Gorgeous health club!! My friend belongs here and I joined her for dinner at the restaurant/grill…read more The food was tasty and excellent service. I was given a 90 minute pass for dinner and they seem strict on the time. My friend also gave me a tour. It's an impressive space!! About 450,000 square feet, spanning across 2 full city blocks and 5 levels. They have everything you can think of: pools (4 pools!), saunas, restaurants, tennis, golf, basketball, boxing, group glasses, weights, machines, pickleball, spa, hair and nail salon, indoor running track, co-working space, and so much more. Beautiful artwork, pristine locker rooms and restrooms. Wow! High ceilings and so much space overall. Nothing felt crowded. Beautiful design and layout. I was in awe and very impressed.

(Kari's Rating 7.5/10)…read more TLDR -Up-to-Date equipment -Work from home spaces -Convenient Healthy Market Came with a friend to hang out on a Wednesday around 5:30pm to see what East Bank Club is all about. After seeing all the crazy amenities which were super cool with a ton of variety, I think the thing that surprised me the most is how up-to-date all of the equipment was and the variety of activities they had for people to enjoy. If you're looking for an all encompassing workout/work space, this is it! They have everything from full-size tennis courts, to a golf simulator-like set up,except you get to hit into an inflatable pillow! They also had plenty of Pickleball courts, and they offer so many different workout group classes.both a wet and dry, sauna, and tons of treadmills and free weights. I was also really impressed that they also had a physical training area. So think something that was my personal favorite and the best thing for Chicago Summers is a beautiful rooftop pool and lounge area. Not only did they have two outdoor pools (one for adults and one for kids) but they also have an indoor pool as well for winter as well as an indoor hot tub! They also had a common area workspace where people can come to take meetings and do their work from home gigs. You could practically move in here haha! As of right now, it is a $750 new membership fee as well as $295 a month, which is a pretty hefty chunk of change if you ask me considering most of the high rises around, have some kind of rooftop pool and workout area. It is cheaper if you join with a domestic partner or if you're between the ages of 16 and 29-see pic for current pricing. They also sometimes host social events which is super fun to meet everyone else in the club, but at the same time I think it is more of an investment in your future and your future health if you can afford it! I will not be joining at the moment, but hey-that could change anytime if I decide I should be on a health kick.

Lincoln Park is one of the best examples of Equinox matching the personality of its neighborhood…read more Bright, active, and quietly stylish, it feels like a natural extension of the park, lakefront, and athletic rhythm of this part of Chicago.

Reception staff and maintenance crew are wonderful. Otherwise it is so run down, outdated old…read moreequipment and stains on floor. Definitely not a first rate Equinox or gym given their fees. Management sends out surveys and when submit negative review you will be contacted but nothing changes. For a while they felt taping equipment was appropriate. I posted the above review a couple of years ago and the same equipment, ratty orange wall covering, stained floors... still the same. They continue to send surveys and give promises a big remodel is happening. And we just got a notice they are increasing monthly membership. In the notice they have the audacity to discuss investments when zero have occurred at this facility. I am still there for the 2 minute walk from my home but please new and prospective new members know that their assurances of new equipment and remodel is highly unlikely. Facility A/C was down for nearly two weeks and they kindly offered access to other locations, no small %off our monthly membership fee. Also, you mat freeze your membership with a $50 / month fee.

These indoor pickleball courts offer a convenient service that caters to all your needs, including…read morefood, drinks, and game rooms. Whether you're here to play a game or simply relax and watch others, there's something for everyone.

I organized a pickleball game for my date and I made a reservation for Saturday at 5-6 pm. I didn't…read moreopt for specific court reservation which is additional cost. We arrived few mins before our time and we got checked in. This place has so much stuff in addition to pickleball courts. They got nice bar and decent drinks. For the pickleball courts - I really liked the technology inclusion such as game replays, scoring and big screen showing the time. However, I felt the courts were quite close to each other - I understand space is constrained. But have courts separate for beginners would help in not disturbing neighboring players.

