Best Gyms with Saunas near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hands down the best gym in the city. It’s more than a gym, with so many amenities such as basketball gym, golf simulators, pool, sauna, barbershop, cafe, rooftop lounges and more. The staff (especially Thea who gave us tours and helped with the sign up) is incredible. Fresh towels, clean, attentive and always saying good morning. Not sure where the negative reviews come from, never an issue with scheduling or getting on machines, always a healthy balance of people here but never overly crowded. Plus who would want a gym that no one’s at anyway?

I’m a new member but so far am really enjoying the facilities and classes. I haven’t found it difficult to get into yoga or Pilates classes (Admittedly, I’m taking them during the day.) The locker room, hot tub, and sauna are well-appointed.

I had a decent experience at The Sporting Club overall, but I recently cancelled my membership because it didn’t quite live up to expectations. One of the main issues that led to me leaving was the fact that the club’s membership has increased dramatically over the last six months. I understand that their incentive is to have as many members as possible, but this results in the club being very crowded during peak times. I was super excited about the fitness classes when I first joined, but the rapid membership growth resulted in it becoming very difficult to reserve a spot in any class that isn’t held during the workday. To get a spot, you essentially need to set an alarm for when a class opens each week, but even this doesn’t always work because of how much competition there is. The increase in membership also made it a lot harder to find a place to do some remote work during the day, since there are only ~15 comfortable seats near a power source. It was also (understandably) too loud to take calls, so I can’t really recommend it as a place to work remotely. I definitely lost some respect for the club when they refused to honor their membership policies. When I asked which section of the membership agreement states that a freeze can’t precede a cancellation, they were unable to answer and seemed very unhappy that I wanted to cancel my membership at all. Also, they charge a $25 fee just to freeze your membership, which is such an obvious cash grab. Considering how high the monthly fee is (not to mention the sign-up fee!), it didn’t feel great to have them try to wring as much money as possible out of me before I left. It’s worth mentioning that the facilities are very high quality. There’s a ton of space, the locker rooms and showers are super well-kept, and there’s a great rooftop area. I think it would be a good fit for someone with a very flexible schedule so you can avoid peak times, or if you really want a pool since that’s difficult to find at other gyms.

This is the BEST gym in Philadelphia!!!! They have everything you need for a successful workout. Basketball court, indoor track, hot tube, cold plunge, sauna, steam room, fitness classes 💪🏾, spin, trx, business area, game room, snack bar. The absolute BEST!!

Over the past four or five months, the club has seen a dramatic increase in members. Classes are more difficult to book (good luck getting into Pilates!) The pool and running lanes are perpetually full. The locker room is overcrowded and consistently out of towels. The remote work areas are always occupied. I loved the club when I joined a year ago, but the current reality does not justify the sky-high sign-up fee and monthly membership rate. I only give two stars instead of one because the reception and locker room staff are all incredible even through they are stretched thin. If you want to join, I encourage you tour during peak hours (4:00pm-7:00pm) to see what you're in for!

Overall, a really great experience here. I was initially greeted very kindly and felt extremely welcomed by all of the staff. I was at first a little nervous because of how amazing this place is. Having it be my first time at City Fitness, it definitely is a little overwhelming, but they provide you with so much of what you need/can use during a workout. And also, their locker rooms are completely clean and unforgettable. I know when I go to any gym, I like it when it’s kept nice and clean, especially if I use the showers. This place has it all: shampoo/conditioner/body wash/lotion, hairdryers, feminine products, hairspray, q-tips, makeup cloths, towels, the list goes on! If you’re looking for a convenient, clean, well-organized, professionally staffed, positive atmosphere gym then you are at the right place.

City Fitness is the quintessential gym in Center City but the real hidden gem is their Thrive Program. Christian, one of the trainers, is simply the best. He has the perfect combination of motivating you while pushing you to be your best self. I would recommend it a million times over.

Just signed up for this gym and so far am impressed! You get a lot of value for your money and the staff is really friendly. Definitely one of the best gyms I've ever been to, if not the best.

I want to thank City Fitness for taking the time to truly listen to my concerns and for addressing an issue I experienced with great care and professionalism. After a misunderstanding regarding a Thrive membership, John the Director went above and beyond to acknowledge the situation and worked to correct it. As someone who has been a loyal member since 2017, I’ve always appreciated and respected City Fitness for their dedication to providing a great experience for members. Mistakes happen, but it’s how a business responds that truly matters. Thank you to John and Marc M for all of your help in turning a frustrating situation into a positive resolution. Absolute class acts.

