Fit for Events: 15 Hotels With Next-Level Sports Amenities for Groups

Caribe Royale Orlando blends resort-style relaxation with ample opportunities for fitness and group recreation, making it an ideal destination for active meetings and events. A highlight is the versatile Sport Court (pictured), which offers half-court basketball, pickleball, and padel—perfect for a bit of friendly competition between sessions. Attendees can also unwind or network while fishing in the stocked lake or take advantage of scenic biking and jogging trails woven throughout the lush, tropical grounds. Additional highlights include a two-story fitness center, a sprawling outdoor pool with a 75-foot waterslide, and the Stadium Club, where attendees can connect through interactive simulator games like Full Swing Golf, Home Run Derby, and Zombie Dodgeball. Overall, the resort offers more than 240,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space—including three ballrooms like the 50,000-square-foot Palms Ballroom—plus 1,217 one-bedroom suites, eight dining venues, and shuttles to Walt Disney World and Epcot.

Chicago's 55-room Hotel at Midtown boasts a penthouse suite that holds 50 for events, plus a private dining room. But the real standout for groups? The boutique property is set within the world-class Midtown Athletic Club (pictured), giving guests access to a full range of amenities including 200+ classes per week at its seven group fitness studios, ranging from HIIT fitness and boxing to yoga and pilates. Aside from the group classes, guests can also utilize over 14,000 square feet of training space complete with free weights, resistance machines, and cardio equipment for a DIY workout. The hotel features both indoor and outdoor lap pools, tennis and pickleball courts, golf simulators, a full-service day spa, and a farm-to-table restaurant.

Open since May 2023 is the Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, the new home of the PGA Headquarters. A partnership with PGA of America and the City of Frisco, the resort is, unsurprisingly, a leading destination for golf; it features two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Beau Welling and Gil Hanse. Additionally, the resort features a lighted 10-hole short course and two-acre putting green, plus Lounge by Topgolf, a PGA Frisco Coaching Center, and a practice facility anchored by a clubhouse and entertainment district. The resort plays host to the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, plus 26 additional championships scheduled in Frisco through 2034, including two PGA Championship events and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Also on site? Five-hundred guest rooms and suites, plus 10 four-bedroom ranch houses, each with views of the golf courses. There's also 12 dining outlets, three pools, and 127,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space.

Surrounded by the red rocks of Sedona and fresh off a multimillion-dollar renovation, Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock blends striking scenery with a serious commitment to fitness and wellness. The property’s 25,000-square-foot Sedona Athletic Club is reserved for guests 18 and older and includes lighted tennis and pickleball courts, a motion studio, a 25-meter lap pool, a fitness room, and the HIIT Pit for high-intensity training. One standout feature is the Outdoor Warrior Pit—a cross-training space equipped with tires, ropes, sledgehammers, and anchors, where guests can join weekly boot camp-style classes or train independently. With over 35 weekly group fitness classes ranging from yoga to more intensive workouts, there are options for all levels. The resort also features a 25,000-square-foot spa and more than 25,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, including 12 meeting rooms—three of them ballrooms—and settings framed by the Coconino National Forest.

Why meet in a ballroom when you can meet where champions train? With its tennis courts, golf courses, dedicated sports training complex, and on-site pickleball, Saddlebrook Resort is basically a full-scale athletic campus designed for teams and groups looking to incorporate movement, competition, and camaraderie. The resort has 43 tennis courts, eight pickleball courts, a driving range, golf courses, a high-performance training center, fitness facilities, and the iconic Harry Hopman Tennis Academy, which has trained champions like Martina Hingis and Andy Roddick. It’s also home to the global headquarters of the Professional Tennis and Pickleball Registries, and soon a new multicourt padel facility. Set on a lush 480-acre nature preserve just outside Tampa, Fla., the 495-room hotel has 95,000 square feet of flexible event space.