Other than the price, nobody has any reason to give Equinox Gold Coast Chicago anything except…read more5-star reviews Love the location, the fitness services and am happy to pay the membership price for the best gym anywhere as I travel for a living and I may use any of their clubs I go primarily for their excellent lap pool

Visited Equinox Gold Coast as a guest for the day, and overall it felt like a very corporate-style…read moregym. The facility itself is clean, and the equipment quality is definitely up to date and in great working condition. The cardio area was well organized and spacious enough to move around comfortably, which I appreciated. Decent size for any Olympic type of lifting or just regular strength training. I did not take a class, but they offer classes like cycling and yoga. They also keep you in the loop with online ads and updates about special offers, which is helpful if you're considering a membership. On the downside, the staff seemed pretty busy, so it was a bit hard to get help when needed. The locker rooms and bathrooms also felt crowded, and the lockers could be bigger, but you can still manage to fit your things if you pack smart. Overall, a solid gym with modern equipment, but the crowded locker areas and less personalized attention made it feel more average than exceptional.

Let's take a break from all the sports reviews and talk about Chicago Sport & Social Club's Bloody…read moreMary Fest (which, let's be real, drinking boozy calories is way more fun than burning calories). Theater on the Lake was the perfect venue. Part indoor, part outdoor space made it easy to enjoy the beautiful fall morning! Tons of passed appetizers, including ham & cheese mini-sammies, french toast bites, cheddar scones, and more! Not being a Bloody Mary fan myself (I know, I know, blasephemy!) there was still PLENTY of other options, including Truly, spiked sparkling water; Angry Orchard, hard apple cider; and plenty of mimosas! The fest had tons of food and drinks, the voting was easy with multiple tablets set up by the stage, and the vibe was super laid back and casual, making for the perfect Sunday. We had a blast. Totally looking forward to next year's already! Thanks for an awesome event, Sport and Social Club :)

Fitz-Hume!! Do you…read moreremember that scene in Spies Like Us when Emmett Fitz-Hume (Chevy Chase) and Austin Milbarge (Dan Akroyd) attempt to pass themselves off as doctors? And then, of course, a patient needing an emergency appendectomy arrives, and Fitz-Hume and Milbarge go to work with their scalpel, having no clue what to do, all the while slowly inching it in different directions as they get confirmation from the actual doctors... The softball umpires for Chicago Sport & Social Club must have studied this clip from the movie repeatedly because they've performed analogous actions during games on multiple occasions. I was playing in a game earlier this week, and a woman on the other team steps up to the plate. She grazes the ball with her bat, and the ball drops about two feet in front of home plate. She releases her bat as she runs to first, and the bat drops about one foot in front of home plate. Meanwhile, the ball slowly rolls backward, and then stops at the bat which is still in fair territory. The umpire just stares at the ball dumbfoundedly for several seconds, entirely unsure of what to do. From shortstop, I finally yell, "That's out of play." The umpire then looks up and triumphantly shouts, "Foul ball!" (While not technically correct, I figured arguing this minor detail would be moot since the outcome was the same.) Unfortunately, this example is just one of many blunders repeatedly made by CSSC's umpire crew. This is the second season I've played with CSSC, and the officiating has been atrocious nearly every game. I'm convinced it is run by some dude who knew someone at the Chicago Park District, got a license for sporting events, and then hired all of his college bros to ump games. I'm certainly no expert, but it amazes me that a sports club doesn't know jack about ASA rules. It would be one thing if they simply made up their own rules--and in fact, they do--as the games are being played, but even within those made-up rules, there's absolutely no consistency. You have no idea what is going to happen from game to game. I could bore you with several more examples, but then you might think I'm just some overly competitive jerkface. I'm not. I just find it obnoxious when umps give various teams (and even sometimes my own team) significant advantages because they don't even know the rules of their own league. I can't speak to how other sports leagues or social events are handled by CSSC, but I can say with experience, that the other two major sports clubs in the city know how to officiate softball correctly. The only reason I don't play in one of those leagues is because my company pays for the league I'm currently playing in. I'm not one to look a gift horse in the mouth, but I'm certainly not shy about trashing it on the internet. P.S. There are no restrooms near the softball diamond I play on, so I just pee in the bushes. If you're in Grant Park, don't have a picnic near any bushes.

