Biltmore Fitness

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great staff, immense selection of equipment. Oh and the monthly membership is as good as you’re gonna get. Would recommend this gym to anyone!!

Fantastic experience: Truly the coolest gym in town!

Fantastic experience: Great local gym, tons of equipment, always clean, if something is broken, it’s fixed quickly. I go in the mornings and it’s never packed. Staff is super friendly and helpful

Fantastic experience: Wanted to visit a gym on vacation and this was perfect for us. If in asheville and want to visit a gym this is your place. Have day and week passes.

Fantastic experience: Was in town a couple days and purchased a couple day passes to use the gym. Only $12 per day. This gym is huge and has tons of equipment. Wish I had a gym like this close to me. I can see why the locals love it.

Fantastic experience: The place you want to workout at when in Asheville!

Fantastic experience: Went here 3 times for a workout while in town on vacation and I love this place. As other reviews note: has an old-school feel without being intimidating, has plenty of free weight and plates for their plethora barbells, and the 3 levels help to make it feel not very crowded despite multiple people working in the same area. Has a sauna which was great post-workout!

Fantastic experience: Visiting Asheville and want to get a workout in? This gym is awesome and allows one day and one week passes. It has all the cardio equipment you could ask for, a good size free weight area, and plenty of weight machines. Staff is friendly and very helpful!

Negative experience: I know the owner will love this one since he seems to not be capable of handling criticism from other negative reviews I have read. I have worked out in many gyms in the area. This one has standard pricing, equipment is the oldest and most worn out of any gym in the area, It’s very grungy classic old school gym, needs remodel carpet looks like it’s been there since the gym was built it also has a funky smell inside (outside of the normal gym smell). What kills me the most tho is that it’s not a very friendly environment. So it’s not friendly, it’s out of date, and it smells. Not the worst gym but much better options in the area I wouldn’t choose it as my home gym and really wouldn’t consider visiting again. They also don’t have any music leading to an awkward silence if you don’t have headphones. Bathrooms were cleanish, has nice water fountains but still there are better options and cheaper options in the area very mediocre.

Fantastic experience: Fell in love with this place on a two week visit in 2022. Same great energy, lovely and warm professional owner and front desk staff, old school equipment, and a lot of space to get in a solid workout. My home gym ❤️

Fantastic experience: Great gym with more than enough equipment to get the job done. Plenty of squat racks, deadlift/weightlifting platform, fat benches, machines, and cardio equipment. I think the only thing they were missing were atlas stones or maybe a yoke, someone correct me if I'm wrong. It isn't entirely too dungeony/powerlifter-strongman esque (the grungier, the better for me) but casual enough for most fitness enthusiasts. 2 minutes away from Mission Hospital if you hurt yourself too!!!

Negative experience: I came into town for work. I came to this place after I was surprised to find that none of the other three chain gyms I have access to are here in town or near. I went to this place to find out what price they would charge me for two weeks of access using the gym about a total of 8-10 times. They wanted $45 for it and they have the bare minimum a gym offers and hours that are basic. This place has no pool, no sauna, no massage offering or light therapy, all of my other memberships do have these things available and I pay $29 a month for each of those. CRAZY!! $10 a week, maybe. I mean that’s still $50 for the month and it doesn’t even look worth that.

Fantastic experience: Been there for about 3 years now. All the equipment you need for whatever level and type of fitness that you’re into! Great staff as well!

Fantastic experience: got a one day pass almost every option they have it there ….a little clean downstairs but you know it’s thanksgiving everyone busy with family stuff. staff was super helpful,

Fantastic experience: Just moved here and our experience at Biltmore Gym has been 10/10. When choosing what gym to go to, we really didn’t want a commercial feel, and this one is just the opposite of that. Bodybuilding, powerlifting, CrossFit, whatever you like, you can do. Legit equipment and great atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Is the Chiropractor who used to practice there, still there?

Fantastic experience: Only place to workout in 828

Fantastic experience: Super friendly staff, everyone is helpful. Lots of machines for different abilities and levels.

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym, everything you need to get in shape

Fantastic experience: The owner Danny was so helpful. I definitely would visit this gym again! Cheers

Fantastic experience: This is the best gym in town! It is by far the best place I have worked. Thankful for this family owned gym and for the Sharpe’s

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going here for about five months and it’s a great gym. Really great assortment of equipment, good vibes!

