I've been a member of all types of gyms , from planet fitness to posh little studios to equinox and I think Hollywood Gym is my most reliable go to. It's the energy in the building more than anything else. Some of the equipment can use upgrading , but the character, heart and soul of the place are result of prioritization of people over fancy equipment. Everyone is friendly, clean space , parking is easy , hours are great ...everything a person can ask for in a gym... read more

Quiet and Clean! People are friendly and everyone seems to have proper gym etiquette.

One of the worst gyms I've ever seen and still charged me $20 for a day pass. They should've paid me just for being inside and making this place look like a legitimate gym. Tiny free weights area. Total joke taking advantage of the "Hollywood" name and location read more

Hollywood Gym & Fitness - Free weights??? - Gyms Near Me - Los Angeles, California

No frills gym that has everything you need. It's never too busy which means you'll never be waiting for some gymfluencer to finish their set. Saunas in both the men's and women's locker rooms. The staff and members are all nice too. read more

Most affordable gym in the neighborhood, and they have a parking lot which is great. A ton of machines, sauna, I will say the only thing that sucks is the bros who moan loud af and drop weights like nobody's business. If they would shut the hell up this would be five stars. Ps. Don't go when it's raining, they close the windows and it smells rank af. read more

Old school, no frills gym with affordable memberships. Only inexpensive late night gym in the West Hollywood area: they close at 1am, even on weekends. The only 24-hour gym in the West Hollywood area, Alter, is several times more costly per month. Yes, place is a little rundown and dingy, but to me that adds to the low key, no nonsense vibe. This is what it must've been like to workout in the 80s. read more

Always a great environment to work out in! The front desk staff is always kind and the gym is clean. Thanks for making it a great environment for us gym goers. read more

One of the best gyms I've been to. I've been training for decades, and I really enjoy it here. They have every machine possible, and there are no obnoxious people read more

Beware: The grandson that runs this joint is a comedic masterpiece in pragmatic disguise. Besides the unfortunate reality that I was charged for over 15 months after thinking I cancelled, I have to say this place was a cost effective workout gem with high cleanliness standards. read more

Terrific gym for those who are interested in working out with equipment that is older but in great condition and fully adequate to achieve hypertrophic goals. Staff is friendly and informative and I met the owner today who is very sweet and welcoming. The price is absolutely right. This is not a gym full of attitude. This is where you come to follow through in your commitment to a healthier stronger body. read more

This was the first gym I joined when I relocated to LA because it was literally within walking distance from my home. I loved it. Now this is not a fancy gym. This is not the kind of gym that you wear your sexiest workout gear to strut around and socialize. This is a serious weight lifting gym for people who are into serious training. I've read many reviews regarding the condition of the gym, and while I agree that the equipment is old and some broken, and the place could use an upgrade, after weighing the alternative, I am still ok with all of that. Firstly it's never crowded. I've never had to stand around waiting for equipment. There's free parking and the locker room is never crowded and disgusting. Plus There's a boxing gym on the third floor. They have a chiropractor and I think masseuse on site and they have a sauna, which I love. Whenever I walk into that gym it puts me in the mood to work. Out of all the gyms I've ever been to in my life, and there's been many, this is the only gym where I actually worked out and saw results. Because when you go there, you're not distracted by much of anything. You just go in, do your work and get out. Eventually I had to cancel my membership because I moved out of the area. Also I was hoping to find another gym that offered classes. So I joined 24 Hour Fitness and it was never the same. While I liked that they had more up-to-date equipment, and some offered classes, I've been to many different locations and they're not all the same. Some are lovely and some are terrible. But one thing they all have in common... they are all always crowded. Saunas, swimming pools, steam rooms, locker rooms, everywhere, there's always tons of people walking around. Naked people parading around the locker and steam rooms etc. I've always felt like I'm in a shopping mall with the constant crowd. Unless maybe if you go at 2am in the morning. I have been to the Koreatown gym past midnight and it's been crowded. I can't speak for others, but I dislike crowded gyms. I've read reviews about the owners attitude, and I've only had to interact with her directly once and while I agree she's not the most courteous, I've never personally had a terrible experience with her. I'm not easily intimidated. From what I understand she inherited the gym and doesn't have a lot of monthly overhead, so there's little to no incentive to sink monies into upgrading. Be that as it may, the gym suits my purpose. The front desk staff has always been nice to me. I have never seen a rude, discourteous or unprofessional person working there. I've also read reviews where some were complaining about additional costs, especially not expected after cancellation. Number one, I never enter into an extended contract with any gym. Most people are trying to save money so they do that. My personal advice, never lock yourself into a long-term gym contract! If you can avoid it. Month-to-month is the way. Whenever I sign up with a gym, in addition to reading the contract, I ask a multitude of questions so I fully understand what to expect if I have to suddenly cancel my membership. Unless it's changed, my understanding is the payment system for this gym is through a third party. So if you have to cancel your membership, it's done by email. Always get an email confirmation of everything you've done so if there's ever a problem you have the evidence in writing. I'm not currently a member but I plan to rejoin and will trek the extra miles to go there, once the quarantine is lifted. read more

