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# Swanky Bowling Lounges
The Spare Room is a Secret Treasure at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood

By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-04-04 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-spare-room
References: [thecoolhunter.net](http://www.thecoolhunter.net/article/detail/1924/the-spare-room--hollywood) & [thompsonhotels](http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/la/hollywood-roosevelt/explore-hotel.aspx)

The Spare Room is a newly opened gaming parlor and lounge at the famed Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. This secret treasure is located on the mezzanine level and features [vintage-style bowling lanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-boowling-spooktacular), board games such as chess, checkers and dominoes, as well as custom furnishings that give the place a classy, retro look.

The Spare Room also features designer bowling shoes from the well-known cobbler George Esquivel. Celebrities have already been seen flocking to this new and swanky locale to enjoy the [full bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-sun) and great music. The Spare Room was designed by [Studio Collective](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hotel-at-the-moore), which is a Los Angeles-based design firm. Inside, you will see dark wood flooring, dimmed lighting, lavish furniture made with leather and velvet, and gorgeous architecture.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.7/10
- Popularity: 23% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Vintage-style Gaming Lounges:** Opportunity for businesses to create unique gaming lounges with a retro aesthetic.
- **Luxury Bowling Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to offer high-end bowling experiences with custom furnishings and designer shoes.
- **Celebrity-frequented Entertainment Venues:** Potential for businesses to create exclusive venues that attract celebrities with great music and a full bar.

### Where This Applies

- **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for hotels and resorts to incorporate vintage-style gaming lounges as a unique entertainment offering.
- **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to create luxury bowling experiences with high-end amenities and customized features.
- **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers and luxury brands to collaborate on designer shoes and apparel specifically designed for bowling lounges frequented by celebrities.

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