I went with my friend with her membership and there was mold under the wooden benches in the sauna . Flickering lights in the kid center and the cafeteria smelled like straight garbage . Save ur 200$ !! Planet fitness all day read more

Even though the gym is nice on the tour, there are a few aspects that you don't realize about this gym until after going there about a month. Every week night from 5-6 the gym is packed, to the point the parking lot is full and you have to park in the dirt lot near the trail. I'm used to this at other gyms I went to, but it was my first time experiencing a locker room legitimately running out of lockers. That was crazy to me and you would think for the price they would have facilities to accommodate their members? They also make promises when you sign up that they do not intend to follow through on. When I signed up the sales man told me they would deduct the cost of my old gym membership from the next month's payment. This did not occur and I sent all the necessary documents to the guys so now I'm waiting on a ticket to go through to a manager one of the front desk staff submitted. To sum it, this gym is not worth the price. If they were around the 100/month range I may have changed my rating, but to have had these types of issues paying over 200 a month for a gym is ridiculous. read more

The place is very clean and has everything you need... it is just pricey and there is never any deals..

Definitely think this gym has a very steep price but how I see is that if I attend at least one class a week (plus workout on my own the other days), then it's worth it. Also, the instructors are amazing. So far I've tried the boxing class and Endure class as well as private sessions for a tennis lesson and the Pilates reformer (they offer 4 free classes that you normally have to pay extra for when I signed up) - all of which I've really enjoyed. Would recommend taking advantage of the free smoothie as well. I love how many classes are offered throughout the day and you don't have to worry about them filling up. There are always machines open as well and lots of squat racks. I wish that the ventilation for the boxing room was better because it got super hot during our workout. The outdoor hot tub is quite spacious and perfect now, especially since the weather is getting colder. The locker rooms and all the equipment are are very clean and well-stocked. You get a waterproof wrist band which lets you badge into the gym and it locks and unlocks your locker, which makes things so much easier since you don't have to carry around a lock. The parking lot can get crowded but the gym itself doesn't get too crowded. It would be nice if they had more events so ppl could get to meet each other because I joined this gym partly to meet new ppl. I do agree with the reviews below that it is a bit stingy for them to only allow us to bring 2 guests a year...my old gym in seattle, I was able to bring a friend each time I went to the gym. Instead of increasing prices, you should increase perks read more

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Great gym. Clean and comfortable gym. Would love to see more fitness equipment that supports Bluetooth with Apple Watch so that you don't need to manually login information. The children's pool should also be physically separated from the adult pool. Something happened in the kids pool and they immediately closed both. Happened as soon as we got there. read more

I Love going here. it's very clean, plenty of cardio machines & weights. So many classes to attend. spa services. Outdoor pool, jacuzzi& two saunas. Dry & steam.. good restaurant! read more

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So big and spacious! Very friendly staff. Clean facility. Queenex and the field are very cool too! read more

Midtown Athletic Club - The field - Gyms Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Let's be real, most of these review are fake or written by worker. If you Are you in Rochester and looking for a gym, please and leasen to this...please go to lA fitness/esporta. It's $9.99 a month just for one person. 24.99 a month and you can bring a guest or 2 every day for ever. I've been with La fitness Since I was 17..I'm 21 now. Midtown is just expensive and you sign an agreement for a year. It looks nice, but $199 a month with only 3 guess passes a year is crazy. Esporta would be a $50 gym, but it's not. It's $10 with pool,sauna, basketball, and even a jacuzzi. For only $10. That's ~120 a year. That's the enrollment fee for midtown. read more

My wife joined this gym and enjoyed their tennis program and used their personal lessons and training. The problem is with billing which is handled in Chicago. In spite of repeated calls and letters, they do not respond and continue to bill us even after we cancelled the membership. Three price increases in the last year. Watch out for these guys. read more