I've been coming to this gym for 2 years now and honestly it's the best. The equipment isn't fancy but I don't care. No one goes to this gym to be an influencer or hog weights. The staff and people are nice! I feel so comfortable here and get my workout done easily. I was so insecure going to other gyms but this place is chill. Reminds me of the average joes gym from the dodgeball movie :) read more

$50 a month gives you a full gym with free weights and barbells. They need to fix the treadmills as many of them are broken and dangerous. But a nice staff and so quiet! Almost no one was there when I went. Good times! read more

I'm a personal trainer living in Orange County but due to an emergency, I was temporarily living in LA from June 18th until July 19th, commuting back and forth each day. I knew that if I stayed any later in OC to go to my usual gym, the chances of me working out would be nonexistent so I made it a point to go to a gym that was close to me, affordable and provided everything I needed. It just so happened that the two closest places to me were an LA Fitness on Hollywood Blvd. and Hollywood Gym which was literally a .1 mile walk from my front door to the front desk. I went by on a Wednesday afternoon (about 4 pm) to take a tour of the gym and I was sold from the minute I walked in. I needed a place that wasn't crowded, had all the equipment I needed and not gimmicky/sales-y or came with any extra frills. Hollywood Gym had all of that and then some. The fact that it was never crowded even at 5 pm on a Monday afternoon is what really got me. Every workout I got during my time there felt like the best workout ever. This is the place you want to work out at if you care about your physique and your results. Now that I'm back in Orange County, the only thing I miss about living in Hollywood is being a part of the best gym I've ever set foot in. For a month (which, by the way, is incredibly affordable) I was able to train at the best gym ever and I couldn't have been any happier each time I was in there. Thanks so much Hollywood Gym for giving me a gym to call my own during my time in Hollywood! You all are the best. read more

A basic, no-frills 24 hour gym. One of the most unpretentious and best kept secrets in L.A. gyms, it's not a place to be scene but a place to have a hard core workout without overly-perfumed members, selfie-taking or the usual shenanigans that happen at corporate run gyms. If you're looking for state of the art machines, spinning or yoga classes this isn't your place. But if you're looking for a back to basics, iron and steel gym that is always clean with a courteous and knowledgeable staff, you've found the right place. read more

Don't go. I go to equinox and was looking for something super late night after they'd closed. Big mistake. I called and asked if they had a certain treadmill, which they said they do. So, I go in pay my dues and they ask to hold something in collateral to get a gym towel because they're stollen often. Cool? The front desk guy was nice. But ultimately left powerless to his superior (the owner?) who after I had gone upstairs to use the treadmill and found out they were as old as I am (26 years old) and mostly broken, would not refund my money. I was in this place maybe 10 minutes and had left with this woman telling me the equipment is the way it is and I should have specified if I wanted the treadmill new or old on the phone. For real? Working would have been a fine condition. Super unhelpful. Wouldn't budge on a refund and I couldn't even work out. So lame so so so lame. read more

Great gym. Recommend to everyone. Great location and atmosphere. Brought many friends here

Awesome gym for the serious lifter who just wants results. You walk in and get 90s old school golden era bodybuilding vibes. I look at this gym as a mini golds Venice.. has everything you need to make the gains. I am just very disappointed I've lived here for years and it's the first time I've been. I went around 6 pm and it was relatively empty which is extremely rare in La. I have definitely found my new home gym. I am very appreciative of it. read more

