This was such a unique getaway experience! We stayed in the Imperial car which still has most of…read moreits original wood, original benches and ladies restroom! It was so fun to be part of some history and a clear labor of love on the owners' part. We got to read about how Whistle Stop came to be and it was truly very special to be a part of. The details were impeccable, from the wallpaper and sconces to the antique decor. We loved the two person jacuzzi tub, it let us relax and stay warm on a very chilly night! I especially love that breakfast was delivered and we got to eat it on the original benches in the train car. This was a truly spectacular experience. I highly recommend it! The only piece of feedback I have is that the website should make it much more clear that the train whistles can be heard at all hours of the night. We're pretty deep sleepers and only woke up once, but they are LOUD and honestly, if you're a light sleeper, this is not the place for you. That being said, I looked into reviews ahead of time and knew to prepare for this, but the owners should do this as well.

We stayed in the Imperial Car. This was just a wonderful experience. It is a beautifully restored…read moretrain car. Very spacious and comfortable. I personally loved the proximity to an active train line and could hear the whistle blowing as the trains would pass from time to time. I intend to stay in some of the other cars in the future. Our stay was completed with a wonderful breakfast.

I have some doubts about this YMCA having serious racial discrimination. I'm a YMCA member, with…read moreautomatic monthly deductions, but I rarely attend YMCA events. On August 11th, a classmate of my younger son invited him to play at the YMCA. So, despite heavy rain, we went to this YMCA. However, when we tried to swipe my membership card for entry, we were informed that my card had expired last month and were asked to leave and reapply for membership. Seeing my child's disappointed expression, I asked the staff if it's possible to renew the membership now since it's set up for automatic deductions. They could deduct the payment now. The staff coldly replied: "No!" They demanded that we go home and reapply by filling out forms. I attempted to negotiate, saying: "We came a long way in the rain, can I fill the form now and could you please update my membership card now?" The response remained indifferent: "No! You must fill out a new application. It's our policy.." Can I read your policy? I asked. No! I don't have it...... I asked, "Could you please have your manager check if it's possible to update it now?" The reply was, "I am the manager," and proudly showed me his name tag: Max! I'm not sure if this is the YMCA's policy or discrimination against me as an Asian? Membership expiration wasn't communicated, and the renewal process is so troublesome! Being treated this way as a YMCA member, humiliated in front of my child, has left me heartbroken!

I am impressed with the workout equipment that is here and how new most of the equipment is. We…read morealso use the pools a large amount for our kids. There is a free 2 hour drop-in center to bring the kids as I work our or just get some work done in the lobby. The locker rooms (family one) could use some updating and repairs. The shower rooms are also a bit small but we are able to make due. Parking lot also needs some repair. All in all, it's a good place.

This new place is great. 24 hour gym with each area for exercising in it's own space. They have…read moremachines, free weights, Olympic weight lifting, racquet ball nice locker rooms, tanning and massage. The physical therapy rooms are now larger. I like this place a lot.

Best gym ever! There are so many different rooms with equipment to work out in for a more private…read moreworkout, and they have every machine you can think of. At my other gym I was constantly having to wait to use equipment, especially racks, but they have enough for everyone! Would 10/10 recommend.

Nice place to workout but very bad customer service desk experiences. We had a temporary membership…read morefor a trial class and later joined membership through the customer service desk, but they created a new record rather than deleting old temporary ones or merging them. Then they gave us membership cards with wrong spelling of our names and would not correct them when we asked. I tried to sign up for a class and pay the fee for members but was overcharged despite what was being advertised as the price on the flyers and course catalog. We went back and spoke with a different person to credit us the overcharge. But he would not credit us the amount nor would he look into what the issue was (why we were charged the different amount). He just said the price is different than advertised. Jeff said he would take down the flyers advertising the "wrong" price but he never did. Since we were not reimbursed the overpayment we opted instead to just drop the class and get the whole fee reimbursed. We were told in the future we could do it online because classes were listed there, but when we checked, our membership record did not have any of our classes listed. I assume they were on the other "records" with our names in the system instead. Later when signing our child up for a different class, yet another lady at the front desk was rude. She said the class is in a few minutes so we might not be able to get in if it's no longer listed on the computer. I had already confirmed with the instructor that there was room in the class and that we could in fact sign up that day and had written confirmation. However, Beth said it does not matter what the instructor says. I have no idea what the point of her saying that was because she did in fact accept my payment for the class registration. So there should never have been an issue. She also said we have four records in the system but she did not offer to merge them, delete them or help in any way with what we are supposed to do about that. It would be helpful to train customer service how to be polite with customers and also to problem solve and correct things that don't seem right (wrong charges or duplicate records) even if it means taking the extra time to go to their supervisors to get help rather than ignore issues that customers are having.

