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Holmes Place Health Clubs

Expert Reviews of Holmes Place Health Clubs

Citysearch | High-styling European import for exercise, relaxation and dining.

Comparisons to the East Bank Club may apply in terms of price (high) and people (high-class), but Holmes Place is smaller and lacks the gossipy bustle of the older club. This River East location--part of a...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/23/2006
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Metromix

located in the new holmes place health club and spa, fresh has changed owners from jerry kleiner to jason chan (ohba). while holmes place is a european import, the restaurant concept was specifically created...
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User Reviews of Holmes Place Health Clubs

Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer H.

3 of 5 stars. I've belonged here for 3 years, and I've watched it go down, down, down. It is still a beautiful gym...great equipment, smells great (which is saying alot for a gym), and you never feel as if you are…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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great facility, but getting overcrowded after work. . .

this place wasn't half as crowded when i joined 2 years ago. now it's overrun by northwestern students. i unfortunately can only work out after work in the early evening (the busiest time), and the students...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Serious training in a luxurious enviroment

Awesome training, nutritional support. Truly a premium and upscale health club. Beautiful infinity edge pool. Day care & validated parking is a huge plus for me. I love the locker rooms heated floors,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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State of the Art Facility

You get what you pay for and at Holmes Place it is nothing but nice, new and clean everything. I love the classes and the beautiful locker room and Spa Mondial. Holmes Place makes me feel beautiful! Very spa...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Horribel horrible experience at Holmes Place

Admittedly, I am a subsidized NU member. Still, I was astonished by how rude and unhelpful the "customer care" people treated a new member. I was in the gym for the first time. Because the studios are not...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Da P. J.

3 of 5 stars. Seems like everyone is here on some promotion or through the NU subsidy. Myself included. I come here before class (6 am) to avoid the crowd. I have yet to check out the classes or the pool yet.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny D.

3 of 5 stars. I'll admit, I get the Northwestern subsidy and for what I pay, it's not bad. Certainly nicer facilities than Bally's or Crunch with newer machines, great locker room/shower area, and a nice pool.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin C.

1 of 5 stars. Ok. So i guess i'm not the only one who hates holmes place. i joined as a NU student, so i really shouldn't complain as it is CHEAP, but the people who work there SUCK. The front desk staff is…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by brian s.

2 of 5 stars. If you have a Northwestern affiliation and can get the subsidy it's three-stars; general public rates nets a one-star: comes out to a total weighted average score of two-stars. There may be hope yet,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cheryl C.

1 of 5 stars. I was a member at Holmes Place from the time it opened until October 2006. When the club first opened, it was great. The UK-trained staff (both instructors and personal trainers) were extremely…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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they pull you in and then you pay for it

terrible management nice enough facility. The management is at best full of used car salesmen type people - very nice and pushy when trying to sell you a membership and nonresponsive after you join. I got...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Geoff M.

3 of 5 stars. In fairness, I should state that I would not even belong to this club were it not for the closing of Northwestern's student gym and subsequent subsidized memberships at Holmes Place. The facilities…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by amai r.

1 of 5 stars. GYM - terrible management nice enough facility. The management is at best full of used car salesmen type people - very nice and pushy when trying to sell you a membership and nonresponsive after you…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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very nice facility, but lacking in other ways

Holmes Place looks very sleek and attractive, the locker rooms are full of extra amenities and all of the equipment is very new. I really enjoyed their lunchtime yoga classes, which are a nice peaceful break...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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Best Facility In Chicago

As of 2006, this is the best facility in Chicago. I've been a member at Lifetime Fitness and Lakeshore Athletic Club. Holmes Place is better than those quality clubs. The best aspects are cleanliness,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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Great facilities and not overly crowded

Great stainless steel swimming pool and whirlpool. Good exercise classes and equipment. Clean and not too crowded, never wait for machines.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica S.

3 of 5 stars. Spa Mondial located in the Holmes Place Health Club. I do not belong to the gym, but got a coupon (from KISS FM) for the spa. The spa offers massages, waxes and facials. The facials are rather…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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HP

This is an amazing club. It is so clean, contemporary, great classes, new and great work out equipment.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2005
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Holmes Place is fabulous

Holmes Place is fabulous. From the expert staff to decor, this place is difficult to fault. I highly recommend it, particularly for the price you pay...it's a steal..
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2004
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Good addition

I was a little skeptical about the club after reading some other reviews, but after seeing the facilities I was hooked. BTW the management was really friendly and courteous. Trendy and modern feel, the latest...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2004
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What Chicago needed!

I joined Holmes 3 months ago. I was surprised that it costs me less each month than my Muliplex membership did. It is new, clean and although the English are portrayed as snobs, I am very happy with how down...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2003
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Terrible experience

Although this gym has a great facility the management team and their lack of ability to deliver on promises makes Holmes Place nearly worthless. There were numerous problems at the beginning of our membership...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2003
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Very Hip

Holmes Place surprised me as the club is nothing like a typical gym. I expected the normal equipment, but the overall facility is beautiful, contemorary and stylish. The pool, restaurant and bar are the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2002
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I love my Holmes Place membership!

I have been a member since the club opened in June. As someone who was new to the whole club scene, I felt at ease and comfortable. I began training with a personal trainer and over the next few months began...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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bad attitude

These folks dont make it easy for a new person to try out a class. The 'attitude' and lack of welcome they convey in trying to make it an exclusive club makes me wonder if it will improve if I became a member...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2002
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modern and stylish, here to cash in

Holmes Place portrays itself as a luxury health club, and we were tried it out during its first 2 weeks of opening in June 2002. While the design and layout of premises are indeed remarkable, with beautiful...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2002
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