YMCA of Metropolitan

Parking:
Large parking lot. YMCA validates your parking but you still have to pay $ 2. This was saddening to me because I pay $ 1.5 when 24 Hour Fitness, across the street, validates my parking.
Equipment:
Brand spanking new! Or so that’s what it seems. Their cardio equipment have medium sized screens in front of them so members can watch TV or play mini games on them. Pretty neat. Their free weights and everything else are well polished and neat.
Size of the gym:
Way to small for my taste. It’s also very stuffy in there too.
Employees:
They’re helpful but I didn’t feel welcomed. I did a trial with them and I wasn’t notified about where anything was. I had to ask around for help

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I signed up for their 7 day pass and then rushed over to try out a spin class. Glad that I gave myself an extra :30 minutes to check out the lay of the land because looking for parking ate up most of that time. I frantically rushed to the entrance, which not easy to find if it’s your first time, but no biggie! I got there in time to check in, but HOLD ON. They do not honor their 7 day pass, even though an email was sent by the gym manager CONFIRMING that the 7 day pass was ready to use that SAME DAY. They only offer 1 day. SMH. Turning off your automatic reply is very easy. They should honor the pass until they change their emails. Sending out confirmation only to be treated rudely and dismissively when you arrive at the front desk is NOT the way to get someone to join your gym. I did make it to the spin class. The instructor was late and the room was locked until she got there so not a full :45 min spin class. Oh and their «new» bikes don’t have bottle holders, only room for one bottle. Not exactly a great experience.
I asked to speak to the manager regarding the pass and was told the manager was not there.HUMM. Not sure I believe them.
Considering that parking is $ 2 per session and that I go to the gym at least 5x per week that is an incremental $ 40 dollars on top of the $ 50 gym membership. I might as well go to Equinox.

Stay away from this gym. I’ve had my watch and gym bag stolen in less than 2 months. There seems to be an influx of homeless people who are obviously not there to workout. Most recently I witnessed a man threaten another man with a knife on the basketball court. The gym lockers are infected with roaches as a result of the homeless people who often come in with flithy smelly plastic bags. I’ve spoken to management about this and they do not seem one bit concerned. Management seems to discount the obvious safety concerns and does nothing to prevent any if these issues. Save your money and protect yourself, your belonging and go to safer & cleaner gym!

Lady was so rude to me at the front desk, all i was asking for was for information on how to apply for a gym membership. It’s okay though, i applied for one at planet fitness and it’s working out just great with NICE PEOPLE.

So far it’s been great being a member here. I like their classes during lunch time, after work. They have variety of classes that are running all day and some of them using machines can fill up quickly during lunch time. (such as gravity strength) machines are well maintained and clean. Indoor cycling classes are awesome and it never gets filled up. Also trx classes are cool and pretty good hard workout. Staff are nice and they also have shower and plenty of locker space. I prefer this place over gold gym and 24 — which offer less classes. Super convenient for people work around the area and also downtown residences. Keep it up ymca!

This review is strictly for the aquatics area.
I’ve been looking for a place to swim for so long and the YMCA in DTLA is my new spot. The pool was recently remolded and is always super clean. The lifeguard is on duty when I go (usually Tuesdays/​Thursdays) is so nice and does an awesome job of managing the lanes — there is a lane for fast, medium and slow swimmers and she not only does a great job with crowd control but she remembers almost everyone and their abilities. I love that she manages the pool so well because I am guaranteed a good workout every time I go unlike other pools like just let people swim willy nilly.
If you are looking for an affordable place to swim, YMCA in DTLA is the best bang for your buck. Also, they have free towels so you don’t have to bring your wet, chlorine towel home with you after your swim.

Well, I use to come to this YMCA much often years ago. Recently I came to work out with a coworker and to my surprise not much has changed. They did a facelift to the pool a few years ago and it seems like thats all they have changed.
The weights here are old, very updated. The machines even have a lot of chipped paint and even though they do the job i think a facility like this should definitely have much better equipment. They also have limited electronic machines such as ellipticals, stair masters, etc. For cardio i prefer using the running track they have above the basketball courts. Again, i have come here at their less peak hours so i have managed.
The lockers and showers here are also old and outdated. This facility does however have towel service which is a big plus and a basketball court.
I would recommend this place for a short workout and for those that need to work out locally. However there are some other gyms nearby that may be a better fit depending on area in downtown that you work.

I love this facility! The staff does a great job of keeping the gym and all of its equipment spanking clean. Everything from the towel service to the beautiful downtown LA view makes your time here a pleasant one. This gym comes loaded with an indoor track upstairs, open space for plenty of cardio machines, a weight room, indoor basketball court and they recently opened a pool. The locker room has convenient amenities such as blow dryers, jacuzzi, steam room, and showers.
Again, on the facility alone (aka if I came in at an off-​peak time) — I would give 5 stars.
But unfortunately with the good comes the bad. Peak time is around 6PM to 7:30PM like any other gym so when it gets crowded here… it gets CROWDED. The once spacious Y all of a sudden feels so tiny when you can feel the heat off of everyone’s bodies and the constant smell of sweat imposes on your nose despite the AC being on.
There is only one squat rack. On a day when I have mentally prepared myself to fight for the squat rack by hovering, checking back constantly and waiting for the person to be done all while hoping no one swoops in… Once I get there I, again, have to summon more mental energy (dgaaafffff) as creepy guys watch me power through my squat/​deadlift sets. I came from a power lifting specialty gym so this was never a problem before since everyone would be lifting. But I guess at this gym, the weight room is mainly dominated by guys (surprise, surprise) so when a female enters the room, that alone already sends testosterone levels flying. Add lifting? All eyes on you.
I know nothing can be done about the creepy guys but YMCA please consider getting a second squat rack!
Also, parking is $ 2 validated by the Y. This is a big bummer since this will definitely up your $ 50/​month membership if you go frequently.
My advice is to really make an effort to go during off-​peak hours to optimally enjoy this gym. They give free 7-​day passes so it is worth trying!

