I was invited to come as a guest, so I can't speak as a paying member. The club was incredible: I…read morespent most of my time watching the giraffes. They also had monkeys, a petting zoo, flamingos, exotic birds, penguins.... I might have missed some there were just so many. The kids arcade was cool because it's essentially free play. There was also a bowling alley and it looked like a water slide but it was closed that day. Tennis courts everywhere and pickleball courts too. I didn't see the gym. The food they offered wasn't the greatest for how much they charge but I didn't pay for anything so maybe it was just the food that they provided that was mediocre. We did ask the staff to cook the pizza some more as it was kind of undercooked and doughy and the staff was extremely nice and didn't have a problem helping us out. I spoke to one of the members while I was relaxing in the patio area and he was telling me about all of the events for members that are free with the membership. Really cool place.

Came here for a short indoor triathlon . This review is…read moreoverdue since it was in February and was 40 degrees outside . After a quick 10 min swim and run to bike area and then for a short run past the giraffes to the indoor track. It was definitely not the typical tennis swim club experience and can see why members would enjoy the large club feeling.

Brooke has been the best officiant I've ever had! We love having her there! She's the best!read more

Im Q, and I play softball with Team FAFO in the Houston Sports & Social Club (HSSC) on Tuesday…read morenights the last three years. This league is more than just games--it's a community. Joining HSSC was one of the best choices I've made. It keeps me active, helps me meet great people, and makes me feel connected to Houston's diverse culture. It's all about fun, friendship, and inclusivity. Big shoutout to one of our umpires, Reed--he's professional, fair, and brings great energy to every game. He strikes the perfect balance between competition and respect. If you're looking for a fun, well-run league that values teamwork, integrity, and community, HSSC is the place to be.

If you're considering joining The Downtown Met in Houston, do yourself a favor and don't. This…read moreplace is a complete disaster, hiding behind a nice location and slick marketing while delivering some of the worst customer service and member experience you'll find in the city. The communication is abysmal, particularly from Sarah and Alicia, who are repeatedly unresponsive and unhelpful. Emails go ignored, questions are dodged, and if you do finally get a reply, it's vague and often inaccurate. They don't follow up, they don't follow through, and unless you ask five or six times, you will not get any clear answers or confirmations. You are constantly left chasing them down just to get the most basic information. To make matters worse, they will charge you whatever they want, whenever they want, without warning, explanation, or approval. You won't be notified of fees or changes unless you hunt them down to ask. If you're offered a credit, promo, or adjustment, take a screenshot and save every email, because they certainly won't help you figure anything out after the fact. Once you've signed up, you're on your own. Bijan is somewhat more communicative, but not enough to make up for the chaos. There's clearly no leadership or accountability here -- it feels like a group project where no one knows what their role is, and no one really cares. Facility-wise, it's barely above average. Courts are often overbooked, the gym space is mediocre, and amenities are inconsistently maintained. You're paying premium rates for a second-rate experience across the board. Bottom line: The Downtown Met is a textbook case of mismanagement and indifference. For a place that calls itself a "premier fitness and tennis club," it operates more like a poorly run pop-up gym with no structure or respect for its members. Look elsewhere, literally anywhere else would be a better use of your time and money.

This place is full of friendly and dedicated employees. Many of them are like family. The food is…read moregood and the service is excellent. Did I mention 10 tennis courts? This is my home away from home.

Great place for families! Wonderful Sunday Brunch with pianist Amy Lauro. The food was amazing and…read morethe staff were all very attentive and helpful.

I was beyond impressed with every aspect of the club as a guest, besides the bland food. tbqh…read morefamilia, the main selling place of this joint if you are considering membership or are lucky enough to be invited in as a guest of a member, are the luxe grounds and the elegance everywhere else, not the food. The main clubhouse exudes Caddyshack elegance with the fireplace and bold wood paneling. The tennis courts are fantastic and pristine. The fire pit just off the pool is fun to sit around for a quick chat around a fire pit, which is better conversation than it would be anywhere else sans fire pit. The pool and basketball courts really round out the whole experience that they offer everything in the club experience for the whole family. Handsomely manicured grounds, pleasant staff, a family style atmosphere of yesteryear, and a see/be seen kind of atmosphere in luxe Memorial to let people know you are a man about town with a mighty fine hat. VIP baby.

Not realizing how large the city of Houston is, this was quite a drive for me to get to from where…read moreI was staying, and I speak for someone who is not familiar with the city-much less Texas-at all. Since I mapped it out beforehand, I knew where to park and how to get to the gym. This was a fairly large shopping area, but EQX was right there, and the desk is there in front once you enter. There was a really nice girl this day with long braids, and she directed me upstairs to the locker room and informed me that parking validation was not necessary at this time; the gate just went up as you pulled up to it. Perfect! After going upstairs, I did wander around and then a trainer directed me over to the locker room, which was spacious and very clean. The fitness floor is on the second, and as soon as I found the treadmills, I knew where I belonged. Light movement in the stretching area after, and then back to a shower with decent water pressure. What I was fascinated with was how friendly staff was. Trainers actually smiled and said goodbye which you won't normally see in California or New York. I certainly wasn't at home! Compared to other locations, this one was very low-key, although I admit I came during the afternoon where it was probably quieter. I had forgotten this is the location that I was in contact with back in 2020 when I had ordered some masks from their shop since they were actually open. I had such a good experience that the trip here to see them in person was worth it!

