Fitness Facility at HRH

[kadoria]

Just a quick question...is gym at the HRH available for use for any guest or do you have to be in a club room or suite? I am booked in a deluxe room, need access to the gym and was wondering if that was for everyone. Thanks!

 

[chase_pc]

Well, if you've seen my previous posts, you know i like to complain about my trip to HRH. During the week of Feb 12th to 15th they were in the process of installing the equipment. As such, we were unable to use it. (Moan, groan, etc.) One of the many disappointments for us! Well, I excused it as, "they are just opening." Of course, they had been open for 3 weeks previous, at least, so it was a little long to still not have them up. As I recall, they had a few treadmills, ellipticals, etc, for cardio, and a bunch of Cybex weight training machines. The room seemed small compared to a health club, but big enough for the few people in a hotel that might want to use it.
In response to your question, there was no one there at the time who could answer that question for us. In the literature we had when we made reservations, it SAID it was complimentary for all guests. However, I saw in some other literature that is was complimentary for Club guests. (Of course, that doesnt mean it is not complimentary for non club guests. - hey, a triple negative!) We had figured if they gave us a hard time, we'd get firm, and loud if needed, as it was advertised as free to us. Like I said, it just may be clever advertising to imply otherwise, but it may be free for everyone.
Does this sound like a discussion of FOTL??? Try asking them for a lenght of stay pass - same thing - knowbody knew!

 

[kadoria]

Thanks for your help. I just realized that with the Loews card you get free access. Did You happen to see if they had any stationary bikes? I just had knee surgery and need to get on a bike everyday.

 

[chase_pc]

I didnt see bikes, but I only glanced at the cardio. I seem to think they did, it seems right, and bikes are standard fare. I broke my leg once, in 4 places (skiing), and had to do that kind of stuff. I would bet your therapy people could recommend some light weight training as well, or inplace or the bike for the week..
- Jason

 

[Jon360]

Chase,

Did they allow you free use of the Portofino fitness facilities to compensate for theirs not being up yet??

 

[chase_pc]

You know, we never even saw the portofino. I know it was a little way down the 'river' but once we saw the fitness room closed, we just went on to something else. I have heard other people were allowed to use the other pool in this case, but I would think the fitness center was up and running within a few days of our being there (12th to 15t of feb).