vegas is open daily from 5 am to 8 pm and is open to anyone staying at the three Hilton Hotels.
Gym equipment includes Peloton bikes, StairMasters, weight machines, cable machines, dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, squat racks, and a turf area with a sled.
Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
The 3,000-square-foot fitness center at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Gym equipment includes treadmills, ellipticals, Peloton bikes, an Assault air bike, rowers, StairMasters, weight machines, cable machines, dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells, a squat rack, and an outdoor turf area.
There are also tennis and pickleball courts. Fitness classes are available.
Finding good hotel gyms is half the battle. To finish and win the battle, you need to know how to make good use of the hotel gym with these workouts.
And if hotel gyms really aren’t your thing, consider gym memberships that are better suited for people who travel a lot.
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Cover photo by Fit Athletic.
