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24 Hour Fitness
Category: Active Life Fitness & Instruction Gyms Gyms [Edit]
13220 N Scottsdale RdScottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 951-8883
1 free Pass
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- Hours:
Mon 4 am - 12 am
Tue-Thu 12 am - 12 am
Fri 12 am - 11 pm
Sat-Sun 6 am - 9 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
23 reviews for 24 Hour Fitness
23 reviews in English
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Review from John F.
Scottsdale, AZ
1/30/2012
I like this club, never have to wait for cardio or most machines and benches. Front desk staff always very friendly. Most of the patrons have decent gym etiquette although sometimes old men in the locker room can be gross.
Seems like there are too many machines, many I never see anyone use, get rid of them and make more room or add a few of the highly used machines. Not overly impressed with the trainers just by observation, seem to walk around with clipboards a lot.
Restrooms kept clean and overall gym floor in good shape. Don't expect valet parking but its a very nice gym for Scottsdale. -
Review from John w.
Scottsdale, AZ
12/23/2011
I've been going to gyms for quite a while and just joined a few weeks ago. If you're looking for neon, flat screens, functioning smoothie bar, and other extras, don't bother with this place. It'd be so nice to have ESPN up on some flat screens near the free weights (like Gold's), but I know this will never, ever happen at this club.
It's so old, the artificial plants are dying. It's so old, you can see the cubby hole previously occupied by a phone booth. It's so old, Jack LaLanne learned most of his moves here. oh well, you get the picture.
Other reviews of this place are pretty accurate - awesome looking building from the street, but definitely 80's era in the inside, even down to the lettering identifying rooms, directions, etc.
No 'tv's attached to cardio' here ! There's a smattering of tube-style TV's (some of which are dying a slow, painful death) in central areas - ok there are a few flat panels, but not near my cardio.
update: they finally replaced the dying TV. I swear they must have gotten a 20 year old tube tv from craigslist. Probably set them back $5.
The free-weight and weight machine areas are, I'd honestly say , fair. I'm still getting used to the purple colored seats on the nautilus machines. Weird. Some have handles worn out, such as the bench triceps machine, and purportedly been that way 'forever'.
Men's locker room is spacious - no balls in your face as you're changing, which definitely is a plus. They've chosen to show a pic of the 'executive' carpeted locker room you get access to if you pay an extra $30/month on their facebook page. I guess they 'forgot' to include a pic of the mostly dirty tiled main area of the locker room.
Bring your own towels and flip-flops if you shower - no towel service here. Prepare yourself for ancient, corroded, barely functional shower heads with mildew all over the place. You can see someone cared enough to put clear caulk over the mildew.
It definitely needs an upgrade if they want to compete with newer gyms in town, but this place is convenient, pretty nice. I suspect they won't 'nicen it up' until another gym nearby opens up.
Maybe this is a Scottsdale thing and totally out of the Gym's control, but I've found at least 1 inconsiderate douche here every time I work out. You know the type who puts a towel on a bench to 'claim' it for 30 mins and doesn't stay on it. The inconsiderate boobs who lift their dumb bells or barbells RIGHT IN FRONT of the rack (OK, I get a sick pleasure by walking in front of them to get weights and interrupting their session), the 'sitter's' who sit on the machine between sets. Forget about doing super-sets, especially on Mondays.
Luckily not everyone is like that, but I have to say this place has the highest ratio of utter D-bags to total members of any of the 8 gyms in which I've worked out.
On the bright side, the female front desk people here are very nice and pleasant every time I visit. I know they have to be, but they just blow away the staff where I used to go in Seattle.
As typical with most gyms, the personal trainers think they and their trainees are the only people in the entire gym and have no idea about what gym etiquette is.(or maybe they do but don't bother) The girl trainers look good, but there is not a single male trainer whose physique I would ever want to emulate.
Some of the female and all of the male trainers walk about with a blatant air of haughtiness. You'd think if they worked there they would sometimes crack a smile, be kinda nice, and say hi to people - but no. They're too busy looking around for anyone, (oh God please anyone) who may be checking them out (guffaw) while they pretend to train someone. One time I noticed a female trainer spend more time in front of the TV to watch her alma mater's women's B-ball than actually helping her client - pretty funny.
