They have a woman Master Massage Therapist named Heidi who is AMAZING!!!! She used to work in lower Manhattan at the Greenwich location for 20 years, and now she's at this location permanently. I've had chronic pain in neck and shoulders for almost a year now, and I've gone to physical therapy and gotten acupuncture a few times and I've gotten several massages from many different people at different places, and Nothing Worked, until I had her work on me, and now I've been pain free - I'm booking in regularly as maintenance! She really interviewed me in detail about what exactly was going on with me physically! She called a 'Master' Therapist for a reason, I guess?! The room was very clean and relaxed and she asked me about scents and lotions and oils that I preferred, and even about music. So, that was also very nice. I looked at the pool which is included when you book a massage and it looks lovely! Really nice gym, good people at the front desk, but most of all, HEIDI IS AN AMAZING MASSAGE THERAPIST!!!! Five Hundred Stars to her. I'm sooooooo grateful. read more

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 Yelp, 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. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__ read more

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Pros - unlimited classes with no cancellation fees (booking through app is easy), not crowded like other gyms, friendly staff, feels like a spa x gym Cons - value (less amenities for the same price as other luxury gyms in the city like Sporting Club at Bellevue), closes early and has very few classes on weekends For reference I pay $210 / month for lowest membership read more

Moved locations from Hudson Yards in NYC to the Philly location so it wouldn't be fair to compare. However, I do love the location of this gym. Considering it's in the rittenhouse park area, it's quite central to everything. It's a great gym and the people there are really friendly. read more

Equinox - Gyms Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

As a big gym critic, I was not impressed with Equinox. People rave about this gym being super nice and having the best amenities, but this location was a bit of a letdown and didn't live up to the hype. The setup is super weird- an area of machines, followed by some cardio equipment, followed by free weights, and then back to machines. Only 3 platforms which was upsetting. Bottom tier equipment - a lot of hoist, some hammer strength. Super small and just not aesthetic in any way, which is fine, but not what I expected from an Equinox. The bathrooms are nice and the facility is very clean. You can take a shower and/or hit the sauna. Overall, I do not believe it is worth the $200/month - City Fitness has better equipment and amenities for a fraction of the price. read more

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This is a job the steering is always broken and they take weeks to get effects you have to wonder if they're doing it on purpose just to shut it down. I don't recommend that there's no Center over. read more

Equinox - Gyms Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've been an Equinox member, on and off, since 2007, and I've always loved the 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 Philadelphia says a lot 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 the right scene for you, but if you thrive on community and activity, 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 this caliber. read more

Pretty decent equinox. On par with what you'll find in their other newer locations. Decent variety of equipment in a mid-size (but plenty big) space . Not sure about all the negative reviews. Maybe o issues when it Neely opened? read more

Very happy to have been able to try out this gym the first week it opened in Philadelphia!! Everything was new and clean. Unfortunately the steam room in the women's locker room was broken and the classes were all waitlisted. I think for the price, more classes should be available. Very nice products in the locker rooms. read more

Paying for the brand but does not offer the same level of luxury as other gyms in the area. The sporting club is cheaper with better amenities, more classes, pool, hot tub, parking for discount, sauna and complementary tea/ coffee. Luckily I was able to cancel my equinox membership as I was dissatisfied overall. Not worth $225/ month. read more

The gym is clean, staff is friendly, and there are plenty of weights/equipment options.

There was a masculine looking woman who I believe was named Giana, who was extremely rude to my guest and I at the front desk.

So far so good - people complaining about the size etc are just being weirdos. The place is always clean - i haven't had any issues w the steam room - the juice bar isn't bad and i like the curation of activewear they change up pretty often. Was a founding executive member at the Bellevue (until the fire dept had to remove me from they're elevator after an hr and mgmt was like yeah whatever get over it - different story lol) but - I'm enjoying this gym much better, im saving 140 a month and I don't walkout to the crackheads on broad st - I walk out to the nicest square in the city. These guys understand fitness - it's not a bunch of private equity bros running it. read more

This is the worst gym I have ever experienced. I'm assuming it's just due to it being in Philly, but my oh my! It's so small! The energy and vibe there feels unusual. The staff members at the front desk are rude. The management is sloppy. There's literally always brown and cloudy water in the jacuzzi and pool. I came across a staff member named Alexa who was extremely unprofessional during an interaction. Everything is always breaking. Steam room lights are always falling while people are inside or it just never works completely. I highly recommend saving your money for a better gym. read more