Love this place! Super spacious gym with 3 floors that includes free weights, machines, pool, sauna, yoga room, trx room, spinning, racquet ball, huge locker room with tons of mirror spac, blow dyers, an ironing board and more.
Parking is $ 2 with validation with entrances on 4^th/​hope and 4^th/​flower.
This place is always clean and machines are always working. They actually just got new cardio equipment so that’s a score!
Staff is always super friendly and approachable. I’ve been to two other ymca’s in the area and this one is definitely the best, wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Love this place! Great equipment, plenty of room, track, bball, Trx, spinning, squash, racquetball, pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool… Need I say more?
Staff is nice if you talk to them, but fairly indifferent. Maybe I’m used to gyms with friendlier people?

Ive been to a gym or two in Downtown Los Angeles. Golds Gym is a muscle head maniac society where everybody loves to work their body and show the people around them that they MEAN business. Too much business for my liking, as i am in no way an aspiring Arnold. 24 Hour Fitness and their DT facility really stink. It feels like you’re in a dungeon at an adult day care where, instead of monkey bars and slides everyone is waiting to play on the bench press. LA Fitness has a lot of potential but they are in the middle of a HUGE renovation at Macy’s The Bloc and their current facility lacks many amenities that the other gyms come with standard. So, I say after further review, the young mens christian association provides a welcoming and friendly work out facility with nearly the best pricing and a song for their cause. YMCA!

I really love this Y. I have gone to WLA, Ktown and DTLA locations. I like them all and each has its own vibe. The best thing about this Y are the classes. Ann for Gravity Strength and Vernita for TRX are talented, helpful trainers — their classes are challenging, they emphasize correct form for safety, and encourage each person to go at their own pace without shame.

First day here. I was so unhappy with Anderson Munger YMCA I have decided come here. Friendly staff. Clean facility. This is my YMCA now.

I’d give this gym 5 stars fit was not for its basic administration front he front desk to the new director. The ballet classes Tues/​Thurs mornings are beyond wonderful and the facilities has a great pool and sauna room. Yet there seems to be a disconnect with the staff courtesy to members, which is of the upmost importance. There is a wonderful staff member with a kind heart Jeannie that goes out of her way for all members and it never goes unnoticed. I love the easy access from the train. I just hope they have some staff meetings on behavior etiquette. As I attend because of the community it provides and out the services it gives to women in need at the Hollywood YMCA.

I really like these facilities. I primarily go to the gym for weight machines, and they have almost all my favorites (unlike the more expensive Golds at 7^th and Fig). They also have a lot of cardio equipment and free classes, have liked the ones I’ve tried out. And, they have steam, sauna and jacuzzi which is so pleasant during winter months. They also provide towels, which is a big plus, no wet towel in bag afterwards.
They also finally re-​opened their pool. (Which I don’t use, not really into swimming, but if you are, it looks like a good one.) Overall, very nice and reasonably priced.
The only real downside is the parking facility, which is $ 2 validated (but if you go to the gym frequently like I do, that almost doubles your monthly cost.) Also, it’s fine before 10am (go to level 9), but the later you get there, the fuller it is, and there have been some times I’ve had to drive around for 15 – 20 minutes looking for a space. Also, while the place is well run overall, sometimes there are weird lapses, such as, one hot day the vending machine was 100% out of bottled water and nobody noticed.
But those are small complaints. I checked out all the gyms in DTLA when we moved here and this was by far the best choice.

This is definitely my favorite YMCA location in Los Angeles. Every time I go to the pool, everything is cleaned (lockers room, showers and the pool itself), and it is not crowded. I appreciate that you don’t need to bring your own towel since you can borrow the ones they provide.
The staff at the front door is always nice.
It is very easy to go there with public transportation (DASH or Metro Line at 7^th).

I used to live Downtown, and frequent this YMCA, but have since moved. I now realized that I took this place for granted. It really does have everything you could want in a gym: good weight lifting equipment; lots of cardio machines; towel service; sauna, steam shower and hot tub in the locker rooms; basketball court with good pickup games; etc.
I just wish it was still convenient for me to go here. If you live or work near here, then it’s a no-​brainer.

I just tried this place out and had a terrible experience. Parking was stuffed and the parking attendant was obnoxious when I needed help. Front reception was too busy giggling to help me before I finally had to interrupt them for directions.

The Y Ketchum is my home away from home. I joined this gym when I started working at my new work which is half a block away. It’s a gym and gyms are mostly all similar, so I won’t comment on the given. Let’s not waste any time here, people.
Instead, let me highlight what I love about this place:
–pool is clean and not crowded
–there’s a pool!!! (In case you didn’t get that from previous point
–indoor track
–sauna and hot tub
–bathing suit dryer (small detail but this makes swimming more incentivized)
-$ 2 parking for 3 hours (although free would be better but alas, it’s DTLA)
The only thing more I would love more is if there was a separate weight room designated only for women, bc when the weight room gets busy, men stare creepily and it’s gross.