Equinox Sports Club Boston

I’ve been taking Classical Pilates sessions with VICTORY CHEN since last year, and the impact on my body has been incredible. She has significantly improved my posture—especially my lower back—and has helped me gain so much confidence with challenging exercises. Victory has an amazing ability to break down complex movements in a way that both my brain and body can truly understand, making even the hardest exercises feel achievable. Her Classical Mat Pilates classes (Tuesdays and Thursdays) are very challenging, but also fun, engaging, and incredibly effective for full-body conditioning. Beyond being an exceptional instructor, she’s also very fun, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to helping the body feel better and move more efficiently. I always leave class feeling stronger, more aligned, and energized. I highly recommend taking her mat classes and private sessions—she’s truly outstanding!

I went to Equinox not sure if I was going to get a membership. I met with a senior membership advisor Enzo De Palma, who really managed to connect with me and show me the true value of the membership and that’s it not just a gym, it’s more of a community. Enzo made the process super easy, I was in little bit of rush, he managed to smoothly get me signed up. I would recommend if anyone is looking for a membership at equinox to go through Enzo. He was honestly what made me sign up at equinox over lifetime.

I used to be a member here. The shower and locker areas weren’t kept very clean and felt outdated. I often saw people going into the sauna fully clothed and wearing shoes before squash or basketball, which didn’t seem sanitary. The sauna wood had also become dark and grimy over time. This wasn’t the level of cleanliness I’d expect from an Equinox. On the positive side, the workout areas were always clean and well maintained, with a great selection of weights and equipment.

Enormous equinox. So much space and so well laid out. I wish I took pictures of the yoga studio but I didn’t bring my phone to class. It was the most beautiful studio. Flooded with light. Tall ceilings and curved windows. This facility is just so enormous and they really do such an incredible job keeping it so clean. Thank you for having me!

My experience at Equinox Boston was nothing short of excellent. The gym is always clean, with top-of-the-line equipment, and the atmosphere is incredibly motivating. The staff was always friendly and supportive, making it a great place to work out. A special shoutout to my personal trainer, Kevin Roache, who has been an absolute game-changer in my fitness era. Kevin has a unique ability to tailor workouts to my goals, pushing me to work harder while ensuring proper form and injury prevention. His knowledge and expertise have not only helped me see physical results but also given me the confidence to tackle challenges I never thought I could. Kevin’s approach is personal, professional, and motivating; I always looked forward to our sessions. Not only is Kevin an incredible personal trainer, but he also has some seriously impressive talents. I’ve seen him smash a watermelon between his thighs; yes, you read that right! His strength and control are truly at the next level. If that’s any indication of his dedication and power, it’s clear that Kevin can handle any challenge, both in the gym and beyond. Overall, I highly recommend Equinox Boston for anyone looking for a premium gym experience, and if you're in need of a personal trainer, Kevin Roache is the one to go to. Especially if you need that extra push in 2025. His dedication and passion for helping clients succeed are truly unmatched!

I have come here for AI massages and I really appreciated Jeff's help. The massage is next level and I plan to continue having these. If you purchase a 30 minute massage [or longer], you receive access to the rest of the gym--and the price is less than $50 for a 30 minute session. Jeff was very warm and I am perplexed that he is in the back of the gym. That welcoming &genuine pleasantry really should greet people upon 1st step into the gym. **Non sequitir-There is ZERO direction! You enter the building and there was no signage. I stepped in the elevator, assuming the buttons would be labeled...nope. I came out to the wrong floor, where two members were displeased that their yoga instructor was late and the door was locked. That was my 2nd impression after guessing where to go....

By no means is this a "luxury gym"; most of the equipment is what you would find at a Planet Fitness, which should have been replaced years ago. The locker rooms are completely outdated, and the steam room and sauna are an absolute joke; neither gets hot whatsoever. The gym is quite large and clean for the most part, but the amenities are lacking, and management does nothing but rearrange the furniture quarterly (and buy more useless furniture that no one sits on). It's really a Planet Fitness/Boston sports club with lipstick.

I recently cancelled my membership at Equinox Sports Club Boston due to relocation, but I couldn’t leave without sharing my wonderful experience! I first joined Equinox in November 2022, and after a brief stint as an employee at Equinox Bethesda, I returned to Boston and rejoined as a member on June 1, 2024. Every moment spent at this club has been truly exceptional! First, I want to express my gratitude to Matt Strutt, the General Manager, for creating such a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere. Second, a special shoutout to Michael Mlambo, my membership advisor, who was always there to help and make the process smooth and enjoyable. One of the most impressive changes I noticed upon my return was the upgraded equipment and furniture throughout the club. It really enhances the workout experience and makes the environment feel fresh and inviting. Since I rejoined, I participated in over 100 group fitness classes, and the instructors are simply top-notch! Emily Comerford’s Playground Experience class was a standout; her energy and creativity made every session a joy. Paula Fonseca’s Pilates classes were fantastic for building strength and flexibility, and I always left feeling revitalized. And Maryanne Blake’s Ropes & Rowers class was an exhilarating challenge that kept me engaged and motivated! As I relocate to the Midwest, I’ll truly miss this incredible community. I made a ton of friends at this fitness club. Thank you, Equinox Boston, for the amazing memories and the fantastic fitness foundation you’ve helped me build. I’ll carry these experiences with me wherever I go!

I was in Boston for the day and wanted to spend some time in the public garden and had no idea this club was so close to there! Down a one way street and thru the revolving door you take the elevator up to the 4th floor to check in. This location is huge! I went on a Sunday morning so the gym was relatively empty. They have a nice basketball court. The locker rooms were to the left and straight ahead. Plenty of lockers. Nice steam room and sauna too. The shower area felt a little on the dark side. They have plenty of treadmills, and even an alter-g! IYKYK!! Large weight area, plenty of machines. I'll definitely be back!

Of all the equinox I've been to, this is my favorite! For so many reasons. They have the best layout and the pool is awesome and if you love racquetball, this is Ideal. My daughter chose to go to school in Boston, so I love coming here and it feels special to both of us. When I say the Ritz Carlton, it's nice because all I have to do is take an elevator and I'm in the gym. Bonus!

Overall good gym. Lots of space and machines. Spacious locker rooms and all the bells and whistles like pool, sauna, steam room. I must say the locker rooms are severely outdated... I have been to many Equinox clubs around the nation and I have never seen locker room amenities like this at Equinox . Also parking is incredibly annoying and the outdoor space has so much potential.

I tried to cancel my gym membership because I BROKE MY KNEE and could not use the gym. they denied my request and said that I could still use the gym. Hello, I am on crutches for 6 weeks and cannot even walk to the gym. Like hellooo. they really lock you into a membership and make it very complicated to leave when in reality your gym needs can change quickly depending on circumstances.

I have been a member (and an employee) at many exceptional gyms in my life and this is not one of them. The check in process is so awkward, sometimes it scans you in automatically, sometimes it needs to be manually scanned and the front desk staff just kind of stares at you, not helpful at all. The bathrooms are so outdated, god bless the cleaning staff working so hard every second to try to keep it looking clean, unfortunately this is one of those locker rooms that just couldn't look clean and aesthetically pleasing no matter what. There are no changing rooms and you can see into every bathroom stall due to the big gaps in the doors. The staff is an odd group, just staring, not really smiling or greeting anybody or any eye contact. I don't think i've ever been to a gym or really any place of business where people don't even say hello or good afternoon, or have a good night or anything. its just not a community feeling at all. Don't call yourselves a 'club' if you have the most mediocre vibes. Also this gym to me, seems to be mostly guys, I point this out because its just one more thing that can make the gym an uncomfortable place and might help other girls to know if they are looking into this one. If it wasn't for the fact that this gym location-wise has worked well in my routine, i would leave and honestly still might, it anything try a different equinox. If Lifetime ever expands its locations into Boston i would switch in a heartbeat. The fact that not a single Boston equinox has a hot tub makes me want to start driving all the way to the chestnut hill Lifetime again.

Extremely poor service at the front desk, very rude behavior with no accountability. Added to that it is a very low quality equipment.

I like the gym at Equinox, there are swimming pool and the people are nice, the gym opening hours are perfect for me to work out everyday!

Pros: Good amount of workout stations Large locker room Basketball court! The shakes/food is good even though heavily priced Cons: Weird gym floor layout Outdoor space could be 10x better so it severely underwhelms Mens shower is weird I like it here but the timed parking is limiting and it's annoying to be in the steam room/sauna and the cleaning crew kick you out earlier than the posted time

Good services really love the steam room. High quality place but just very pricey. Good vibe overall though.

Great athletic club - quality instructors and trainers, state of the art equipment, and a diverse roster of classes. Locker room is a bit outdated and sauna vibe is off - often has members taking TikTok videos with cellphones and wearing outside boots etc. (the reason for the 3 stars). Update: the manager sent me a professional and incredibly thoughtful email after this review posted about how the club is taking action on sauna weirdness and signs just went up in the locker room making standards clear. It felt authentic and I really feel like the club is doing it's part. Updating to 5 stars. Thank you equinox!

I joined Equinox very easily in January 2023 with Ben for the all Boston access costing me around $250/mo + initiation fees. During the year I visited and attended classes in all 5 clubs as part of my fitness journey. If you are looking to take classes and interact with the personal training and like a variety of workouts (not just heavy lifting) I absolutely believe it is worth the membership. If you are more into typical lifting and want the top of the line cardio machines this may not be the best gym for you. I found all of the instructors were extremely motivating, talented and passionate for their students to reach your goals. Overall, I enjoy visiting Equinox and find that it suits a lot of people for their differing wellness and fitness needs. The contracts and red tape are pretty much the same as other gyms in the area. I would recommend it if spending money motivates you to actually get to the gym more often like it does for me. Chestnut Hill is hands down the best and newest location but unless you have a car it's not super easy to get there. They have a beautiful open concept floor but the windows face towards the parking lot of the shopping plaza. The pool downstairs has a nicer view. I loved the classes here, ease of parking and location next to Wegman's. The steam room and sauna were almost always working except for one week without hot water. Avery street, as several reviewers have mentioned, was not originally an Equinox so it has much lower end finishes in the bathrooms. The steam room almost never works. There is also an elevator as the only entrance, compared to the other locations which all have beautiful staircases. However, the pool is so nice with huge windows and the yoga space on the 2nd floor has gigantic windows looking out at the theaters below is a temple to wellness. The classes here are my favorite! They are invigorating and vibrant like the neighborhood. The outdoor space is a huge bonus in the warm months. Dartmouth St is one of the more crowded locations but I still never really waited for any machines to open up. The layout of this one is maze-like but the yoga room is magnificent and rounded. The vibe here is youthful. The water is so hot it will boil you in the showers. Seaport has a few extra entry stairs than the other locations. I found all of the water at this location had a very strong chlorine odor despite having no pool onsite. There is no rowing machines at this location either. The front desk staff are super friendly and validated parking is $5 for 2 hours. Franklin St has excellent finishings and I found these classes to be the least crowded. I visited this location the least but found it to be extremely inviting.

I was a bit skeptical joining due to the reviews but I ended up taking the plunge and thankfully I'm having a great experience. SIGNING UP EXPERIENCE Firstly, when you're talking to a membership advisor, you need to understand that their role is to sell you on Equinox and that you are signing a CONTRACT when you enter a membership. All the information regarding the minimum length of membership, how to terminate your membership early, fees associated with pausing your membership are all written down in plain English for you to read. My membership advisor Ben did not tell me every single detail of the contract, and I don't think it's realistic to expect someone whose role is to make the sale to go through every minute detail. It's not efficient. However, the important part is that Ben patiently answered my battery of questions and answered them transparently and honestly in accordance to what was outlined in the contract. After having committed to the membership, Ben now checks in every now and then to see how things are going. He processed a referral for a friend a couple weeks after I had started. He knows unexpected things come up and tells me to contact him if I get a strike from missing a class or cancelling late so he can erase it from my record. If he's on shift, he helps out with letting my friends check out Equinox without using my buddy passes. I appreciate all this. GENERAL EXPERIENCE This Equinox is the best out of the 5 Boston-based locations. It's the cleanest and most spacious. It is a former LA Fitness location that Equinox acquired, so it doesn't have the same luxurious Equinox trim that you find in the other locations, but in the end I wouldn't trade away the cleanliness for that Equinox trim. I usually come in the mornings before work, so I generally don't experience the 5-7 PM crowd, but having been a Boston Sports Club member before, even the rush hour crowd isn't that bad comparatively to the crowding in BSC. There's a ton of equipment, all well-maintained. I rarely have to wait for someone to finish their sets. The pool is 25-yd in length with 4 lanes that can accommodate 2 swimmers each. The pool seems under-utilized, which is perfect because it means I've never ever had to wait for a lane to free up. The classes are great and offer a huge variety: HIIT, cross-fit style, Pilates, yoga, tabata, water sculpt, running, spin, boxing, and more. I've still yet to check out many of those classes, but I think the classes in of themselves make the membership worth it, and having the Boston-all-access pass gives me the ultimate flexibility to pick and choose as 4 of the 5 gyms are relatively close to each other. PT EXPERIENCE I used to choke up at the thought of paying someone $50-60 per hour session for physical training, so I'm not sure what possessed me to commit to PT here where it's $120+ per hour session, but I'm really enjoying it. I train with Alyssa (Tier 3) on a weekly basis and she's fantastic. I do check out the other physical trainers with their clients, and some of them seem disengaged while their clients are training (there's one guy in particular that seems like he's not even looking at his clients as they lift), but I don't feel that at all with Alyssa. We chat between sets and she patiently and thoughtfully answers the questions I have for her as I'm new to weight lifting. Her sessions are challenging but she is encouraging throughout the whole time while still pushing you to extract that last ounce of performance. I'm gaining confidence in my lifts and even feeling stronger as I do my cardio workouts.

Gym is over crowded. They won't let you cancel membership unless you keep for 12 months. For a gym that sucks, not worth 12 month commitment.

Had some bad experiences with the membership people here. Specifically Bodi! I was interested in joining this gym since it has all the checkboxes filled. Unfortunately I thought it was the Franklin Street location and found out it is the old Boston Sports Club remodeled to be an Equinox. Okay cool! Maybe it would be good. Wrong! I went back to Equinox Franklin Street and tried to get a membership. Unfortunately I ran into shady contracts, fees, and price gouging. A friend has a gym membership at Franklin Street, got it two months ago for $210 a month. They wanted to charge me $315 a month for the same services. Why? My only guess is that they think I have money. Turn our attention back to Bodi and Equinox Sports Club. I wanted to work with Bodi to get a reasonably priced membership. I told him the issues with Franklin Street and he started defending them. I said "How can you justify a 150% increase in rates from two months ago?". He tried to explain their process. I said I didn't want to here it. He ignored my request. I eventually had to hang up since he was just trying to justify crazy price increases. Avoid the Equinox gyms. There are better more reasonably priced gyms with great trainers.

