Ok this is more of a 3.5 than a 3, but I have to talk about the reception staff here. Surely…read moreensconced within the 'receptionist' role, is a warm RECEPTION for your guests? Those who pay the bills? Each time I've come in here, I've had one gripe or another. Either they are too busy chatting amongst themselves to say hello or goodbye, or they're just not super arsed in being friendly. I get that they're busy, but this is not a cheap gym by any stretch of the imagination so it would be nice to be received with a bit more courtesy. I arrived today at 1.42pm to register for spinning class at 2pm. They say that registration opens 15 mins before each class, so despite being there and ready to go, the receptionist turned to another spinner and I telling us we'd have to wait to register. Now this isn't some high tech scenario on a computer that literally doesn't open til the set time - it's jotting your name down on a piece of paper. I would like to say in full disclosure that the receptionist was tending to someone else at the time, but if she had enough time to turn to us and tell us we'd have to wait til quarter to for signing our name, surely she'd have had enough time to pass us the registration paper. Thankfully which is what another staff member did, once he heard the comment from his colleague. It took him about 0.2 seconds to pass us the sheet. A bit of common sense wouldn't go astray in situations like this. I'm still a major fan of this gym and most of the staff so far have been great, but it would be great if there was a bit less of a "Computer Says Noooooo" attitude in here (What an episode that was!)

I need to update this review with major news!…read more After a hard training, I usually go as far as the shower and don't even take the time to dry my hair before I go home. This time I felt like pushing my boundaries, wearing my bikini in public, and going to the spa. 1* For the spa: It's called spa but it's basically a huge swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, a jaccuzzi, and tropical showers - meaning different water temperature. The place is warm - not too warm ! - and clean. I have a bit of an OCD when it comes to hygiene and this place has my stamp of approval. 1* For the sauna: Dry heat as you would expect. The interior is made of wood and the heat place is made of stones. There are 3 different levels and - of course - as the heat goes up the highest seats are warmer. It's not too hot so you can have a good sweat. Don't stay too long though and do not wear jewelry - you will get burnt. 1* For the showers: I love to alternate sauna / medium heat shower to cold / steam room. Some people like to take a cold shower right away but I don't appreciate the extreme change in temperature. I go for medium heat shower and possibly cold after that, it has to be step by step. 1* For the steam room: What a great sensation to be in a steam room! The heat and humidity is no overwhelming and that's a plus. You can't stay very long - as per usual - but you can still handle a good moment. Also there is an ambiance music played in the room to help fully relax. This place is a treat ! You eliminate the bad toxines in your body, you work on your breathing system, and you relax all at once. I haven't tried the swimming poor nor the jaccuzzi but that should happen very soon. 1* For the hair dryer: OMG Those hair dryers are so amazing it only take a few minutes to get my hair completely dry. And my hair is long to my waist. And not easily cooperative when it comes to drying! I need to take a picture of how everything is set up, but in short you can find 4/5 hair dryers and 1 hair straightener along a long mirror. You have space to put your brush or other hair/make-up products and get ready. Even when it's busy girls always make space for one another. Very friendly changing room ! 1* For the free trial: I asked for a few trial tickets for my boyfriend. They couldn't give any because this gets sent from the headquarter. At first I thought it was a bummer but then I remembered that a couple of months ago I received free trial tickets by post and a 5 day pass as well ! Should I remove a star ? It's true there should be more flexibility on that aspect but on the other hand they send a lot of incentives by post. I leave this star for now :D 1* For the beauty centre: Today I noticed a new poster in the entrance promoting a new beauty centre. Opening soon facilities for waxing, semi-permanent make-up, manicure, and pedicure. There was something else but I don't remember... Anyway, depending on the price I might want to take a look and report to my fellow yelpers :) That's all for now. Let me know if you have any questions and I will do my best to answer them ! #yelpmeplease #eliteyelper #yelp

I had lived down the road from this place for years, but had never been before. My niece and nephew…read morewere up for the country for the weekend, so decided this would be a good place to check out. I had a peak into the competition pool area and it is an impressive facility. However, the kids were here for the Aquazone. I was pleasantly surprised by the Aquazone, it wouldn't compare to water parks on the continent, but my Irish standards it does pretty well. The changing rooms and pool areas are all very clean. The changing area is communal with lots of cubicals, so makes it easier when you have kids with you. The main attractions for younger kids are a wave pool, lazy river and a pirate ship with a few small slides. Then for the slightly bigger and braver kids there are three flumes and a "flow rider" (a large stream of water you can surf or bodyboard on, great fun). The three flumes are very good, each one it quite different, so nice bit of variety. My niece loved the flumes, running up to me after going on the Dark Hole flume "that was TERRIFYING........... I'm going again!", I thought the entrance fee was about right; Adult €14, child €12 (3 & under free) and family €46 (2 adult & 2 child). You can stay as long as you want, but the ticket is single entry. It is much cheaper at off-peak times, however, a lot of the attraction will not be operating.

