About Equinox East 61st Street
Equinox East 61st Street is described as more than just a fitness club; it is a place focused on well-being, offering a unique member experience through innovative programs and various amenities. Reviewers appreciate the spacious environment for stretching and lifting weights, along with a rooftop area for relaxation. The pool, though not ideal, adds to the amenities available, while the powerful water pressure in the showers, the hot sauna, and steam room are also highlighted as positives. While some aspects, like broken elevators and occasional water system issues, are noted as drawbacks, many believe the club remains a top choice among Equinox locations. It is praised for being clean, well-kept, and ideal for long workouts, especially during off-peak hours. Although the decor may not be luxurious, the variety of modern exercise equipment and multiple levels, including basketball courts and a jacuzzi, are significant advantages. Despite some nostalgic features in the locker rooms, this location is considered expansive and diverse, making it the preferred choice for many users. Overall, Equinox East 61st Street stands out as a practical and spacious gym where members can enjoy a wide range of fitness options and amenities.
I feel oddly obliged to defend this Equinox, god knows why since I pay them a fortune each month. It does not have an Equinox vibe, so if you need that to be happy, you’re going to be upset.I love: the space to stretch and lift free weights, the roof deck, the pool (it’s a terrible pool but if it were a good pool id have to fight people for lap time) the amazing water pressure on the showers that work, the properly hot sauna and steam room, and the relatively chill vibeI don’t love: One elevator is always broken, there are problems with the water system quasi regularly, some of the showers don’t work, and I’m fat and would like bigger towels.I don’t care about:...read full review
Lb for lb the best equinox in the city.It’s absolutely massive. No luxury finishes like other locations, but there’s nothing luxurious anyway about sweating in a cramped gym next to half of New York.This location is great for long, stress-free workouts esp on off hours. Clean and very well kept. The dry sauna is a plus too. Sad they got rid of the attendant and key system, that was a nice touch :)
I have been to Equinoxs all over NYC and many across the country. This location is by far the best, in my humble opinion, for multiple reasons. The first time I went, I thought it was a sports club and I got access by accident. Is the decor modern, no. But there are 7 - 8 levels and a rooftop to chillout on. Basketball, pool, jacuzzi... this club has more amenities than the sports club on the west side of Manhattan. There are 2 full cables, in addition to mini-cables, which is a plus for me. In addition, they have such a variety of modern exercise equipment I haven't seen at other locations. The locker room, showers, and steam room are throw-back from the 50s, but that's...read full review