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Wellness Hotel Guide

Understanding wellness

Five dimensions of a wellness stay

Wellness means different things at different places. These five dimensions help you understand what a stay offers, from food and spa experiences to time outdoors and connection to the local community.

The same five pillars form the foundation of WITT's Core Wellness Standards for Hotels™, with more than 100 criteria used in its certification process. WHG listings and WITT certification are distinct.

Nourishment

Nourishment

01

How food supports nourishment, choice, and wellbeing.

Nourishment can mean farm-to-table dining with local or on-property ingredients, menu choices for dietary needs, or spa-style cuisine such as a power bowl. Each property offers a different combination; check its details and confirm dietary requirements before booking.

Stays to explore: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge · 1 Hotel Central Park · 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

Holistic Healing

Holistic Healing

02

Spa, recovery, and restorative experiences.

Explore spa facilities, treatments, restful spaces, and practitioner-led experiences. The range varies from a spa visit during a city break to a stay organized around a dedicated wellness program.

Stays to explore: 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay · 1 Hotel San Francisco · 1 Hotel South Beach

Nature

Nature

03

Meaningful connection to the natural environment.

Nature can be close by in a city or a rural setting. Look for access to parks, waterfronts, gardens, trails, and other outdoor spaces, and check how the property connects you with them.

Stays to explore: 1 Hotel Central Park · 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay · 1 Hotel South Beach

Movement

Movement

04

Opportunities to move, train, explore, and stay active.

Movement can mean a large gym, a class, guided outdoor activities, or space to exercise outside. Each property offers a different combination; check which facilities and sessions are available during your stay.

Stays to explore: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge · 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay · 1 Hotel San Francisco

Culture & Connection

Culture & Connection

05

Connection to place, community, culture, and environment.

Consider a property’s relationship with its surroundings: local food and makers, cultural experiences, community partnerships, and specific environmental practices.

Stays to explore: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge · 1 Hotel Central Park · 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay