The locker room is relatively nice and has amazing hairdryers (Super Solano). You can sign up for spinning bikes online, which is convenient. The spinning classes are better than average, but not the best I've ever attended. There are also plenty of free weights, so there is almost never a wait for those either. The machines are pretty modern and I have very rarely had to wait for cardio equipment. The place is super clean, and the staff is always friendly. Positive experience: Pros: Location is very convenient. Equinox is Equinox, and in the end, there is nothing that will sway me to another club. Although this location is small, it isn't super crowded, and has just about 80% of all the things you'd find at a full fledged club. I'd definitely check with your work if you can squeeze out a corporate discount with Equinox cause any saving is a good saving. All in all, this is a great location if you work in the area, or just looking for a quick workout. There are plenty of cardio machines, and of course, they are right next to the amazing eucalyptus towels! On the downside, there aren't a whole lot of free weights, and I couldn't find any kettle balls when I was trying to get my workout in. When I was there, I did not have to wait for any machine, so the lack of extra machines was not an issue to me. For the weight room, there is pretty much all you need here that you'd find at any other club. On the downside, there are only about 8 shower stalls, so I can imagine that during peak hours, people will sometimes have to wait to use the shower. There are plenty of lockers and changing room to accommodate everyone, and there is also a sauna and steam room that some smaller Equinoxs do not have. Right off the bat, I realized that although the workout area is small, the locker rooms are quite spacious. The second floor is where you'll find your locker rooms, weight/cardio area, and your dance/spinning studios. The first floor is dedicated to the juice/salad bar, front desk, and the little offices for the membership advisors. This location is pretty small in comparison to the other clubs in Chicago and across the country, but that's understandable considering the location. Surprisingly, there was not a crowd, which is always a definite plus. During my visit, I decided to stop on by around 4-5pm. This particular location is right in the heart of the financial district, and is great for people to sneak in a workout after work. Thus, my good old friend Equinox is there to save the day. Positive experience: On a quick business trip to Chicago, I did not want to miss out on a workout.
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