the.com/amenity
the pool nobody swims in but everyone pays for anyway.
means a feature that makes a place more pleasant or convenient without being strictly necessary to its function.
from from latin amoenitas, meaning pleasantness, rooted in amoenus (pleasant) — originally about landscapes and gardens before real estate got hold of it.
legal term toozoning law defines it to justify tax assessments
rooftop inflationlistings now count wifi as an amenity
first use14th century, described pleasant natural scenery
for instance
equinox hotel gym — marketed as a lifestyle amenity, not just a treadmill room
hoa clubhouse — used twice a year, funds a monthly fee forever
airport lounge wifi — free password, unlimited buffering, priceless illusion of luxury