Best gym I've been to. Never crowded. The people who come here come here to work out, not chat on their phones or socialize. The trainers here are some of the most knowledgeable I've encountered and they're just here to train clients, not bug you or sell you on anything. If you want to make TikTocs or photograph your butt in the mirror- go to Equinox. If you want a 'no BS' spot to get in shape with other people who understand proper gym etiquette- this is the place for you. read more

I started here in December and found the lack of people in it interesting. The equipment is just adequate although it's poorly organized. Weights are scattered everywhere and VERY hard to find at times since there are three floors to this gym while the machines are nearly stacked on top of each other and you have to move things around in order to use them. Which tells more about the clientele which are plenty of guys sweating on equipment playing grab ass with each other. I've been to plenty of gyms but I've never seen guys walk in and stalk around looking for people they know or trying to start a parade. I don't know. The equipment is really out of date and all of it needs servicing. As I continued training here the lack of sanitary conditions have begun to sicken me through no fault of the amazing cleaning crew. The men's restroom and change area has some of the grossest smells I've ever encountered and it's not the cleaning crews fault. Again the clientele. Naked dudes sweating and sleeping in the sauna prevents me from going in there anymore. Something is dead in locker 8 which has the same lock on it for months (in case someone reads this since I can't get anyone to listen or read my emails.) I joined primarily for the Boxing Gym and this is where is gets pathetic. I've been around the block and around the World training in martial arts since I was 11. I'm 50. Never have I seen a more disrespectful clientele. Then again it is "Hollywood". The gym is usually empty except for one personal trainer who I think actually lives there, sleeps in the ring, and thinks he owns the place since he plays obnoxious vulgar rap EXTREMELY loud at all times (including in front of kids or while other trainers have clients) Makes you wonder why I rarely see repeat clients. I wear noise cancelling headphones and still hear that garbage. Not once have I seen a member clean up a pool of their own sweat flowing over the heavy bags and mats. There are no martial artists here. Just thugs who don't even use the equipment properly. No wonder nearly ever martial artist that has tried to hold classes has left. This place would be worth it if there was an attitude adjustment, someone monitoring the use of the equipment on ALL FLOORS, and people who knew the word "respect". I've never seen a gym like this and hope to never again. I've tried to get a refund but my contract ends in December so I need to ride it out. No way am I renewing it. If there is another gym closer to you. It's most likely to have better equipment, a bigger staff, clean, and same price but busy most of the time. You'll have to weigh those options. read more

They are charging you 50 bucks a month instead of 40. Not even back to open 24 hours. No AC. (They wanna save money so they don't turn it on) It takes a while to fix broken stuffs. read more

Gratis place to bada is clóse cuz of the pandemia But i Like to go Work out at this gym spesially to the boxing área i love IT 10 starts

I've been a member of this gym since January 2017 (ugh new years resolution much?). I joined with my boyfriend, so we each got $5 off our monthly fee. We decided to purchase the Platinum Membership, which is one step up from the basic membership. With our discount, we're each paying $45/month. The membership includes your typical weights and cardio machines, and the upgrade to "platinum" includes towel service & access to the 3rd Floor, Hollywood Boxing Gym. The reason we went with this gym rather than LA Fitness or something closer to Los Feliz was because of the boxing gym. The reason I give this gym just an OK with 3 stars is because the machines are old and kinda run down. The weight racks are a bit limited. The gym doesn't appear to be regularly cleaned (other than the locker rooms which are clean). There aren't currently any classes offered (other than boxing which aren't included in our membership), which is not what was advertised. The bikes don't have pedals that you can clip into with spin shoes. These cons were something I'm able to look past because of the price point AND the positives. I do unfortunately have to supplement my membership with classes at studios around LA. Thank goodness for Yelp Fit, right? The pros of this place are, it's constantly empty. There's a parking lot! The aerobics studio is very nice, and although there aren't classes, I play workout videos and use the studio (and typically have it all to myself). They offer towels, but make you leave your ID/keys if you borrow one. The locker rooms are clean, and I've seen them cleaning them almost every time I'm there. The boxing floor is not something you come by at a regular gym very often. The price (I was paying too much for classpass unfortunately). Spacious lifting areas. Sauna, which I have yet to use, but looks nice. Lastly, open 24/7 (I keep saying I'm going to go before my 6:30am work day - yet to happen, but always a good option). read more