The 212-room Equinox Hotel New York, located in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards, offers a wellness-focused stay anchored by its impressive fitness amenities. Guests receive complimentary access to the 60,000-square-foot Equinox Fitness Club, featuring a range of group classes—from HIIT to yoga to Barre—as well as personal training and on-site wellness professionals, including health and sleep coaches. The hotel also boasts year-round access to two rooftop pools: a 25-yard indoor saltwater lap pool and a heated outdoor pool (pictured) with city views, complete with barrel saunas in the colder months. In the guest rooms, integrated technology allows visitors to control lighting, temperature, blinds, and privacy settings via digital tablets. For events, the property includes private event space with terrace access and a private dining room equipped with noise cancellation and an open kitchen.

Featuring the most pickleball courts of any luxury resort in the country, the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa offers 17 new professionally surfaced, world-class, lighted pickleball courts, with gear and accessories available at the racquet center. In partnership with Recess Pickleball—a go-to brand for luxurious, colorful paddles, balls, and pickleball accessories—guests can take their game up a notch with custom paddles created exclusively for the property. What's more, the resort has two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by golf legends Arnold Palmer and Nick Faldo, both designed to highlight Arizona's surrounding mountains and century-old cacti. There's also a 140,000-square-foot pool experience called the AquaRidge WaterPark, which features five pools, a lazy river, slides, an adult-only island, and more. Overall, the 950-room resort has 28 event rooms spanning 240,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space; the largest space holds as many as 4,000 people.

Set along the Mississippi River and connected to the Riverwalk Outlets, the 1,622-room Hilton New Orleans Riverside offers a unique mix of meeting space and movement-friendly amenities in the heart of the city. The hotel is home to the 100,000-square-foot HealthClub by Hilton, featuring eight indoor tennis courts (the only air-conditioned courts in New Orleans), as well as facilities for pickleball, volleyball, basketball, squash, TRX, Pilates, spin, and more. Guests can take advantage of ball machine rentals, tennis instruction, and even USTA tournaments regularly hosted on-site. The space also includes a full weight room, fitness classes, and two heated outdoor pools, one overlooking the Mississippi River. For events, the property offers more than 130,000 square feet of meeting space, including 55 rooms and a nearly 27,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom that can accommodate up to 3,000 guests.

The historic Los Angeles Athletic Club, the city’s first private club, unveiled a multimillion-dollar renovation project in 2024. The 88,000-square-foot venue, which originally opened in 1880, now boasts a new 10,000-square-foot fitness facility, which features cardio machines, free weights, and a new indoor track surface that overlooks the historic beaux-arts, 25-yard indoor pool. There’s a variety of group fitness classes available, including basketball conditioning, cycling, kickboxing, and yoga; guests can also enjoy handball, squash, and racquetball. Overall, the Los Angeles Athletic Club has 17,000 square feet of meeting and event space, along with extensive co-working spaces, a spa, a nail salon and barbershop, 72 guest rooms, and a rooftop patio and deck.

For a sports-themed twist on a glamorous Las Vegas stay, the Palms Resort Casino offers one-of-a-kind accommodations designed with athletes and fans in mind. The 1,365-room property is home to two standout sports-themed suites: the 4,240-square-foot Kingpin Suite, featuring two regulation bowling lanes right in the living room, and the massive 10,000-square-foot Hardwood Suite, complete with its own private basketball court with Murphy beds (pictured), plus a locker room, pool table, and hidden whiskey room. Both suites also include 24/7 butler service. The resort, which underwent a $600 million renovation in 2022, rounds out its offerings with a 73,000-square-foot, multilevel pool area, 14 movie theaters, a range of meeting spaces, the top-floor Moon View room with a retractable roof, and the elegant Nove room with Swarovski chandeliers. There’s also the 2,000-seat Pearl Theater, available for private concerts, conventions, and live broadcasts.