Most every single trainer/employee just, well they just seem like they're pissed off at someone or something. Besides the 2-3 nice girls at the front desk, NOBODY smiles, or says 'hi', or acts like they really want to be there. It's perplexing to me, but most of the time this attitude is from the management. (I'll stop here)
I bought the 2 year membership through Costco so I'm paying about $13/mo so I'm not going to complain(oops, too late) - it's got what I need so it's all good.
So this place satisfies my criteria for a gym - all the weights I need, decent locker room, good price thanks to Costco, and more important than anything, it's convenient, thereby minimizing any excuse I have to wimp out and miss a workout day.
If Gold's were on the other side of Scottsdale Blvd I'd leave this place in a second.
In finally summary, it gets the job done for me and I'm there mostly for the convenient location, but it is slightly vexing that they haven't updated it.
I'd recommend this place ONLY if it's the most convenient gym to you. -
Review from David D.
Phoenix, AZ
9/2/2011
I'll keep it brief. Both of the 24 Hour Fitness gyms close to me in the Aves blow this place away. Wait, in the ghetto Avenues, you ask?! Yes, you read that right.
The building's nice - from the outside. The inside looks kind of dated. There's too many old people in the sauna and pool area. And sorry, they kind of creep me out when I do laps. I thought this place was going to have a lot of hot Scottsdale women. Sadly, when I come at noon-2pm, this is never the case. Last big minus point - there's no Suitmate/spin dryer for bathing suits. They just have plastic bags. All of the other 24 Hour Fitness locations I've been to offer that in the locker rooms.
The only plus is that the pool is huge and you can almost always find an open lane. Otherwise, this 24H Fitness needs at least $50k invested to bring it up to date. Even the LA Fitness near Indian Bend and Hayden has this gym beat. -
Review from J D.
Phoenix, AZ
What a disappointing location. I didn't like my experience here at all. Here's why:
- No towels provided to you. The locations I visit in Vegas always provide workout towels. They do offer some logo'd ones for sale....#fail
- Old, creaky equipment. The elliptical I was on squeaked and 2 were out of order.
- Old TV's. They are the old school square type with bad pictures.....they should have been replaced a long time ago.
- Dirty floors. The gym floor was gross near the free weight area. I like to do some floor exercises like pushups and stuff like that in between sets.....that's how I noticed how dirty it was.
- Locker room was smelly. I didn't like the locker room at all.....it smelled musty.
Overall, I didn't get a good vibe in this gym. Looks like I'll have to pay LA Fitness a visit.
Return Factor - 5%Listed in: Hall of Shame
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Review from Gregorio T.
Scottsdale, AZ
5/9/2011
This place is a dump. I've had a membership there for 6 years (along with a Lifetime membership and another gym too - yeah, I'm a gym rat)
This gym has gone downhill bigtime.
I don't think the interior has been painted or new carpeting installed since the Carter Administration.
It's dirty and the equipment isn't in the best shape. A few weeks ago the air conditioner was dripping puddles of water on the cardio floor. Instead of repairing the unit, there were buckets and towels laying around to pick up the water.
I gave it '2 stars' because the trainers and the staff really are great people (it's this gyms only saving grace)
If you're looking for a better deal, just go across the street to the JCC. -
Review from Sarah K.
2/20/2011 46 Check-ins Here
After visiting another gym in Scottsdale (which I won't name here), I decided to edit this review. I joined 24 Hour back in October when I was living in Colorado. The clubs in Denver are pristine, and I had high expectations for the clubs in Scottsdale (after all, it is Scottsdale, right?). This gym used to be owned by a completely different company (the signs on the locker room doors say "Attention Club X Members....") and 24 Hour has done little to improve the quality and selection of the equipment.
I feel like it's a gym out of the 80s, complete with neon signs guiding one into the locker rooms. All of the equipment is crammed upstairs, and the machines are frequently broken, squeaky and uncalibrated. They even lock up the bosu balls in a closet, in fear that someone will break their neck using one, which is understandable, but I hate asking permission to carry on my routine! The only open space is in one of the studios, which is perpetually humid (and often 10 degrees warmer than the main part of the gym).