BEWARE!!! YOUR BILLING ISSUES WILL NEVER BE SOLVED!!! YOU WILL HAVE A COLLECTION AGENCY AFTER YOU AND YOUR CREDIT WILL TAKE A HIT!!! I used to belong to this gym for a year or so. I cancelled and have all the paperwork to show that I did, yet Hollywood Gym still felt it ok to charge me for another month. I called 6-8x over a 3 week period and the manager never got back to me, so I cancelled that debit card. I had a month to month contract. Problem solved I thought. Fast forward to a few months later and I receive a bill from a collection agency for $65 (the monthly charge). I then write a letter (note I had to send it certified so that's $8 and an hour of my time at the post office) to dispute the bill and by law the collection agency must produce the actual from the original business. The collection agency could not verify a bill and sent me a letter saying that the I was right and the debt was not valid. Problem solved I thought. Now, over a year since the collection agency, I receive a new bill, this time for $175 from ANOTHER collection agency. What a joke, now this one shows on my credit report. So, now I will be dealing with another collection agency to verify the debt, etc. I've spent over 30 hours dealing with this mess. The idiots over at 24 Hour Fitness at least know how to cancel your MONTHLY, plan. Don't come here. The gym was unclean and its clear from my experience that the owners are scammers and care more about collecting money than honoring a contract. read more

This gym is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SHADY First of all the equipment is a mess and the place is filthy-- the cleaning wipes are always out and people SPIT all over the place (like seriously they have to have signs telling you not to spit). Second it is run by super shady questionable people who will send you to COLLECTIONS when you try to cancel your membership. This has happened to MULTIPLE people I've spoken to. They also won't respond to emails, the management is always "out of the office," nobody will give you their name. Honestly just go to the YMCA if you're trying to avoid big-gym la fitness style contracts. The price is the same ($40/mo) without the start up fee, the equipment is better, you have access to all the ymca's, 100% less gross, and less questionable business practices. read more

Really great old school gym. A little expensive, in my opinion, compared to some of the gyms in LA, but this place is good for serious lifters. And that's the thing - I'm writing this positive review from the serious lifting viewpoint. Powerlifters & strongmen/women would probably enjoy this gym, but I wouldn't recommend it as much for the average person because the equipment is a little older and there isn't a TON of cardio stuff. If I were just a single woman looking for a gym, this might not be it. However, I do powerlifting with a partner, so it worked out really well for us. The staff was extremely chill and the clientele were as well. Nobody cared about dropping weights or making noise or whatever. I wouldn't hesitate to return. Parking in the back was also easy. read more

May look like nothing from the outside, but this place is a hidden gem!! Clean & fully equiped with everything you need 24/7 & no lock in contracts Great for people who travel in & need a temporary gym for their stay. Highly recommend! Shits on the LA fitness on Hollywood blvd. read more

I haven't been to the gym regularly in over a decade. Listen, man - the booze and drugs were keeping me fit, I swear. Unfortunately, the lifestyle of excess and debauchery can only last so long before you wake up hooked to an IV after a liver transplant from a distant, toothless, shoeless cousin and you're forever indebted to her so she moves into your apartment, eats all your Doritos and seduces your boyfriend. So yeah, I needed to join the gym because I'm not about to let some blood relation poach my beloved. If you're the sort who puts on make up before going to the gym, or wears a thong leotard over spandex tights in public, then this place isn't for you. If you want to preen like a beautiful peacock and have handsome men with well-built pecs vying for your attention in the steam room, then this place isn't for you. Don't come here if you need to people watch, or be watched by people because nobody will pay attention to you unless you fall off of something. If you want to get in your half hour of cardio on a perfectly sufficient Precor machine and then lift some weights or wrestle with a Cybex without waiting hours for your turn, then this is the place for you. Antisocial gym goers, this is your Valhalla! Sure the floor layout is a little cramped, with machines scattered everywhere and split up between two floors. Maybe the decor is dated (for those of you who were members of New York Sports Club, it's a flashback to the late 90's/early 00's). There aren't the fripperies that you may be used to at a luxury gym like free towels, pole dancing classes or a smoothie bar. To that I say, "Who cares?" For 360$/year (paid in full up front), you get access to a gym that's open 24 hours, never crowded and smartly staffed. There's a sauna if you need to sweat out the toxins of last night, and a vast array of great equipment for weight and circuit training. Heck, there's a treadwall if you are a rock climber! And the clincher? Free parking out back. FREE PARKING IN HOLLYWOOD. How do they do that? So if you see little ole me tubbing along on a treadmill, don't say hi. Like Greta Garbo, when I'm at the gym, "I want to be left alone." Unless you're my toothless, shoeless cousin. Thanks for the liver, but you can have it back. read more

