I stopped in to the Gold's downtown gym after running 6 miles in the cold weather. I wanted to finish with an elliptical and biking workout in a warmer setting. I started working out on the elliptical machine and noticed a promotion for Billy Madison showing a scene with Adam Sandler outside of aclosed door. I remembered that Gold's Gym has a "Cardio Cinema" room, where they have rows of elliptical, treadmill and bikes with a screen to show movies. Since I had never seen Billy Madison, I quickly entered the room. Because I was the only one to partake of the movie, it hadn't started yet. I told the attendant to start the movie. It was a great exercise session with the movie to make the time go faster. I thoroughly enjoyed the elliptical and bike while I watched the movie. (There were several technical issues during the movie; the screen would go blank every 5 minutes or so. The attendant was aware of this glitch and said they were looking into it.) If not watching a movie, the gym has lots of machines and weights for a traditional non-cinema workout. read more

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Cancelation process is absurd. Low quality gym. They are disappearing for a reason. As you can see you'll be charged for several months until documentation is acquired and sent. Shameless predatory practices. read more

Gold's Gym - Austin Downtown - Gyms Near Me - Austin, Texas

Convenient Gold's Gym for downtown living. It's in easy walking distance from me and has everything I want in a gym equipment variety, solid layout, and a good overall vibe. It does get really busy around 5pm, so I try to go closer to 2pm to beat the crowd and get my workout in before it's packed. Staff are nice and helpful. Overall, a good, solid gym I'll keep coming back to. read more

Plenty of great and diverse equipment, Employees up front great to work with, personal trainers incredibly knowledgeable, great hours and easy access. read more

I'm honestly surprised by some of the low reviews--this Gold's Gym location is solid. The team that signed me up was fantastic (wish I remembered their names!) and super helpful from the start. The gym itself is huge, clean--not just "clean for a gym," but actually clean--and packed with equipment. There's a full cardio cinema, tons of machines and free weights, and everything is well-maintained. One of the nicer surprises? People actually re-rack their weights here. I've been going around 9am when it's nearly empty, which is perfect. I've heard it gets crowded after 4:30pm, so plan accordingly. The layout has multiple tiers and can feel like a bit of a maze at first, but after a couple of visits it's easy to navigate--and staff were super kind in pointing me in the right direction. Also love the mix of people here--variety of ages and fitness levels. Overall, it's been a great experience and definitely better than the current rating suggests. read more

THE BIG: Surprisingly a big gym inside with different open tiering for that modern look. Located off of E6th and Brazos. Paid parking either street or parking garage. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I visited this golds when i wanted to do a golds fit class at 10am on a saturday. The class was great and the gym itself is nice and big. The only downside I have is that it's hard to grab parking outside and there are a bunch of homeless people outside which makes it dangerous to walk. The cool thing about this gym is the tiering with weights at the bottom, classes up top, stretching in the middle, and the locker rooms situated on the back middle floor. Also there's a sauna! THE FINAL BAMBOO: Decent gym with good amenities. However, the added cost of accessing ($15/mo parking) might steer people who don't live downtown from coming here. read more

Gold's Gym - Austin Downtown - Gyms Near Me - Austin, Texas

Old school, lots of free weights, hammer machines, dumbbells that go up to 200lbs, squat racks

I'm a new member of Gold's gym. I had been a member of another corporate gym. Previous gym in north central Austin was dirty, with old poorly maintained equipment. I've been at Gold's for a couple of months. Gold's does not disappoint. Gold's equipment is in top tier and excellent condition and well maintained. The staff is friendly, professional and supportive. I highly recommend. read more

Great smaller but efficient gym. When in town and needing to have a good workout...this is the place. Friendly staff, clean facility, everything you could need to stay in shape read more

Gold's Gym - Austin Downtown - Gyms Near Me - Austin, Texas

I visited this gym on a weekend trip to Austin. The staff were fantastic and the gym was well kept. It had everything I needed plus a sauna. Highly recommend for a day pass when visiting Austin. read more

I visited this Gold's while in town for work and it was only a5 min drive from my hotel so that was super convenient since there wasn't anything else open at 6am. It was a nice, quiet drive over to the building. Im not sure what the parking lot agreement is - if there's validation or anything - the garage asks you to swipe your credit card to open the gate versus it printing a ticket for you. There's always someone to greet you, the first day my girl friend needed a guest pass so they did it quickly. The gym has a lot of potential, you can tell it needs some equipment updates - but I only say that because my home Gold's has all the new Gym80 equipment. They have a lot squeezed into an interesting design and space. Their women's locker room was clean and stocked up - it was nice to have a sauna again. I can see why people would complain about going to this location anytime in the afternoon but for a morning crowd, it wasn't bad. read more

Gold's Gym - Austin Downtown - Gyms Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great gym- open space and easy to get to. ---------------------///////