I am a disabled 50yr old man who cannot walk any distance or stand for more than a few moments. I…read morealso have a heart condition and I would like to do anything I can to get more time with my family. So, I think that I could swim and probably just be able to swim. I just wanted to see if there was any way Family Wellness could facilitate and they just said NO. No alternative or suggestion. I am on a very tight fixed income and I do not need a full membership. I just want to swim. Why do they not offer a discounted membership for people with disabling health issues? It's not as if I would be able to utilize all the GYM offers. I don't want free. I just want to pay for the services people like me can use. I don't need treadmills, weights, or an elliptical. Doesn't seem too unreasonable to me.

I've been very happy with having a membership at the Fergus Falls YMCA. I have been a member…read morethere for three years, and I just looked at the old reviews here and decided there had better be some updating on information. This YMCA is a fairly busy place. There's an indoor walking track, exercise machines, weight lifting room, yoga, fitness class, several gyms, a 25 yard pool, day care, after school child care, summer activities, pickle ball, you name it, I know I've forgotten things. Changing rooms available, Men, women, and family for the pool area. Swim lessons, water exercise, free swim, and more. It is clean and decently maintained. The Staff is Friendly, skilled, and ready to assist you should you find yourself in need of assistance. They are set up with an online app and it is full of information. Stop in and check out the YMCA . Have some fun!

Be aware that they will accept membership applications online, but you have to go in person during…read moretheir open hours to cancel. I have nothing else bad or good to say; their hours are pretty limited, but there's nothing in the area with better hours that I've found, so this is the best option for Fergus Falls. The YMCA here fulfills the function of a community activity center that other municipalities may have, which Fergus Falls lacks, and they do a good job of filling that gap in public amenities.

We were vacationing in Detroit Lakes and came across the community center. An all-day pass for our…read morefamily of six was only $25. With The Backyard, the largest indoor playground in this area, and a great pool area, this was a no-brainer for us. The staff was friendly, childcare was available for a really reasonable fee while we worked out, and the kids loved the playground. The pool has a slide, diving board, hot tub and small splash pool. A great deal, especially on rainy days.

My husband and I spent an evening of personal care. I had a much needed Pedicure-- it was…read morewonderful! One of the best I've had! I also had a Swedish massage. My husband needed a Deep Tissue, 80 min massage. The Salon/Spa is very inviting with a friendly atmosphere. The staff are friendly, happy professional and care for your needs. My husband and I initially requested a couples massage but this ended up being altered at the last minute - by the staff. It worked out ok. We also shared the quiet room and locker room- which was an awesome perk. One concern: the dry sauna wasn't working and the staff didn't check on this. We were looking forward to this following our massages. Another little thing: it was a cold day and the fireplace in the quiet room wasn't operating. I asked for it to be looked at but no one knew what to do. Also, at the end, staff mentioned they had been having issues with the sauna but it hasn't been taken care of yet nor were we alerted to this: a service one considers as part of the package. Our massage therapists also did a great job- my husband's concerns were greatly helped. In summery: all spa professionals did fantastic jobs! Very pleased with their work. Atmosphere of spa was excellent. Disappointed by: advertised spa services to be enjoyed were not all functioning.: ie, sauna, fireplace, choice of quiet music also wasn't an option. Compared to an upper level Spa in Minneapolis: Affinity is close but not quite as good. Extra work needed in the personal comfort level provided as mentioned in their advertising. Robes aren't high end, no mints etc. These little extras make for a top notch day spa salon. Will be go again: yes- but we will address issues mentioned, as they are important.

0 stars would be an appropriate rating. The service I received was not as advertised and the…read moreowner/manager was unwilling to offer a refund in any amount. My appointment started 20 minutes late (that time was not made up on the back end); the "body scrub" was rushed and not at all thorough; the technician waited a full 10 minutes to come back to the room after the scrub/wrap, despite being in the room when I turned the shower off (it literally takes 30 seconds to hop out of a shower and onto a massage table, so I have no idea why she waited so long to return). The "massage" was bare minimum--it's basically just them applying lotion--and it fell far short of the 20 minutes that was advertised. The owner/manager was not there on the day of my appointment (I expressed my concerns to the women at the front desk; they said they couldn't help me but said they'd have the owner call me). When I later explained to the owner/manager that my appointment was cut way short and that I certainly wouldn't describe any of it as relaxing or pampering, she offered me a $20 credit (the service cost me $125). I let her know that I don't live in Fargo and have no use for a credit (nor would I want to return and spend (ie risk wasting) even more money); she became argumentative, claiming that my story didn't align with what the technician told her. I can understand why the technician lied about what happened--that's what people do when they're at risk of being reprimanded or possibly fired--but I don't understand the owner/manager's response. I'm a veteran and I chose Affinity because it's veteran owned, but it's way overpriced for what you actually get and they won't even try--in good faith--to make things right when they go wrong. Save yourself the trouble--and heed the advice of the other 1-star reviews; go to one of the many other spas in the area.