How to Visit Luxury Hotels Without Paying for a Room

Thanks to some creative entrepreneurs, you can park yourself at a resort for the day without having to pay to spend the night.

The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach is one of the hotels where you can get access to amenities or packages through ResortPass. Courtesy of ResortPass

Champagne taste on a beer budget? You’re not alone. Luckily, your gilded daydreams of lounging poolside at a luxury hotel don’t have to feel so far off—there are ways to visit top-tier resorts, even in your own city, without booking a room. Try these travel hacks and back-door ways to experience even the most out-of-reach hotels without actually paying to stay there.

Startups Are Selling Day Passes

Recent years have seen a storming of startups to meet every need and then some; scoring access to the world’s top resorts is no exception. (Yes, there’s an app for that.)

Holidays at the High Line Hotel in Chelsea, Manhattan. The High Line Hotel