The gym is always clean. The equipment is up to date. Always room for improvement but the team there is doing their best. Great staff that is welcoming to members when they arrive. Water pressure is not always the best and sometimes the worst. But nonetheless, the staff and the cleanliness makes up for any issues. read more

This is a gold gym in probably the worst possible location. The staff are great. The convenience of the location is nice but the layout is horrid. Let me explain. You walk in and it is heavily fragmented. Chest stuff spread all over. A mad house style of stairs and levels that is difficult to navigate. And machines that are in dire need of repairs and some need outright replacement. It get crowded because the basement is just set up by ray Charles. Things just here and there. I appreciate the footprint is bad and they're trying their best, but they need a different location. It's terrible. If you need a gym and you're downtown, it'll work. But should you need a regular place to workout, this probably isn't it. read more

Gym feels like a maze and feels outdated aesthetically. But, it is a gym and offers what you need from a gym. It has any and all varieties of equipment you could need. The location being downtown is nice. I'm giving it a 4 star because it doesn't have any real problems technically, but I hate the vibe, I hate the layout and I probably won't return. I'd give it a real rating of 3.5 if yelp did half stars. read more

I'm sad to see this gym doesn't have better reviews. There's only a few Golds I'll frequent and this is one of them. The staff is always kind and helpful and it's close to everything I enjoy. I almost always see the GM actually present in the gym and chatting with members, one girl even helped me with a parking issue. The place is clean the majority of the time I'm there, I always see a lady with a vacuum for the most part. So I don't get what all the fuss is about. read more

I have just moved into the area and been going to all the different gyms to find my new second home. I had very high hopes for this gym but sadly it definitely didn't meet the cut. First if you get a membership and pay for the parking pass you still have the validate it every time you go workout. The men's locker room had quite a bit of trash laying around including inside the sauna... There were very few benches to be used and all of them full with a line waiting. It was quick packed mostly due to its small size. The atmosphere didn't seem very lively as I saw no one talk no jokes being made or any smiles read more

Gold's Gym - Austin Downtown - Part of the main workout area - Gyms Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Been working out most my entire adult life. Was living above the downtown Austin gym for 2 weeks while seeking permanent digs in ATX, saw the gym downstairs (didn't even have to open my car door) and decided to join (soon to realize was a BIG mistake) for a couple of weeks- one month tops (as our residence was for only 2 weeks) . I worked-out there 6-8 times and (regrettably) convinced my girlfriend to join as well. I am a convenience freak- so this was good- at first, right away when entering or leaving, sometimes the people at the front desk did not even acknowledge my presence (who pays their salaries?) when entering....too busy having sex switch their phones I suppose? NOW TO BRASS TACKS= me- almost 63, not my first gym membership (regardless of length of membership) in all my time I have NEVER had such a difficult time cancelling a membership, so much so, that after fraudulently charging my credit card (did not realize until 3 months later...never use the card anymore) BOTH SHE AND I CANCELLED AS INSTRUCTED AT THE FRONT DESK.....Golds refuses to acknowledge that: 1 Not patronizing the gym for MONTHS 2 Not working with me in any way, shape, or form to come to a solution for this matter- NOT acknowledging that they (could have) dropped the ball. 3 Both my Fiancé and I have made it clear that Gold's manner in which to cancel is a joke, which we nonetheless cancelled as indicated, with a STAFF member at the front desk. 4 Effective today, my Fiancé now has a COLLECTION agency letter since they took the SAME posture with her as well! 5 My...proof that this organization is very dirty, so much so that when you ...TRY...to call the corporate office in Irving, TX I was unable after 4 attempts to get anyone on the phone and when I hit various numbers on the phone? all were set-up to get me on the phone with the DOWNTOWN Austin gym, based on their phone system understanding what area code I was calling from....what legitimate business won't take a phone call at their CORPORATE office location????????? LASTLY, during my few/our visits, a couple of times I had to tell the homeless boys that I had no cash (not needed at the gym) and they got stopped with me...making me want to be unkind, don't need that pre or post workout read more

I drove downtown, signed a paper to cancel my membership, asked if there was anything else I needed to do to cancel membership, and was told "no". 5 months later, noticed they've been charging my account every month since I didn't "call two weeks later to confirm my cancelation" Also - this gym is garbage, always busy. Golds Gym is a scam. Go literally anywhere else. read more

Staff needs to be on the same page here. Had one guy tell me my day pass was good for a day and someone else say it was good for 24 hours. Dumb staff, needs more training read more

