By Diana Gerstacker
TheActiveTimes.com
Frequent travelers know that flights, long car rides and hotel stays usually put a kink in a good exercise routine. It's tough to balance it all normally and even tougher when you're on the road. It's not always easy to fit exercise into a busy travel itinerary and, frankly, most hotel "gyms" don’t provide much help.
The scene of three or four old machines packed into a dark hotel basement is all too common -- and you can barely even call that a gym. Luckily, Many in the travel industry -- including hotels and airports -- are realizing that fitness is a top priority for travelers and they’re making improvements.
Hotels around the world have not only made it easy for travelers to fit a workout in, but they've created beautiful spaces filled with the best trainers and equipment as an incentive. If you're planning a trip, be sure to check in to one of these hotels with an unbelievable hotel gym.
If you find it tough to fit in a workout at home, don't count on logging time in the gym during your vacation -- that is, unless you stay at one of these hotels.
Hotel Gyms Worth Traveling For
La Mamounia: Marrakech, Morocco
This five-star, award winning hotel packs in the amenities -- from their suites to their restaurants and all the way down to their gorgeous gym -- everything is stunningly beautiful.
La Mamounia: Marrakech, Morocco
In the fitness center, it’s curiously hard to distinguish between indoor and outdoor space with all the natural light and the massive glass doors that open to acres upon acres of surrounding garden. In addition to great equipment, the gym also offers fitness classes in yoga and Pilates.
Los Angeles Athletic Club
Founded in 1880, the Los Angeles Athletic Club has hosted professional and Olympic athletes in its 88,000-square-foot facility. Two indoor pools, a full-size basketball court and high quality machines are main features of the club.
Los Angeles Athletic Club
Despite its historic roots, the fitness center has not only been able to keep up with the times, but their equipment and expertise is top-notch to this day. How's that for a hotel gym?
Hotel Unique: Sao Paolo, Brazil
The name of this hotel really says it all -- set in Sao Paolo, the fitness center at Hotel Unique is truly one-of-a-kind. Inside you’ll find a waterslide that plunges into one of two open-air heated pools, on the second floor you'll have access to Technogym equipment and when you look through the glass, you can catch a glimpse of swimmers in the pool below.
Hotel Unique: Sao Paolo, Brazil
The intricately designed gym also features saunas and personal trainers on call to help guests.
The Grand Hotel: Minneapolis
Described as a local treasure, the 58,000-square-foot Life Time Athletic Club is set in Minneapolis, inside the historic Grand Hotel.
The Grand Hotel: Minneapolis
The state-of-the-art facility is free for guests of the hotel and features an indoor pool, specialized studios, a running track and the option to hire a personal trainer (for an extra fee).
Amanpuri: Phuket, Thailand
When it comes to luxury health and wellness it’s tough to beat Amanpuri, Amanresorts' flagship location. Set in Phuket and overlooking the Andaman Sea the resort features 3,800 square feet filled with top-notch equipment to go along with stunning views.
Amanpuri: Phuket, Thailand
The fitness center is perched atop the highest point at the resort, which makes the view from the glass-walled gym that much more spectacular. Enjoy the view from a treadmill and don’t miss the world-class yoga sessions that are held outdoors.
The Venetian: Las Vegas
At the heart of the sin city, among the roulette wheels and cocktails, sits something that’s actually pretty darn good for you -- the 134,000-square-foot Canyon Ranch SpaClub, which you can find in the famous Venetian resort.
The Venetian: Las Vegas
The massive facility features a 40-foot climbing wall, hundreds of machines, personal trainers, body composition analysis services and tons more. Entry is typically free for guests of the hotel, but visitors can get in for $40 a day.
St. Regis Mexico City
Take the elevator to floor 15 for the crystal clear pool, fully-stocked gym and unreal views of Mexico City. Treadmills, elliptical machines and stationary bikes are set up against massive windows that ensure you’re in on all the action happening in the city below.
St. Regis Mexico City
Take a swim in the infinity pool, relax in the Jacuzzi or sweat it out in this awesome hotel gym.
Hilton Anatole: Dallas
A quick two miles from the downtown epicenter of Dallas, the Hilton Anatole is home to the Verandah Club, a top-of-the-line 80,000-square-foot fitness center. Perched among a seven-acre park, there are no shortage of indoor and outdoor amenities to keep you fit.
Hilton Anatole: Dallas
Just a few of the more notable features include indoor and outdoor pools, a cushioned outdoor running track, a full basketball court, tennis courts and a boxing gym. The only downside: Itll cost you an extra $16 per day to use the massive gym.
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