# The Class A amenity arms race

> The trophy amenity bar in 2026 is an entire dedicated floor.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/guides/office-amenity-arms-race
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**Last updated:** 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- The trophy amenity bar in 2026 is an entire dedicated floor.
- Conferencing, fitness, food, lounge, and event space are now baseline.
- End-of-trip facilities (showers, lockers, bike storage) drive measurable retention.
- Concierge food, member-club partnerships, and tenant-event programming are differentiators.
- Amenity capex is the highest-ROI line item in trophy reposition budgets.

## FAQ
### Is amenity over-built?
In some submarkets, yes — every Class A building now offers a baseline amenity package. The differentiation is in programming and execution, not the room count.

### Do tenants pay for the amenity?
Yes — typically through op-ex pass-through. Trophy amenity programmes can add USD 8–15 per sqft to op-ex. Confirm in the lease whether amenity opex sits inside the cap or is excluded.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/guides/office-amenity-arms-race), updated 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z.