I love this gym!! It’s fully stocked, only crowded from 4:30-7:30 pm, open late, and - my favorite part - it has a sauna and steam room. The locker room even has a diffuser for curly haired girls. I spend like 2-3 hours here at a time and leave feeling like a new person.

I was really nervous to join a gym because I was concerned about the sometimes toxic masculine culture around working out, but I was so pleasantly surprised by how welcoming City Fitness is. The Old City location is perfect. It’s mostly working professionals and the layout of the gym feels intimate and not like some giant open warehouse where everyone is on display. I signed up for Thrive personal training and Jake is so patient and kind. I’m glad I joined this gym and would recommend it to anyone who may be hesitant to start working out.

Excellent experience. I bought a day pass for 45 N 3rd Street. What a gym! All the equipment you could ever ask for and an abundance of all types. Most importantly, staff member, Kambridge was exceptionally welcoming and helpful! I am looking forward to visiting Philly & going to the gym again. The members are fortunate to have such a great fitness center!

Friendly staff and well maintained. The place is immaculately clean. Equipment out of order is a rarity . The other members seem serious about what they’re doing , so it’s not a social club. Very happy with my membership.

Always a great experience at City Fitness. Staff is friendly, locker rooms are clean, and never too busy. They have any equipment you’d need to get a great workout with.

Edit: Ron, who is now the manager, talked to me informed he will purchase new equipment. The manager from my review was another one that worked there in April 2023. ———————— As an experienced weightlifter with over 10 years of 6x a week training, I can confidently say that when some of the equipment Planet Fitness has is better, it’s not a good sign. Before joining this gym, I did a trial and asked if they could improve the low quality lat pulldown attachments. They gave me the email of a manager to discuss it further. I sent an email and spoke with him in person, explaining the issues with the current attachments. He assured me they would purchase new ones, but a year later, nothing has been done. Additionally, they don’t have a decline bench at all. The layout is also strange, with leg machines and the leg press on opposite sides of the gym, and the same goes for the bench press and chest machines. The only reason I go to City Fitness is because it’s very close to home. Otherwise, on days that the routine I’m doing allows me to out at Planet Fitness (like back day, for example), I just go there instead.

So I was looking for a new gym at like 2am this morning. This is great travel wise from where I live and was worth it as well. It definitely is upgraded I would consider this a luxury gym. I currently going to switch over in the next week. Every thing was clean and accessible , staff was friendly , very relaxing. Price point is worth it def fits for my wallet.😊 the only thing I can say is it needs to be a little bit warmer in there to really build up a good sweat but I enjoy it😊

I really like CityFitness located on Market Street. The place is very big, clean, comfortable, complete facilities, trainers and all the employees there are very friendly and kind. I recommend this place.

Very nice, I spontaneously walked in to take a tour since I was in the area and signed up right away! I feel like I just received a quality of life upgrade 😁 And now several months later, I am still satisfied. Great choice for me!

My experience, but the gym has been awesome. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. I definitely love my training sessions I and the classes that I’ve taken it’s a beautiful gym

During my recent business trip, I needed a solid workout. I stumbled upon a fitness facility that exceeded my expectations. The spacious layout was thoughtfully designed, allowing for plenty of room to move around without feeling cramped. The high-quality equipment gleamed under the bright lights, inviting me to put it to good use. Plus, the immaculate cleanliness of the space reassured me and created a welcoming atmosphere that made exercising a pleasure rather than a chore.

I began training here at the end of summer and was initially very pleased with the facility, which prompted me to pay for an entire year in advance. However, I have noticed that some ongoing issues remain unaddressed over time. Specifically, a leak near the squat/barbell rack has persisted for over six months. Today, I was trying to squat and the floors were all wet; if I or someone else gets injured by the negligence of the non-existent gym manager, I will sue. The other day, one of the Female trainers had an open class with two women. She had the audacity to play music so loud that even with both of my AirPods, I could not only enjoy my music but not only that, I could not longer work out close to the speakers as the music was so loud that I thought I could need a hearing aid. I left the gym at the moment. The next day, the same female instructor had another class, and she left all the equipment in the middle of the gym. Putting weights back is encouraged for us members but not for employees. The disrespect I get from these people is unbelievable sometimes The front desk is operated by a couple of teenagers who don’t manage the building. They always seem to hang out as if this was a social event instead of working. I will attach pictures to this review showing equipment that has been broken for months now. The gym also gets very dirty. Not enough people are working to make this place decent. It would be a good idea to stop with the constant promotional offers when the place is clearly getting way too big management/employees to handle. Even on Sunday you will find yourself waiting for equipment. This will be a fire code violation waiting to happen Will not be renewing my membership, I highly discourage anyone from paying up front in an attempt to save money. These people will not care to address anything once they are paid