I was hesitant to try Equinox - even their free trial - because I was afraid that I'll get ripped off somehow based on the reviews below, but my experience was quite the opposite! They operate things differently now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can cancel at anytime without penalty, but the rep will do what they can to keep you and will give you options to suit your liking. Onto the facility, it's spacious and beautiful! You can do treadmills with the gorgeous view of Boston right before you. There's a glass-covered boxing area on the top floor, which was breath-taking! There was plenty of space for me to do my stretches and warmups. People there are very focused on their workouts, so it is more of a no-judgement zone than Planet Fitness. I had the opportunity to take their complimentary Pilates and personal training. The Pilates area at Equinox is state of the art! -- Very high tech with several machines for every Pilates stance. I took a personal training session from Angelo, and he is phenomenal! His approach is logical and has a "listen to your body" focus when it comes to fitness and nutrition.

The gym is fine with many amenities, so four stars for a nice gym and great front desk people. After not being able to make it in I am deciding to cancel my membership and it has been proven quite difficult. I cannot seem to get the answers I need. When asking what are my options are for canceling I am being told that I am not allowed to cancel and further questions get ignored or diverted. Everyone must be trained on the same tactic because this is the general response.

Buyer beware. It took me weeks to cancel my membership. They made it absolutely impossible. The 'person that cancels memberships' was never in and that was the best they could tell me day after day. I will never trust equinox with my business every again

Best gym in downtown Boston and within twenty minutes of downtown Boston. I make the commute to workout here even after moving from downtown Boston because there's a basketball court, membership team (I worked with Bodi) was great, and parking is convenient ($5 for three hours)

A truly first class sports club with large spaces in the Boston Ritz Carlton. I love the enthusiastic instructors! Loved the basketball and squash courts. You have to love their swimming pool!

I reached back out to equinox and they didn't refund me just offered to give me a discount on the next time... sorry there will never be a next time. Very disappointing.

The Dartmouth street location is not great. Locker rooms are pretty dirty which is odd when the cleaning staff is constantly inside them. The machines are seriously dated and some just do not work. The staff likes to make nice smart ass comments about people when they leave. Avery street is a nice place. Clean, easy to use and generally a pleasure to workout at. The front desk staff is very helpful. HOWEVER, don't waist you money at the spa. Seriously overpriced for what you get. I honestly don't think they are certified. All the services get an additional 20% added that's NOT mentioned till after you pay. Franklin street is a nice place. Has multiple areas to work out at, clean and a nice location. Cardio is still pretty outdated though but it's not nearly as bad as Dartmouth street. Staff is pretty good and locker rooms were clean. I tried the Pilates personal session when I started and thought it was great. Would like to continue in a class setting. Personal training session was not worth it. I believe it was extremely overpriced for what you get. I seriously question the credentials of some. Overall not a bad gym. Definitely a more luxury gym. Minus Dartmouth street I am overall happy. They really really need to update cardio equipment like the rowers, treadmills, ark trainers and stair masters. Don't waist your money at the spa.

Run, don't walk to this fabulous club. This will quickly become your happy place. A great place to work out or relax after a long day. Very clean. Friendly staff. Nice amenities. All the bells and whistles.

Oct, 30th Saturday at 3:40 someone stole my shoe in Equinox. Another time my gym short was missing which I didn't care much as I thought it could be done by mistake and I had plenty of shorts. But when my shoe was stolen I thought this things happens a lot then sometimes people they don't complain or write it up. So I decided to write it up so that people can be more careful and I wasn't happy about their approach about the situation. That day when my shoe was stolen I had no other shoes to walk around and go back home. It was raining a lot. I was stuck in the gym. I tried to reach my friends so that I could get shoes to wear and go back home. I was so mad as I thought this would never happen in equinox . General manager showed up and he was asking me if I could call Uber. I got more mad and I told him " is this how u fix this problem " " then he said he would take a look if he can find any shoes in lost and found so that I could borrow one to go home . He said he would write a report about this incident I didn't get any email or call about the issue A week passed still no one contacted with me. Is this how equinox solve and response their customers ...When people hear the name Equinox , they will say Fancy gym! Ohhh expensive gym! Is that really deserve that much money just for a regular work out ? Do we really get the money we give them ? You could have done better than this equinox such a big disappointment . U could have offer a gift card from equinox U could have given me some body passes ( by the way why is it so hard to bring your friend and we r not allowed to , only 4 times a year I guess) U could have given me one month free membership U could have offered me free spa treatment Most importantly YOU COULD HAVE SENT ME EMAIL AND TOLD ME "WE ARE SORRY THAT U EXPERIENCED THIS UNEXPECTED ISSUE AND SHOWING ME THAT YOU GUYS REALLY HAD A REPORT ABOUT THE ISSUE OR WHAT YOU DID OR DOING ABOUT IT I don't think my voice has heard enough that day. You guys literally sent me home without shoes. I was glad to reach one of my friend at least to bring me one pair. I am asking any of u ,who works for equinox , how would you feel walking in the rain in a cold weather with your bare foot ??

