The Courtyard Club

So first off– up until about six month ago this gym was called the Meridian Gym. I’m not sure about why the name change but it might have had something to do with all the one star and poor reviews it had here on Unilocal which are now mysteriously gone.
Speaking of six months or so– it’s been that long since the air conditioning has worked at this gym. Which is kind of the theme of this place– things break down and just never get fixed. I’ve been a member for four years now and I’ve never seen a broken piece of equipment ever properly fixed or replaced. At one point out of 11 treadmills– nine didn’t work properly. They have major constant problems with their televisions and sound.
The owner/​management once sent out a letter saying that they are getting all new equipment and a full renovation– that was sometime in 2014 I believe. Never happened.
I’ve been told by management that because of the building losing many of it’s main tenants that they are looking for a new location so perhaps that’s why they never fix anything.
Like every gym they have some nice staff there and then some not so nice. Same with their members– it is true that there is usually not a wait.
And it’s true that they’re usually not a wait but that’s not because they limit membership– it’s cause people have been leaving in droves– some cause their business has moved and I assume others cause they have the quaint idea that their gym should have air conditioning and proper ventilation. Some people are sticklers for that stuff.

I wish there were more gyms like this in Los Angeles. The layout and vibe are spot on if you want an upscale but more down-​to-​earth place to workout. I don’t ever wait for machines (big plus!), the members and staff have a friendly rapport, and although classes are free to members, the teachers are at the level you’ll find at the private studios (big fan of Erin’s yoga.)
The locker rooms are really nice, and I love that they have both sauna and steam rooms, Everything is actually clean, and the towels, lotion, coffee station, and other details are a nice touch. A lot of the staff and members have been there a long time, which is always nice to see, and as long as I’m in the area, I will to be, too.

I have been to several gyms over the years but have never found one before now that actually limits their membership to avoid overcrowding, until I joined here. This place is never crowded, little if any wait to get on weight machines, clean facility. I am a steam fan and it is generally a place that mold might exist, but not here. clean as a whistle. The staff is excellent and knowledgable

Great place, large enough that ppl aren’t running to each other. Enough equipment available for everyone. Always clean, towel available. And most importantly great, pleasant and helpful staff.

I have been a member of this gym for about 25 years — I have lived in three different places over these 25 years — and had numerous jobs — but I always keep my membership there. It’s an amazing gym. I have hired numerous trainers over the years and always been very happy with them. It has everything I would ever want — plus it’s clean, quiet, never too crowded. and the other members and all the staff are all very warm and friendly. It feels like a neighborhood gym. I can’t imagine belonging to any other gym!

I’ve been a member here on and off (depending where I live and work) for 13 years. If I live or work close enough I wouldn’t even consider going anywhere else. The gym is always so clean and has all the right amenities. Towel service and all! They have amazing classes, awesome staff, and all the equipment you could need/​want. It’s 95% the quality of Equinox for less than half the price. I can’t say enough good things about it. I just signed up with an awesome trainer (Todd) and the rates are great. I also get massages here for less than just about anywhere else and they’re masseurs are great! I particularly like Brett an Elijah.

I don’t write a lot of reviews, but this gym deserves it. I looked at gyms all over LA, and they all seemed so crowded, noisy, and uncomfortable. Then I found Courtyard Club.
They limit their membership count, so I never have to worry about waiting for a machine or a crowded space. It’s always clean, the locker rooms are great, and the machines modern.
The true selling point however is the staff. I swear half the time I go in, it’s to say hi to their team and catch up. They know your name, greet you with a smile, and genuinely get to know you.
I know it seems like I must work for them leaving this review, but I’m truly just a fan.