24 Hour Fitness

I have been working out at this gym regularly for the past year and a half. Working out at this facility I am more than able to meet my fitness goals. The upstairs cardio area houses lots and lots of tread mills, ellipticals, and cycling machines. Personally my favorite way to train in this area is on the rowing machines (of which there are 3).
The the strength training area encompasses most of the main floor. Just like the cardio area, there are many machines for resistance training, cable machines, dumb bells, benches, squat racks, and probably a lot of other things that I’m failing to mention right now. Regarding the dumb bells, I really like how the weights are in 2.5lb increments. This is pretty convenient for making gains without sacrificing technique.
If you’re into alternative styles of training there is also a ‘spinning’ style cycling room, a large cross fit style training area, a large multi-​purpose room (think yoga and zumba classes), and a basketball court.
What I really love about this facility is the large pool, hot tub, sauna, and steam room. Some days there is no better way to round out a work out than by having a soak in the hot tub and sweating out some toxins in the sauna.
This gym sees a lot of traffic, but I feel that it is well equipped to handle it all things considered.

Ok 24, get it together. The men’s back dressing room near the pool frequently smells of rank urine. Get some clean up in there more than every few days. The shower (1 of 2) in the back dressing room is now broken, which means there is only one shower for 20 or so people??? Also, the shower near the pool and jacuzzi is ALSO broken, so that is just inexcusable. How much am I paying each month for broken showers and filthy dressing rooms?! What a disappointment of a gym.

Hey 24 Hour Fitness, how is it ok to rent out the facility we already pay for? For 6 months! Your members currently pay to have access to your facilities.
The basketball courts here have just been closed to members during PEAK evening hours (see posted times below) from now (December) through May because the Club Manager Ben at 24 hour Fitness has rented out the space to non-​members — a high school girls volleyball club.
Between 6 and 9pm is the time MANY members play basketball in the evenings are 3 out of the 4 nights people play basketball during the week. You displaced a whole community of members for NON-​MEMBERS who paid 24 Hour Fitness to use the gym. How much would would we members have to pay to have access to the gym again? Oh wait, we already do pay for it.
I feel especially screwed because I pre-​payed for 2 years of membership through Costco and I got it solely to have access to these basketball courts so I can play after work. I only have Sport access, not Super Sport access, so I have to go to Beaverton or Mall 205 to play basketball, and none of them have the community of basketball players the Pearl has … or did.
So, 24 Hour Fitness, can I have a refund?
There is a sign that says:
The basketball courts are reserved (for volleyball) during the following times:
Mondays: 7pm-8:30pm
Tuesdays: 3:30pm-5pm
Wednesdays: 7pm-8:30pm
Thursdays: 6pm-​9pm
Fridays: 3:30pm-5pm

This review is for Sage Hess, a personal trainer at 24 Hour Fitness at the Pearl District location. I’ve been a competitive cyclist, runner, and swimmer for many years but have always been a little intimidated by the gym culture. I recently joined 24 Hour to help build my fitness and refocus on some goals.
After my orientation I decided to splurge on an introductory personal training package. This has been the best decision I’ve made in a long time. Sage Hess was assigned as my trainer and my sessions with him are often the highlight of my week. They have empowered me both physically and mentally.
Sage is enthusiastic, energetic, and positive. He constantly challenges me and has pushed me to accomplish far more than what I might have on my own. He is genuinely interested in my progress and truly embodies the «personal» in personal training. If you’re considering hiring a trainer you’ll be lucky to find someone as dedicated as Sage Hess.

