Most luxury hotels focus on serene spas and elegant dining rooms, but some properties understand that sophisticated travelers also crave serious fun. These exceptional resorts have invested millions in creating game rooms that rival the world’s finest entertainment complexes—spaces where billiards tables cost more than most cars and arcade games sit alongside museum-quality art. Here’s a list of luxury US hotels where the game rooms are destinations in themselves.
Nemacolin
This Pennsylvania resort spans over 2,200 acres and features five distinct luxury hotels, making it one of the country’s most comprehensive entertainment destinations. The game room facilities include bowling, arcade games, and a wide variety of entertainment options that complement the resort’s casino, golf courses, and adventure activities.
Kids particularly love the arcade area, while adults appreciate the sophisticated gaming options. And the property’s Wooflands pet resort means even your dog gets luxury treatment while you’re playing.
The Greenbrier
This historic West Virginia resort, built in 1835, offers over 55 activities across its 11,000-acre mountain preserve. The game room features an array of games from Skee-Ball to basketball and classic arcade-style amusements.
With 710 guest rooms and more than 35 retail shops, The Greenbrier has been hosting distinguished guests for centuries. The property’s Dorothy Draper-designed interiors create a backdrop that makes even casual gaming feel glamorous.
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
This North Florida beach resort features “Our Space,” a fabulous game room for families that boasts a cool, modern look and the latest technology featuring flat-screen televisions, the latest gaming systems, and timeless favorites like air hockey and foosball.
Our Space also features a private movie theater and a large collection of DVDs. The pirate and princess theme of Amelia Island carries into the gaming experience, making it feel like an adventure rather than just entertainment.
Grand Sierra Resort, Reno
This AAA Four Diamond-rated property offers Fun Quest, a 50-lane bowling center and Max Action Arena, providing a range of family-friendly activities for all ages. The gaming complex spans 40,000 square feet and includes arcade games, laser tag, bumper cars, and virtual reality experiences.
Highlights include arcade games, Battlefield LIVE!, bumper cars, laser tag, TumbleTown, a mechanical bull, and JetBuzz360. Plus, you’re getting luxury accommodations with it all.
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa, Orlando
The game room features both contemporary and classic arcade games in the brand-new, state-of-the-art Mission Control Game Room on the first floor of the Village Shops. Players can earn credits from skill games and redeem them for prizes.
But what sets this apart is the theming. The Mission Control concept transforms ordinary gaming into an immersive space adventure.
Hotel Zephyr, San Francisco
This boutique waterfront hotel celebrates San Francisco’s maritime heritage with a nautical theme that extends to its recreational facilities. Guests enjoy features like a 24-hour gym, free Wi-Fi in public areas, and an arcade/game room. The property’s unique design makes gaming feel like an adventure aboard a luxury vessel.
Still, the real draw is the location—you’re steps from Fisherman’s Wharf with Golden Gate Bridge views.
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Orlando
This retro-themed resort features 2 outdoor pools, a lazy river, and a gym, along with recreational gaming facilities. The 1950s and 1960s aesthetic creates a vibrant, nostalgic gaming environment.
The resort’s Universal Studios connection means the game room often features exclusive preview games and themed entertainment.
Chicago Athletic Association, a Hyatt Hotel
Guests have access to a 24-hour gym, a rooftop terrace, and free Wi-Fi in public areas, with gaming facilities that reflect the hotel’s athletic heritage. The historic building’s original basketball court has been transformed into a sophisticated game room.
The property’s location in downtown Chicago provides easy access to the city’s entertainment district. Plus, the architecture tells a story—you’re gaming where Chicago’s elite once played.
The Sagamore Resort, Lake George
Set on a private island on Lake George and dating from 1883, The Sagamore Resort makes for a modern family getaway brimming with historic charm. Families will find multiple dining venues as well as fun amenities like The Rec, a sprawling indoor entertainment zone with a nine-hole mini golf course, climbing wall, basketball courts, and table and video games.
The lakeside location provides stunning views while you play, and the Victorian architecture adds an element of grandeur to family game time.
Kiawah Island Golf Resort, South Carolina
Located on a barrier island about 20 miles from Charleston, Kiawah Island Golf Resort lets you vacation your way. Families can start by choosing a room at the luxury oceanfront hotel, The Sanctuary or one of the resort’s villas and private homes. The resort features comprehensive recreational facilities including game rooms alongside its championship golf courses.
The barrier island setting means your game room experience comes with ocean breezes and coastal charm.
Sea Island Resort, Georgia
Five miles of private beach. Three pools and a waterslide. Activities galore. It’s easy to see why the historic Sea Island resort has been drawing vacationers for almost a century. The gaming facilities are part of the resort’s comprehensive approach to family entertainment.
The southern elegance of the property elevates every recreational activity, including the game room experience.
Topnotch Resort, Vermont
Just minutes from Stowe Mountain, Topnotch Resort offers year-round fun for the whole family. Snowy pursuits might be the focus during a wintertime stay, but at other times of the year you can enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, hiking and biking trails, horseback riding through the on-site Equestrian Center, and a spa offering kid-friendly treatments.
The mountain setting provides a cozy backdrop for indoor gaming when Vermont weather turns chilly.
Omni Mount Washington Resort, New Hampshire
No matter the season, it’s never a bad time to whisk the family away to Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The historic grand hotel features recreational facilities including game rooms that complement its championship golf course and spa services.
The White Mountains provide a majestic backdrop that makes even casual gaming feel special.
Hyatt Regency Cleveland at the Arcade
This renovated 2017 property offers a 24-hour gym, free Wi-Fi in public areas, and meeting rooms, housed in a historic arcade building. The original arcade architecture creates a naturally impressive gaming environment.
The restored 1890s building provides a sense of grandeur that makes every game feel significant.
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites – Waterpark
The family-friendly hotel features 2 outdoor pools, a water park, and a gym, with gaming facilities that include 2 hot tubs, free Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour business center. The waterpark theme extends to the indoor gaming areas.
Kids transition seamlessly from water slides to video games, while parents appreciate the resort’s comprehensive entertainment approach.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World
This luxury resort features sophisticated recreational facilities, including game rooms designed for families visiting nearby theme parks. The Four Seasons brand ensures that even casual gaming areas maintain luxury standards with premium finishes and carefully curated entertainment options.
The proximity to Disney World means the game room serves as a refined alternative to theme park entertainment.
Game on
These properties prove that luxury and fun aren’t mutually exclusive. The best hotel game rooms combine sophisticated design with serious entertainment value—creating spaces where a friendly game of pool becomes an occasion worth remembering.
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