Terrible...the staff are extremely unprofessional. I wanted to get a tour of the gym since my husband and I were thinking of purchasing a membership. We called the Avery St location around 4:30 PM on Sat Dec 14th and a staff member answered the phone. I asked about getting a tour and said that I wanted to come in that night. The staff member said that it was no problem, I could come in that night as they close at 8, and that walk-ins are welcome anytime. We traveled to the location specifically for the purpose of the tour and we got there around 6 PM. When we got there, a woman working at the reception told us that there were no "membership advisers" available to show us the gym. I told her that it must be a mistake because we just called and spoke to someone who told us we could come. She was very rude to us and repeated herself to let us know there were no membership advisers who could show us the gym and to come back tomorrow. I was extremely disappointed that the staff were quite that incompetent for a gym that charges the rates that they charge. Not only was the person on the phone incompetent enough to tell me I could just walk in and get a tour, but the receptionist was not able to use any problem-solving skills to try to fix the issue and to find a way to allow us to see the gym. What a terrible experience.

Yes, it's expensive. Yes, it has a lot of "extras" and is more than a bare bones place to lift, but that's what you join equinox for! Love this location - right inside the Ritz on Avery, this equinox has everything! Basketball courts, squash courts, a roof deck, pool, boxing studio, multiple yoga and barre studios, a spin studio, and a plethora of weights and cardio equipment. It's worth noting that you can't join this location independently - you need an all Boston access membership which runs around 200 something without a corporate or student discount. This location is so much larger than the others that it's worth adding on to your membership - it's so spread out that you never feel like the gym is packed, even at 5pm. They also have twice as many showers as other locations, as well as a sauna and steam room (franklin and seaport both have only a steam room). If you're going to splurge on your gym membership, this is the place to do it!

I worked out at Equinox yesterday and honestly this place was amazing. The gym is so large that there is really no wait for machines, everything was top notch, clean, and the people weren't annoying like other people at gyms. The basketball court was dope, the squat rack // deadlifting area was high quality, and the staff was extremely helpful. The eucalyptus towels are more so just for show, but those were awesome too. If you need a drink, bite to eat, there is a cafe inside or if you wanna watch the sunset- they have a balcony! Apparently members can also use the balcony as a coworking space which is dope! Big fan of this location!

Great fitness instructors, super clean locker rooms and lots of variety in classes and fitness equipment. Take an outdoor spin or fitness class on the roof deck, with beautiful views of the Common and awesome sunsets!

I've been a member for about 2 months now and I honestly can't say enough good things. The front desk staff is super friendly and they always greet me with a smile when I come for my routine workouts. Shortly after becoming a member I upgraded to Destination Access primarily for free parking (normally validated for $5 at this location), but this tier also provides a separate Executive locker room with an assigned locker, laundry service, and an espresso machine (yes, this is very important to me). Although my lease just ended on my car and I originally intended to downgrade my membership once I no longer had a car, I decided to keep it because I feel it's a good value. (Also keep in mind if you have an Amex Platinum card, the monthly $25 benefit only applies for Destination Access and other higher tier memberships, it didn't work when I had the regular membership tier). Given that I usually come to the gym right after my grad school classes, it's extremely convenient to have a designated locker and workout clothes ready to go. More conveniently, I am almost always the only person in the Executive Locker room whenever I am at the gym. Even when I was still going at peak times throughout the summer, there were at most only one or two other people there. The facilities are impeccably clean and the locker rooms feature high quality Kiel's toiletries. Over the years I've tried many different work out classes and gyms, including SoulCycle and OrangeTheory. Equinox by far has given me the best value and resources to get the most out of my membership. As much as I loved SoulCycle and some other a-la-carte workout classes, it was really frustrating to either have to wait 45 minutes to use a shower or have to drive home sweaty. Equinox also has a wide variety of classes at varying times of the day, and the welcoming environment and instructors make me feel comfortable challenging myself with new classes. Yes the membership is expensive, Equinox is the Rolls-Royce of gyms. But I can confidently say it is worth every penny. I typically go 20 days out of the month, so my cost per use ends up being around $15 per visit. After all, an expensive gym membership is a great motivator to actually go.

I am very disappointed in what this gym has become! For a gym of that size, it has so much more potential, there should be tons of classes especially during peak hours (5:30 / 6:30 PM) but it is lacking. The class schedule is just awful. Some of the classes have been on the schedule since before it became an equinox gym, just under a new class name (same old routine). Most of the other newer classes are not challenging at all! The new booking rules are ridiculous, if you don't cancel 3 hours before the start of class, you get a strike then after 3 times, you're banned from booking. This means, if you have a real job where unexpected stuff happens last minute, you have to take a chance with the waitlist and hope you can get into classes. In that case, there is no point in spending the high price tag just to go and use the equipment! The renovation in my opinion is not happening fast enough, not a whole lot has changed. They added a new boxing studio upstairs, however they have no plans of using it to teach their boxing classes...Nope, the new boxing studio will be reserved for private training only! That's money well spent!

