Trade the conference room for mountain views, private beaches, rooftop lounges and unexpected group activities.
These properties give corporate retreats a change of scenery, while giving planners plenty of ways to get teams out of the usual meeting routine.
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Set across 50 oceanfront acres in Puerto Rico, Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve offers ocean-view meeting space for up to 250 guests, along with private culinary experiences at La Cocina Gourmet Culinary Center, guided nature excursions, beachfront dinners and wellness programming at Spa Botánico. Exclusive resort buyouts are also available.
The Dominick
The Dominick offers more than 12,000 square feet of event space across 10 venues, from penthouse suites to boardrooms. New Executive Sous Chef Swapnil Doiphode oversees the banquet culinary program, which now includes themed meeting breaks inspired by New York neighborhoods. Options include the Central Park Picnic, Wall Street Power Snack and Broadway Energy.
Eastwind Hotels
Eastwind’s three properties in the Catskills and Adirondacks offer a smaller-scale alternative to traditional conference hotels. At Eastwind Oliverea Valley, groups can gather in the glass-walled Glasshouse for dinners, off-sites and wellness sessions. Eastwind Hotel + Bar in Windham has a Scandinavian-inspired meeting space with mountain views, while Eastwind Lake Placid features a communal fire pit, sauna, live music and yoga. Outdoor activities and dining are central to all three properties.
Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel
The newly opened Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel is directly connected to the expanded Broward County Convention Center and offers 120,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Seven dining venues include Topgolf Swing Suites, Reef 76 Kitchen & Bar and rooftop Ibis Sky Lounge. Groups can also use the waterfront pool deck and Mokara Spa, with Port Everglades and FLL Airport nearby.
Hotel Lilien
About two hours from New York City, Hotel Lilien in the Catskills combines an 18-room 1890s estate with The Lodge, a flexible event space for groups of up to 140. The property features a restaurant and cocktail bar, library, pool, fire pit and expansive grounds. The Lodge includes a private dining room, 20-foot bar and two outdoor decks overlooking the mountains. Group activities can include lawn games, movement classes and candle-pouring.
Outbound Hotels
Outbound Hotels has launched a retreats program at Outbound Sedona, Outbound Mammoth, Outbound Stowe and The Virginian Lodge. The program combines meeting space with outdoor activities, wellness, locally inspired dining and fireside gatherings. Options range from strategy sessions against Sedona’s red rocks to guided walks in Vermont and outdoor dinners.
Spiegelworld
Spiegelworld brings its unconventional mix of entertainment and dining to corporate groups through private buyouts and custom events. Its Las Vegas portfolio includes Absinthe, Atomic Saloon Show and Superfrico. The venues offer an alternative to the standard conference dinner, with productions and dining designed to get groups interacting and talking.
Hard Rock Hotel New York
With 446 rooms and suites and more than 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space, Hard Rock Hotel New York can accommodate large groups in the heart of Times Square. Music memorabilia fills the property, while group activities include DJ lessons and live drumming sessions. RT60 Rooftop Bar & Lounge offers a spot for evening gatherings overlooking the city.
Omni Raleigh Hotel
Opening in 2028, the 600-room Omni Raleigh Hotel will be part of a new downtown district and support the expansion of the Raleigh Convention Center. The hotel will offer 61,000 square feet of meeting space, including a 20,000-square-foot ballroom, along with a rooftop pool and restaurant, sports bar with golf simulator, wellness center and multiple dining options.
Park Lane New York
Across from Central Park, Park Lane New York offers 11,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space redesigned by Yabu Pushelberg. Meeting rooms feature murals inspired by Central Park, while Rose Lane Terrace accommodates up to 150 guests outdoors. The Empire Room and Park Room provide additional options for larger gatherings.
Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita
Set for a spring 2027 opening, Omni’s first luxury property in Mexico will bring more than 27,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space to 1,250 feet of private beach. Meeting venues will include the Parota Ballroom, Tzicuri Pavilion and Papelillo Event Lawn, with oceanfront terraces extending the event space outdoors. Group activities will include sailing, snorkeling and paddleboarding in Banderas Bay.
Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa
Golf is the centerpiece at the Omni PGA Frisco, which overlooks two championship courses and offers about 127,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The resort has 13 dining and entertainment concepts, three outdoor pools, Mokara Spa and a terrace with fire pits. Group options include Topgolf Swing Suites, golf activities and outdoor gatherings.