My membership at Midtown is an indulgence for me, but it's worth every penny. To have a place that goes beyond the "gym" experience is important to me. I take advantage of a midday workout so I avoid most of the evening/early morning crowds. The cafe serves as a work-away-from home space. I like that it's often quieter in there than at a coffee shop. I can get work done and fit a workout in. The food is great too! I love their breakfast sandwiches like the breakfast BLT and the lunch sammies like the ROC tuna and Midtown Springroll. Sometimes I'll grab a green smoothie or the chunky monkey with protein. The gym itself is spotless. It's bright and open. Each of the machines have their own TVs, which for me is the allure. I temptation bundle so my workout is also my guilty pleasure TV time so I'll do the elliptical workout while watching The Pioneer Woman on Food Network. I also use the mat area for stretching and ab work. The pool is great too, I wish I had more time to enjoy it. But for the moments that I get to go out and relax in the sun, it's the greatest pleasure. I'll spend a day here - enjoy the lounge chairs, order food from the cafe, maybe a drink. Pure bliss. I've also visited the spa and had a lovely massage as a birthday gift. This is one thing I need to do more, especially for a spa pedicure and hot stone massages, which are my new favorite things. Despite its proximity to the workout area and cafe, the spa area is quiet and peaceful. In terms of some downsides, I wish the process to bring non-members to play tennis, enjoy a day at the pool, or for a round of paddle was easier. It's either costly or the person's used up their visits. I've gotten to the point where I don't suggest it as an option because it's a hassle to coordinate it. Not everyone has the funds to be a member so it'd be great to have a better system or to go through that process online, I'd love that. read more

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Pretentious and uninviting. One of the training staff stamped down on my foot purposely because I was "too close" to a young woman she was training. No excuse for that kind of behavior. As a Senior I found the trainer's behavior Elder Abuse. The gym has many amenities but Warmth is not one of them. Cold, unfriendly (and probably unhappy) staff frightened of management. They really need to reexamine their mission. read more

During the HikYoga Virtual Fest, I attended an online yoga class with Randi Lattimore, who teaches at the Midtown Athletic Club. Let me tell you, if I ever find myself in Rochester, I would come seek her out specifically for a class here. Her Sunshine Yoga class was appropriately paced, contained approachable sequences and left me feeling great. Something I always appreciate is when instructors weave themes into their classes, and Randi made sure it was a mind and body experience. read more

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Incredibly over priced and almost no amenities. For the cost they should provide shaving supplies and wash my gym clothes. I'm glad that I moved out of state so I could get out of the contract. read more

Went to the pool just now but had to get out (yet again) due to a kid defecating . This is at least 3x this year and in past pool gets closed for days. When will Midtown finally create a kids only pool area. It's awfully expensive gym not to have access to the amenities, especially during our summer season. read more

Unfortunately, I have to say that this club is far overpriced compared to what it used to be. Renovation is in full swing, club is half boarded up. Rates will go up after the renovation is complete in another 18 months. Gyms are overbuilt recently; they will find themselves in trouble. Parking is only one third full at peak times, compared to full. Many members have left the club. I would go elsewhere. There is a brand new Signature LA Fitness across the street. The new Scottland YMCA in Pittsford is very popular and looks really nice. read more

I honestly can't say enough about this club. The facility is amazing and always clean. The staff is incredible and all the members seem happy. It's honestly always a treat to go and look forward to going every day. Highly recommend read more

I was a member here for a long time, back when it was more focused on providing value, versus pushing high priced membership. I called to find out, post renovation, what packages they had available for 50+ individuals who only want limited access. I was surprised to learn they have special packages for families, children, and even teens... But absolutely nothing for seniors. Seems to me they are intentionally grooming the memberships to keep seniors away. Midtown is a private club, of course, so they can do as they please but it does very ageist and discriminatory, in my opinion. Over the years Midtown has evolved from a serious workout facility to a family club that is essentially expensive babysitting. I left when this first started happening... After I watched a kid pick his nose and then smear the snot all over a piece of workout equipment. That's pretty much what you get with Midtown for $200 a month per person. PRO TIP: I just discovered that, if you have any health issues, such as a bad back, you can write off up to 50% of the cost of a pool or hot tub or sauna or steam room installed in your own backyard or home. This will give you full access anytime you want it, for a fraction of the price of a Midtown membership! Plus, it will increase the value of your home instead of just being a monthly expense. read more

As long as you make time for the price to be worth it, it is a wonderful, clean and nice environment for both exercise and relaxation.

I experienced sexual harassment and a lot of interactions with older men at this gym that perhaps were interested in younger girls. It made it really difficult to work out peacefully and without being approached by various club members. Many of them shared very inappropriate accounts of their sex lives and often asked me out on dates despite being married and many years older than I am. Not to mention I am also married, and they knew that. I shared my story multiple times with staff, and nothing was done, so I ultimately decided to cancel my membership. Staff that did want to help asked me to "Point them out" as if that wouldn't bring more attention to myself. I also think it was particularly damaging that it was so easy for Midtown to just cancel my membership to a gym that I actually enjoyed and not offer some support or care throughout this process. Even in my email to the HR team (I suppose an HR rep), I never even received an apology or a what can we do to improve your experience or keep you as a member? As I mentioned, I love Midtown and saw it as my life gym, but it really began a space that just wasn't emotionally safe. I really wish more was done to support my situation rather than just cancel my membership with no accountability. As someone who manages a staff of people in my own workplace, sexual harassment claims need to be followed up, accountability needs to be taken, and support needs to be offered. I only wish this was offered to me. read more