It's usually packed around 5 pm and I often find myself waiting for a machine. When it's raining outside the rain drips through spots in the ceiling, splashing onto the dirty carpet and on the equipment (water + electricity = potential death) . This particular location gives me the impression that the cleaning crew doesn't come by often, so I always disinfect the equipment before I use it.
But, this is my gym and I do like the staff and the trainers; I like coming here. They aren't pretentious like many of the individuals in Scottsdale; it's refreshing to go to a no-frills club. No drama, no pressure to join any classes or have personal training. No ex-coworkers. I can do my thing without having the annoyance of trophy wives sizing me up. I know I can't blame the quality and lack of equipment on the staff, and they've told me themselves they wish they could get new items in faster, but it's a matter of budget (and they have no control over that). I'm praying 24 Hour's headquarters will read this and make the much needed improvements to this location. -
Review from NiceTryFail F.
Oakland, CA
3/7/2011
I have for many months tried through common sence verbal comunication to resolve the issue with the outdoor Maintenance / Landscapers that will not stop using leaf blowers near the parked vehicles. The forman [Lewis , a total retard] has either decided to ignore polite requests or just does not give a sh!t that he is doing damage to the MEMBERS CARS!
On a side note: These incompetents can't seem to pick up the broken glass, trash, dead birds [three have been in the parking lot for months], tree limbs that litter the lot, but they can blow dirt and crap on every vehicle in the parking lot.
In closing it would be a nice change for 24 Hour Fitness to actually resolve an ISSUE, making excuses is not RESOLUTION! I won't hold my breath! -
Review from Nydia A.
8/2/2011 12 Check-ins Here
This gym is alright. I thought from the way it looked outside it would be much bigger, but it does the job. Staff is friendly and welcoming. I rather enjoy all the classes here- especially zumba. The instructor reminds me of a young Richard Simmons heehee. Yes, there are some touches that scream "90's" like the neon signs by the locker room, but who cares. It's a gym not a prissy spa. I'm there to sweat!
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Review from Rich G.
Scottsdale, AZ
9/21/2011
I had a membership to the 24 Hour Fitness in Texas, which was outstanding. I moved out here a few months ago and had the same expectations. I was wrong. This gym is out dated and poorly maintained. The equipment is falling apart. Even the tread on the treadmill is splitting. Sad thing is that they have a equipment manager that checks the equipment everyday and ignores these huge safety issues. Not worth my money, especially when LA Fitness is new and has lower membership fees.
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Review from Wanugee N.
Pleasant Hill, CA
12/29/2007 1 photo
Scottsdale, AZ: This location is a larger "Sport" level club in the 24 Hour Chain. What that means is that in addition to a Pool and Jacuzzi, it has 2 Group X rooms for classes, has a kids babysitting room with staff, and executive lounge lockers, with towel service available. This location also has a juice bar. They also have on site sports medicine services and massages available.
It is a 2 story design, with the lockers, retail, juice bar and kids room downstairs, and most of the machines and group rooms upstairs. You will also see a lot of good looking people of either sex go here.
Unfortunately, there is no Basketball court here. They also have a tanning bed section upstairs, and a separate small abs room. There is also a separate, small Spin Cycle room.
The weight equipment is still aged, and the space is a little cramped for all the machines and free weights. The 2 Group X rooms are great, and they offer a large selection of classes, including Turbo, Kick, and both Pilates and Yoga.
The showers are separate private stalls with walls, instead of a large open area like some locations. This club has a nice assortment of amenities for virtually everyone.
This is the location that I came to regularly to work out and get my routine down. I also used to come here and work out on those hot Phoenix summer days to cool off with their air conditioning and maybe a dip in the pool.Listed in: Wanugee! Gyms
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Review from christine E.