Fantastic experience: This is a hard-core gym. It's old, gritty, and unique. The type of gym you join if you take your goals and training seriously. I wish every city had a gym like this. I'll be back the next time I take a trip to Asheville.

Fantastic experience: A wonderful gym with a WIDE variety of equipment! Free weights, weight machines, cardio (treadmills, ellipticals, rowing, etc.). Clean! Locker rooms. Friendly and welcoming staff! A great find for us as we were in the area on vacation! Only $12 drop in (as of 11/25/22)!

Fantastic experience: Love this old school gym, I drive 30 minutes one way to train here. Coolest gym in town is an understatement. Peace, love, and Swole!

Fantastic experience: One of the best gyms I ever been in. Old school bodybuilding as hell! Strange equipment that only a bodybuilder could appreciate, not to mention the Most up to date basic equipment that general fitness enthusiasts will love.

Positive experience: I was in here for a single visit due to traveling, a $12 single visit hit the no. 1 on the cost chart so far, the highest I’ve paid, close to Gold’s OKC cost, but looked more like I was using Muscle Beach’s equipment in Venice, CA. It’s more of a raw gritty gym, stretching mats looked like pre-Covid era, members looked focus but tired, needs a good cleaning and sanitation.

Fantastic experience: I was in Asheville for a family trip, and my husband found this gym for us to go to while we were there. It was clean, everything in place, and had every machine we needed and more. We are extremely happy to have found this gym. This will be our go-to gym every time we come!

Negative experience: Rude and disrespectful. One star only because zero isn’t an option. I purchased a $35 week pass from the short, dark haired lady. She said I wrote your info on this card and it’ll be in the box so when you come in, let them know you have a pass. I said thanks and walked out the door. I ended up going out of town for 2 months and the day after I returned, I went to use my pass at Biltmore Fitness. I was told that pass expired the week you bought it and I won’t honor it or refund your money. This was the same lady that sold it to me. She told me to talk to the owner, Danny. I called Danny and without hearing to what I had to say about the situation, promptly said he would not honor my pass or refund my money because in 15 year’s no one had ever bought a pass and didn’t start using it the day it was purchased, which is exactly what dark hair lady said when I tried talking with her. She was rude and had attitude when I returned to use my pass. Danny had the gall to call me a scam artist…. What?! I wasn’t told I had to start using it that day let alone that it had an expiration date! I told him I purchased it to consider his facility for membership and he told me to take my business else where! YOU’RE THE ONE WHO TOOK MY MONEY FOR NO SERVICE RENDERED! There’s a first time for everything and Danny and his staff are willing to treat a possible patron this way over a $35 week pass??? I will gladly take my business else where. On another note, the tour was horrible and lazy. We stood in one spot where things were pointed out in a 360 degree view. I was shown some doors and told there were things down there for circuit exercises. There are no group classes, though they are stated on the website. It looks and feels run down and the initial greetings didn’t make one feel welcome. I only purchased the pass after that initial interaction because it’s close to home. Blessings Biltmore Fitness

Fantastic experience: If you want a gym membership, this is the place. There’s an almost endless amount of free weights and machines to choose from in Biltmore. Three floors of options! Even when the gym is busy, it never feels crowded. It’s a gym for all fitness levels from beginners to bodybuilders.

Fantastic experience: Great gym!!! I was in NC for a few days, about 30 minutes from Biltmore Fitness. After looking at gyms online, they seemed perfect for my strength training needs. I sent them a message on FB about day passes and they quickly responded. I stopped in the next morning around 6am and the woman working was super nice. The gym has a large amount of freeweights, Hammer Strength, old school bodybuilding equipment, and nautilus style machines. They also have plenty of cardio machines if that's your thing. Pass! Lol. I had no problem finding the weights, or equipment, I needed for my planned training session. I went back the next day. A Saturday, around 1, and the parking lot was pretty full. The young man working the front desk was also very nice. You wouldn't know the parking lot was full with how spread out the people were. I had squats/deads scheduled, and walked right up to an open squat rack. The members are cool, and there was a nice flow. Good gym etiquette all around. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll definitely go back. And, if I lived down here, I'd 100% be a member!

