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Read MoreYou know the feeling. You arrive at a luxury hotel, ready to stay on top of your routine, only to find a sad treadmill in a mirrored box. It says “wellness,” but it smells like forgotten resolutions and questionable ventilation.
Not on our watch.
At Swords Travel, we’re gym spotters. Not just casual lifters, but genuinely obsessed with finding hotel gyms that go beyond functional — places where the squat rack isn’t an afterthought and the equipment doesn’t belong in a community centre circa 2003. We’re talking beautiful spaces. World-class kit. Serious programming. And views that might just ruin your home setup.
Here’s our very own hotlist of hotel gyms worth travelling for:
An underground studio that feels more private club than hotel gym, this is Capella Sydney. The layout is smart and spacious, with a full Technogym set-up, dedicated stretch zone, and access to a 20-metre heated pool. Subtle lighting, clean finishes, and intuitive flow make it easy to get into your session and out again without fuss.
Built around a clinical approach to wellness, SHA’s gym spaces are rigorous and focused. Every detail — from metabolic testing to trainer-led programming — is geared toward performance and longevity. Sleds, TRX, and diagnostics sit comfortably alongside spa treatments and recovery tools. It’s structured, but not sterile.
A rooftop space with natural light and just the right amount of L.A. energy. The kit is strong — Pelotons, Woodway treadmills, a solid strength zone — and sessions can be booked with top-level trainers. Plenty of space, no noise, and the pool a few steps away. Very few hotel gyms feel this well-composed.
Set high above Fifth Avenue, this 3,000-square-foot wellness floor is stripped back, calm, and quietly immaculate. Skillmills, Kinesis walls, and free weights are laid out with space to move, not squeeze. The adjacent spa is equally considered, with cold plunge, sauna, and hydrotherapy designed to complement the rhythm of your training.
Deep in the wilderness, this Icelandic lodge holds one of the best strength and conditioning gyms in Europe. Olympic bars, ski ergs, kettlebells, rowers — all ready for post-ski or pre-hike training. Recovery is built into the experience, with float tanks, cold plunges and infrared saunas on hand. No distractions, just space to work.
A safari camp with a gym that’s quiet, open-air, and remarkably well-stocked. Treadmills, free weights and a dedicated mat zone sit under canvas, overlooking the Serengeti. Light, air, and horizon — not a mirrored wall in sight. It’s a minimalist set-up that feels purposeful, not sparse.
This Adriatic retreat is built around precision. The equipment list reads like a spec sheet: Technogym Artis Line, hydrotherapy, cryo, plunge pools. Movement screenings and structured sessions are available for anyone looking to train beyond the superficial. The space is cool, clean, and dialled in.
A Mediterranean institution with a gym to match. Inside: a full suite of cardio and weights, plus functional kit, boxing, and reformer Pilates. Outside: tennis, paddle, beach. It’s the kind of place where a two-hour session blends seamlessly into the rest of your day. Bright, energetic, and never overcrowded.
Tucked away in Oxfordshire, this private health club feels far more members’ club than hotel add-on. The gym is spacious and beautifully designed — soft light, natural textures, and not a single piece of kit out of place. Olympic bars, Technogym cardio, a quiet studio space for mobility. The post-lift swim and steam feel more ritual than routine.
With over 350 sqm of indoor and outdoor space, Explora Journeys’ fitness centres are designed in partnership with Technogym to cover everything from Pilates to strength training. A 360-degree running track encircles the ship, offering uninterrupted ocean views for your morning run. Guests can also enjoy an all-inclusive functional training kit and virtual coaching—right in their suite or private balcony. Because why settle for a view of the gym walls when you can run circles around the entire ocean?
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