Came to Equinox for the first time for a Spa treatment. I…read morelove that when you book a spa treatment, they let you come in and use the gym/sauna beforehand. The gym equipment is a bit outdated though. I do like the fact that they offer cold towels post-workout to cool off. For the Spa treatment, I got the Hydrafacial 50 Min - Deluxe. For a first timer, you can also receive a 25% discount as well. Kristen was my esthetician and she was truly the best! You could tell that she was very experienced. She was very knowledgeable about all of the products and the facial itself was very relaxing. Really enjoyed the lymphatic drainage the most, she had my face looking snatched and jawline on point and skin truly glowing. 100% recommend booking her for a facial! Parking - Free in the parking garage

What an INCREDIBLE sports complex! We are spoiled to have this in Shadow Creek! (We have previously…read morevisited Dad's Club, which is ok but it's sometimes a pain to get there). This year we signed our kid up to play here for the convenience and we loved it! The fields were really nice. Sometimes the kids played on the softball fields which were real dirt and grass. Fields had bleachers and lights. The last game the kids played on the turf baseball field. These fields seemed really nice. (Though, I personally have never played on turf, let alone slid on a turf field). There are restroom facilities here, though, I never used them. It is kind of a hike to get to from the softball fields... closer for the baseball fields. There is also a playground and pavilion. On the far side of the complex off of Kingsley, there is an BRAND NEW all-inclusive playground. It's pretty amazing. There is a restroom and drinking fountain at this amenity too. My husband said he believes the enclosed baseball field next to the playground might be for deaf kids??? I can't confirm. There are also soccer fields here. My kids aren't into soccer yet so I can't say much about them. They do appear to be turf fields as well. Nonetheless, this complex is pretty awesome and I'm proud it's in our community.

Nice, great lighting. Bathrooms clean. Much nicer than other facilities nearby. And has a great…read morewalking trail across the street

The staff was wonderful! The manager was so nice and stores our bags for us while we worked out and…read moreused the facilities. The smoothies were great and they gave us the extra in a little cup which was so thoughtful. Great place, nice staff. The facilities are gorgeous- rock climbing wall, pools, multiple squat racks which I really appreciate not having to wait for! Thank you

The pool is not being cleaned properly. There is stuff floating in it and it seems they arent…read morevaccuming it. I see the same things floating for weeks. There is always sand in the indoor pool. Also, there are constantly women who get in the jacuzzi with only a towel on and it is so unsanitary. No one enforces the swim suit covering required.

UPDATE/ PSA to new members. I still love the amenities and staff, but I have come across a few…read moreexperiences now where I was supposed to get an account credit or a refund and have had to fight for months to get it. I'm still an active member, so it's frustrating how slow a simple transactional refund is. For the negative reviews on here referencing refunds for charges people received post canceling their membership, I would 100% believe that is an issue. If it's an issue for loyal members to get a timely response, it will definitely be an issue once you decide on leaving.

One of the interesting thing that every Saturday we take our kids for swimming pool, the water…read moresplash is off because they have swimming classes so I'm not understanding. Why don't they manage the swimming classes and different days during the week instead of the weekend where everybody want to have fun and it's the only time we can take the kids to swim

My kid enjoyed her time and learned. The coach is tough but that's what these kids need. They take…read moretime to work with each kid at some point.

Spike Sport Club got a major upgrade! I haven't been here in awhile because of covid, but it's nice…read moreto see Spikes moved from their old Gessner location to their Hillcroft location. Along with their move, came some much needed upgrades. 6+ volleyball courts, separating nets, gym, turf training area, concessions, restrooms, matted flooring, seating, etc. Everything is just so much nicer than their old location. I'd say the only downside is no AC other than fans for when it's hot. If it's cold, wear a long sleeve and you'll be fine. Open gym is every Tues, Thurs, and Sun I believe. It used to be $5/person, but now it's $10/person. But I honestly don't mind the small price increase if it means this place stays in business for years to come. Covid has affected many small businesses so please to everyone in the Houston volleyball community, support Spike Sport. You can also rent a private court depending on availability for $55/hr. I'll definitely be back here soon!

The best gym in Houston. Feels more like a family than a gym…read more Ed is running a top notch operation and one of the things I appreciate the most is just how clean the gym is at ALL TIMES. They employ quite a few employees who are consistently making sure the gym is absolutely spotless.

Visited on May 4. I was unable to connect to WiFi while in the gym. I asked for help at the front…read moredesk. Zero help was received. Left early bc of it.