The National Aquatic Centre contains the only public 50-meter swimming pool in Dublin, and is only…read moreone of three 50-meter pools in the country (at the time of writing the only others are the University of Limerick and Westwood Clontarf, which is members-only... UCD is still in production). It was initially opened in 2003 but closed after only 18 months to have the roof fixed, which was completed in 2005. The main pool comes with a moveable floor so they can shorten the pool to a 25-meter pool with a two separate pools, one for diving. The complex also includes a kids' pool (Aquazone Waterpark) with slides and an on-site gym and cafe. There is room for about 2,500 spectators as well in an impressive viewing gallery. If I was to describe the quality of the pool when extended to the full 50-meters and when it's not too busy? Abso-feckin-unbelievable (that's a word... right?!). If you've never swum in a 50-meter pool you should do it immediately! I unfortunately live a fair bit away so only get to the pool once every few months and for a pool-based triathlon each year (Fingal Sprint, held in May), but it's well worth the trip and I've never been disappointed! I would STRONGLY recommend however to phone the centre before you go, because a LOT of clubs and competitions use this pool and also it's not always extended to the full 50-meters; try and go at off-peak times with the full distance available, and you're bound to come out smiling!

The staff is very mean/rude the people who go to the gym is rude a man turned my tread mill off…read morewhen I was going on it the changing rooms are smelly,dirty. There was means under wear all over the changing rooms never coming back here again!!!!

Markievicz in city centre was renovated a few years back...but still looks like old one. Gym floor…read morevery sticky and smelly :( Only quick, general, old mop wash is done. Cleaning staff should be changed, they chat too much. Polish employee flirts with customers, is also insolent, arrogant type. Recently changed new tiles are already dirty, full of dump, etc. Changing rooms dusty and dirty as well. Looks like no one cares about deep cleaning, scrubbing, bleaching process. That need to be done after closing the centre every day for safety reasons and without people on the site. Dear customers, please use flip flops all time and don't seat on anything without own towel - this message is specially addressed to all ladies/girls so important. And cost of memberships are definitely too high, does not cover the basic requirements of such a centre. Changes, changes, more changes !!!!

I learned to swim in this pool as a child and hadn't been back for ages. One of my friends…read morementioned they had a drop in aqua aerobics class twice a week. So I found myself going back. Aqua aerobics classes are 6 euro and the general swimming times are 5 euro, with various offers for other classes. The showers and changing rooms are basic but they're clean and warm and the staff are very nice. A great local resource.

From the owner: Swimming Pool with a full range of Swimming Lessons for Adults & Children, Aquafit Classes, Masters…read moreCoaching and a range of Public Swimming times throughout the week. The facility prides itself on delivering excellent swimming lessons in a relaxed and bright environment. The facility is managed to service the needs of the local community with accessible and relevant swimming lessons and general public swims for the whole family.

As a person that LOVES to swim, I am always looking for pools to swim in while on vacation…read more(especially full size, aka not a mini hotel pool). I found the Sean McDermott Street Swimming Pool and it is a 25 meter pool. For an adult it cost me 7.5 euros. I went during the school year so at 12:30 PM there were school children taking lessons during this time. There are only 3 lanes and the kids used 2. I had the lane to myself for about 30 minutes and then when another swimmer arrived we had to circle swim. On the ladies side, they do have a completely open changing area and shower area with 4 heads. The shower area has a sign that states "please refrain from removing swim wear while showering." There are 3 private toilet stalls. There are tons of lockers to put your stuff in which are located right on the pool deck. The entire facility is clean with nice life guards and staff to check you in.

Oh I wonder why this centrally located swimming pool hasn't been reviewed yet ???…read more:-D well, as I'm about to review my local swimming pool, I just remembered another public one that I would never set foot in again. Ok we know it's not a prime location, it's a bit of a rough area but I've never felt insecure in there. It just looks horrible inside. I didn't find it clean... or welcoming. That, with the fact that it was only occupied with kids the 2 times I gave it a go (one in the evening, one in the afternoon, my mistake !) That said, it's cheap and located just 10-15min walk from O'Connell. Just a note as well that they are only open on saturday to the public now.