Scottsdale, AZ
8/11/2011 85 Check-ins Here
They only have a few good instructors left at this gym, since most have left for better paying gyms. It has gone down the tubes in my opinion. The whole place needs a facelift and the management could care less. The only reason I keep my membership is because of the few teachers left that I love, it is über cheap, and I can use it when I travel. Clean it up...it looks like it came out of the Miami Vice days.
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Review from Victoria R.
Phoenix, AZ
7/31/2010
I find myself driving past my closest "24" just to come to this one. I have always been greeted quickly and in a friendly manner when I walk in. The locker rooms are super clean and spacious. The first floor is all pool area, locker rooms, and check-in stuff. The second floor is all the cardio, Group X rooms, weights, and machines. It makes for such a comfortable layout. Oh, another plus is that they have carpeting on the second floor which makes for a quieter gym... something that's nice every once in a while.
I have recently gotten in the habit of swimming laps after my workout. Again, the whole layout of the place is comfortable and easy to maneuver around. I very rarely have to wait for a lane so I can swim.
All in all, my favorite "24" in the area. -
Review from Davina M.
Scottsdale, AZ
11/13/2010
I tried this facility out for a week using the 7 day pass. I've been a member of 24 HR Fitness in southern california and had high expectations as that gym was amazing. I was a bit disappointed in this facility. While it is nice in design, layout and cleanliness it lacked in other areas. Upon arriving I checked in to use my pass and the front desk didn't know much nor did they act professional. Yes they were friendly but knowledgeable, definitely not. At the end of my workout I had to seek out a membership rep who then gave me a proper tour and explained the pricing etc...
For me childcare at a gym is priority because I need it for my little ones. The childcare staff here is dull and not at all personable. My son normally loves going to the childcare because he gets to play with kids but from the moment we got there he was upset. After awhile I was told he settled down. I don't think its an unsafe environment just not a fun one for the kids.
However, the one thing that this gym has is great instructors. I took a cardio kickboxing class with 2 different instructors and both were amazing!! I got a great workout. I only wish there were more classes offered. Compared to other gyms they really don't offer many classes which is unfortunate as the classes are what could possibly set this gym apart.
Overall, it was an alright gym that was a competitive price and nice facility with some customer service downfalls. Not the worst one I've ever been to. -
Review from Wesley H.
Scottsdale, AZ
4/7/2010
One of the better locations 24 Hour Fitness has in the Valley. I like its large size, dual floor layout, clean atmosphere, and spacious locker-rooms, which aren't smelly woohoo! (At least for the men). I'm also quite fond of the pool here. Machines are up to date in my opinion, and staff are helpful.
-Didn't like personal trainers advertising their services to people working out. It didn't happen to me, but to people around me. I know that if I was working out, the last thing I want to hear is a sales pitch. Yuck.
-Did LOVE the Yoga Stretch class with Debra. Very soothing and a great way to wind down after working out for a while. Completely removed all the bad energy from my crappy Tuesday, hahaha.
Also, its hot inside! They should really crank down the AC. But kudos to them for having bike racks right out front. It makes the 20 minute bike ride from my house even more easy! :) I'm confident that I'll highly enjoy my new membership with 24 hour. -
Review from Will B.
Scottsdale, AZ
9/15/2010
Overall, I like going here. I go mainly for the weight equipment, but I also use their cardio equipment and the group room to warm up/stretch or do some non-group cardio. This facility is clean; the staff is friendly; and there's a lot of equipment.
Monday and Tuesday evenings around 5:30 through 7:00 might be a little busy, but I don't find it too busy that it's impossible to get a good workout in. The a/c works just fine at this facility. I thought I'd mention that as I use to go to the 24 at Camelback and 32nd St and their facility was just incredibly warm during the summer months. I might point out there may have been an occasion here and there that it felt warm, but not often. -
Review from Lindsay K.
Scottsdale, AZ
6/30/2011 11 Check-ins Here
this is a great gym. It has everything that you need for not a great deal of money. It is clean, great classes and the machines are in great shape. It is much better than the other gym i belonged to!
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Review from Cliff P.
Scottsdale, AZ
7/17/2011
Although there was no joining fee and the monthly price is reasonable, the gym is merely average. It could use more squat racks, a few GHR machines and maybe some more Hammer Strength machines, yet overall it is possible to get a great workout in. The gym is usually packed from 5-7 PM on weekdays which is great for looking at hot women, but is not the most conducive to getting a full spectrum of lifts in.