This place just continues to get worse and worse so I’ve decided to leave for good. 1. The soap dispensers in the men’s bathroom have been broken for months. So assume all men’s are not washing their hands. There’s not even a temporary bottle in there. This has to be some health code violation. 2. None of the paper towel dispensers worked so instead of fixing them they just removed half of them. 3. About a 1/4 of the machines are broken or feel like they are so you can’t even use them. Broken machines will sit for 3-6 months it seems. 4. The staff just hangs out. No one is really there to help with anything that’s broken and they are almost never at the front desk. I assume their only responsibility is to sign people up.

Was a promising location with good potential a couple month back but sadly they grew too fast and only care about $$. Multiple leg machines have been broken for weeks. Absurdly crowded at practically all times, staff just hangs out and cracks jokes up front

Since June ive been there n i go alot..the amount of equipment they have is better than most places the locker rooms always clean the staff knew my name pretty fast and continues to treat me great If Paper towels are a complaint ya probably shouldn't be working outif its empty go to the next one n get one burn a calorie. Im happy with the team there

One star for the personal training experience. The trainer manager will talk a good game about how great the trainers are. Professional, flexible hours etc. The trainer I got was none of that. After you cancel your training sessions and gym membership, you will be charged even after the 30 days. Very average gym, just wouldn’t recommend the training sessions

I must say it's one of the better fitness clubs. I don't know if it's just because it's new but it seems like a very well oiled machine. They definitely know their business model and are milking everything out of it, and the HQ takes it seriously. People are mostly nice, but everyone keeps to themselves. It would be nicer if people were a bit more outgoing and interacted, but that's ok. I guess that's all the gyms nowadays. Equipment is more or less pretty new and good quality, and plenty of it. I'm not sure if I go here because of the price or the facilities available and/or the distance from home, but it gets the job done.

Love this gym! I’ve been going to edge for a couple years now as a guest under my mom’s account and I decided to finally get a membership of my own. Ree had helped me pick out the best membership plan according to my routine and needs as well as something that would be most cost efficient for me. She went through every detail with me about how payments work, what I would have access to with different membership types and answered every question I had no matter how many times I repeated the same thing. She was truly a kind and informative person to talk to about finding something that works best for me!

All the staff is very friendly!! I really like that this gym offers personal training, I have learned so much from working with Harry who is an awesome trainer. I would only point out that at night the parking lot is super dim, I think a light it out and with the icy conditions that would be dangerous.

Honestly, I would take Planet fitness 😂😂 over this gym any day. Gym is always packed, no matter what time you come always packed, even finding parking spots you’ll park far from the entrance. They will get you in a 1 year contract where you are always going to be paying until the 1 year is over. So when your about to cancel you have to go to them, cancel there and then they will tell you your going to have to pay 70$ to cancel for annual fee and monthly fee. Even though when you sign up they will charge you for first and last month which is INSANE. Also keep in mind, there is only one Edge location in NE Philly, so next location is in cherry hill. Barely any gym equipments, their protein shake bar costs an arm and a leg, and they close it before the gym even closes. Equipments are not clean, and i never ever recalled going in the bathroom with it even being remotely clean, went Monday seen trash in one stall, next day seen the same exact trash.The money isn’t the issue, it’s the principle, it’s the promises they tell you then fail. I go to LA fitness now it costs more but it has multiple locations, nothing about the membership is complicated they have pools and hot tubs. Edge has neither…

Best gym ever!!! Everyone is friendly, kind, helpful. Feel very comfortable whenever I workout. No judgement. I definitely recommend.