Fantastic experience: In town for a clinical rotation and so glad I found this gym! Has all the equipment you would ever need, plenty of room and the staff is phenomenal! Gotta check it out if you’re in town.

Negative experience: This is a great place to workout with some knowledgeable and nice folks working there. So why the two stars? They never clean. Other than the new machines, the rest are gross with dirt and sweat. Cleaning solution and rags is all it would take to make this a five star joint.

Fantastic experience: Biltmore Fitness is an awesome gym. It has three floors with a wide variety of equipment, especially for strength training, all clean and well maintained. I found everything I needed for my normal workouts and tried out some equipment that was new to me. Even when the gym was at its busiest, there were plenty of good options to choose from. The staff members are friendly. Checking in at arrival, even as a visitor, only takes a moment. The other patrons are respectful of the gym and each other. I bought a one-week pass, which I used daily during a five-day visit to Asheville. For a gym of this caliber, the pass was a great value. My family loves Asheville and tries to visit once or twice a year. I’m thrilled to have found Biltmore Fitness and plan to return on future trips.

Fantastic experience: Great gym! I've been traveling around the country for awhile and this is one of the best I've been to and it's reasonably priced. I only needed two weeks but I walked in fully expecting to pay for a month which would be fine because that's standard. BUT they informed they offer a two week membership which I've never come across before. So I signed up right there, and unlike the previous review I knew the two weeks started that day so I had a great work out and used the membership for the next 2 consecutive weeks. They have a lot of free weights and machines so even when it is busy it doesn't feel it. And the staff is extremely nice and approachable l. If I come back to Asheville I will 100% use this gym again!

Fantastic experience: Great gym for just about anyone! Been going here for about 3 year. It’s well equipped for just about any training style or lifting sport, especially bodybuilding. Price is perfect and the staff is great. Can’t go wrong

Fantastic experience: Visited from out of town to pump before my wedding. Great price on a week pass, friendly staff actually let me use it for ten days too! Overall an incredible gem of a local gym. Huge assortment of equipment, from free weights to barbells to cables to cardio. Sauna, showers, drinks, protein on site as well. Very clean, great crowd as well — all ages and sizes. Damn I miss this place!

Fantastic experience: Came in for a day pass to get a workout in when visiting Asheville on a work trip. Front staff was very friendly/helpful and had a great lift. There was a lot of old school equipment most commercial gyms don’t have which I enjoy. Not crowded on a Monday evening.

Fantastic experience: Just joined this gym this morning with my husband and this place is awesome. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, great machines, ample space and room, awesome classes....I could go on and on. Best gym in town and in WNC in my opinion.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Independent gym but it still seems to have about the same amount of equipment as it did back when it was Golds. I'm in there every now and then as a guest and I find they have friendly employees, keep a clean gym, and have excellent equipment.

Fantastic experience: I just joined and I love this gym! The staff go above and beyond to help you out. I researched a lot of gyms before I chose one, and I know I made the right choice.

Fantastic experience: This gym is awesome. It has all the equipment you will ever need. The staff is extremely friendly and they don't have that high pressure sales attitude of the other gyms. Great for powerlifting, great for bodybuilding and great for fitness. They even have a spacious lower level so you can do your own thing with a modicum of privacy. It is my home away from home.

Fantastic experience: Local gym, friendly atmosphere, great equipment.

Positive experience: Best gym in Asheville as far as I can tell. Although the "no chalk" rule in the weight room seems silly. If you go here to seriously lift, go downstairs to the basement.

Positive experience: Solid old school gym in Biltmore village. Some of the equipment is a little worn but everything is clean. 3 floors with a functional training/crossfit area and a powerlifting room in the basement. Top floor is more bodybuilding machines and the main dumbbell rack (up to 120s) plus squat racks leg press and hack squat, middle is cardio, circuit training and a few more machines. Powerlifting area has a ghr table, a back hyper table a monolift, chains, and comp benches, including one with a Fat Pad, and the functional area has a oly platform and bumpers. Gym culture is good, the owner seemed friendly and I haven't seen anyone leave their dumbbells or weights lying around. The locker room does have a shower. 4/5 because I'm comparing it to the VERY nice Gold's I left in Richmond (freaking stacks of Ivanko plates), the Gold's here get a 3 in comparison. No turf area or hard walls for throws, some areas lack organization or have grown crazy over the years. The first floor especially seems like the circuit area is totally wasted space. The 3rd floor db area has some soft spots that made me worry about how hard I'm putting down my dumbbells.