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Review from Jennifer P.
Oakland, CA
3/14/2011
Thank fricken goodness for this place. I did not even know that there were 24's here. I was going to pay to go to a fancy raquet club to work out since training is starting up and I cannot miss a full week. I found this online and wandered in to check out a spin class. The people were nice, they updated my fingerprint entry (cool, no card anymore) and directed me to the spin room. The room was a bit tiny, but on a Monday am, not a big rush for the class. The teacher was great and the music was awesome (Janet, by the way, though she was a sub). The gym was well equipped and had a pool and a few other aerobic rooms. I will definitely plan to be back here as it is very near our usual residence when we come to play in AZ.
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Review from A T.
Sherman Oaks, CA
5/15/2011
Equipment is crammed -eclipticals face each other in a circle, along a main walkway! Who wants to look at people working out? Most gyms have eclipticals face the window or lined up straight ahead. The lighting is an irriating white bright K-mart- LONG walk past check in, to lockers, upstairs to FINALLY work out. Takes long to fix belts/equipment. NO energetic/workout music! What's with the whining slow pre-teen pop or 70's rock? An aerobic class in SF had great "rhythm" that energize so you want to keep going. WHY the outdated DRAB pop/rock?
There is a pool, will check. Locker rms seem clean, and equip. hopefully is being cleaned often.
**Update MUSIC-the last mo. they finally have good rhythm beats/sophisticated & NO whining boy band pop or angst rap!
Who wants stress by annoying music when working out? (reason to not work out). New foam soap is nice. -
Review from Steve T.
Scottsdale, AZ
8/29/2011
I think this is a good club, but it definitely could use some updating. It hasn't changed much in 15 years since it was the Q. Same paint job. The equipment is usually fixed fast but it is showing its age as well. The teachers are good, and that counts the most.
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Review from Christy J.
Scottsdale, AZ
Updated - 8/24/2010
An update: My initial review still holds for this gym - although I would say that that folks at the desk are very, very nice. Three things I wanted to add:
- Microphones: The microphones in the classes seem like they are constantly broken.
- Classes: The classes are the main reason I still go to this gym, but they are making it more and more difficult. My favorite class was just replaced in a couple instances by bodypump, which is ok, but not as good as 24SET. Also, it is packed and you have to pre-register. Because I can't get to the gym an hour early , this is another class I have to pay a dollar to pre-register for if I want to attend. Doesn't seem like a big deal, but my membership is actually about $10 additional every month because of the classes I have to pre-register for to get a spot. They need to add more classes.
- They just added card-less check-in, which is an awesome convenience.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/2/2010
I am a 24 hour fitness member and I just expanded my membership to include this location. I am a… Read more »
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Review from paulo a.
Diamond Bar, CA
1/22/2009
This is one of the best 24 Hour Fitness locations. The reason is that is used to be an overly expensive gym and then 24 bought it.
It fits right with with many of the other things in Scottsdale - a lot of nice things that only a few get to enjoy. The 12/29/2007 review by wanugee N. is pretty much right on.
The only things I will add about this place:
1) The locker room is huge.
2) The location is in one of the nicest cities in the country.
3) The pool has more than 3 lanes. I've never had to wait or share a lane at this location. Easily the biggest and most roomy pool I've seen at a 24 hour fitness yet. Enough room for swimmers, aerobics, and walkers all at the same time.
Sure they could update or replace some of their older equipment, but other than just to have new equipment it is not needed. -
Review from Dave W.
Scottsdale, AZ
1/27/2010
I was accused of training my wife for compensation and was told to leave the gym or he (Page the trainer) was going to call the cops. I don't know how a trainer confuses me working WITH my wife with training my wife for compensation. Management handled this issue horribly. Their lack of attention to the matter showed exactly what a customer of 6 years was worth. You are treated only as a number. Do yourself a favor and stay away. I have since started going to a gym which is much more expensive but worth every penny to be treated with respect.
