Equinox Rittenhouse — Local services in Philadelphia

I have been at Equinox Rittenhouse for 2 days. I wanted to love it, trust me. My daughter went off to college in Sept. leaving me a single empty nester. This was my gift to myself to help me refocus my attention on myself while she is away. Like Nyeisha in a previous review mentioned, the timeline shifts and delays were frustrating. Then to have them open mid-January so unceremoniously was also not cool. Maybe I hyped it up in my head, but I expected many more amenities and I also thought that the reformers were available as a class to sign up for, not an extra fee. The lights are way too clinical/sterile/bright looking. It's also much smaller than I thought it would be. Especially the co-working space. Also, It's a little overwhelming walking into austere lobby with 4-6 individuals just staring at you feels a bit overwhelming. Maybe I'm just too introverted for the gym. I'm sensitive and the florescent lighting depresses me and feels very uninviting which is why i haven't tried any of the equipment. The treadmills are too close together. I don't want to be that close to anyone I don't know sweating and wafting body smells.

It was insanely crowed over the weekend so maybe I'll feel better about it when I go during the week. I did the dance cardio class and it was very uninspired. The woman who lead class was nice but much of the choreo was off beat, the lights were way too high and the music was homogenous with strictly artists like Britney, Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift. It did not feel inclusive. So far I'm not impressed; at the end of the day it just felt like a regular, degular gym. No sauna is insane! At least they could have put in an infrared sauna. I'm giving it 3 months and if I haven't warmed up to it I'm out.

Edit: It has been a month so I'm back to update my review. I've met a few kind people during my visit. The trainers John and Alena are really kind, warm and welcoming. I appreciate the Pilates teacher Kelsie Daniels. She has a great personality and her class is fun and challenging. Bre Broderick is another stand out. All but one of the class teachers have been great in their own way. My rating remains the same unfortunately because the vibe of this club is terrible. People are standoffish, snobby, and and unfriendly--my plans to use this club as a way to meet new, like-minded people are rapidly fading. Why isn't anyone talking to each other? I smile, say bless you when people sneeze, make funny comments when appropriate and nada. Don't join here if you're seeking an alternate way to connect with humans. I get bummed when I have to come be amongst this sea of Fitbots. I wish I could be more happy here. The cost of this gym is quite the monthly sacrifice for me. It's a bit lonely to be surrounded by so many people yet feel so alone honesty. Maybe the club could plan some social events? Also big ups to the Smoothie Bar staff! They are dope. I go speak my broken Spanish with them and they hype me...

I've been an Equinox member—on and off—since 2007, and I've always loved this brand. Over the years, I've visited more than 20 locations nationwide and remain consistently impressed by the high standards, clean design, thoughtful amenities, and elevated experience. The Rittenhouse location lives up to that standard in every way.

Equinox's choice of Philly says much about where this city is headed. It places us alongside other global cities where the brand has planted roots—and to me, that feels like a milestone. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the attention to detail—from the spotless locker rooms and sleek steam room to the polished service and premium equipment.

I've taken several classes here—Spin, Yoga, Precision Running, and Stacked—and each has been excellent. The instructors are knowledgeable and motivating, and for someone who's done a lot of boutique fitness, I think the monthly membership delivers substantial value if you take even a couple of classes per week. The juice bar is great (the smoothie I ordered reminded me of my NYC Equinox days), and the retail section is well-curated. The coworking area is small but useful.

The morning vibe is energetic but not overwhelming, and I thrive on that kind of buzz. If you prefer quiet and solitude while working out, this might not be your scene, but if you feed off community and movement, it's a perfect environment.

What I love most about Equinox is how the clubs serve as a sanctuary—a respite from the stress and overstimulation of modern city life. In a world filled with noise and digital chaos, stepping into an Equinox club feels like entering a space designed for you to reset. I'm especially excited about the pool and hot tub opening soon—very few locations have this, and it'll be a major differentiator.

Equinox is expensive, and it may not be for everyone. But I think it's money well spent for those who value innovation, precision, and consistency in their wellness experience. I'll remain a loyal member as long as I can—and I'm proud that Philly now has a club of...

My ex-girlfriend lives in Philly, and I'm currently in the process of mounting an all-time campaign to get her back. This may be way too much for Google Reviews, but I've been giving my heart and soul on here for years. Why stop now.

The Queen lives in Philly, and agreed to meet me for dinner on a Wednesday after a few weeks of me groveling and taking grenades.

I took the 5am train down from NYC, and worked out of this recently opened Philly Equinox all damn day. It's beautiful in here. An ample amount of space, state of the art equipment, beautiful locker rooms, a sensational work space that overlooks Rittenhouse Park, a food/smoothie bar, etc. I bodied 3 vanilla protein smoothies and a couple pieces of almond butter toast throughout the day to stay locked in.

Picture me, in this Equinox coworking space, listening to XO Tour Life on repeat for hours visualizing how this dinner would go. I don't know why that song gets me so locked in, but if I was in the UFC, this would be my walkout song.

I left my bags in this Equinox as I left for the dinner, and I didn't come back until 15 minutes after close, as the dinner went decently well. To me, if I had to get a hotel and stay the night in Philly to get my bags the next morning, that was money well spent. Put that on the game card.

However, there was still someone working and they let me in and had my bags there ready. I explained my situation and they laughed, and asked how it went. That's real. I got my bags and headed to the train station to catch my midnight train back to NYC. This is what life is all about.

Shoutout to the Philly Equinox for being there for me and providing air support while I was in the trenches. I will never forget what you did for me.

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