Was a member for over a decade! Met some of my closest friends here…read more Luv this place - great equipment, outstanding class instructors, fantastic amenities and facility overall. Haven't found anything that compares to the Gold Coast Multiplex

This is by far the BEST FFC I have been to, and honestly, if you are paying for the multi-club…read moremembership, it's exactly what you hope ALL of them would be like (they aren't btw). This is a truly high-end luxury gym with state of the art equipment. The manager and staff are truly so kind and insightful when it comes to getting the full experience of the gym. There is a very wide-range of machines, cables, and free weights to truly maximize a workout, and plenty of them that you won't get slowed down by anyone else. My only complaint is that the layout of where things are can make it a little difficult to superset, if you are into that kind of thing. While I had pretty serious concerns about being a visibly queer person in the locker room here, no one batted an eye. I felt comfortable at all points, which is super cool given the neighborhood. If you're not visibly queer/trans this might be an unrelatable sentiment, but for anyone who is and is considering coming here, I hope this helps. Generally this gym is very cool compared to its counterparts in other neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Oak Park. If you're a fitness content creator, the aesthetic is to die for, and I don't think anyone would bat an eye at you doing your thing. Happy lifting, I wish all of the FFC locations were duplicates of this one.

Awesome place. I play tennis there, use the gym and even pilates which is my membership. Huge…read morefacilities, nice courts, nice gym, nice instructors, nice lessons. Very satisfied. My only qualification to change the rating to 4 stars is that their billing/finance/etc. processing is a nightmare. They charge too much and then you must go back and straighten out the books now and then, that is no fun with such a good place.

The good: 1. Great…read morefacility and amenities 2. Indoor tennis (monopoly) 3. Amazing restaurant with good prices and really good food 4. Sauna and steam room 5. Plenty of exercise machines and programs for work out 6. Last but not the least, despite all the negative reviews I think the staff is amazing and deserves kudos The not so good: 1. For the price, not really worth it when you consider you have to pay additional $$$ for tennis, Pilates etc 2. Multiple people have shared my observation that the yoga program is below average and my partner attended one class and never went back because of an abrasive the yoga instructor. Overall if you have additional $$$ and don't mind paying more than what you are getting (like the Bucktown housing market) then you will certainly enjoy this place. If you're looking for something that makes sense from a value perspective then there are other options.

I was disappointed with the club. I was a member for a few months with a good deal and had planned…read moreto come back in the winter if there's another good deal. The advertising for non member events are very restrictive and former members are excluded from non member events. I was informed over the phone by Jason and I think that its false advertising that its open to non members with unwritten requirements. There are some good deals in the winter and the gym was clean but once you are not a member, some of the staff do not appear to be very friendly or have customer service skills. I guess they don't want my business or return business again. I want to be part of a club where the staff is friendly and helpful whether or not I am a member.

They advertise free one day experience at gym . Then they charge you $35. Be aware of their false…read moreadvertising.

I continue to not be impressed with this location. Today, a customer brought his dog into the gym,…read moretied it to gym equipment, and did his work out. Obviously not a service dog, not that a service dog should be in a gym. This is unhygienic and extremely unsafe for all- people and dogs- pets should not be underfoot or leashed to complex equipment. Staff seemed to turn a blind eye.

Its closing this week! Months ago the pool broke down and…read morenow they say the gym will close permanently on the 10th.