Similarly confused by the negative reviews for this place. I was in boston for the long weekend and went to both the avery st and franklin st locations. Both were very nice clubs but in terms of equipment (free weights, machines) and the space itself - the avery st venue is one of the best gyms I've been to for a long time: Around 5 or 6 bench racks (including incline and decline, they even had one of the multi grip barbells which has proven quite a rare find in commercial gyms); 2 power racks and another 2 or 3 multipurpose squat/pressing racks. They also have 3 smith machines...although they may lose points for that (why the bollocks any proper gym needs any smith machines let alone three! ;)). Not to mention it also has a couple of squash courts and a full size basketball court. Also worth noting that the view is stunning - overlooking the common and offering a panorama of most of central boston. I don't normally spend much time faffing with the treadmills or cardio machines but the view made me want to.

Loving the upgraded interior etc - Patrick (trainer) does an excellent job as well as the rest of the staff! The memberships are not cheap.... but at this location = you get what you are paying for. Front desk staff are always friendly and helpful. Kudos!

Recently became a member. This place is amazing. I hate gyms, yet I started to come here 1-2 hours every day. Everything you would ever need, probably more than you need, beautiful Boston common view, tons of classes. And the infamous eucalyptus towels (they actually feel good), kiehl products in showers, basketball court and swimming pool, super nice sauna.. It is expensive but totally worth it.

This used to be a great gym under Sports Club LA. Now it is a dump. Management doesn't care--I get polite emails back in response to complaints about the latest things that are broken, but the underlying problem (old equipment, constantly breaking, and no one to proactively repair it) is never addressed. There used to be a full-time, competent employee checking and fixing equipment; now there seems to be an employee shared among the 3 Boston Equinox clubs, who gives cardio machines a half-hearted twirl, and on the off chance that is enough to expose the problem, often puts things back together without really fixing the problem. And that's just the big stuff--worn or cracked handles, missing pins, etc.--even those take weeks.

Always was a skeptic, but I'm in love now! Great amenities, favorites being the steam room and sauna in the bathroom, as well as beautiful equipment and a nice roof deck. Easy to lose time at!

DO NOT JOIN THIS GYM, THEY JUST WANT TO STEAL YOUR MONEY. They charged me TWO TIMES, two amounts that I do not owe. I've emailed, called, text and I'm still waiting for a refund since APRIL. on April 24th they charged me $483.06 and they only refunded me $225, I'm missing $258.06. I've emailed them since then and they just replied to me on JUNE 11th, saying the following: "All we can do is request the refund, and as you can imagine, we have tons of requests like this per day". It's June 25th and I haven't got my money back!!! To add even more, on June 23rd I got another charged of $486.29 with NO REASON. I have needed to come to the bank to find a solution to this ABUSE. By now, they owe me $744.35!!!!

Beautiful, clean, spacious, amazing equipment!!!! I was shocked by how awesome this location was! You definitely get your money's worth if you can afford it! It's a dream!

Recently just switched my membership from Dartmouth to Avery. Holyyyyy sports club posh club, Batman!! This place makes Dartmouth look like a dump. I don't even know how that was really possible in the first place because I was so in love with Dartmouth, but I was WRONG. Pool? Two yoga studios? Plenty of cardio machines? Strength training? Beautiful spa? Sauna? Steam room? Fresh towels? Main studio? SoulCycle like spin class studio? Friendly team members? Squash court?!?! Racket ball? I don't know the difference. Forgive me. My plebe ass only plays tennis outside. Kiehl's products? Clean gym? Clean & new yoga mats & blocks? WATER DISPENSER??? FFS take all my money. Oh wait, you already do. Whatever. Worth it. However, Dartmouth did just recently renovate their women's bathroom & it's much nicer than the 90s showers in Avery. Whatever. We got 2 yoga studios. Bye.

Becareful to become a member in this gym!!! They would not let you go unless you move out of boston. They need your lease agreement to cancel your memebership, otherwise they will hold you forever! In addition, if you want to leave the club, they would tell you, according to our policy, bla bla bla. So please read the aggrement carefully before you sign it. They would not refund your money even if you provide the move. Normally people would not get a lease unless they have it signed. They just want your money! All bullshit is according to their policy. Becareful to become the member. The gym is good, but many other companies might have the same good gym. Equinox is not the only one.

