10 Free Perks You Won’t Want to Miss at These U.S. Hotels

Some hotels want to give you more than just a comfortable bed and room for the night. In fact, these 10 hotels have some “secret free perks” sure to not only enhance your stay but provide you with a better appreciation of the hotel and local culture.

Have a Martini Minute at The Knickerbocker in New York City

Offered Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 5:15 p.m., The Knickerbocker’s Martini Lounge hosts Martini Minute, an experience where guests can sample the Original Dry Martini, rumored to have been invented on the property in the early 20^th century. Martini Minute also teaches guests about the hotel’s history.

Detroit Institute of Art Tickets at Shinola Hotel

Shinola Hotel offers many thoughtful inclusions to guests, from complimentary continental breakfast for two at San Morello to free admission to Detroit Institute of Art to handcrafted welcome cocktails for arriving guests.

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Daily Movement at Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection in New York

In Gardiner, New York, this resort lets guests take part in complimentary daily movement sessions designed to inspire well-being and mindfulness. Each 45-minute session varies daily and can include mountain mat Pilates, core sculpt and reformer Pilates, forest immersion, sound baths, and healing sound meditation.

Rum Tasting at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico

This upscale property treats guests to daily complimentary rum tastings in Livingston Library, where experienced staff lead guests through guided samplings and provide educational insight into the spirit’s history, production and regional significance.

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Historian in Residence Tours at The Bellevue in Philadelphia

Take part in free walking tours led by Historian in Residence David Kurlander. The tour explores the hotel’s historic spaces, including its grand ballrooms, Conservatory and original lobby.

TruBe Classes at The Dominick in New York City

During your stay here, be sure to inquire about free, expert-led fitness and wellness sessions with TruBe through the concierge, including full-body sculpt and dynamic mat Pilates classes.

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Art Tours at The Joule in Dallas, Texas

Offered daily 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., The Joule’s concierge team leads guests on curated art tours of the hotel’s museum-quality collection. Highlight pieces include works by Roger Hiorns, Andy Warhol and Tony Tasset, as well as large-scale mosaics.

Music Memorabilia Tours at Hard Rock Hotel New York

Stay here and be sure to allocate time for a free memorabilia tour. Led by the property’s Vibe Manager Jordan Farmer, this experience guides guests through a curated collection of iconic music artifacts, including Lady Gaga’s silver patent leather boots and handwritten lyrics from John Lennon’s 1972 ode to New York City.

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Creative Programming at Eastwind Hotels in the Catskills

Eastwind offers rotating workshops and guided foraging walks to let guests engage directly with the Catskills landscape. Experiences range from candle-making and watercolor using native plants to sourdough sessions, often concluding with a shared hot drink.

Private Gallery at The Joseph Nashville

Guests earn complimentary access to a dedicated gallery space on the eighth floor, where a curated collection of more than 1,100 works await exploring.

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Place-Based Adventure Experiences at Limelight Hotels

With several locations across the country, Limelight offers guests two complimentary hours to use its Audi Q6 e-tron or Audi Q7 to better explore each destination. Additional experiences vary by location, from guided Audi snowshoeing in Ketchum, Idaho, to First Tracks access in Aspen and Snowmass.