I would move to Rochester just to belong to this gym! Seriously! My friend and I went to enjoy their spa. You do not need to be a member to do this. When you walk in, everyone is so friendly. They immediately give you a little bag with a robe and slippers. You pick a luxury tea bag in the flavor of your choice. The place is beautiful and seems to have everything. They have group classes, a ton of machines, a shop full of adorable work out outfits, a full restaurant and smoothie bar, outdoor pool and beautiful locker room facilities. As a spa customer, you can use the steam room, sauna and co-ed whirlpool. All facilities are clean, and very high end. They provide everything:towels, shampoo & conditioner, hair dryers, etc. The massage was really nice. The prices are so reasonable and everyone is friendly and professional. The pedicures were so relaxing-we even were given glasses of wine. Amy did my pedicure and was so sweet and did an amazing job! After we left we felt so relaxed! It was such a nice place and not stuffy in the least-such a wonderful experience! We also got smoothies the green machine was awesome! :) read more

Midtown Athletic Club - Yummy smoothies! - Gyms Near Me - Rochester, New York

Super nice facility on the eastern side of the city... I was a member a looong time ago. Since rejoining MidTown, I've yet to take full advantage of the amenities BUT plan to do so once I sort out what I want to do here. It's been great, however, catching up with my friends who are members here. read more

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After more than twenty happy years at Midtown we are leaving and going to a different gym. I love Midtown. I will miss it. What's great: the equipment is top notch, well cared for, lots of it. The club is clean. The ambience is friendly and comfortable. Classes are wonderful. Overall very comfortable and I have made friends there. Very important for me -- I have an overnight locker (yes, additional fee), so don't have to carry yoga mat and all the other stuff back and forth every day. Why are we leaving: We have been complacent, paying over $300 a month for the two of us, rather than use Silver and Fit, which would cost only $25 for an entire year at a participating facility. It was an indulgence, but we were OK with it. There was nothing else even close to Midtown. But now -- there are other good options where we can use Silver and Fit. Maybe not as good as Midtown (maybe) but new and fresh now. Meanwhile, Midtown is embarking on, to use their words, a "transformation." Other than a new pool, the transformation seems to be mostly about surfaces. After about two years of smells, dust, and dislocation, Midtown will have a new look and an indoor pool, but the functionality will be basically the same. Then, as a reward to all the loyal members who stuck it out through the renovation, they will raise the rates (so they told us at a member meeting). Oh, and no overnight lockers will be available in the "transformed" Midtown. I will miss Midtown, but Midtown will not be Midtown for the next couple of years. I will get over it. read more

Love Midtown. The classes and instructors are amazing including yoga, dance, interval cardio/weights, ect. Personal trainers are available to help get you started at any age. Staff sincerely goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable regardless of age. Hip Hop dance class ( Werq) is a blast! The cafe has freshly prepared food with great staff. Facility is aways clean and well stocked with towels supplies. Monthly amusing social activities are available for all ages. Higher pricing for memberships but, likelihood of actually attending. Recommend go visit at different times and attend class of your choice. read more

Have you ever been in love? Like the madly, deeply, truly kind of love? But it's that kind of love where you're super heartsick for your lover, but in the deepest recess of your mind you wonder, when you're mad, if they are taking advantage of you? The angel on your shoulder says- "I can't wait to be together, they are my everything" but the devil says- "why do we ALWAYS pick up the tab?" Perhaps you're reading this and thinking... strong words, it's just a gym. Maybe this is a bit melodramatic. Join! Or visit with a friend (your midtown friends have passes between Thanksgiving and Christmas and can get them at the end of most months). I make a modest living and make space for it in my budget because it's so addictive. To get down to the real stuff, there are a ton of amenities here- you won't wait for a machine, there is the newest equipment and constant updates. Locker rooms have wet and dry saunas and you'll find indoor and outdoor hot tubs. I'm told the pool area is great for networking. I find it's also great for day drinking and sunburns. Try all three! read more

There is no place like Midtown! I am very proud to work here, especially now with the company's decision to require vaccinations in wake of NYS mask or vaccine mandate. Our members feel much safer knowing that everyone in the facility is vaccinated, and they are more comfortable with not having to wear masks while working out. The whole environment is very positive, and the gym is spotless. Not to mention-- the classes are fantastic and our personal trainers are top notch. read more

