Having an on-site basketball court has become the most important factor for me when deciding on a hotel. Anyone know if there is a hotel chain that is hoops friendly, a chain that tries to have a court at every property?
The Renaissance ClubSport in Walnut Creek, CA has a NCAA regulation gym for basketball. The hotel and spa facilities are really spectacular; I’d highly recommend staying there if you’re ever planning a visit to the San Francisco area (assuming you don’t already live there). Unfortunately, although it’s a part of the Marriott hotel chain, it’s the first (and so far only) one that’s connected with ClubSport, so you won’t find a “chain” of them (yet).
The Marriott Residence Inns do offer basketball courts as an amenity throughout their system, but I do believe they’re all outdoor courts, so weather could be an issue, depending on when and where you’re travelling.