Angry at my current gym, I opted for guest pass at 24 and see if I was ready to make the change. While ultimately I decided to stick with where I’m already a member, this particular location of 24 Hour Fitness is pretty much awesome, and if it were more convenient to where I live, I’d gladly become a member.
Upstairs you’ve got the cardio equipment and two class spaces. All of the machines seem to be pretty up-​to-​date and in proper working condition. The class schedule is varied and interesting. If I were to join, I’d be all over a number of these classes.
Downstairs, you have the pool, basketball, machines and free weights, the latter of which is where I spend the bulk of my time. I like the varied equipment they have available, including plenty of barbells and dumbbells, which means I’m not often waiting around for equipment. They have a new cage that seems handy for CrossFit type workouts plus TRX straps. It’s awesome that these are available to the general public, as at my current gym they’re hogged by the personal trainers.
One thing that does drive me crazy about all 24 hour locations is that they seem to breed an environment where NOBODY reracks their weights correctly. There’s no order to the plates, which just drives me up a wall. Come on people, don’t be so lazy and rude! That being said, I do like the «culture» of this gym. It seems to attract people that are serious about their fitness and weight training regimens. I’ve picked up a number of tips just from watching others at the gym, and oh yeah… the eye candy isn’t bad. At all. #hiboys.
The locker rooms are decent, though it’s a bummer that the steam room and sauna are co-​ed and by the pool. It’s just a different routine from what I’ve grown accustomed. They have a pretty great pro-​shop, smoothie bar. The staff all seems really friendly.
If 24 offered single-​club memberships, I’d probably join just this location, as it’s leaps and bounds better than all of the other area 24 hour fitnesses.

Personal trainer“Ali” made my workout experience even better! This gym is my happy place. He not only taught me how to work out some painful Injuries, but showed me how to work out more efficiently. I can now use so much more that they offer. He listens, helps, motivates… not condescending or a super lug… just a really quality fitness trainer that keeps it fun and interesting. Very knowledgeable and a very nice fun guy. Ali really works on your goals with you. Endorphins… finally. What a concept!!!

DONT sign a contract! This is so shady! What a dirty tactic
Caution: read your 24 Hour contract. Keep your 24 Hour contract. Do NOT trust verbal assurances from this company.
Really shady business practices I’m now experiencing dealing with 24 Hour Fitness. A few years ago, I paid a lot of money for a multiple year deal with 24 Hour Fitness. This paid for 3 years, with the assurance that after that period, I would be paying a low yearly fee that would not change unless the contract was defaulted on.
I have paid that amount on time every year for several years, until 2015 when they have now decided to DOUBLE it.

Caution: read your 24 Hour contract. Keep your 24 Hour contract. Do NOT trust verbal assurances from this company.
I have to amend previous review (s) due to really shady business practices I’m now experiencing dealing with 24 Hour Fitness. A few years ago, I paid a lot of money for a multiple year deal with 24 Hour Fitness. This paid for 3 years, with the assurance that after that period, I would be paying a low yearly fee that would not change unless the contract was defaulted on.
I have paid that amount on time every year for several years, until 2015 when they have now decided to DOUBLE it.
Despite multiple attempts to contact 24 Hour on their website, I have had zero response.
I have spoken with someone at one of the gyms (an «Operations Manager», at Hollywood), and they were the most unfriendly, unhelpful individuals I have dealt with in a business so far this year. One of the more disparaging comments she made to was this:
«The yearly amount could be doubled again next year. Or even more then double».
I have asked for a copy of the actual contract that was signed. I have not received it.
No one seems to care enough to discuss this with me that can do anything about it.

I am a member at LA fitness, and have a friend visiting from SF who is a member at 24 Hour. He has guest passes for 24 Hour which they refused to honor because it was unlikely I was going to become a member. The membership guy was a total douche, he acted like we were trying to pull something over on him, and the manager was just a muppet.
Don’t give out guest passes if you’re not going to honor them, and don’t be a douche.
This location is only a few blocks from an LA Fitness that’s nicer, smells better, and knows that being nice to your customers gets you more customers.

Just learned that @24hourfitness has charged me $ 29.99 outside of my normal billing cycle. When I called, the representative stated that they are aware that they did not notify the 200,000 people effected but it’s to pay for janitorial services… that’s $ 5,998,000.00 for janitorial services! That’s not only wrong but theft!