Brilliant teachers and Manager. my daughter really enjoys her swimming lessons and has greatly…read moreprogressed

Great swimming pool on the Navan Road, recently fully refurbished. Their kids swimming lessons are…read morehighly recommended. They also have open swim sessions where non- members can come for a splash around. Family changing rooms make it easier to keep the small ones under control.

Caution, only PULL review…read more This is my Go-To swimming pool with my 3 year old. The good: * Changing area (cabins) has been fully rebuilt * Staff is great, they let children play and have fun (not like in Fantasia where my 16 year old bother had been asked to leave the small six people jacuzzi (how stupid is that?) * They have slides open every 45 minutes or so (during weekends only) * Very warm showers, almost like Japanese baths * There's sauna * Toddler's pull area * The price €7 per adult and kids under 3 years are for free then it's €4 * Plenty of lockers that are at the pull area, so if you need anything to grab, it's right there (just have your own padlock) * Underground car park (€1 token, unlimited stay) * Vending machines with swimming gear * Spectator area that is accessible without paying for the entrance The bad: * Slides are open only during weekend This is how good it is. Pull is clean, kids and parents are all friendly.

This pool is quite good in that they do lessons for children and are not atrociously over-priced…read morebut often there will be up to 5 or 6 different lessons going on at the same time so can be a bit mayhem at times! Also if you're coming along for a private swim try to come after the lessons are over because although there is a lane for private swimming it is often full up of other children and mums and dads so no lane swimming is possible at that time. The sauna and steamroom are ok but again can be quite busy and full of people waiting for the children to leave. But on a day when you go with no lessons its quite a nice pool and much better than the old dark pongy pool that used to be the Ballymun swimming pool by the old shopping center. The changing room is all unisex and smells quite badly whenever I'm there and the toilets need cleaning more regularly.

I love it! It's my Gym for about 2 years now!…read more I wish I would be less lazy and go there more than 3 times a week The staff is always there to help! Not really using the swimming facilities- I should, hopefully when the weather will be a little bit warmer Classes are great- I hate spinning class, but I heard it's really good- I don't cycle at all. Zumba is great, Pilates, Yoga! Weights on the ground floor - packed on Monday to Wednesday evenings (6-8 pm) Thursday Friday better - weekends it depends. All good- most of the equipment is working. You can ask staff to show you how to use it. There is basketball-football court upstairs on the 2d floor - you can reserve it for the kid's party or football fun game - ask reception for the info! You can get your chart ( info.desk on the ground floor)- measure yourself (weight, height, etc.) And you can set your goal and go ahead- with the trainer or by yourself! I have never done it Keep it up guys for the summer bod

The staff at reception (woman) was useless! and quite disrespectful and unsympathetic. Iam changing…read moremy gym!

Never ever open. Closed all summer. Someone's on holidays apparently. Last year it was closed for…read morerenovations which of course never happened. All lies. Employ more people and open the pool or close it completely to the public. Absolute nonsense, waste of time. Don't bother bringing your family here. Rubbish.

I was a frequent swimmer at this pool for a while, but eventually gave up for a number of reasons…read more For one thing, the pool was always simply too crowded. I know, not really anybody's fault, but it really would be too full to swim lanes. I am by no means a fast or even very good swimmer, I just like to swim to help me keep fit, but after a while it was driving me crazy constantly having to dodge other people. The changing rooms were also very crowded, and often a bit dirty, while there was not always hot water in the showers. Another problem was that for the morning swims, when the pool is supposed to open at 9, it often didn't. The staff was regularly late. The pool is part of the facilities of the Central Remedial Clinic. For that reason, the temperature of the air and the water are higher than in 'normal' pools. Some might like it, but for me personally, I found it uncomfortable. I also did the ladies water aerobics in the pool a few times. It is actually good fun, good exercise and pretty good value at €6, but it was really too crowded, especially in the changing rooms before and after. To sum up: the CRC pool is probably okay for kids who want to play around in the water, but if you actually want to swim for a bit of exercise, I wouldn't recommend it.

Good facilities and plenty of equipment. Showers in mens dressing rooms are a little cold. Apart…read morefrom that great value for money.

The condition of half of the equipment in the gym. They recently bought a few new weigh plates and…read morethat's all renovations for over 4 years so far.