Reviews
The membership cost does not equal the value of the experience at this location at all. They definitely need to open a bigger location in Williamsburg and/or a second location. It's unbelievably busy, and I agree with the other reviews that it feels dirty constantly. Not to mention there are less stations with sanitizing wipes now even though only half of people use them, and trainers never enforce nor encourage people to wipe machines, and there's only 1 water bottle fill station now by the locker rooms... Wild. Please address these issues asap! If it doesn't get better I'm definitely out at my 1 year. Can join Brooklyn Athletic Club or Vital and have access to the same equipment for half the price, and a better vibe.
There’s been a severe decline in upkeep, especially in the showers/locker rooms. The showers back up every time, leaving me standing in over an inch of gross water- this is how athlete’s foot and other similar issues spread. The showers look and smell dirty in recent months. I also found what appeared to be a dead bed bug on the stretching mats a few weeks ago. It’s insulting that equinox charges as much as they do and then allow these problems to go unresolved. I would not recommend joining this gym. It’s also incredibly crowded during certain hours, but they still frequently show the space to new potential members.
I mean honestly, I would say it feels a little dirtier than the equinoxes in LA or Manhattan. It definitely needs to be bigger or they need to open a location in greenpoint because this place is too small for the amount of people who go during rush hours. I wish there was more equipment like in Hudson yards or even high line/Bryant park. It’s convenient if you live in Williamsburg but just overall a lack luster experience compared to going to ones in Manhattan.
The only reasons I am not giving it less than 3 stars is because of the staff. Equinox desperately needs to open a new location in the Williamsburg area as this one is far too small for the amount of traffic it gets. Trying to workout before or after work can mean 10 minute waits to use the equipment, as well as needing to climb over one another in the changing rooms. Instead of investing in what feel like niche amenities like cryo chambers for an additional cost, it would have been more helpful to expand the changing rooms if possible. Given a fair amount of Williamsburg equinox users are predominantly using this location, at minimum they should offer a single location membership tier, as we really don't get any of the benefits of the multi access. Ultimately the value here doesn't really justify the price.
Great gym and location but staff really needs to clean the area near the 30-45 pound dumbbells. There's a really horrible smell that might be mold or something worse. It's been like that for months, and it's getting worse.
I’ve been to every equinox in New York City and many in other states. Overall I love this place. It has everything you need. Staff are amazing in particular Andrew is awesome. Thank you Andrew for always helping me. I highly recommend disregarding all the reviews their negative. It’s a Williamsburg equinox so jo need to compare to soho or Orange County. It’s perfect just the way it is. Thank you equinox for making this location available to me.
Wow..what a disapointment. This place reminds me of a 25 dollars a month gymblink ...way way small for an Equinox gym. Dirty, stickey and old machines. Doesnt have enough staff for cleanliness. The CEO makes millions..but doesnt want to hire and extra well needed 15 dollars/hr cleaner. And all those people that put 5 stars oBviously dont know what a proper lux gym is. We paY premium we expect premium. Looking and reading all the reviews that have been posted online for years... I suggest people take " pictures" and post the problems of this location on social media....but i really dont expect improvments...especially at this location. Best to just CANCEL since theres real no difference between this location and BLINK FITNESS...SHAME SHAME SHAME on EQUINOX.
Awkward layout walk up flight up stairs, go across entire gym, then down another stairs just to get to locker room and pretty terrible foam rollers. Equipment and staff are adequate otherwise.
Prob the worst equinox in terms of being unable to deal with the amount of people that go here. PLEASE ADD MORE BATHROOMS. Usually have to wait 20 minutes to use a stall in the morning. Like… what? Don’t we pay $270/mo for this gym?
$300/month for a filthy club with old cardio equipment. Club is literally filthy most days by mid afternoon, locker room is gross. Price keeps rising while quality and cleanliness keeps falling. Their “all access” pass only gives you 3/12 clubs in NYC. Total rip off.