I want to join after a trial period. Here are my thoughts: PROS: (+) CLASSES This is the biggest bang-for-your-buck, all-included, many options (15-25/day on weekdays, and 8-15/day on weekends), 40+ different types, knowledgeable instructors, it's easy to book classes via the online app. At other gyms, classes cost $15-40 each (thus, $3600-$9600 per year if paid per class at 5 days/wk for 48 weeks. Sooo, of all luxury gyms in Boston offering a variety of classes, this is actually the cheapest....Yes, I was shocked too once I realized that!) ~ See competitor rates: ~ http://www.bostonmagazine.com/health/blog/2017/05/09/luxury-gyms-boston/ ~ http://www.healthline.com/health-news/expensive-fitness-classes#1 (+) POOL The 2nd biggest bang-for-your-buck, non-weight-bearing exercise perfect for those with prior leg/back injuries, it's underutilized so typically no wait to use it. (+) BASKETBALL COURT & LEAGUE The 3rd biggest bang-for-your-buck, all-included. (+) CONVENIENCE On my normal daily commute, (200ft from the Boylston train stop), thus less chance of falling off my workout regimen. (+) LOCKER ROOMS Includes a sauna, steam room, and many showers with razors, shaving cream, blow-dryers, combs, body-wash, shampoo, hair-gel, body lotion, mouthwash, deodorant, warm towels, and cold eucalyptus towels. (I would've posted pics if the old guys wouldn't get mad at me taking pics of their junk. lol) (+) STEAM-PRESS Removes clothing wrinkles in 15min while you're working out. Perfect before going to work or a social event after the gym. (+) CAFE WITH WIFI You can do work after a workout if the weather is too terrible to trek to a local coffeeshop. (+) CLIENTELE Most people seem to keep to themselves and just want a good workout. They have been friendly when I've looked lost and asked for help. Not pretentious at all, which is opposite of what I originally expected. CONS: (-) COST ~$2300/yr. A lot, but there are things I can cut back on (eg, dining-out, carsharing, lattes). (-) LONG TERM COMMITMENT A 12-month contract which can only be broken with proof of disability, job loss, or relocation. (Shorter options get a little ridiculous... ~$400 for one month OR ~$850 for 3 months! No thanks). Overall, you have to evaluate your target goals/needs and if they would be best met by this gym's amenities. I've had failed attempts at consistently working out for the last several months which has been disheartening. Committing to significant dues will (hopefully) hold me accountable and help me reach my goals. TL;DR : If you plan to attend classes and can afford the annual rate, this is the best luxury gym deal.

I enjoy this place. It is always clean. The sheer square footage means that you have plenty of space, you never feel like you're on top of anyone. The views of the State House and Boston Common when you're on a bike or treadmill are really grand. Group Ex classes are especially good; very warm and positive instructors. The luxurious locker rooms are really a treat. One star off, because of the high price, and the required one-year contract. If Equinox cost a little less, or if they had more discounts (for people with disabilities, for veterans, etc.), or if they had a month-to-month option so you could try the place more easily, I'd give it five stars.

I've been working out here for about five years now. It is expensive, but the facility is very clean, has great equipment, and the classes I've taken (yoga) have been very good. I like decor of the place. The swim coach Liz (no longer there) was great, and my personal trainer Chris Matagrano is very good. He gave me exercises that prevent my lower back from hurting - a big deal since I've had chronic back problems for decades. The shop has a small but nice selection of exercise clothing.

I really really love this gym. Even though some of the other Equinox in Boston are newer/renovated, they can't compare with the size and amenities to this one. Pros The classes. (At least the ones I go to). The instructors are amazing, and know what they are doing. I usually do HIIT/Athletic Training type classes (Justin is the best!!!). and I am always walking out of class drenched in sweat. Plus the members that I have met in those classes are so welcoming and very motivating. The variety of equipment. They do their best to stay current with what is going on in the fitness industry. I like that they add different pieces of cardio to make sure that there is more variety than treadmills/ellipticals. The amenities. I live in the steam room. It's a great way to de stress after a great workout. The locker rooms have every toiletry you can imagine. Towels are always stocked and the attendants are always so courteous if you need something. I also love the fact that there is a on-sight clothing store there. I only do shop when they have sales or their 25% off sales, but they have a nice variety of items. They also have a pool, basketball court, squash, crossfit room, Pilates studio, 2 yoga studios, spinning room, boxing room and another studio for other type of classes. Here is also an on-site restaurant, dry cleaners, salon and massage studio. Cons Too many elliptical machines. I know that is the case with most gyms but it just takes up space. Should be reconfigured to allow more studio space. Workout classes is what people do now. Some of the trainers. I did spend money on personal trainers there when I first started. To me it's not worth it. Some of them spend 30% of their time with you just chit chatting. I spend a lot of money for a session, I don't want to chat, I want my hour to be you helping me achieve my goal. I know everyone is different but the classes give me a way better workout than the trainers. Overall: it is worth the price. I see people write that it's "expensive" but it really isn't. If you go to crossfit studios, or spin studios or barre studios, etc., they cost the same amount of not more. The membership includes ALL classes (take multiple ones in a day if you want) and the use of the locker room amenities. Yes, if you only work out 1-2 days a week, it probably isn't worth joining that gym, but if you go 3 or more times then yes the price is perfect. And please: really really really think about creating more space for classes.

