This place is incredible. I learned it's actually not pronounced "paddle" well, as since it…read moreoriginated in Mexico or Mexico City and it is pronounced pa-del just made me feel a little fancier, saying it that way. I do not play myself, but I was able to witness some truly talented players that are regulars here. Especially when Century City has the holiday decorations up, you can't beat the view of looking down into the atrium.minus one star because it is a little pricey. However, for special occasions, or intermittent plays, it is a unique experience. I believe different times of the day have different pricing, for instance, between 10 to 2 PM is happy hour pricing of sorts. I hear they are opening up in Culver City as well, and they will have some sort of licensing for kombucha or soft alcohol.

You would think a new business promoting a relatively new sport would be friendly and inviting…read more Three tries and No they are not! Build out from the theater level looks cool and appealing even if it's an even more watered down version of pickellball which already is a water down version of tennis but I am not hurt they have been consistently rude and dismissive to my crew:) good luck! Hope they find a host with a personality and a smile, looks expensive to maintain.

LAAC has changed a lot since my last review from 10 years ago. It continues to have the best pool…read morewith advanced filtration system that does not make me feel like a chlorine tablet after swimming. But it now caters to a younger crowd and has substantial co-working space. I've certain found more members using the facilities but also discovered quite a bit of new programmings like the Pilates classes, mahjong club, live jazz performances and movie nights. I was not really sure about the change at the beginning but I am now fully embracing the new LAAC. Many of the staff and members have been here for a long time and it is nice to be greeted by familiar faces when coming to the club. The restaurants are pretty decent. Love to top my salad with a nice piece of salmon after workout at the Famous Players or have a tasty glass of scotch while enjoying the live jazz performance at the Invention. The sports bar Duke's has great happy hours and fun monthly evening karaoke or chess club meetings. The only thing I complain about is the need for shock absorbance and insulation of the noise or moving the weight station. The northwest corner of the Famous Players near Olive Street shakes every time the weightlifters drop their weights, which is very annoying and distracting for the diners. Feel like the ceiling or floor is going to drop out. No joke. For now, I would sit as far away from the northwest corner as I possibly can. But hope the club would look into it. I have been trying to sign up for the monthly wine tasting but they are always full. Maybe consider having the event more frequently or scale up? Regardless, I am still exploring all the new offerings at the club and really pleased with the Pilates classes and the live music performances. Although I am apprehensive when I first see the co-working space and the influx of new members, I now appreciate the additional events and classes that come with the new members and hope the club continues to do well and do better as I am here to stay.

I recently stayed here for a conference, and everything screamed vintage but athletic club, too…read more The hotel room is VERY spacious, though it erred on the side of dark. As usual, water in the room costs money, and there are a few other products with hidden price tags in the room, too. Surprisingly, toothbrush and toothpaste was not provided. The water for showering also doesn't get too hot. In terms of the athletic space, the machines were very easy to access. There was never a wait even on weekend afternoons. The lap pool was my favorite part - clean and calm. There was some miscommunication between the lobby and the store, as one said there is no reservation system but there in fact was. But even when told all the lanes were fully reserved, more than half weren't in use. Parking is a bit of a hassle; for non-members it's definitely not worth it. At the time of visit, the parking machine wasn't working. There are also sperate elevators for parking vs the athletic club / hotel area which was a little confusing. The stair numbers also didn't coordinate the best with actual level.

I have been here so many times but neglected to write a review for some odd reason. This is a great…read moreclub.that I don't belong to but visit whenever on in Burbank dining at Santauri. The tennis courts are beautiful and there are several to play on. I was an avid tennis player on my youth and miss it. I didn't even know they had a gym until tonight when I was touring the club. They also have a room for cycling and a huge room for various workout classes. Everyone here looks very fit and healthy! The lap pool looked so enticing! I wish I brought my bikini! Overall it's a 5 star club and if I lived closer, I would definitely join!! A+

I love being a member here. I have been since the late 90s. It's a family membership. We all love…read moreto play tennis and my dad works in the industry so it's nice and Staff is friendly and the locker room is clean

The facilities are top notch. It's a smaller, more intimate gym with many amenities. The owner is…read morealways around if you have questions about anything. You can workout on your own or with a personal trainer, which there are lots of good ones that workout there.