I absolutely love Equinox gyms and have been looking forward to the opening of this location for months. Unfortunately, it's truly disappointing. Let's start with the good: the equipment and space is quite nice. There have been complaints about crowds and it being a smaller footprint, but I haven't found it to be particularly troublesome. Now with the bad. Usually in gyms- especially at the start of the year- the bad gym etiquette and potentially dangerous behavior comes from new gym goers. This is quite literally the only gym I have experienced where this is not the case; rather, the coaches and staff are the problem. Consistently (literally every time I have gone, which is almost daily) the coaches with 1:1 clients are intrusive, get into your space while you are lifting, bump into you, and have zero decorum. I was using one of the pull up bars/cables the other day and a coach came up to me and asked if their client could also use it while Im on it. This was odd since only one person could functionally use it at a time, but I said sure thinking they just needed to do one set while I rested in between mine. No. The coach proceeded to hover over me and stare the ENTIRE time I was using the cables to try to rush me off so his client could take it over. It was so intrusive and bizarre. The sauna also was not functioning properly (again...) today. When folks in the sauna went to ask for help, the staff brushed them off and never helped. Truly the worst gym staff and coaches I have ever experienced, especially for an Equinox. I asked around if other people I know who go here had similar issues, and nearly all said yes. Equinox corporate- get your attention on this location. This is very bad for your brand. read more

Totally overhyped and not worth the premium. Things are constantly broken, and the overall experience doesn't match the price. The atmosphere is off and the people who go there are insufferable. Once my year is up, I'm done. read more

I joined the Philadelphia Equinox as a founding member a year ago. I waited almost a year for it to open. Natilie, the general manager, has been amazing with communication and in every other way. I have read the negative comments, and other gyms plant them to bring down the rating. Even the pictures that are posted are very selective. Yes, it took 6 months after opening for the pool to be open. That wasn't the fault of Exquinox, since it was the responsibility of the corporation that built the building and the Union issues. The staff is fantastic. Courteous and helpful in every way. The maintenance staff is constantly cleaning. When members drop and leave their towels in the dressing area, they are picked up quickly, and the maintenance staff apologize for it, despite the member's rudeness for not putting the towels in the receptacle. The gym equipment is of the highest grade and the newest version. From treadmills to free weights, etc. Whoever is complaining about the equipment has no idea what they are talking about. There is no comparison between City Fitness - Logan Square. Equinox wins hands down. Having been a member of City Fitness, I know. City Fitness won't replace the washing machine, and members are now handed two towels, which is the limit. The equipment is old, and it is rarely cleaned. It's an inexpensive gym, and it shows. It's a good gym for the price. But it's a gym. It's not Equinox. The CF steam room keeps breaking down. That said, the Equinox steam room has been down a couple of times; however, in both cases, it is because members keep pouring water over the thermostat to increase steam, and it burns out the steam generator. The men's locker room is gigantic, and the marble showers, complete with high-quality shower products, are first class--shaving cream at every sink on the counter for shaving. Maintenance is continually cleaning the floors and counters, picking up towels, keeping the towel shelf full, and offering assistance as needed. It's worth every penny. There isn't a problem with the layout. It's great. The pool is incredible, as is the cold plunge and hot tub. The aesthetics and decor are first class. The marble walls, even the wallpaper, are well chosen. The courses include yoga, stretching, and weight training. It's a beautiful place to work out, relax, meet people, and have great conversations, etc. Regarding the post where a gentleman said there was no executive dressing area and it was a deal killer for him, well, too bad. One, they use the space to the advantage of all its members. Personally, I'm glad it was a deal killer for him. His posting shows who he is, the problem member he would be. There is no snobbery here. Members help out other members with knowledge, with exercises, training, etc. Its location is excellent, right on Rittenhouse Square, which is the highest-income zipcode in the city. After my workout, I take a cold plunge, a hot tub, and a steam room, and then relax in the spacious lounge, enjoying the view while enjoying a smoothy and a great conversation with another member. I can also look out at the park. My only complaint is that there is no clock outside the steam room. Every member I speak with agrees. I have to take my watch into the steam room to time my 20 minutes. If that's my only complaint, well.... If you are considering joining, read the reviews. However, visit and see for yourself. Equinox is not a "gym," it's a semi-club. Well worth the personal investment, connections you will make with other members, and investment in your well-being on every level. I write this because I dislike disinformation. Equinox is a gym-club facility. It filled a void that was long overdue in the area, and I, for one, am glad they are open and helping me with my health goals. read more

They didn't communicate to me when the club opened and they are too busy for you when I called stating my concern

Visited the Rittenhouse location, love it!, but they don't offer an Executive Locker Room and that's a deal breaker for me