We had a bike stolen off of our car rack in the main parking lot in May. We reported it to the desk immediately and completed an incident report. We were told the manager would contact us.
After a week we inquired about the incident and were told again a manager would call. After no contact again we asked at the front desk of an assistant manager who said the club manager would call. After another week of no contact, I called the front desk and was told that the receptionist would make it their personal mission to ensure we get a call from the manager. Yet again, no call.
I don’t expect much but it would have been nice to review the security footage. It would also be nice if the club I’ve attended for almost 10 years had the common courtesy and respect for its members to return a simple phone call, let alone more than 5 attempts to communicate.

Stuff I like:
2 squat racks, 2 power cages.
Olympic lifting platform with some round plates (not bumpers).
They have a sled you can push around and some battle ropes if you’re into that.
Big set of kettlebells; not sure what the weights are since that’s not my thing but I think they have about 20 kettlebells.
Dumbells up to 130 lbs.
They have 3 flat, 3 incline, 3 decline bench press stations, iirc. They also have 3 each flat, incline, and decline benches (no racks, just the bench, for dumbell benching etc.)
They have a couple hammer strength machines I like.
Usually pretty empty in the morning.
Stuff I don’t like:
They use 12 sided plates for most everything (not round). If you want to do deadlifts with them, it’s feasible but the bar will want to roll into your shins and not stay in line as you lift. As I mentioned earlier, they do have 1 set of round plates that you can throw on the bar. If you load the round 45s on first and then add the 12-​sided 45s second, the bar will behave mostly normally. They only have 1 set of round plates though, so someone may already be using them.
They have 2 places to do dips that I’ve seen. One is a combined chinup/​dip/​leg raise station, and the other is an assisted chinup/​dip station and you can swing the assistance bar out of the way. It will still smack you in the knees if you aren’t careful, though.
The pullup/​chinup options are limited. Along with the aforementioned stations, they also have a cable machine with some pullup/​neutral grip chinup bars on it. There’s nowhere in the building I know of where you can do supinated grip chins.
For whatever reason, the dumbbell handles are oversize. I think the diameter is about 1−3/8″ (7/​8″ is typical). I’ts nice for bench for me, but I have big hands. It sucks for rows. If you have small hands, you’ll almost certainly need straps to do rows with them.
They have one leg press machine that is designed by Satan. It literally rounds your lower back. I have no idea.
No ab wheel.

I’v decided this is the only 24 hour in Portland i want to go to. It’s super clean all the time, there aren’t any dark scary spots for creepers to hang out which makes it more comfortable for me to work out. I always have an elliptical machine to run on and there’s always something stupid to watch on tv.
In my last review i mentioned the towel service but since then i have decided it’s worth it.

Gym experience has improved since new management took over 9 months ago. However, the members are rude… talk on telephones and to each other loudly, hog the machines and ambush you to get to the small lockers. They recently moved out 20% of the equipment which was very inconvenient, however, the new training area is nice. Front desk employees have gotten better but sometimes they treat you like you want to break into the gym. They need to invest in a key system because the finger print scanners rarely work. Location is great because I live in the Pearl.