Love-hate relationship with Midtown. Positives: towel service, always clean, shampoo and conditioner in the showers, great but overpriced cafe, workout area doesn't feel like a sweat house, the common areas are beautiful and the fireplace is a nice touch, the pool is great in the summer, the poolside bar is even better, the steam room is amazing. Negatives: $250 every month for two people is so excessive, the parking lot is a pain in the ass, the guys who work out there are so douchy, the women tend to be pittsford-cliquey types who are obsessed with yoga and being naked in the locker room, sometimes on weeknights at 5-6pm the treadmills are full! Overall I'm glad to be a member here, but a part of it kills me inside. read more

This is the best athletic club I have ever belonged to. Yes , it's more expensive but it's worth it if you go often . The large facility, cleanliness, excellent classes,well trained and friendly staff, and incredible outdoor lap swimming pool are what makes this an incredible place . The body pump classes and instructors are my favorite . I have taken these classes in other facilities and the midtown instructors are the best! The yoga, dance, and spinning classes, instructors . and facilities are superior to all other health clubs I have been at. As a survivor of 2 lower back operations , I love the hoist weight training circuit. I appreciate the good condition, variety, and space of the cardio workout machines too! read more

Midtown Athletic Club - Gyms Near Me - Rochester, New York

Ok this place is great for the 99% of people that work out, but I am part of the 1% so they don't get 5 stars from me. MTAC is a country club gym, which mean everything in very clean and brand new, well laid out, has about everything you could want from a athletic center, really friendly staff (keep that in mind for later in this post), cafe is good, and the bathrooms are great. My mom loves this place and the tennis group she played with there, this is a good gym for women (according to my mom) as no "meat heads are staring at you in the mirror". So based on the other review and part of mine you know this place is good, so why did I not like it? Some of the members there have real attitude problems, they think that since they pay way too much to be a member here that they can be total A## holes to the staff and even other members who happen to working out hard. The country club feel is hard to shake off when you are trying to really push yourself and have an intense workout, I found it hard to focus there and they free weight area was small. I am not a "gym rat" but part of the reason I had a hard time trying to focusing was because I was surrounded by people who are there to socialize not work out. So.... yeah..... the staff is friendly but for those married men who send their house wifes here..... you might want to check in on their "private" sessions with their trainer. It was obvious plus I knew two trainers there that did have "private" sessions with some of their clients. Sad thing about this was, some of those women really needed the help in the gym. Another issue, too many teenage kids were working out there who did not know their hamstring from their triceps. It was painful watching them try to work out. Overall it was not the place for me, I like the hard core gyms with no pop music and apex pushing trainers. But for just about everyone else, this place is great. read more

I had an opportunity to check out this gym my first week in Rochester. The gym is very much a club than a gym. It also reminded me of my old athletic club lifetime fitness back in Minnesota, but only older with less equipment and way too many tennis courts. There's a yoga program. There's one basketball court. There's a cafe and way too much lounge seating area that I think can be used for other things. The locker room is small and I find it strange that Members have to bring their own lock. Towels and toiletries available in the woman's locker room. There is also a store that sales clothing so if you forgot to bring socks, you can pick some up there. I wasn't too fond of the layout. I think there's room for renovation improvement. The outside pool and lounge chairs are great and there's a little campfire too. Overall I would've joined midtown of the price was right but $270 a month for two people was more than I was paying in Minnesota for something better. I passed and saved the extra cash on LA fitness. read more

Best club in Rochester!! Anything less than 5 stars the person is jealous and doesn't have good taste

My home away from home, for real. It's so much more than a gym. The ONLY downside is the price, but it doesn't even matter because it's sooo worth it. There are tons of amenities, the cafe is delicious, it's always clean, and the staff is friendly. You can exercise, eat, relax, socialize, pretty much whatever you want at your leisure. And they are always improving! I was a member at a beautiful athletic club in Denver for a couple of years and, although it was great, it didn't hold a candle to Midtown. read more

I've been going to midtown now since the fall and overall I have been very happy with everything the club has to offer - tons of group fitness classes, yoga, Pilates, spinning - there is literally something available for all types of fitness junkies. I do wish they could make another group fitness studio upstairs so they could have a couple classes going at once (they are definitely big enough for it). The instructors are awesome and I really haven't run into a bad one - Betty, Meghan, christine, and lizabeth are some of the best! The pool makes the club and the cafe and restaurants are nice, but swiping your card can get dangerous for your monthly statement! I do think midtown is overpriced especially for a small city like rochester and where new boutique pop up gyms and functional fitness gyms are popping up everywhere - they need to add a turf of new age things to the weight room like more ropes, boxes, etc. I feel that this would attract some fresh, young faces to the aging population here. But all in all, midtown is nice, well kept, and I could spend the whole weekend there with everything they have to offer! read more

