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Holmes Place (Ealing) |
| Date: |
03/11/05 (1351 review reads) |
| Rating: |
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Advantages: Central if you work in Ealing or pass that way
Disadvantages: Tired, old and a bit dirty.
I went last night to use the gym for a trial. I've just moved to the area from Wimbledon and used to be a member of Holmes Place South Wimbledon.
I was unsure so I wanted to use the gym before I decided to join.
Staff seemed friendly enough to start with, and I was wary after seeing other reviews of reception staff. However when I left and handed my padlock back the receptionist slide my car keys back to me which was a bit rude.
Gym was downstairs and is not very big, it seems to be long and thin and the cardio machines are up the corners. The ceilings are really low so I felt it was a bit claustrophobic and smelt quite musty, and it was quite hot in there and this is November so I can't imagine how they would be in the summer.
I finally found a free bike,( there weren't many and three were out of order) and sat on a broken seat and a very dried sweaty keypad. There is a note on all machines saying 'If you sweat please clean this after use' This note was drenched in sweat! and it was laminated! yuk!
I noticed a hole in the ceiling in the ladies and a grubby locker. I didnt use the shower I just wanted to leave.
So at £67 a month (I paid £62 at South Wimbledon for far better facilities that were clean and tidy all the time and it was huge and you never needed to worry about space) I left feeling like these members either join because they are loaded or because they have no other choice in the area.
I won't be joining this gym as you can imagine. But what really annoyed me is that it is situated in the centre of town and the car park is the main centres mulitstory. I was there 1 hr 9 minutes and I had to pay £1.50 parking! So parking costs on top of £67 a month! No chance.
Summary: Totally overpriced and in need of a good clean and update! Not a good image for HP
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- 03/11/05 Bit pricey monthly fee really! Sam |
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- 03/11/05 Paying for parking is just ridiculous at the gym, as if it isnt torture enough to go. x |
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