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The most beautiful hotel gyms in Europe

There are two things that I find very important in a hotel. A good bar and a nice gym. Indeed, exactly the opposite, but that whiskey sour I would rather not see end up on my butt. St. Martins Lane, the hotel where we have been staying in London (and also OLIVIA) has both. You can't make me happier and by the way, you can't make Liesbeth happier either, although she might be in the bar a bit more than I am. Look, in New York you naturally go outside for a few kilometers in Central Park, but in these hotels you can comfortably visit the gym. Just make sure you wear something nice because it might just be that you encounter a Ryan Gosling-like dude . One of the largest hotel gyms in Europe. On my first visit, I tried to act like I came there very often but that totally failed because I immediately got lost. After three laps through the building, going up and down stairs and disturbing a pilates class, I finally saw my cardio spot. The interior of the building is very dark, with lots of colored lights and loud fitness music playing. You can choose from endless machines and in the middle of the space, boxing training is given in a ring. The dress code for men is a tank top as small and tight as possible, at least ten kilos of muscle per arm, and preferably also a small pair of shorts. Hair slicked back and a towel around the neck. You understand, my hour of running on the treadmill flew by.

The Conservatorium Hotel has a small but comfortable gym. Hotel guests and subscribers (you need to have a pretty high bank account for that) are always allowed in. I, on the other hand, once stood at the entrance to treat myself to an hour of luxury sports and some laps in the pool, but unfortunately, that didn't happen. “It gets too busy in our gym and spa, ma'am, unfortunately.” Maybe it was because I was wearing my All Stars and dragging my sports clothes in a plastic bag. I will never do that again. In my most beautiful Nike outfit I can fortunately get in. You can also take a yoga class there and then for example go to the sauna . Fresh towels and wonderfully scented bathrobes are ready for you. Everywhere you can snack on raw nuts and dried fruit or pour yourself a cup of herbal tea.. Working out with the most beautiful view ever. Bright blue sea and here and there you see a yacht docking in the harbor of Monaco. There is also a lot to see around you, because without a fake tie or plumped lips, you almost don't belong. Just let me enjoy the view. I have also taken a Bodypump class there once, but it was constantly interrupted because there was a little dog in the corner,.

completely in a Louis Vuitton outfit, , constantly barking. The owner refused to leave him alone in the hotel room for an hour. When the little creature got a piece of freshly cut fruit in front of its nose, the class could finally continue undisturbed. In one of the most expensive streets in Paris, right next to Hotel Costes, is the Mandarin Hotel . There's a good chance you'll run into Giorgio Armani, Donatella Versace, or Anna Dello Russo here, so maybe also in the gym. It is common to hire a personal trainer for an hour and before you start such a class, you could warm up a bit on your yoga mat that is in your room. There is a huge steam room and the wellness staff is more than happy to give you a. hot stone massage There are two things that I find very important in a hotel. A good bar and a nice gym. Indeed, exactly the opposite, but that whiskey sour....