Comments on: Do you really want to sweat where you sleep?

By: Beth Blair

Beth Blair — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:18:02 +0000

Personally, it’s not for me. I enjoy going to hotel gyms for the variety (weights/cardio/etc.)or going for a run outdoors. However, I do think it’s a brilliant idea. Some travelers will really benefit from the easy access.

By: simon hb

simon hb — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:22:44 +0000

Taking the elevator down to the gym? You know, you could try the stairs if you’re that bothered about keeping fit…

My worry is that having this stuff in the room might encourage the unfit – perhaps people too shy of their body shape to exercise usually – to ‘have a quick go’ on the treadmill. People unused to exercise + unsupervised high-end exercise equipment = potential Isaac Hayes style tragedy, surely?

By: Ladyexpat

Ladyexpat — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:10:42 +0000

I say, to each his own. Westin is giving people the choice. If you don’t want the machine in your room, then you request a room with no machine. It’s like smoking or non-smoking. The choice is yours.

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:05:51 +0000

So you don’t want to manage the stench blah blah blah. It’s cleaned everyday. I’ve lived in westins for the last 4 years. I love that room. 1 it’s a Junior suite and if your camped out there for a while you come to appreciate the space. 2: When i end up living in a hotel mine usually turns into a studio apartment with really nice amenities. I work out a LOT and having everything right there whenever i wanted it is very appealing to me. I’m sure it’s not for every one but, it’s always been great for me. Other thing this room as a DVD player in it yes that’s right you can watch DVD’s on the TV even if you don’t touch the excercise gear that alone might be worth it.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:47:48 +0000

I would reserve this room, totally, and love the idea!

I think I’m the market who this is being pitched to. I like working out alone, in front of a tv, or with a good book. In private, where nobody can disturb me, or see me.

I own an exercise bike, and use it at home every day. But I RARELY work out when I travel, partially because of the fact that I simply don’t like gyms, but also because I rarely remember to pack clothes for exercising. This would allow me to exercise in whatever clothes I wanted (or lack thereof), and do so in private.

Well worth it for me!

By: Ben Reierson

Ben Reierson — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:56:19 +0000

I can see why some people would value this. First of all, lots of people have very serious workout routines and it’s very important to know they won’t need to break from that routine when they are away from home. I’ve been at several hotels where the gym is absolutely packed at certain hours of the day (like 6-8am), and often you can’t get the type of machine you want.

For me, the problem is hotels generally don’t have adequate weight lifting options, but this isn’t something they can build into every room. I guess I’d rather see them spend this money to expand their gyms in general, rather than customizing individual rooms.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:01:24 +0000

I completely agree. Maybe they want to sell this as a premium to people with low self-esteem? Or remove-control addicts ?

By: Robert Bradford

Robert Bradford — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:40:27 +0000

I can’t imagine wanting an opportunity to spend more time alone when I’m staying in a hotel. But I suppose building a community of guests isn’t really a strong suit for most hotels.

By: Tanesha

Tanesha — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:30:38 +0000

What is different then when it was announced in 2005? Is it now available at every Westin?

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By: Vern

Vern — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:27:00 +0000

I wouldn’t reserve this room. The last thing I want to do is smell the stench of every guest who broke a sweat in the room.

Even when i used to be a smoker i never stayed in a smoking room. The odour was jsut terrible.