Fantastic experience: Just got a 1 week pass while I am visiting from out of town. I will absolutely stop by if I’m in AVL for a few days and want to train! A million reviews say “this is an old school gym”. And here’s another one, because it doesn’t hit you until you walk in and realize this is an epic display of, and an enduring example of the body building mindset of old. You can’t help but walk in here and be inspired by the history and the legacy. There’s tons of equipment, and lots of space across three floors. I’m the early mornings it’s not too busy and everything is laid out nicely in a way that makes sense. I’m stoked about my next couple of days working out here. The staff was very very courteous as well. I was helped quickly, and kindly and you couldn’t ask for anything more. This is now my spot when I’m in AVL! I’ll try and post some videos!

Fantastic experience: Love this gym. Great atmosphere, employees treat you like family. Come check it out

Fantastic experience: Fun gym! For only $35/month you get access to so many amenities, including the gym, showers, and saunas. There are always enough machines for people (no waiting around) and the overall vibe is friendly and uncompetitive. I normally hate gyms, but Biltmore Fitness is great!

Fantastic experience: Family owned and operated. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. No long term membership requirements. Everything from great machines to numerous free weight stations, do your own thing or schedule personal training with certified trainers. Whether you are local or traveling, this is the place to go in the Asheville area.

Fantastic experience: I’m from Illinois and came on vacation to Asheville. Biltmore fitness was the closest gym to me and I’m so glad I went. Very nice old school body building gym vibe, super nice staff who treated me and welcomed me in. Amazing gym goers who re-rack their weights. Amazing equipment. God do I wish I had a gym like this near me. 10/10 would go again. Favorite gym I’ve ever been too.

Fantastic experience: I've been a member at Biltmore Fitness for years and this is hands down the best gym in and around the Asheville area!!! Keep up the good work guys...it obviously works!!!

Fantastic experience: Owners, Danny Sharpe and his sons, are knowledgeable, trustworthy people. The gym is very impressive. I am a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, US Olympic Training Center Certified Weightlifting Coach, and hold a MS degree from Clemson Univ. I highly recommend Biltmore Fitness.

Fantastic experience: Always a staple in my schedule when I'm in town. Staff are extremely helpful and the gym has the atmosphere of somewhere I might run into a young Arnold Schwarzenegger rather than a cold, hard, contemporary fitness establishment. I'll be back time and time again.

Fantastic experience: Best real gym in town. Good mix of old and new equipment plus solid steel plates. A 45 is a 45. 3 levels with powerlifting room down stairs.

Fantastic experience: Awesome facility and amazing people. They have every piece of equipment that you could ever need. Three fully equipped floors and a great atmosphere. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. We will definitely train here again.

Fantastic experience: Flat rate, no hidden fees, no joining fees and no late fees (just give them 30 days notice and can cancel)! LOCAL business, really friendly staff, 3 floors, sauna, great vibe, no hard selling trainers (thank tha lord!)...I am not a fan of carpet and some of the weights are a little rusty for my taste but if the gym is your happy place for stress relief or you just need a gym for the new year's resolutions, would highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I have been a member a year now and truly love it. It has anything you would want. With three floors and all the square footage, it never really seems crowded. The staff always welcomes us in and have always been helpful. I highly recommend this gym!!

Fantastic experience: Biltmore Fitness is a true gem of a gym. The facility has an old school feel and at the same time is clean with a myriad of equipment options to suit the needs of all. I'd highly recommend to anyone in the Asheville area. I live in Florida and will really miss this gym.

Fantastic experience: Love this place! Biltmore Fitness is a small family owned business that takes sanitation and the safety of others VERY seriously. Their great selection of workout equipment and knowledgeable staff is what keeps me coming back. I look forward to seeing everyone soon.

Fantastic experience: Needed a gym while in town, found everything I needed and more at Biltmore Fitness. Zach, the manager on duty, was extremely helpful and courteous. Wished I could a stayed longer!

