Thursday, August 20, 2009

Healthiest hotels for guests and conventioneers-19 August, 2009

Healthiest hotels for guests and conventioneers
Where are you most likely to find healthy meetings? Health Magazine has a top ten list which includes:
• Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has stress-relief options that include a hand massage specifically for those who overuse BlackBerrys.
• Westin Hotels & Resorts’ guests work out in privacy in a number of rooms that include a treadmill or spinning cycle.
• Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts offers wellness facilities that go beyond fitness with exercises such as paddle boarding, kayak tours and outrigger canoeing. Some of the brand hotels offer organic fruits and cheeses instead of chocolate.
• Hilton Hotels Corporation has an “Eat Right” menu that features high-energy, high-fiber, low-fat offerings.
• Hyatt Hotels and Resorts has a “StayRight Hyatt” program that has a selection of workout routines catering to fitness-conscious guests.
• The Ritz-Carlton has hypoallergenic bedding, signature spas and 100 percent smoke-free properties as well as healthy features such as snowshoe hikes at colder properties. There are also various outdoor activities that include organized beach walks and tennis tournaments.
• Loews Hotels have great gym facilities and maps are available for jogging or walking.
• Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants offer nontoxic cleaning products and on-demand yoga and Pilates workouts in some rooms. Planners can take advantage of out-of-the-box approaches such as starting off the day with group yoga sessions.
• Cambria Suites offer gyms with state-of-the-art Precor equipment and a light fare bistro menu that avoids fried foods.
• The Peninsula Hotels was “inspiring spas,” and food and drink includes organic teas and coffees. A Guest Nutrition Advisor is also available.
by David Wilkening

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