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Everything is great but one big thing they closed the lounge room you can't sit and relax before or after a workout you need to sit in the locker room it's really a bummer there's no where to chill anymore. 😞 But overall great service outstanding employees, clean great amenities nice gym

I love this branch of the Y. The pool is one of the best I’ve visited - really well maintained with friendly guards (and a sauna!!) The studios are clean and bright with enough space for everyone. Erika’s yoga classes and Alicia’s Zumba classes are my absolute favorites - all of the instructors I have met are extremely kind, patient, creative, and encouraging. The support and love from other members is really special and keeps me coming back (even at 7am before work!). Thanks for providing this service and space for us.

Unfortunately this place has declined a lot. There use to be nice staff there but now most of the staff is rude, mean, and unhelpful. The front desk is absolutely dreadful, children run freely, young people smoke in the front of the building and Kidzone is ran by a bunch of staff who are glued to their phones and don’t want to interact with the children. Don’t trust these people with your kids…they don’t even want to pick up a baby!

Clean facility, friendly guests & great customer service. Shower water hot,all equipment in gym works great.

Just started back and I've really been enjoying all my classes that I've been accepting Zumba.Water arobics yoga and spin class Make you feel nice and welcome like you have a second family

I love and appreciate the location of this gym. Due to the prime location, I think it’d be best to extend Friday and Saturday gym hours to 11pm. Also, I visited this location today and was told that the smoothie bar was closed at 12pm, I arrived after 12pm. This is a peculiar practice to have when there is no communication within the app or at this location stating this. While I will continue to use this location. There are opportunities for continuous improvement. Especially for the cost. It should be more convenient.

The gym is very hygienic and pretty and the attention of its employees is very good, but for the price they ask for monthly for the subscription, they should at least have their own parking lot. I have had to go home on more than one occasion, without being able to access the gym, because I have not found parking.

Modern, clean gym with a ton of machines and equipment. Staff is incredibly friendly. The locker room can get a little tight when it’s crowded but if you’re in and out, it’s a great spot to go to.

Always clean and lots of different amenities! I love having the clean sweat towels readily available, and lots of variety of equipment. The new space is really beautiful and I love the big windows. I’ve also tried out the Thrive sessions and have had a great experience so far up there, it’s well managed

the team here is very welcoming and helpful. em gave a great tour of the gym that had me sign up right away, brian helped me get acclimated into the thrive program, devon and mat have been great trainers… all in all really enjoy it here. the workers all support each other as a team which helps things run smoothly.

I am appreciative of any gym that allows non members to drop in. It’s a $20 fee for out of town guests. The gym has everything you need and then some. There are specialty barbells, platforms, weight racks, and cardio machines. They also had Peloton bikes, which you don’t often find in gyms. I loved the aesthetic and layout. They definitely could use more squat racks/platforms though. I was there for 2 hours and throughout that time, there was never not a wait for the racks. Other than that, nice gym!

I just moved to Philly from D.C. and couldn’t have felt more welcome by the staff at City Fitness Fishtown! Josh was amazing and offered a tour of the facilities, which are spacious, clean and well-equipped. Eric at Thrive also was amazing during my first training session.

I’ve been coming here since they first open and I wasn’t a member. My trainer was a member and I would come with him and he trained me and What I liked about the gym that it wasn’t too big but it wasn’t too small and I like the fact that everybody focused on working out, is really not too much socializing and just hanging out with people are actually working out and doing workouts And I never Never had a problem there. Everyone’s respectful and friendly everyone keeps themselves they might bring a gym buddy with them, but everyone usually comes by the self and work out. I was part of the strive training group for about three months, which well I felt I can do everything on my own. Sabrina was my trainer And she was excellent. I did get a chance to work with other trainers there, and they were great too. The trainers are committed and dedicated to their clients. Health is wealth. Stop by and ask for Jack..

I joined City Fitness six years ago and fell in love with the spin classes. During the pandemic, two out of three of my favorite spin instructors left. Still, nothing could stop me from lip syncing to Sam's playlist during a power cycling class or so I thought. After sustaining a knee injury on a run, I decided to try Thrive to strengthen my body. I signed up to do the group personal training sessions twice per week. I didn't want to work out two days in a row, so I scheduled my classes for Wednesay and Friday mornings. The instructor I worked with cancelled three Wednesday sessions in a row and requested I move my sessions to Thursday. Members have to cancel within 12 hours of their scheduled sessions. This instructor cancelled on me with less than two hours notice each time. The last time he cancelled, he sent me a text at 5:23am on a Wednesday morning (37 minutes before my session was scheduled), saying see you tomorrow. When I talked to his manager, Patrick, he communicated I signed a contract, and he couldn't do anything about that, but he would talk to the instructor. He never referred me to his manager. It wasn't until I messaged billing that the head of Thrive (not Patrick) contacted me. I was disappointed with the way the situation was handled and ended my relationship with City Fitness. There are better and more affordable gyms in the area where the trainers show up on time and not hung over.

