Equinox Williamsburg — Local services in New York

Consistently the most crowded equinox in nyc. Be prepared to wait for a locker, wait for a towel, wait for a shower, wait for equipment, and forget about using the steam. Also, probably related, one of the dirtiest clubs in the system. Equinox really needs more Brooklyn locations and at least one more in Williamsburg.

Update: it just keeps getting worse, showers won’t drain from over use, classes book up as soon as they open. The situation is dire.

Update: somehow it gets worse, today it’s no hot water. And as far as I can tell there’s only one spot to fill a water bottle and that’s a trickle.

Update: don’t forget to finish your workout with a nice room temp eucalyptus towel

Update: it almost feels like they’re messing with us (me?) at this point. Still no hot water, it’s been weeks. And somehow no water and STILL no towels. Newest trend, they stopped cleaning the cycling studio between classes. Gross.

Weekly update: somehow still I hot water. None of these issue above have even been slightly addressed. I’ve been leaving these updates for over 2 months and it’s just keeps going downhill. Newest issues: showers don’t turn off. They just stay on, more wasteful than anything else. Also, people put things into the soap and shampoo bottles. No idea what this is about but it looks like used tissues. Beyond disgusting.

Update: just because I’ve been quiet for a bit doesn’t meant things are better. It’s mid April and the club has not had consistent hot water since January. None of the issues in this review have been at all addressed.

Update: the yoga studio is FILTHY. Stinks like a high school locker room, mats are covered in other people’s hair, and sort and grime everywhere.

Update: got a little better for a bit but worse than ever now. Literally zero lockers available.

Update: just because you haven’t heard from me in a while doesn’t mean things are better. They’re not. It’s chronic, there’s always something wrong and usually a few things. The fundamental problem is the club is way too crowded. Especially in January, just stay away.

Update: (last update was two days ago) no hot water again

Update: still no hot water, it’s been two weeks. Anyone been to lifetime? They provide luxuries like hot water and towels?

Update: still no hot water, it’s been a month. No communication at all about when it might be restored. If equinox was my landlord I wouldn’t be paying rent.

Update: hopefully you don’t get thirsty when you work out, water bottle fill is broken.

For context these reviews span a year and a half. It’s only gotten worse.

Update: this one is for you fellow members (can only speak for the guys). The locker room is a shared space, clean up after yourself. Don’t leave your towels on the floor, on locker doors, on the benches. Don’t leave all your dirty clothes strewn about while you shower. This club is by far the worst with this made worse by how small the locker room is.

Update: you win equinox, I’ve had enough. Canceled my membership after 10+ years, it’s just not worth it anymore and there are much better...

This review is specifically for my personal trainer/coach at the Williamsburg Equinox, Matt Commodore. I have been training with Matt for 1.5+ years now, and because of him I am not only the most consistent I have ever been at the gym in my entire life, but its the first time I felt like a personal trainer actually listens to me/understands me while simultaneously challenging me all while reaching my fitness goals. I was the person who was previously very intimidated by weights, and also recovering from an injury & not wanting to injure myself. I am stronger than I've ever been, I have built actual muscle for the first time ever + I can tell that he is actually invested in me and my overall health. I've been going through a rough time personally and Matt has not only been understanding but also encouraging me and its helped me stay on track. You know when you can feel someone's passion for their job? That is what you will see with Matt. He's always offering helpful tips for both in the gym and also for living life out side of the gym, which I appreciate. Matt is also passionate about boxing, and while that's something I had never done before training with him, we will throw in 10 mins of boxing from time to time for cardio - so its always interesting & fun (besides when he makes me do bulgarians). He's also comes up with fun ways to game-ify certain exercises and as a competitive person I am into that. I feel like I am in good hands with Matt, and highly recommend him if you're looking to build a consistent, results-driven routine while being challenged by someone who actually cares about you both inside and outside of the gym! For my 3rd day per week, Matt made me a routine to do at the gym by myself, and now I actually feel confident and know my way around the gym when I'm there without him. Thanks, Matt! You have officially made...

Not a terrible gym but really really terrible for the money and not worthy of equinox.

This is the worst equinox I’ve ever visited. The gym is small and lacks strength equipment that a basic gym would have like having only 1 leg press (no hack squat press) or only 1 calve machine. The chest, back, and arm machines are lacking also. The main problem for me is that the ab machines are seriously lacking. It’s like they chose to have the machines very spread out in this very small space rather than have a good gym. A big salute to form and a screw you to function. Honestly the most basic gym in another city has way better weight training equipment than here.

The biggest problem with this gym is the locker room. There is a serious need for ventilation. One thing equinox gyms always have over other gyms and the main reason I’ve been a member for years is that one could exercise before work, shower and go to work fresh. Not so at the Williamsburg equinox. The clothes changing area is like a steam room especially in the winter. At 730 after my workout and shower I change into my business clothes but I can’t stop sweating because it’s 75 degrees and in incredibly humid. The showers are also dirty and the floors often slimy. These problems seem easily fixable but I’ve complained to no avail. The deal breaker for me is how hot and humid it is in the Men’s locker room.

On the plus side, the classes are great, the instructors are excellent and the staff in general is exceptional. The yoga here is also amazing.

My membership was frozen during the pandemic and I’ve decided to cancel and not rejoin as long as this is the only equinox location near my home out or until they deal with their easily...