JW Marriott’s Marquis Fitness Club opens new era in hotel house gyms
Located on the riverside of a major up-market business district in the heart of this bustling city, the Marquis Thermal Spa and Fitness Club at JW Marriott Seoul, winner of the Best Fitness Club category, offers a haven for business travelers, tourists and local members to relax, rejuvenate and revive.
Whether it’s relaxing spa treatments, hydro-therapy in one of the pools, pumping iron, learning to dive, running on the indoor running track, mastering the 12-meter rock climbing wall, testing skills on the golf range, relieving the stress of a hectic business schedule, or relaxing and unwinding, the Marquis Thermal Spa and Fitness Club is a one-stop-shop for the fitness enthusiast.
One of the largest indoor spas in the world and the largest in Asia, the Marquis Club spans 14,215 square-meters over three floors, featuring high-tech amenities and the most comprehensive fitness facilities.
The Fitness Club is equipped with the latest exercise technology, and has natural mineral water pumped from a spring in the Earth’s core. The Spa offers a wide variety of massage and beauty treatments.
“We have a product that is not only unique to Asia, but to the world. As global trends and awareness increase of the importance of fitness and wellbeing, and the positive effect it has in our daily lives, we will see an even greater demand for these types of facilities,” said JW Marriott Seoul Director of Marketing James Lee. Guided by a staff of expert trainers and therapists, Marquis has made its mark as the city’s choice for fitness and beauty agendas.
For those who have ever longed for the sun without the heat, the Marquis Fitness Club provides the best of both worlds.
Solar panels act as massive sponges of sunlight, filtering the sun’s rays down into fiber-optic cables and emitting them through solar bulbs located throughout the fitness center to add natural warmth and daylight to any workout.
To give guests that extra boost, fresh air is pumped into the club through special oxygen units.
Scuba diving, swimming
Guests can also complete a certified diving course at the scuba pool within a matter of days, giving them access to the wonders of the Seven Seas and a world of underwater exploration on subsequent vacations.
The club’s 25-meter-long pool has six lanes offering another great workout for those who like to do a few laps before breakfast or after a busy day. Alternatively, guests can relax in the therapy pool and enjoy its special jets that are strategically placed to improve circulation and massage tired muscles and feet.
The Marquis Fitness Club offers adventure and takes recreation to new heights with its 12- meter rock-climbing wall. Members and guests can test their strength and climbing skills by engaging in this increasingly popular and challenging sport.
Whether visiting Korea on business, for pleasure, or both, the Marquis Thermal Spa and Fitness Club caters to everyone’s needs.
The club is setting a new standard in recreation and fitness in the hospitality industry to add to the hotel’s current portfolio of luxurious accommodation, gracious, attentive service and sumptuous cuisine.
“Some people say that we are actually a hotel built around a spa,” said JW Marriott Seoul Director of Marketing James Lee, reflecting on the magnitude of the Marquis Spa and Fitness Club facilities.