Gymbox Farringdon Reviews Summary

Gym Size and Availability of Equipment

Pros:

• "The gym is huge and rarely need to wait for equipment."
• "This particular gym has such a huge space, and I have never had any issues with it being too busy."
• "Huge gym the best gymbox there is. Loads of equipment even when it's busy, you can still get stuff done."
• "Plenty of cardio equipment for those that way inclined."
• "Huge turf track, perfect from sled pushing and sprinting."
• "Free weights kit is to the highest specification."
• "Specialist equipment such as prowler sleds, farmers walk handles, a carry frame is present."
• "The most well equipped gym I've ever been to."
• "Lots of barbells. Very powerlifting and olly lifting friendly."

Cons:

• "Weights/dumbbells area gets pretty busy right after work."
• "Could get really busy 6-7pm peak time."
• "It tends to get extremely busy in peak times."
• "Weights are never put back in the right place."

Cleanliness and Maintenance

Pros:

• "Showers are clean and provided toiletries are great."
• "Cleanliness is spot on."
• "Cleaners are working around the clock on the gym floor and cleaning showers to keep the place spotless."
• "The changing rooms are kept fairly clean."
• "It is always very clean and the sauna in the locker room is good."

Cons:

• "Machines don't seem to be maintained, and I have never seen staff clean up the weight area it's often."
• "Facilities - Dirty changing rooms, overflowing towel drop bins and showers that are rarely cleaned."
• "Showers don't have their own drain meaning you have to stand in a pool of other peoples manky shower water."

Staff and Customer Service

Pros:

• "The instructors are amazing -- shoutout Caroline for Bike & Beats!!!"
• "Very good supportive staff too."
• "The staff were friendly and accommodating to all of my needs throughout my visit."
• "The staff are always so welcoming and smiley on the front desk, and the trainers give you help and advice on the floor."
• "The receptionist Harvey at the front desk was incredibly kind to an older lady who seemed to get confused about class bookings."
• "Staff went out of their way to help me. Elle I believe with the email correspondence, and Harvey going out of his way to send me photos when I was inquiring from out of town."
• "Staff: Super friendly and knowledgeable."
• "Cassandra has been such a fantastic support in the Gym Box team."

Cons:

• "Had some issues with the sales guy when I signed up as he seemed to be just trying to get the sale."
• "I had some problems when cancelling my subscription."
• "Management and customer service: highly inflexible, unresponsive and overall bad experience."
• "Unfortunately, I have to set a low star review despite the gym is massive and really good but an employee has been really rude."
• "Customer service - Non-existent."
• "PT's constantly strut around in tight kit being lecherous toward girls."

Classes and Schedule

Pros:

• "They offer a wide variety of different classes to float everyone’s boat too."
• "The spinning classes are just great, I am a huge fan of the LED lights and your always working bikes!"
• "So many options for classes - survival training, trapeze etc - it is hard to choose!"
• "A functional area suitable for crossfit style exercise is also present."
• "Combat sports classes on offer are of a high standard."
• "Great gym with a diverse amount of exercise classes."
• "Classes: All very good - with experts leading- especially the boxing classes."
• "I mainly chose this gym for its classes, and they deliver - new concepts are introduced regularly."
• "The monthly fee is on the high end but in return you get hundreds of classes every week to choose from."

Cons:

• "Classes fill up quickly so you have to book well in advance."
• "Can be really hard to get into the popular classes, booking system is a nightmare."
• "Sometimes classes are so packed there is hardly room to move."
• "Occasional cancellation of classes without prior notice."
• "Not enough variety in the class schedule, seems to be the same every week."
• "The timetable could do with more morning classes."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "For the price of membership, you get a lot of perks."
• "Membership includes a multitude of benefits such as sauna, steam room, DJ nights, and a variety of classes."
• "The price you pay is totally worth it for the amount of equipment and space."
• "Considering the location and the amount of equipment, it's pretty good value for money."
• "I feel like I am getting my money's worth with the amount of time I spend here."

Cons:

• "The cost is very high considering the poor customer service."
• "Price keeps increasing every year."
• "Memberships are expensive and not easy to get out of."
• "Price is steep if you don't use the gym frequently enough."
• "The joining fee is just a way to get more money out of you."
• "While the gym itself is great, the management seem only to be interested in your money."

Facilities and Extras

Pros:

• "The sauna and steam room are a nice touch."
• "Loved the DJ nights, it really sets a different vibe."
• "The inclusion of a sauna and steam room is a plus."
• "A lot of added extras you wouldn't get in other gyms."
• "The lounge area is comfortable and spacious."

Cons:

• "Sauna is good but can get overcrowded."
• "Steam room is often out of service."
• "Locker rooms could be more spacious."
• "Extras are nice but they seem to prioritize those over maintaining the basic gym facilities."
• "The luxury of having a DJ seems unnecessary and could be a reason for the high membership cost."

Location and Accessibility

Pros:

• "Easy to get to, centrally located."
• "Location is great - easy access with public transportation."
• "Being in the city center is very convenient."
• "Parking is ample and I've never had an issue finding a spot."
• "Good transport links make it easily accessible."

Cons:

• "The central location means it's always busy."
• "Parking during peak times can be a nightmare."
• "Rush hour can make getting to and from the gym a hassle."
• "Public transport gets crowded at the times I go to the gym."

Overall Experience

Pros:

• "Overall, it's the best gym I've ever been a part of."
• "I've never been more satisfied with a gym experience."
• "The atmosphere is amazing, people are friendly and it's a great community."
• "As someone who goes to the gym daily, it's been a game changer for me."
• "Overall a great gym, would recommend."

Cons:

• "Despite the positives, the cons make it a place I'm considering leaving."
• "I had high expectations but was somewhat let down by a few aspects."
• "While it has its perks, the negatives are starting to outweigh the positives."
• "The overall experience has been marred by a few negative interactions with staff."
• "If you can deal with the busy times and some maintenance issues, it’s okay."