There was a time when luxury hotel gyms were easy to ignore. Usually tucked into a basement or a spare room, more of a formality than somewhere you’d choose to spend time. We’ve seen plenty of that.

Now, in the right hotels, they’ve become part of the reason you choose to stay.

It’s less about the workout itself, more about the design – and the feeling it creates. Natural light instead of strip lighting. Equipment that’s been properly considered. Views that pull you out of routine, rather than forcing you back into it. In some cases, an entire wellness programme sits behind it – recovery, sleep, and nutrition. All approached with the same level of detail as the rest of the hotel.

You’re not necessarily going to train harder in these places, but you might find yourself wanting to show up more often. And once you’ve experienced that shift, it’s quite difficult to go back.

Here are ten luxury hotel gyms we’ve got our eyes on.

Orient Express La Minerva, Rome

At Orient Express La Minerva, the gym feels entirely in step with the building it sits within – less a separate facility, more an extension of the interiors. Panelled wood, coffered ceilings, and warm, natural light give it a sense of proportion and permanence that’s rare in a city-centre setting.

At its centre is a mirrored Technogym Kinesis – sculptural as much as functional – reflecting the room back into itself and amplifying the sense of space. Around it, equipment is deliberately minimal and precisely arranged, leaving room to move without visual noise.

It’s not designed as a high-performance training space, and doesn’t try to compete on scale. What sets it apart is how considered it feels – a gym that’s been designed with the same attention as the rest of the hotel, rather than added in as an afterthought.

Singita Sabora, Tanzania

At Singita Sabora, the gym is deliberately secondary to its setting – and all the more memorable for it.

It’s a small, open-sided structure set directly into the Serengeti, with no barriers between you and the landscape. There’s no glass, no heavy design intervention – just a simple framework, a handful of carefully chosen equipment, and uninterrupted views across the plains.

The setup is intentionally minimal, but that’s the point. This isn’t about performance metrics or variety – it’s about placing a functional training space inside one of the most extraordinary environments in the world, without disrupting it.

Very few hotel gyms feel this connected to where they are.

One&Only Portonovi, Montenegro

At One&Only Portonovi, the gym sits within the Chenot Espace – one of the more medically-led wellness concepts found in a hotel setting.

The space itself is sleek and well-equipped, but it’s only one component of a much broader system that includes diagnostics, consultations, and highly structured programmes built around detox, recovery, and performance.

Training here often forms part of a prescribed plan, rather than something incidental. You’re as likely to be working with a specialist as you are following your own routine.

It’s a fundamentally different proposition to most hotel gyms – less standalone facility, more integrated part of a clinical-grade wellness approach

Amanpuri, Thailand

Amanpuri’s approach to wellness is expansive, and the gym is only one part of it.

Set within a broader network of spaces, the fitness offering includes dedicated strength and conditioning areas, movement studios, outdoor training zones, and a professional-standard Muay Thai ring – all positioned within landscaped grounds that allow you to move easily between them.

The equipment is comprehensive and high-spec, but it’s the range that stands out. You’re not confined to a single room or format – sessions can shift between disciplines, spaces, and intensities without friction.

It’s one of the more complete wellness setups in Asia, not because of scale alone, but because of how seamlessly everything is connected.

Il San Pietro di Positano

Set into the cliffs above Positano, the gym at Il San Pietro di Positano looks out across the coastline, with large windows keeping the view in focus throughout.

The space itself is simple and well maintained, with modern equipment and a layout that feels easy to use. A small number of bikes are set outdoors, facing the sea, and tend to be the natural place to spend time. Like the rest of the hotel, it’s understated, with the setting doing most of the work.

OKU Ibiza, Spain

Set slightly apart from the main areas of the hotel, the gym at OKU Ibiza, Spain feels calm and self-contained. The design mirrors the rest of the property, with natural materials, neutral tones, and an emphasis on space.

It’s well equipped without feeling overly technical, and tends to fit easily into the day – something you dip into before the pace of the hotel takes over.

Grantley Hall, Yorkshire

At Grantley Hall, Yorkshire, the Three Graces Spa houses both the gym and the wider wellness facilities, and the two are closely linked. You move quite naturally between them, whether that’s from a training session into the hydrotherapy area or into one of the recovery treatments.

The gym itself is well-equipped without feeling overly busy, and it benefits from the same level of design as the rest of the spa. It’s a more traditional setting compared to some of the others on this list, but it’s been executed to a very high standard.

Raffles London at The OWO

Set within one of London’s most historically significant buildings, Raffles at The OWO pairs its gym with the Guerlain Spa – a combination that shifts it firmly into the upper tier of city wellness.

The gym itself is sleek and contemporary, equipped to a high standard, but what elevates it is the scale of the wider offering. A substantial pool, extensive treatment rooms, and a full-service spa sit alongside it, creating something closer to a private members’ wellness club than a typical hotel setup.

In a city where space is limited, that sense of completeness is rare.

Bulgari Hotel Rome

At Bulgari Hotel Rome, the gym follows the same design language as the rest of the property – clean lines, rich materials, and a strong sense of order. It’s not a large space, but it’s been put together with a lot of care.

The equipment is premium, and the layout gives you enough room to move without interruption. There’s a calmness to it that’s hard to replicate, particularly in a city like Rome. It feels more like a private members’ space than a hotel facility.

Passalacqua, Lake Como

Passalacqua, Lake Como approaches its gym in the same way it approaches the rest of the property – quietly, without overstatement. The space itself is relatively small, but it’s set within the gardens, with views across the lake that immediately change the atmosphere.

It’s the kind of place you use without overthinking it. A short session in the morning, perhaps, before heading out onto the water or into the surrounding villages. It doesn’t try to compete with larger, more technical gyms, and it doesn’t need to.

What stands out across these hotels isn’t just the quality of the gyms, but how naturally they sit within the wider stay.

In the right setting, these spaces stop feeling like something you have to make time for. They become part of the day – whether that’s a short session in the morning, something more structured, or simply a space you use when it feels right.

It’s also something we consider carefully when planning trips. For some, a well-designed gym or a more complete wellness setup is important. For others, it’s about having the option there, done properly, without needing to think about it.

If that’s something you’d like factored into your next trip, we can build it in.

For enquiries, speak to the team to start planning.