**DISCLAIMER** This review is reflective of the experience that the gym provides during the pandemic. I cannot speak for the experience that this gym will provide once everyone who has fused with their couch comes back in the fall Overall this is a really standard gym. The frills include: - A movie theater cardio room - Close access to bars so you can ruin your gains as soon as you leave the front door What's missing: - There is no turf for sleds/ tires - The battle ropes are rather light - No box jumping equipment - A layout that makes sense (you have to go there to understand what I mean) Workout experience: - Everyone needs to wear a mask at all times - Multiple benches and racks so you're rarely waiting off peak times You can call ahead and get a tour, and getting a membership was really easy. You just sign up online, fill out a waiver and you're in! For $25 a month you can't beat this value (as long as it lasts). Pro tip: If you're 6'4" or taller watch your head read more

This gym has a decent amount of equipment. Most of the weights are on the lower level, with the cardio machines on the upper level. The layout is very funky, but that is a result of the building. There was plenty of space, and I never felt cramped. I also never had to wait for any of the equipment I wanted to use. They were playing some really good music I was on a guest pass, so I cant speak to the pricing but it seemed like they were doing good business. I do not like that are using styrofoam for thier shakes and smoothies. They should switch to something more sustainable read more

Clean and new equipment! It does get very crowded around dinner time but is a great gym!

This place is a S C A M! RUN AS FAST AND AS FAR FROM GOLDS AS POSSIBLE! I opened a membership online after moving back to Austin, unaware that they had switched locations right across the street into a smaller building. The gym is downtown Austin and is tiny tiny tiny. I went to the gym a total of three times within the first week at different times during the day to mid afternoon to the evening, it doesn't matter what time of the day every single machine every single bench is occupied. You have wait in EVERYTHING. I explained this to the manager and told them that I wanted to go somewhere else. This was not what I was under the impression that I would be paying for. I've spoken to the manager at this location countless times I've sent them information proving that I no longer live in Austin only went to the gym three times yet they continue to charge me. They continue to try to bill me. I have made a complaint with a Better Business Bureau and this will not fly. I'm not gonna let this continue and I'm not gonna let them bully me into paying them for something that I never received. RUN as far away from this place as you can. read more

Although my experience with Gold's and this gym was generally positive, it wasn't perfect as I found out when I tried to cancel that you get charged for an additional month following the current month you're already paying for in full. The manager explained that this is the policy now instead of a cancellation fee, which somewhat cancels one another out, except that it is a complete surprise and not communicated until it's too late. If you could plan for it, that would be helpful. But to find out you not only pay the rest of the month you don't need, but the next as well, is pretty unfortunate to find out. read more

Honestly, the parking situation is just the worst. I've been here 3 times so far and every single time have had a problem getting out or in or both. I'm currently writing this as ice been waiting for literally 15 minutes for someone to come let me out. Have talked to about 5 people so far. Gym is awesome, if I could just get into it or leave it. read more

I had been a Gold's member since 1997 until Gold's cancelled my membership on 01/21. I did the math, and that comes out to nearly $10k in membership fees. During COVID, I opted to pause my membership. I was told it would be free for 3 months and then I'd be charged $16/month to continue pausing. I told the Gold's associate I spoke with that I didn't plan to return to Gold's until I felt safe. He couldn't offer any options. After my membership was cancelled, I was assessed my $32/month membership fee + $40/month in payment-declined fees (I had cancelled the card to which Gold's membership was linked). I called Gold's to point out how ridiculous the $40/month payment-declined fees were and that I still didn't feel safe visiting an enclosed public space for an extended period of time. I asked if I could pay the cost of $32 X the number of months after my "pause" ran out until present day and then pause my membership again. I was told that the fees stood and that my membership had been cancelled. I understand that COVID presents a unique challenge for businesses such as Gold's, that require that patrons physically visit a shared public space. Like many people, I have avoided indoor dining, movie theaters, and... going to the gym since March of 2020. I'm not sure what the most equitable solution would have been, but I do not feel Gold's handled my case well. They provided no clear path to handling membership fees for members who do not feel safe returning to the gym until they have been vaccinated. For this reason, I will not only avoid Gold's gyms, but will also share my unpleasant experience with others. read more

This gym has gotten soooo much nicer after their big remodel years ago. I used to work out here when I worked downtown in 1999 and 2000 and it was not very nice, but they upgraded it and now it is one of the nicest Gold's gyms I have been to read more

Gold's Gym - Austin Downtown - Nice after the remodel! - Gyms Near Me - Austin, Texas

I visited this gym while on vacation and due to the reviews I was a little hesitant. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the gym had nice equipment, a friendly staff, and a clean environment. I would definitely come back, don't let the other reviews fool you! read more

Same as everyone else...major billing issues. They've gone bankrupt, so therefore don't have anyone in corporate, but corporate is the only place you can cancel a membership or challenge a charge. Do not sign up at Golds, you will regret it. read more

This has got to be one of the best gyms I have ever been to, hands down. My sister and I took a road trip from Houston just to get in a killer workout and we were not disappointed. This golds has everything you need to get one hell of a workout in. They have a fantastic layout and every machine you could think of. (First time using the Jacobs ladder!! -it's awesome ) If I find myself in Austin again, I will definitely be back. Wish we had a gym just like this back in Houston. read more