While I was at college, I took the expensive, immaculate, well-​cared for, and FREE gym perk for granted. I maybe rolled in once every week if I was feeling extra-​motivated, but I was walking to class and active with work, so fitness was a low priority.
After joining the real world, where gyms cost money and my adult job requires me to sit all day, I’d been feeling my waistline swell. It was time to accept adulthood and actually plan to fight off the first-​year-​of-​work-​15.
For proximity, 24 Hour was the clear choice, and the prices seemed better than LA Fitness (and WAY better than some of the boutique gyms in the NW/​pearl). I was reached out to by a membership coordinator, who attempted to set up a time but I flaked and bailed. He then called me, which was a great follow-​up for me because I knew I was in clear need of motivation to step foot in a gym again. After a quick tour and a slashed initiation fee for a Halloween special, I was in.
So far, it’s been great! The staff are personable and energetic, and the other gym-​goers seem courteous and clean. Day lockers are easy to use and don’t require me to bring a lock since you input your own combo. Classes are included with membership, and seem to range from moderate to high intensity. I also walk to the gym, so I haven’t had to struggle with parking, but it seems like a better deal to lock up a bike instead of finding a parking spot if you can’t walk in. Restrooms have also seemed clean so far too. Even during busy times there always seem to be open machines and room to work out.
Downsides: paying $ 4 for a towel (BYO fo sho). The group exercise room is also next to the cardio machines, which means even with the relaxing yoga chant music on in the background, it’s pretty difficult to reach my zen state in corpse pose. The white noise might be better for some to achieve some sort of inner peace though though, who knows. You will also have to pay the first and last month of your fee upfront, so keep that in mind when you decide to cancel your membership that you’ll have an additional month after you stop paying to continue using the gym.

I visited this location when I was on vacation from Los Angeles on my fall reset and I liked it a lot. It is quite the layered location, not looking that big at first but it expands behind walls (if that makes sense?). I tried to park a bit away so I could do a nice long walk to the gym and look around at Portland. There seem to be trainers waiting to help, and the people are friendly in describing where things are.
They have those complimentary choose your combination lockers which I VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.
I didn’t check out the classes while I was here but did some stretching/​observing new things to try, while outside during their Les Mills Classes and the people seemed to love it, I wish I just went in, but now I know what to expect for next time.
There are plenty of machines and the changing rooms seemed pretty standard. This location is now in my My24 App for saved gyms
Side note* I did’t realize how fitness involved this city was, I love that so much.

This 24-​Hour Fitness is pretty decent. Parking can be a pain, but it’s in the Pearl so you can’t really expect ample parking all the time. The weight floor and group class rooms are very clean and comfortable.
The women’s locker room is another story… the bathrooms in here are absolutely DISGUSTING during peak hours. I don’t mean to get graphic, but the staff clearly does not empty out the bins for feminine hygiene products on a regular basis. It’s just super gross. I hate having to use the bathrooms when I’m at the gym.

MY WORKOUT CLUB. Lifetime member since 2004. Pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam, gym, hoops, work out & cycle classes, weight room and standard equipment well-​maintained. Kids club.
Many personal trainers with good knowledge. I used a trainer to develop a program for my achy-​shaky knee. Improved lateral mobility, range of motion, strength and stability due to sports injury, chronically torn ACL, from years gone by. Pick the right trainer.
Little slow to make general repairs and not the latest equipment.
Did have my lock cut off my locker during the morning workout. Nothing stolen because I don’t put valuables in the locker.
Plenty of space, not overcrowded with people, equipment or weights you can get in the type of workout that you want.
Very friendly and accommodating front desk personnel.

Pretty much like any other 24 Hr Fitness. Friendly enough staff and enough equipment for everyone to be doing something, even on a busy day. But the parking is awful! Sometimes I will just skip the gym completely if I know that it’s the busy time (M-​Th 5−7pm). Even their overflow parking isn’t enough.
I mean I’ll still go here because the other closest 24Hr Fitness I can go to is Mall 205 and that might as well be Gresham as far as I’m concerned, driving-​wise.

I’ve been going to 24 hour fitness for years and I’ve been to locations all over the country: LA, SF, NYC, etc. I have to say this location is definitely one of the cleanest and most organized locations I’ve been to. This location is nicer than a lot of super sports I’ve been to.
I’ve never been to a class so I can’t say anything on that. They do regularly have body fat checking which is nice, but it is used to sell you on personal training. It does get really busy around 5:00, but I’ve found that to be the situation for most gyms, and at this price, I don’t blame them for being busy.
I’m docking them for a couple reasons, the bike parking is terrible. It is covered, but it’s limited and cramped and seems to be subject to a lot of theft. There are also a few pieces of equipment that are standard at gyms, but are not here.