I've returned home lol. Used to workout here about a year ago. Nothing fancy schmancy, but definitely had all the basics. Not to mention the staff is friendly and personal trainers knowledgable. There's no place like home, there's no place like home . . . read more

Just got a bill in the mail for LAST MONTH. This is the first and only contact Ive received from them about even being open again. They have also said NOTHING about whether they are abiding by covid protocols, which they were definitely NOT before. Very unhappy with this sleazy business behavior. read more

I am only here for the summers, so I have had lots of fun trying out various gyms, spin studios, etc. I have been welcomed kindly to each new place I tried. Until Hollywood Gym. unbelieeeeevably poor customer service. My friend and I were mostly ignored and had it ended with that, ok fine, I guess we can figure things out on our own. But after asking some questions and deciding to try the gym out, the front desk girl flat out insulted me. first tried to play it off because she realized it was rude but when my initial reaction of being upset became obvious, she laughed and repeated the insult twice more to my face. This was all AFTER i signed the credit card receipt. ugh. I did my homework and everyone I talked to did tell me that it's hit or miss when it comes to the people there(mostly miss) but I hoped I would love it because the location is so close to my apartment. On another note: 6 out of the 7 places I tried this month offered some kind of "first time" deal or even free trial. Hollywood Gym is the only one who didn't. And I did ask. Because the friend with me was only in town that one day. The gym has ample equipment and a good layout. A good balance of equipment and free weights. They sell great products. So, yeah they do have that goin for them. But being staffed by people who are just clocking in and clocking out and could care less about the ownership and pride of the place, unfortunately outweighed my experience into a big negative. Could explain why there was only one person in the entire place working out while i was there. read more

Hollywood Gym & Fitness - Gyms Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm very pleased with this place. I'm not into the grinders, the Neanderthals, the roided up beefcakes that frequent gyms. I'm not there to take selfies all day on the machines either. That's why this gym is perfect for me! It's not pretentious, it's not fancy, and best of all: there's no techno music pumping through the place! Yea!!! The machines are not the best but they work! The staff is cool, not pushy! You're not going to get douchy high fives when you walk through the door, nor will you be pressured to buy their super protein blast shakes from their pompous juice bar. Love it! The only thing I could ask is that they turn on the AC once in a while! I'm all about saving money but come on people, it's like a sauna in there! read more

I've tried several other gyms and nothing beats this place! I shouldn't write a good review so I can keep this place a secret. I don't do boxing, I have a regular membership so I can't speak for that part. But I've always been able to find parking in their lot, the restrooms are always on point and best of all I've NEVER waited for cardio equipment! You can't say that about any other gym in town. It's a little dated but I'll take that for all the above mentioned versus and fancy new faculty that's asses to elbows. read more

If you're the type of person who goes to the gym regularly to actually work-out and not bullshit, this is probably the best gym in the area. Everything you need is here and in abundance: free weights, cardio machines, gyms, static machines, and padded mats galore. I've gone here religiously the past year and never had any problems and can count on one hand how many times I've had to wait for a machine/bench/set of weights to free up. To offer some contrast, I went to LA fitness with a buddy of mine using a guest pass and it took us nearly an hour to a pretty basic routine that should have only taken us about 20 minutes. This is a great gym for real gym goers, so if you're one of those guys who wears cut-off shirts despite being only 140lbs, or if you're a gal who insists on wearing full make-up and a coordinated gym outfit everytime you workout, then this gym probably isn't for you. The only reason I'm not giving it five stars is because the showers desperately need better shower heads and the management tends to water down the soap in the shower stalls. read more

