Expensive membership but you pay for quality amenities (spa-like showers, high-end shampoo, eucalyptus cold towels, wi-fi, etc.). Parking validated in structure. Smaller facility.
Been to few Equinoxes this one is got the best atmosphere and classes, the crowd is amazing due to so many students around UCLA the view and location is No1
The best equinox gym on the westside followed closely by the Santa Monica Club
Great facility. Clean, modern, convenient, and easy to park. James is a fantastic trainer.
One of LA's first equinoxs gets annual makeovers and frequent equipment updates. Lots of turn over from group fitness instructors but there is almost always a class going on.
This gym has a great cafe on the lower level that even includes a whole coconut! It is very clean and there's also a shop that sells fitness clothing and accessories. The staff members are very welcoming. The place gets crowded after work hours as it draws in professionals but you won't have to wait for a treadmill at all. The steam room is great and comes with your membership. The spa does not however. There is also a small two lane swimming pool that can fit four people at one time.
I think my friend said it best, "If you're paying for it, you're gonna use it."
YES, $170 a month seems like a lot of money, but seriously guys--it's totally worth it. Coming from 24 Hour Fitness (the "Wal-Mart" of gyms, as I say), the difference is night and day. I'm actually kind of regretful that I didn't join sooner.
Although I still keep my 24 Hour membership (I only pay $20 a YEAR for it, it's my homeless insurance plan), I haven't been there in over two years now, because there's no reason to.
For me, the clean white towels were what put me over the line (and now, they have chilled towels soaked in Eucalyptus water too!). From the friendly staff members to the abundance of machines, it's really hard to find an excuse NOT to go to the gym. Yes, I'm paying 80x more for the gym than I used to, but I'm actually using my membership now--which if you do the math on a "per visit" basis, it's totally worthwhile.
I'm not big on the classes, have taken a few (I always feel kinda weird being one of like 3 guys in them), but if you do, you're definitely getting a great deal for your dollar. And again, an endless amount of fresh white towels!
Did I mention the fresh white towels??!!