This is definitely the best location in Boston - but equinox in Boston is just so lacking - this is at least a location that isn't ungodly packed like the franklin street location. At this location you actually have a chance to use the equipment you are hoping to use - it is the only equinox in Boston that could somewhat begin to justify their outrageous pricing unlike the franklin street location which would need to quadruple its size to handle the amount of people attending. My biggest gripe is the weight area - it is too small and too crowded, but there seems to be room to expand - the cardio areas never seem to reach capacity but many times you go you will not get a bench or have any chance of getting a squat rack because they are taken. Also it's not equinox fault but some of the clients tend to hog a squat rack for an hour doing just a hand full of sets and using the rack more of a socializing are - a couple more squat racks are needed and they should replace the two old ones with updated ones. I would give it 3 stars if their membership wasn't triple the price of most other gyms that have much better weight areas. It is just super crowded lately - they really need to expand the weights area it is so packed in the morning and evening and with all the personal training taking up the benches and racks it can get quite frustrating....

I've been using Equinox for almost a year now. By far, this is the best sports club in Boston. There is a big pool with 4 lanes, a nice steam room (which sometimes, I would have to admit that it smells a bit weird), plenty of shower rooms, and a big changing locker room with auto locks. As for the equipments, there are plenty for you to choose from. Generally around 5-7 PM, the gym gets really crowded, barely any space to lift or find a free treadmill. This club also has squash courts and a basketball court. There are lots of classes you can choose from - yoga, cycling, boxing, barre, and dance. My favorite class by far is dance. However, the only reason that I would give this place a 3 star is because it's hard to get a hold of the managers or the people that deal with membership. They barely reply your email and I have to physically go in to get anything done. Another complaint is that the stretching area (with mattresses) just STINKS so bad. I hope they change it soon, or do some serious cleaning with it.

One stop shop- swimming #basketball boxing and studio work #clean n relax atmosphere #crushin it #facility

If you want to treat your body to a professional workout: Go to this gym. I've spent 35 years in gyms in numerous countries and across the U.S. Fiona greets me with a smile, staff treats me like an Olympian, and the steam room is oiled with Eucalyptus. I would have given it a 4 star because there are a few gym cliques who like to abuse HGH but, fortunately, management is very intolerant of drug use. I've never given a 5 star rating on Yelp. This gym earned it.

Always something going on here! Been here a few times while in town and never disappointed. It's clean, good location, convenient and never a hassle. I've taken a few classes here my favorites thus far is Vinyasa Yoga and Boxing- holy crap he can kick some ass! The place is clean and never too too crowded. Nice crowd-!!

I was going to join this gym. I moved from Boston so I had to cancel my Equinox membership at Chestnut Hill after almost two years. I liked that gym. I now live in the city so I wanted to test this one out. Yearly memberships are roughly $2,000 when it's $169~ per month. Something says you test drive before large purchases. So I showed up for a second day to lift after being told I could and then the Membership Accountant cross analyzed me for 10 minutes in the hallway on why I didn't just want to sign the contract asap and need a second day. Seriously bro!? That's $2gs, let me at least take the gym for more than an hour ride. (1) Compared to Chestnut Hill - it's six times the size, but the equipment is half the quality because of usage or age - regardless - it's not the premium price you're paying for and that's a fact. (2) I feel like the individual who was a total ass to me was more than out of line to question what exercises I'd be doing differently for my second day, logic on why not sign a contract on day one or day two, why I want to look at other gyms before I sign the contract and also the lack logic he said I had had for any of the above. I didn't realize Psych grads worked at Equinox. I guess half of the thing is to check a gym's vibe - and he ruined the crap out of it. Customer Service 101 - that should be a basic - not making people who have interest in joining feel like they are out of line to have a guest day.

Wow what a beautiful gym/health club. I went on a pass with a friend of mine who's been a VIP member for years. It's all he's been telling me about and more. Now I've been around boxing gyms and basic bare boned gyms many many times so I really don't need all the bells and whistles weights are weights heavy bags are heavy bags but I'll tell you what this place had me hypnotized. As soon as we got off the elevator there was a beautiful juice bar there was other store type places there too place was immaculate. Very welcoming front desk no sales pressure just enjoy your workout which is very different from most gyms you go to on a day pass. Now the gym itself has everything you could ask for free weights machine TRX all kinds of cardio racquet ball courts aerobics studio a boxing room complete with heavy bag double end bag speed bag and uppercut bag and a timer set for 3 minutes on 1 minute off I assume you could set it to 2 on 1 off for amateur or 5 on 1 off for MMA room is small but plenty big to get ur work done. Now on the floor there's restrooms that are so clean and they have paper cups with mouthwash a nice touch. They have a massage table I saw someone getting a massage I assume you must need an appointment. There's towel service and they're located all over the gym so you use one throw it in the bin grab another. After going here I want the bells and whistles lol but unfortunately the commute here would add over an hour each way but anyone in this area looking for a gym even if you don't care for all the fancy stuff check it out.