Set on 65 acres in the Sonoran Desert, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess offers a wellness and fitness experience as expansive as its surroundings. The resort’s dynamic lineup of signature fitness classes includes everything from low-impact tai chi to high-intensity bungee fitness, with innovative options like aerial hammock yoga (pictured), TRX, Surfset, spinning, and wall-pulley training designed to suit all skill levels. Guests can also take part in personalized health assessments, including InBody composition analysis, to better understand their individual fitness profile and receive tailored recommendations from expert trainers. For a more immersive experience, FloatFit yoga classes are held at the resort’s Sunset Beach pool, while nearby desert trails and TPC Scottsdale’s renowned golf courses offer additional ways to stay active outdoors. The resort features more than 316,000 square feet of meeting space, including two 23,000-square-foot ballrooms, 47 meeting rooms, and 21 distinct outdoor venues.

At W South Beach, sports and wellness are seamlessly integrated into the guest experience, offering a dynamic setting for both relaxation and activity-driven gatherings. The oceanfront property features rooftop sports courts with panoramic views, where guests can play tennis, pickleball, or basketball between sessions or as part of a group wellness itinerary. For those looking to refine their skills, private coaching and weekly clinics are available through the hotel’s “Whatever/Whenever” concierge service. Fitness-minded travelers can also take advantage of sunrise yoga classes led by Ahana Yoga, or participate in high-intensity training through the hotel’s exclusive residency with DOGPOUND, the celebrity-favorite gym known for its personalized, one-on-one sessions. Beyond the courts and wellness offerings, the property caters to events with 14,892 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor space spread across seven rooms.

Set on 45 acres of lush gardens, citrus groves, and winding trails just north of San Diego, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa offers a wellness-focused retreat with no shortage of ways to stay active. The resort’s standout sports programming includes a world-class tennis center with 12 courts—plus three red clay courts, three padel courts, and four pickleball courts—alongside bocce ball, croquet, sport court basketball, and access to Electra pedal-assist bikes for exploring the expansive grounds. Guests can also join daily fitness classes or visit the dedicated Yoga Pavilion (pictured) and fully equipped gym with Peloton bikes, strength training, and cardio equipment. After a workout, the hydrotherapy circuit, steam room, sauna, and two pools offer space to unwind. For those seeking a more adventurous group outing, the resort can arrange activities like surfing, ocean kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, and horseback riding. Rancho Valencia also features 49 hacienda-style casitas and a range of intimate courtyards; the resort is available for full buyouts.

The 718-room Hilton Anatole in Dallas lives up to its reputation as a premier urban resort, offering an expansive mix of event space and fitness-focused amenities. At the heart of its wellness offerings is the 80,000-square-foot Verandah Athletic Club and Spa, open 24 hours a day and equipped with lap pools, Peloton bikes, a full-sized basketball court, a boxing gym, and 20,000 square feet of cardio equipment. Guests can also take advantage of group fitness classes, personal training, and spa treatments on site. The JadeWaters outdoor pool complex offers a more playful way to unwind, with a lazy river, waterslides, a kids’ play zone, and private cabanas. For events, the hotel boasts 600,000 square feet of function space, including nine ballrooms, 79 meeting rooms, a sculpture garden, and a convention exhibit hall.

Following an extensive renovation, Philadelphia's The Bellevue—part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt and affectionately known as the “Grande Dame of Broad Street”—officially reopened in February 2025, blending its historic legacy with modern wellness and event amenities. At the heart of its offerings is The Sporting Club at The Bellevue, a 100,000-square-foot lifestyle and fitness destination that ranks as Philadelphia’s largest fitness facility. Hotel guests enjoy full access to the space, which includes basketball, squash, and pickleball courts; a 25-meter lap pool; golf simulators; an indoor track; coworking lounges; and an outdoor terrace. With over 225 group fitness classes each week and expert personal training available, The Sporting Club is designed to meet a range of wellness goals for individuals and groups alike. For events, The Bellevue itself offers more than 30,000 square feet of space across three floors, including the reimagined Grand Belle Ballroom, now restored with original architectural details and updated with refined finishes. The property also features 184 newly restored guest rooms—39 of them suites—and thoughtfully designed communal spaces like the Conservatory (pictured), a seven-story atrium on the 12th floor.