One Little-Known Hotel Perk Will Keep You Active During Your Stay

Going on vacation and worried about how you will stay active? While many hotels have gyms, sometimes it can be difficult to get your workout in early in the morning or late at night due to specific closing times. It's especially challenging to achieve a workout in a hotel without a gym. But did you know that some hotels have a not-so-well-known perk that could allow you to exercise on your own time during your stay? Sounds interesting, right? Well, select hotels provide an in-room fitness option where your hotel room comes with workout equipment, allowing you to stay active on your terms. 

Want to workout as soon as you open your eyes? Or late at night before you hit the sack? That won't be a problem anymore with this sure-fire hotel room hack to improve your stay. However, the type of workout equipment you can get in your room can vary greatly depending on the hotel and the amenities it offers. Read on to find out which hotels offer this benefit and how to make the most out of it. 

If you're looking to stay fit during your travels, staying at some of these hotels can offer more than just a gym, but your own sports equipment set up in your very own room. This program is available at some of the leading fitness-friendly hotel chains in the world such as Wyndham, Hilton, Omni, Even Hotels, Proper Hotels, Hotel Esencia, and many more. The Hilton offers a personalized exercising initiative known as the "Five Feet to Fitness."Participating hotels provide stationary bikes, resistance bands, and other equipment as well as guided workout routines on a touchscreen to follow from the comfort of your room. Westin, one of the first to jump on the in-room fitness initiative, provides a treadmill or stationary bike, along with dumbbells and resistance bands to make sure you get your workout in. 

Omni Hotels can even provide a "Get Fit Kit" which includes a kettlebell, mini weights, push-up bars, and even a foam roller and yoga mat for you to keep your strength training intact. Sheraton offers a program known as "workout in a bag" that allows guests to exercise at their convenience with a yoga mat, workout cards, resistance bands, and even a massage stick.  At Even Hotels, the focus on wellness comes with their in-room "training zones" that include a yoga mat, yoga blocks, exercise balls, resistance bands, a foam roller, and in-room training guides.

Some hotels are making it even easier for visitors to stay active by offering fitness apparel rental programs. For example, W. Boston has collaborated with Reebok to provide workout clothes for guests to rent while Westin has also teamed up with New Balance to provide workout apparel rentals for as low as $5. This isn't just convenient for travelers who forget their fitness apparel at home but even makes it easier for those with limited space to disregard packing workout items and just rent them on arrival. 

Other extras also include the Kimpton Hotels' yoga initiative that provides yoga mats and a yoga-specific TV channel in every room to help reduce stress and promote relaxation and mindfulness for guests. Having this extra amenity allows all guests regardless of their fitness level to stay active and healthy during their stay.

It's best to call ahead and check with the hotel what fitness perks are available even if it is for an extra fee. Don't forget to pack essentials such as sports shoes even if rentals are available to ensure your personal comfort. If you're already at the hotel, just ask the front desk for any additional fitness-related amenities or programs that the hotel offers as many do not advertise these perks widely, and they're one of the things most people don't know you can ask for from a hotel.