I've worked out here a whole bunch of times because the hotel where I'm staying on business,…read morepre-pandemic, use to provide comp access to City Gym. Fast forward to now, you're required to pay what they call it a "Casual Pass" for $20 AUD.
Upon entry, I was required to complete an online app on the Covid Service NSW website for contact tracing purposes, then pay the front desk before entering. The front desk lad gave me the password for free WiFi since my mobile was only running on 2G lol.
I immediately noticed a major renovation starting with the ground level. There is a whole new Eatery where you can not only you can enjoy juices & shakes, but breakfast, lunch or dinner! The weight training area was a little to crowded and claustrophobic in my opinion, probably because space was made for the Eatery. Most of the LF Machines have remained the same, except they've added several Olympic power lifting platforms. I know it's summer season, but for some reason the air con was absolutely not working. There was a portable A/C unit tucked away in one corner, but not cooling down the room at all. Face masks aren't required, most people were not wearing one, nor did I seem to notice members using a towel, or wiping down equipment/benches at least after usage. Cardio was moved to the 2nd Floor, there are TV's mounted to the walls, and each machine has a personal monitor. I was trying to bluetooth my wireless to the monitor, but needed a standard earphone instead. The two areas I don't frequent are the Boxing Gym and the All Functional Training Studio. All classes are free for members, so that's a plus! On the top floor, there use to be a few machines, but now it's the Mind & Body Studio used for Yoga classes.
I normally bring a hand towel from the hotel, but I think this gym provides for members. Locker Room is split Men's and Woman's area, also got a renovation. The place is very well kept because there was a custodian working that day, and there's tons of alcohol wipes all through out.
All in all, I like City Gym because it's very convenient to the hotel, most of the members are friendly, and it's a very serious training gym, not your typical commercial gym. Hours of trade have gotten better, open 24 hours Mon-Fri! Check-in on Yelp to get either a Vanilla or Chocolate Spartan Protein Shake!