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Unleash Your Inner Gamer at One of These Hotels

by Mary Melnick

Jul 21, 2022

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Combine family travel with a little friendly competition with these gamer-inspired hotel packages. Whether you are into board games, cards or video games, these hotels find different ways to incorporate fun into guest experiences.

 

The Curtis Hotel

Located in downtown Denver, The Curtis Hotel invites kids and parents to level up their trip by staying in the Video Game Suite. The suite includes a theme dedicated to popular games, including a Super Mario mural and a Donkey Kong video game.

 

The Nines

Head to Portland, Oregon, for the ultimate board game experience. The Nines partners with Guardian Games, a local company, to provide guests with an extensive collection of more than 50 board games to play during their stay — you may never want to leave.

 

Asbury Hotel

During your stay at The Asbury Hotel in New Jersey, don’t miss out on The Lanes, the bowling alley attached to the hotel. Compete against your family and friends and see who can come out victorious in a friendly bowling match.

 

Camp Wandawega

At this Wisconsin summer camp-turned-getaway, guests can try their hand at poker in the newly introduced Poker Room. The room features a felt-lined poker table, walls lined with portraits of gamblers and trophies, and more than 100 vintage board games for guests to play. Head to the camp store to purchase a vintage game or branded playing cards to take home with you as a memento.

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