Great experience so far! My baseball loving, very active 10-year-old loves the Youth Power Hour…read morefitness classes. He's also used the batting cages and taken hitting lessons. All of the coaches/trainers are super nice and we plan to try out more of the club's offerings this summer. He's run into quite a few kids he knows since many SMLL and NVLL kids train here. Everything is super clean and there's a nice waiting area that I can hang out in with my laptop and catch up on work while waiting for my kid.

A few notes to consider before reading any equinox reviews:…read more* I go to multiple equinoxes in LA and OC. This review leverages the experience of these other equinoxes in mind * Lots of entitled and spoiled people go to Equinox and consider even minor every day hiccups huge inconveniences worthy of the death penalty. They come onto yelp and leave disgruntled reviews. Make sure to adjust for this. Parking (****) - like any gym in LA, real estate is tight and parking validation only lasts for a limited time. Westwood gym is a 2 hour validation and going from the parking to the gym is quick and easy. Above average compared to other gyms. LAFitness right across the street is 90m and you'll spend over 10 minutes getting to and from your car. I still think this is not enough for a gym visit so I take my scooter and dont have to worry about it. I'm surprised there aren't more e-bikes or scooters. Gym layout(***) Also needs the caveat of: like any gym in LA real estate is tight... this means small floor layouts separated by stairs and more stairs. The gym could have been designed with better use of floor space. They have the equipment seprated by type (free weight, assisted) which is unfortunate. It would be better if all the leg equipment was in one place, all the chest equipment in another, regardless of whether it's free weight or not. Still this is just a minor gripe. Customer Service (**) - this is where all the LA gyms suffer. It's just... LA. Compared to the OC gyms the CS is really mediocre but compared to LA it's probably above average. This is probably a plus for busy gym goers that don't want to be bothered with pleasantries but coming from OC, where all the employees give you genuine hellos, smiles, fist bumps, shoot off quirky compliments as you lift, make you feel at home, know you by name...it is kind of dry. Pool (??) - can't really comment as I dont swim but you can see the pics. Not all the LA gyms have a pool so i'm assuming this is a plus. Steam room (***) - just average. The clientelle doesn't quite know how to use the eucalyptus oil spray so it's always musty. Spray that shit constantly on the steam homies. Boxing (*****) - i love this boxing gym. No speed bag but it's a separate room with double end bag, heavy bag, and a tear drop bag. Usually empty. Some people kind of dick around in there for a whole hour but I mostly see people doing efficient hard core works outs and stepping out within 20-30 min. So if you brought your e-scooter, not a big deal to wait for it to open up. Usually empty when i show up Overall this is my go to gym in LA. Occasionally i'll go to culver city or santa monica for a change of scenery but i like this one best.

No gym etiquette at any of the locations. This guy is having a full LOUD conversation on the phone…read morewhile strolling on the treadmill - something that could be done on a sidewalk. Wearing lots scents/cologne. Those of us trying to actually run one by one abandoned the treadmills. Equinox is not a serious workout facility. Working out requires focus. No one says anything to these people. And the little index card signs aren't cute, they're ineffective.

I needed my ping pong fix this Saturday and did not want to drive to the West side…read more My PP partner and I went to this place in K town. The parking is easy and plentiful behind the building. Grace, the nice person at the desk downstairs will charge the usual $7 for the day and up you go in an elevator to the 2nd floor after going through a large room with pool tables that was deserted on this hot afternoon. Interestingly, there is a minuscule but cute old fashioned barbershop inside next to the spa !? The ping pong tables are quite new and there is a net behind that's very convenient for the stray balls. There is also a robot for everyone to use for training. 5 stars if it wasn't for the broken air and the owner who was rude when enquired about the status of the AC : "you can take care of your own stuff" and it is always hot here": not nice!! I had a nice training and a good sweat!!!

Great place to pong. 8-10 tables and there's always an available table to play in my experienceread more

Very good gym. It has all the facility that most people need. I like how the gym bathro is always…read moreclean as well. One of the best gym in Ktown area

Kenny was the best and was very helpful and showed me around the gym, this gym is the bestttread more

Staff are courteous, efficient, helpful and responsive. We go monthly as a group- food and wine…read moredelicious.

This place is sadly an overcrowded zoo anytime you want to go. Weekends during the year and…read moreweekdays during the summer are particularly unpleasant. Lots of families seem to come with the goal of having a place to drop their kids (understandable), and not having to watch their kids, despite significant behavior issues (understandable but less than ideal if you are trying to enjoy the club). As others have noted, the service is kind, and/but the food is decidedly subpar. This is likely why many have left, despite the initiation fee.