I have been going to Hollywood Gym religiously for 6 months now and have had no complaints. If you are looking to go to a gym to get in a nice, sweaty workout, then this is the place for you. Unlike 24 Hour and LA Fitness, this gym is NEVER packed. You hardly ever have to wait for a machine, even during peak hours. They have an eclectic array of free weights and cardio machines and multiple mats for stretching and yoga. What I love about this place is that I never feel like I am getting scammed into buying something. No one is pushing products on me. If you need help picking out a supplement in their shop, ask...otherwise you're on your own.The front desk is not pesky at all and let you do your thing. The only reason I am not giving Hollywood Gym 5 stars is because of their decor. They need a serious interior renovation as the whole place screams "90's!"...other than that, great gym. Highly recommend it. read more

Truly men's gym! (Haven't seen the yoga room, but the rest looks pretty masculine). Three floors for different types of training, including the heavy lifting on the first floor, machines for aerobic exercises on the second and absolute bomb - very classy and super authentic Boxing Gym on the third floor! It reminds me about the Hollywood movies and their characters such as Rocky or Billy Hope, who needed nothing but the space with the ring, some heavy bags, uppercut bags, skipping ropes and other essentials of the good training to educate their will. Absolutely loved the first training, I follow my own schedule, but there are also classes scheduled throughout the week, which is definitely great if you're planning to either catch up and get in shape or gain some very addictive and quite useful skills. The gym is conveniently located on La Brea and Hawthorne, where is a lot of street parking, plus they also have an open lot on the back. Staff is nice and helpful, signed me up within less than 5 minutes. Highly recommend this very unique and (finally!) not fancy place for those who consider sports as a training for body and soul, not an Instagram discipline. Cheers! read more

Apparently they don't believe in wearing masks at this gym. Walked in today the staff wasn't even wearing masks. they said they don't wear them. Couldn't get Walk out of there fast enough. So irresponsible was beyond flabbergasted. read more

Definitely not a fancyshmancy gym with only beautiful fit people and sportscars in the lot. But if you want a hassle free good workout, this is your place! It's been busier here lately, but the parking lot is pretty big. Or if you want the vip parking spot, bring a scooter like me :) I always go the the top floor where I do my workout in the one room. I stretch I weightlift Then I do my cardio: treadmill or cycle.. It's usually pretty empty. Great if you want privacy. Bathrooms are pretty clean and lockers are always available. Open 24/7 and they're now having a promotion which includes a private instructor. They don't offer alot of classes but have a few basic ones throught the day. Boxing is also offered but I think you have to pay additional. read more

Normally I'd give this place a 4, but their response to Covid guidelines has been appalling. No one wearing a mask at anytime, including and especially the male employee I saw. The notice they posted was not the notice the Health Dept requires them to post, but instead their own modified version saying masks were optional. Health Dept rules require ALL employees to wear masks, and patrons to wear them when not in the middle of exercises. Lots of no mask wandering around. Patrons were NOT cleaning their equipment after use. NO red tags to put on dirty equipment as required by the health dept. 90 percent of windows closed so no air circulation. NO 6 foot spacing of equipment and NO taped 6 foot markings on the floor either (for when equipment cant be moved). I hope that this second closure helps them to get their thinking and actions right about this pandemic. Its not a hoax. read more

I'm afraid of giving an honest review of this place because its the only gym in the greater LA area that isn't packed at all times and I don't really want to ruin it by encouraging people to go. But this place is awesome! This isn't a gym where you go to socialize. If you want that Planet Fitness is better suited for your needs. This place is where you go when you really want to improve your health. No it doesn't have the trendiest brand of weights or super freaky machines. It has old school equipment built to challenge your body. If your idea of fitness is doing a curl in the squat rack and then spending 20 minutes posing for selfies. Maybe you should look at Golds Gym Hollywood. As for the staff. What can I say. They have become my friends. Its nice to be greeted with smile and "hi Evan". Honestly all gyms are pretty much the same. Weights, cardio equipment, classes. What really makes a gym stand out is the staff. These people really make going to the gym enjoyable. read more

Hollywood Gym & Fitness - Gyms Near Me - Los Angeles, California