Former employee. Restaurant is a wannabe "vegan bridge"... It will never happen. The kitchen manager has no formal culinary schooling, but a death grip on ingrediants and portion sizes. Attitudes behind the scenes are horrendous, and internal review from chicago stated "underage teenagers have more rights than vetted experienced chefs over 40". You may lift weights there, but the food areas are a culinary and ethical joke. Worst job i ever had... read more

I'm not the first person who has left, after several years, because of the atmosphere in the locker rooms and gym. The club monetizes everything, with lots of lip service. The monthly prices keep rising and are now up to 175 for a single membership and will rise. The trainers are indifferent. I'm an older but very serious athlete. I paid for a hour long session to have the trainer talk to me like I'd never seen a weight before. It's a place for those who fit in. If you don't, it's uncomfortable, a highly competitive atmosphere, from the clothes you wear to the bikes you use in classes to how stretchy you are in their version of gym-yoga classes. They try to hop on every new trend. Lots of people go there to socialize. There are many features I really like, the outdoot pool and hot tub. But I never buy foodthere, it's overpriced and boring, the coffee is truly terrible, they haven't changed the menu in years. Yea, the facilities are clean, but the conversations in the locker rooms make you cringe. A version of Stepford wives. And you have to watch you bills every month, they are notoriously unresponsive to fixing up mistakes they make. Like charges that may show up on your bills. In all, they are a kind of upscale sleazy. read more

Midtown is a great place for people who are interested in developing their mind and body with a diverse group of other members and staff who share similar interests. Midtown has an enthusiastic group of employees who are very positive, encouraging and supportive to your personal growth and development. Over the years, MT has evolved from the premier tennis club in Rochester area into the most comprehensive and costly athletic club with resort amenities in the region. Your monthly fee includes access to a number of the facilities & services (fitness center, gym, squash, platform tennis, outdoor tennis, pools, steam rooms, whirlpools and large group exercise classes) while there are added charges for indoor tennis, pickelball, racquet sport lessons, leagues, personal trainers, small group exercise classes, spa services and a range of children services. In summary, the Midtown is a strong magnet that attracts and develops positive people who are interested in living healthier lives. But it can also be costly, if you don't maximize your use of facilities and services that are included in your monthly fee. read more

Shocked to see Midtown doesn't have 5 stars. I believe rating are brought down by rare unfortunate circumstances. Honestly I've been to so many gyms, yoga/spin studios, equinox, and I am always so stoked to go to Midtown when I'm back in Rochester. It has such a positive vibe. The equipment is always the latest, and I absolutely love the classes. The yoga and spin classes were such a great workout to break up that monotony you feel when just working out at the gym. Definitely a more upscale feeling to the gym, and love the small convenience of bath towels for your showers and pool side food during the summer. I feel especially spoiled/grateful when I can order a healthy and delicious chunky monkey smoothie and salmon wrap post-work out. I love utilizing the indoor space looking out to the outdoor courts to get some work done. I wish we had a Midtown in San Diego, but I know that the Rochester Midtown is too unique to replicate anywhere else. I look forward to going to Midtown soon when I'm back in Rochester! read more

If you're ever in Rochester (NY) & you hotel offers comp passes to work out at Midtown, USE THEM! Between the tennis/basketball/squash courts, extensive selection of cardio & weight training equipment, classes, pool, whirlpool (indoor & outdoor grotto-style), steam room & sauna - not to mention the customer service - I couldn't decide what to do each day. #amazing #bestclubever read more

The cafe is really unwelcoming. The people always seem to be in a bad mood, which makes me hesitant to eat there. It's in a dark corner, also. The gym area is nice, but for the money I'd prefer more refined/friendly service overall. To management: I'm not interested in coming back to Midtown, so I won't waste your time or mine. read more

I joined this gym when my kids were young. After visiting many gyms in Rochester Midtown was the only facility that I would trust with my kids. It's clean, the staff is friendly, and they have activities for tweens, too. read more

This is more than a gym, it's a full-service fitness community. The gym equipment is plentiful and top-end, but there is also so much to do - spin, yoga or fitness classes. Indoor tennis courts, outdoor soft courts and squash courts. Not to mention winter paddle board courts. Multiple full kitchen and food options, and an awesome, huge outdoor pool. People working here are great but my only complaint is that they are slow to respond to tennis requests. I recently requested a tennis lesson and am awaiting a scheduling response one week later. Hopefully this isn't a trend for service... read more