It seems that hotel gyms usually catch a lot of flak on social media.

Small, dingy areas with missing equipment?

But we don’t have to settle for that. Remember how hotel restaurants used to be?

Many were removed until hotels realized reinvention could attract locals with vibrant, appealing dining spaces.

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Let's have a look at 2 completely different approaches:

‍Voldelgym is not a regular hotel gym.

‍Social Hub Amsterdam incorporated the trendy Vondelgym brand into the hotel; now it's a hotspot for locals.

The gym is operated separately by a different company, and the hotel has no operating costs.

The operator is focused on making the gym successful - something that's probably at the bottom of the hotel's priorities list, right?

‍Plan B: Remove the hotel gym and provide a better alternative nearby

Bob W is a network of serviced apartments across Europe. Instead of building their own gyms, they partner with top-notch local gyms within walking distance from their apartments.

Their founder, Niko, explains the concept in his LinkedIn post.

If the gym scene just doesn't mesh with your hotel's vibe, maybe it’s time to rethink that space.

What fun, unique feature could replace those lonely treadmills? Let us know your ideas!