East 44th Street gets a 4/10 for a less than ideal spin experience, and machines that need work. Cool. This almost seems like a local habit that has formed among members at this particular gym. The idea is that E members have access to Equinox's highest level of luxury, along with their highest level of training Tier X (which members have to pay extra for, of course), which the company claims is a comprehensive and unparalleled wellness and training program. There were also multiple large spaces for hanging out or working. Making matters worse, despite my best efforts, the steam room didn't appear to be working and smelled like a foot. Equinox is a luxury fitness destination that offers a wide range of state-of-art equipment, fitness classes, personal training, fully stocked locker rooms, an app with on-demand content and spa. Equinox East 43rd would come off as another normal midtown Equinox, except for the fact that it has "the playground.". This was definitely the fanciest shower I've ever used, but it still just felt like taking a shower. The East 54th Street location was definitely in the latter category. Like a handful of other locations, Equinox Printing House has been sued by tenants of the building it occupies. Equinox's Rockefeller Center location has the layout and feel of a corporate law firm, but the exercise equipment is a dead giveaway. Compared to Equinox's top offerings, 53rd doesn't feel like anything special, but it seemingly provides the luxurious experience Equinox has promised to customers who won't be able to find it at the location one block north. Sports Club New York: The most impressive Equinox in New York. While the facade gives the impression that the Equinox occupies a vast vault under the Paramount Plaza, the gym is actually quite small. Like the Sports Club, access to Printing House comes through either a destination membership or a membership to the gym that's $210, slightly higher than Equinox's average gym. The most expensive membership is called "E by Equinox," at $500 per month with a $750 initiation fee (it used to be $5,000 according to one gym manager). Compared to other locations catering to the Midtown crowd, though, the Gramercy location came off as pretty nice if you're looking for a convenient, nice location. My second time around was not so good. Like Tribeca, all of Dumbo's equipment and facilities are laid out on a wide single floor, but unlike Tribeca, Dumbo features a fresh wood and metal interior design with huge, beautiful locker rooms. There's a large lounge with trendy furniture and art on the walls from Equinox's rotating art collection. The steam room was packed, and there was only standing room when I visited. The locker rooms at Brookfield Place weren't small, but there was a clutter issue. Printing House is reportedly no stranger to celebrity sightings, with Claire Danes and Will Arnett being spotted there. Equinox has 11 locations in downtown Manhattan. I found that most of the gyms, even at the base level, provide an elevated experience compared with other brands, but there were definitely some that are not worth the price alone. Equinox says the space is set for renovation in the next few months to be more in line with updated to the E brand. Equinox Membership Cost 2023 (Initiation & Monthly Fees) E as a concept is designed around Equinox's top-tier of personal training called Tier X, which includes coaching on fitness, sleep, and nutrition, and can include consultation on physical therapy, medical needs, and probably anything else you can think of. East 44th Street gets a 4/10 for a less than ideal spin experience, and machines that need work. The gyms are notoriously expensive Equinox's top membership costs $500 per month with a $750 initiation fee and it's not uncommon to hear people quip that they can't afford it. The $225 billion pet care industry is exploding, as millennials delay marriage and babies while turning to pets to 'fill that void', Amazon is slowly growing its fleet of stores - but you can't return all online purchases there, We tried Del Taco's meatless Beyond Taco - and it revealed why vegan substitutes are sweeping fast food, Equinox locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. E by Equinox members also get access to an exclusive training space that's inside Equinox's Columbus Circle location, accessible by retina scan secured door off the main lobby. The cable machine I used felt like it needed to be serviced, and created more resistance than felt natural. Anchoring a vibrant Upper West Side corner, this amenity-laden club has challenging fitness classes, a rock wall, roof deck and outdoor track, indoor lap Pool, and Spa services. I spotted two prominent digital journalists who were there on my first visit. You actually have to walk through the mall to enter the Equinox, but that can be a benefit because it connects directly to the subway. Towels were thrown around everywhere and bits of lint and paper freely floated around on the floor. For those who want it all. Equinox's uptown locations are markedly more spacious and unique. The spacious locker rooms are able to accommodate everyone, but the steam room is one of the smallest I've seen at any Equinox. The real standout of the gym is its tiered spin studio, which makes for a cinematic cycling experience. The New York Post cites court papers referring to group fitness classes, "the particular song is easily identifiable, and I can even follow along with the lyrics." One of the pros of the location is that it doesn't seem like too many people are ever there, but the single floor for all machines creates a cramped effect. While the facade gives the impression that the Equinox occupies a vast vault under the Paramount Plaza, the gym is actually quite small. The locker rooms were surprisingly spacious and featured freestanding black marble sinks and mirrors. The outdoor pool, which includes lounge and sun-bathing space, is probably the other main selling point in the summer, but it's only open 3 months out of the year, and definitely isn't big enough to swim laps in.