I did the Thrive class on Tuesday with Will. He put me at ease and listened to my health issues he catered the workout to my abilities and challenged me as we went. He was very congenial and knowledgable explaining what effected what and when we went over my in body scan, he broke down target areas and spoke with me about what's next. He very much gave the sense this wasn't a transaction and that we were building a relationship.

Ive been coming here for almost 3 mos now. Everything has been pretty good so far. The staff is friendly and so are the members. In fact ive already made a few acquaintances with some of the regs that come at my usual "time slot"...

Just in Philly for the weekend and found this Y for a sauna and cold shower—what a nice facility and friendly staff. Plenty of parking in front. I didn’t work out or swim but the changing rooms were very nice and the sauna was hot. I love that I can use my YMCA membership wherever I am!

Horrible place! They don’t care about your kids! No one is ever paying attention so no one ever has any answers for you. The very first day of camp, I picked my daughter up at 4pm only to greet her barefoot. I was told she was walking around with no shoes on since “they went to the pool”. I asked “well what time did they go to the pool?” Their answer “12pm” so basically my child was walking around a building barefoot for 3 hours. My last straw was when I picked my daughter up and she had a ton of dirt in her hair. No one told me or knew anything. When I asked what happened they claimed a staff member questioned my child about the dirt in her hair. LIES! More importantly, why wasn’t I informed when I came to pick her up?! DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE! THEY ARE OBLIVIOUS, NEGLIGENT AND DONT CARE ABOUT THE CHILDREN! Everyone here just wants to do their 8 hours and collect their check. After conversing with other parents I was told their son’s arm was broken while attending this facility as well as her other child needing emergency surgery because “she ran into a tree” (that’s what they reported to the parent) and her entire mouth was split open and the top row of her teeth, loose. From “running into a tree”? More importantly she was NOT notified until she arrived for pick ups as well. WE WILL NOT BE RETURNING! They need to be investigated!

Great location they have good parking, a nice size swimming pool. What I really like is the kidzone. I can go work out for an hour or 2 and know that my daughter is in good hands!

Very clean and quickly responsive for paper towel and cleaning spray refills in the weight machines room. Eclectic group of regulars from the elderly to small groups that come in with matching t's. Front desk staff makes a point to greet you on your way in and out which is a touch I appreciate ❤️ It's a friendly place

Great environment to work on your fitness goals, tan, relax, or just grab a protein smoothie. Shawn & Delaney at the front are super helpful if it's your first, second, or 1000th time here. Only downside is the saunas are small :( Super clean facilities 🧼 Come work out here 🏋🏽‍♂️ + the smoothies are 🔥

Awesome gym to go to in the city. Great "bang-for-your-buck." While all of the equipment might not be brand new, they have pretty much everything you would need for a solid workout at an affordable price. The best thing about this gym is the environment/fellow lifters: everyone is focused on getting better, focused, supportive, friendly, etc. Never felt judged or intimidated here. People even wipe their equipment after! My one (personal) criticism would be the over-commercialization so to speak. While some people might enjoy it, I don't really feel the need for all the amenities, TVs, supplements, body scans, etc. If that's for you though, no worries! Overall a great 9/10 gym.

Retro Fitness has been an awesome experience! The employees are nice and welcoming, which makes every visit a pleasure. On top of that, the amenities are truly top-notch. I just upgraded to the ultimate membership, and it’s been totally worth it. Now, I get access to tanning, red light therapy, sauna, and more. My favorite perk is the Hydro Beds, which gives the perfect massage after a hard workout. Plus, the classes are a blast, thanks to the motivated instructors who make every session enjoyable. Highly recommend! :)

Friendly staff always welcoming and always happy. Really makes going to the gym feel more like a fun activity than just a daily task. Always clean always improvising something or adding new equipment. What more can you ask for

Tiana, Ron, Steven, and Shawn are the sweetest people ever. Always makes me feel welcomed. The whole team is amazing. The gym is always clean and the amenities and equipment choices are great for the price. So far this has been the best gym in my area