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The Dilly introduces "Health Club at the Dilly" featuring multiple firsts for the central London hotel scene. From ballroom dancing, a golf simulator, squash courts, one of London's largest indoor pools, and a running club, right in the heart of Piccadilly. Health Club at The Dilly is accessible for all hotel guests and for non-guests with a variety of membership packages from day passes to annual membership.
INDOOR GOLF AT THE DILLY
The Golfzon simulator, an indoor-golf experience, voted the 'World's Best Golf Simulator' five years running by Golf Digest is a new addition to "Health Club at The Dilly" and offers virtual access to over 200 of the world's premier golf courses, including St Andrews Old Course, Celtic Manor, Pebble Beach and more with extraordinary CGI graphics creating the realistic golf simulation experience. In addition, Golfzon technology features a multitude of sensors and cameras that analyse ball flight data in real-time, to help improve the golfer's swing and game. Up to twelve people can join the golf experience, with up to six people at a time playing a multi-player traditional round, or alternatively mix it up with a game of Skins. Golf at The Dilly offers the use of high-quality Titleist clubs and provides the golf balls – golfers can bring their own clubs if they prefer.
SQUASH AT THE DILLY
Two squash courts are available at "Health Club at The Dilly" a first for a central London hotel and are available to book Monday – Friday between 07:00 – 21:15 and Saturday – Sunday between 08:30 – 19:00. Players are advised to bring their own equipment, but rackets and balls can be rented.
SWIMMING AT THE DILLY
The Dilly offers one of the largest indoor pools in central London (11.5m x 12.75m). Guests and members can escape the city and take a dip. Steam room facilities are also available for those wanting to relax post swim. Swimming lessons are available with Turner Swim, providing lessons for adults of all abilities. Advance bookings are required for swimming pool use due to capacity regulations.
RUNNING CLUB AT THE DILLY
Health Club at The Dilly's recently appointed Health Club Manager, Divine Ceesay has just launched The Dilly Running Club with members, guests and team members all welcome to join. The Running Club will meet every Tuesday at 07:15am in the lobby and run at Green Park and St James's Park, two of London's Royal Parks.
GYM AT THE DILLY
The Dilly's spacious fitness centre is well-equipped with state-of-the-art equipment from cardio machines to a selection of free weights. Guests and members can complement their workouts with the guidance of a personal trainer. The trainer can be booked via Health Club manager Divine Ceesay.
PILATES AT THE DILLY
The Dilly's Pilates lessons are run by professional dancer and qualified Pilates instructor Chloe Lindsay. With her dance background, she understands the importance of maintaining mobility as well as strength to help reduce injury and to sustain a healthy body, helping members reach their goals. Mat Pilates lessons can be booked via The Dilly's website, are free of charge to members and £15 for non-members, taking place each Wednesday at 7am.
CYCLE AT THE DILLY
The Dilly is a close cycle distance from many of London's Royal Parks. Green Park is minutes away and the easily accessible for a cycle past Buckingham Palace. The Dilly bikes are available for hire at reception. Guests can also order a freshly prepared picnic hamper for two or four people which can be supplied in a wicker bike basket. The Dilly bikes are available for guests from £4.50.
BALLROOM DANCING AT THE DILLY
The Dilly is the only hotel in London with its own dedicated dance studio – Inspiration 2 Dance. For private, team, groups and family or even children's lessons, dancers are invited to learn Smooth, Latin and/or Ballroom from world-class teachers, bookable via the website or the hotel's concierge. Inspiration 2 Dance's founder Viktoriya Wilton has been inspiring the art of dancers for more than a decade. With teachers who are current or former international level competitors, the studio also caters for small groups as team building exercises or simply learning to dance for special occasions.
MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES
Membership includes use of the gym, the swimming pool, the squash courts, Pilates classes and the running club. Members can also benefit from a 20% discount on the use of the Golfzon simulator.
Membership can be purchased through the following link. Non-members can also book the squash courts and the golf simulator for a slightly higher fee.