Gold's Gym - Austin Downtown - Gyms Near Me - Austin, Texas

I like this gym. It's clean, convenient and has decent equipment. However the music is always on what seems to be absolute maximum volume. Ironically, I've been going here to improve the health of my body, but in the process am no doubt causing permanent damage to my hearing. read more

This Gold's location is a mixed bag but it's far from being the worst facility you'll work out in. Pros: - There's always someone on the floor cleaning - Front desk staff is super friendly - The non-crossfit (but sorta crossfit seeming) folks are contained in a separate area - Trainers aren't equipment hogs - Monthly parking Cons - No power racks (there's a half rack but good luck finding it empty) - The other two squat racks are non-adjustable so unless you're the perfect height, you're either half squatting or cautiously tiptoeing your weights to set and rest . - Weights are always stacked in random order - There's no real stretch area--find a mat and an empty space, then hunker down - Beware the door by the half rack (dear goodness I still cringe just thinking about the smell) - Of the two times I ran into the female locker room attendant, she was just chilling on the benches checking her phone. Additional observation: - The staircase is a non-issue. Perhaps the complaint about narrowness concerns a stairway outside of the main one because the main one fits two side-by-side easily. The Gold's franchise is really trying to shed the "meatheads only" image and I think this Austin location perfectly reflects that. There's a bit of something for everyone. However, there certainly is room for improvement. read more

I want to like this gym. Unlike every gym in the area I can bike here. However this place sucks. Packed 24/7, doesn't matter what time it is. You are going to wait more than actually working out. The front entrance is swarmed with sleeping homeless people, and it can be a bit alarming. I only go here because there isn't a better located gym at a reasonable price. Austin needs better gyms read more

The gym is fine and decent for the low price. They have this terrible parking system where you have to tell them the last 4 digits of your card so you don't get charged. Last time I did it, I left the gym and got charged anyway! Terrible. read more

Terrible gym! Dirty, overcrowded, warm, old equipment and the list goes on. The weekly pass is about 50$ and completely not worth it, unless you bring a towel from your hotel (which assumes it is cleaner than the gym), and come during the day when everyone is working. read more

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nicest Gold's I've ever been in. newer equipment, cleanest showers, more upscale. also more expensive as a level 3 gym. if you join opt for the $15/month parking in third party garage just beside it if you drive there bc parking downtown sucks. try bodypump esp if you are looking to shed body fat. and try out personal training! you get a free session when you join. PTs knowledgeable, friendly and will help you meet your goals. also, this gym is awesome looking inside. read more

I'm so embarrassed! I brought my friends here for the "Bring Your Buddy" week, and the girl at the front was so uncooperative and unwelcoming. We showed her the picture of the sign and literally pointed to it hanging up in the gym, but she kept saying she wasn't authorized to let them come in. They had to buy day passes and, believe me, this completely ruined their perception of Gold's. I was excited to introduce my friends and family to fitness at a clean and reputable gym, but this location's employees should seriously undergo some customer service training. read more

Worst experience with a gym ever! The only good thing to come out of this was my trainer T. I have not been to the gym since March due to covid. I was looking at charges in my bank account and noticed Gold's started charging me again in July. When I confronted headquarters and the manager downtown, John, I was told that an "email communication" was sent out to notify me. I have no such notification. He also explained that they opened up back in May, so why am I being charged in July/August??? Both gave me absolutely zero solution to resolve this issue. In fact, no one offered to even look into my account. When I told John to cancel my account, he added that I would be charged again because it takes 30 days to cancel. What a crock of shit! I still don't have an email confirmation for cancellation. I've requested to see this "email communication" including a copy of freezing account guidelines, and now crickets.... not surprised. crooks. read more

This gym is ok. I would only go here if it's convenient for you. Downtown area has lots of homeless so be careful in early morning & night time. There have been serious crimes of violence in this immediate area where this gym is located. The whole mask thing is strictly enforced here and you will be continuously asked to cover your nose at all times. The gym is well equipped. My major complaint is the TV channel. The TV is constantly on MSNBC. MSNBC is considered to be one of the worst new sources in the world for accurate journalism. I asked if we could simply have ESPN or Fox on one channel and the non stop answer at the front desk was "No, it's corporate's decision not ours." If you are like me, you find CNN & MSNBC to be complete garbage as a news source. Also, the Latino janitor here with long hair is super aggressive. He confronted several members in the locker room about their mask covering their noses. One confrontation led to a screaming match and appeared to get very serious. This is NOT the way to treat members who have lots of choices of gyms to go to. Canceling your membership here is very, very hard. They are still billing me 6 months after my cancellation. I suppose I will have to dispose my debit card to stop the billing. read more