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Unique U.S. Venues Redefining Meetings and Team Building

November 18, 2025

Hotel Anna & Bel.

If you’re looking for fresh hotel options to host meetings, events and team building, we’ve rounded up several standout properties worth considering.

Ballers: A Social Sports Venue

Located in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood, Ballers blends hospitality with high-energy recreational experiences—making it a compelling option for planners looking to host anything from corporate celebrations to team building activities.

Located in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood, Ballers blends hospitality with recreational experiences.

Ballers offers planners a flexible footprint with both small-group and full-venue buyout options, as well as built-in activities that enhance engagement and team bonding. Beyond events, the property activates its space with community DJ nights, art pop-ups, watch parties and more.

Event & Meeting Spaces

6 Pickleball Courts (10,000 sf): Ideal for receptions, corporate functions, private parties or tournaments; accommodates up to 600 guests.
3 Padel Courts (10,000 sf): Flexible for tournaments, corporate events and private groups; capacities vary by setup.
4 Golfzon Simulators (over 4,600 sf): Perfect for small groups or casual networking, with up to 6 guests per simulator.
Turf Field (4,400 sf): Suitable for receptions, tournaments and corporate events; hosts up to 500 guests (reception) or 300 (seated).
Restaurant & Bar (1,500 sf): A more intimate space for dinners or receptions, seating 50 or accommodating 75 standing.

Ballers offers both full venue and second-floor buyouts. A full buyout grants exclusive access to all 40,000 sf of the venue—including the pickleball and padel courts, golf simulators, turf field, squash courts and restaurant. The second-floor buyout, encompassing 30,000 sf, provides a more contained yet equally dynamic option with access to all courts, plus the restaurant and bar for receptions, seated dinners and private events.

Marram Montauk: Oceanfront Inspiration on Long Island

Located in Montauk, Marram offers a coastal setting suited for corporate groups and retreats. The oceanfront resort offers direct beach access, making it a convenient option for meetings and team gatherings.

Marram incorporates elements of wellness into its group programming, allowing planners to include yoga sessions, guided meditation and surf lessons as part of their itineraries. On-site catering is available through Mostrador, the seasonal restaurant led by Chef Fernando Trocca. Event and meeting spaces include:

The Lounge: Two flexible indoor meeting spaces ideal for smaller breakout sessions or creative workshops.
The Patio: A spacious outdoor venue for receptions or team gatherings.
The Pool & The Beach: Open-air spaces designed for laid-back networking, beachfront dinners or bonfire parties.
The Meeting Room: A formal indoor space equipped for business-focused meetings and presentations.

For planners seeking complete exclusivity, Marram is also available for full property buyouts, offering 96 guest rooms and private use of all resort amenities.

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa for Meetings and Events

Set along 13 miles of coastline in Northeast Florida, Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa is undergoing a property-wide renovation scheduled for completion in spring 2026.

For MICE planners, the updates will introduce an expanded array of meeting, dining and wellness spaces. The conference center will feature three ballrooms, breakout meeting rooms and redesigned restrooms.

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa lobby rendering.

Omni Amelia Island is unveiling a lineup of new and reimagined dining experiences, including the refreshed FloraBelle restaurant and new venues such as Palmetto Press Coffee & Provisions, Surfcaster and Nonna Mia.

Recreational highlights include the newly restored Oak Marsh Golf Course and the completely redesigned Spa at Omni Amelia Island Resort, reopening in early 2026. A refreshed lobby and lounge will debut by the end of 2025.

Hotel Anna & Bel: An Urban Retreat

Hotel Anna & Bel is a 50-room boutique property that originally opened as a women’s asylum. The building was thoughtfully reimagined and reopened in August 2024, preserving its architectural heritage while introducing contemporary spaces.

For planners seeking privacy, a dedicated meeting room located just off the lobby accommodates up to five guests and features a kitchenette and private bathroom. The space is well-suited for executive planning sessions, creative ideation, interviews or remote work and is available for partial-day or full-day reservations through the front desk.

Hotel Anna & Bel enhances small-group gatherings with customized catering from Bastia, the hotel’s Mediterranean-inspired signature restaurant, along with handcrafted cocktails and light bites from Caletta, its sister lounge concept. Both menus are curated by acclaimed Chef Tyler Akin, adding a culinary draw for intimate meetings and retreats.