What the Experts Know About Gym Design
What do the experts know about gym design that you don’t? We look at 10 important things that, when combined, will create a great gym.
Read articleA 2020 vision for hotel gym design
We are seeing so much change in the fitness industry that we believe there are some really exciting times ahead. As we move into 2020 we take a look at what’s new in gym design and give you our predictions for the year ahead. Eco Hotels The hospitality industry, especially the hotel sector, is under […]
Read articleGym Management
When it comes to running a gym, as much as we’d like to say, ‘build it and they will come’, it’s not necessarily the best approach for long term ROI. A good and successful gym takes time, effort and engagement and not just from members. The day-to-day running of a gym involves a multitude of […]
Read articleDesign for Maximum Guest Fitness
According to PwC’s UK Hotel Forecast, there are challenging times ahead for this sector. They predict that, although London hotels will show slow growth, the rest of the UK will have to work harder to keep room occupancy at a steady rate. Within the current climate of Brexit uncertainty, hotels right across the UK – […]
Read articleMotive8’s Top 5 Favourite Gym Designs
2019 has been a fabulous year so far for motive8. As we move towards the end of the year, we started thinking about all the gym design projects we’ve completed since our first successful project back in 2001. We’re proud of so many of our gym projects that it was very hard to pick our […]
Read articleGym Maintenance Contracts – the Best Solution for a Happy Gym
Gym maintenance contracts keep your gym running and extend its life. What makes a reputable gym maintenance company and what should your contract include?
Read articleDormy House Hotel Gym Design
The Dormy House is an outstanding example of hotel gym design. We interviewed motive8 head Nick Sadler about how the project came about and what the main challenges were.
Read articleHotel Gym Trends for 2018
2018 is going to be an exciting year for the hospitality industry. From an interior design perspective, key hotel trends will include bright colour schemes, lobbies functioning more as ‘hubs’ or key focal and social points, and guest rooms looking and feeling less like hotel rooms and more like being in a home environment. Comfort […]
Read articleWhat Hotels Should Consider When Installing or Upgrading Gym Equipment
These days, an increasing number of travellers are looking to maintain a good level of exercise whilst they are away on business or pleasure. They are becoming more discerning about what they want when it comes to hotel fitness facilities. In fact, research from Hotels.com found that 44% of travellers would not sacrifice a gym […]
Read articleGenerating Revenue from a Hotel Gym & Spa
In the past, hotel gymnasiums were small, poorly equipped and under used. Nowadays a gym and spa forms an integral part of the overall hotel experience. A recent survey by hotels.com discovered that 44% of travellers would not sacrifice a gym for a cheaper hotel room whilst a TripAdvisor survey found that 52% of travellers […]
Read articleHow to Build a Stunning Hotel Gym
Hotels with a gym and spa have a huge appeal for travellers looking for a bit of luxury – but first impressions are crucial. Gone are the days when gyms and spas were exclusive to large hotels. Smaller hotels can have a luxury gym and spa installed to impress guests and some even take monthly […]
Read articleInternational awards for Dormy House
Cotswold gem wins Best Spa Hotel and Best Destination Hotel in one week Cotswold gem wins Best Spa Hotel and Best Destination Hotel in one week. With a gym fitted by motive8, The Dormy House Hotel near Broadway has added two international accolades to its stash of awards this week [3 and 6 November]. Press release […]
Read articleDormy House Awarded AA Hotel of the Year for England 2014/15
We are pleased to announce that at the AA Awards last night at the Grosvenor House in London, the Dormy House Hotel was awarded AA Hotel of the Year for England 2014/15. This is the ultimate accolade for hotels in the UK and is awarded to hotels that are recognised as being outstanding examples in […]
Read articleDormy House voted Number 1 Spa by The Times 15.09.14
Dormy House wins its prize of first place in The Times’ Ultimate 100 British Hotels.
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