Fantastic experience: A real gym with free weights and squat racks and any other equipment you might want. Really genuine, kind staff. Loving it so far.

Fantastic experience: In the pandemic, it seems safe. 3 floors. Plenty of space for distancing on each. Mask required. Just the obligatory one or two guys trying to be sneaky. Whether masks are necessary or not, just follow the rules and keep it on so you don't get the place shut down on the rest of us. I'm going back to daily visits.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in town. My wife says she feels safe there, and the optional classes are top notch. Friendly, family- owned gym. Local.

Fantastic experience: Solid gym and cool staff. Have in laws that live a mile away and will be back every time I visit

Fantastic experience: Stopped in while visiting Asheville for a couple workouts. Great facility with plenty of free weights/machines and very friendly staff! Definitely no better place to go in Asheville for a day/week pass.

Fantastic experience: The size of this place makes even the busiest of times not seemed crowded(20k sqft)old school gym feel but plenty of modern tech. Everyone super respectful.

Fantastic experience: Amazing staff, great sense of community, plenty of space to workout. Best gym in town!

Fantastic experience: Biltmore Fit rocks! family owned, compassionate, knowledgeable body builders and fitness experts. very accommodating for my neuro diverse son. excellent people!!!

Fantastic experience: Coolest gym in town!

Fantastic experience: Got everything you need

Fantastic experience: Pretty good gym

Fantastic experience: Coolest gym in town

Fantastic experience: Great place to work out, staff and owners are top tier!

Fantastic experience: Amazing staff. Amazing equipment. And there's a powerlifting floor as well!!!

Fantastic experience: Biltmore Fit rocks! family owned, compassionate, knowledgeable body builders and fitness experts. very accommodating for my neuro diverse son. excellent people!!!

Positive experience: Nice facility. Machines are in great condition. Very friendly folks and want crowded when we were there. Nice family run gym. We'll be back when we're in town again.

Fantastic experience: Stopped in while visiting Asheville for a couple workouts. Great facility with plenty of free weights/machines and very friendly staff! Definitely no better place to go in Asheville for a day/week pass.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Owners are great and don’t charge ridiculous fees and surcharges, they also have a full downstairs dedicated to powerlifting, CrossFit, and boxing. Very cool, old school weights, and clean. New favorite in the Asheville area

Fantastic experience: This is the place. You want to workout. Go here. You want to get in & out. You want to be social. You want local guides by Zack & Jake. You want Entertainment by Bridget. You want a second home. Go Here. I have traveled so much. I live in Ohio & if feasible, i would drive every day to go here. This is a second home in my heart. AND my minion agrees. She loves it there.

Fantastic experience: Just signed up for a month pass, absolutely love it! Staff are very friendly and welcoming. There’s plenty of equipment to choose from, no waiting for a bench here and every single member I saw wiped down equipment after use. I love the old-school atmosphere and I feel like I’m at home! No sign-up fees, no gimmicks, nobody trying to sell me a personal training package; this is why I’ll always choose a family owned business over a corporate gym. I found my gym home and they’ll continue to have my business for as long as I’m here in Asheville.

Fantastic experience: If you're looking for a no nonsense place to train, this is it. I've been a member of this facility on and off since I was a child. The Sharpe's do a fantastic job of keeping the legacy alive!

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym! In town for vacation.. all the equipment you could ever need and super friendly owner! Definitely check it out!

Fantastic experience: Super clean! Incredible staff. Very inviting environment. extremely competitive rates with no hidden fees. Everyone is abiding by the current regulations(wiping down, masks, etc) truly a gem!

Fantastic experience: Coolest gym ever

Fantastic experience: Great place to work out. Great owners. Love this gym!

Fantastic experience: One of my favorite gyms. Every time I travel to Asheville I make sure a get a lift in here.

Negative experience: They dont keep equipment maintained. Some of the cardio equipment definitely needs replaced. The older lady that works desk is sometimes rude, I believe she may be the owner. Just another money hungry gym wanting to get every dollar they can out of you. This is surprising since this is family owned. Other than these cons, it does have the old school environment if you like that.

Fantastic experience: Great Staff. Great Facility Very Nice ! Thanks so much

Fantastic experience: Great "Family feel" gym, new from Az and they treated me like I've been going my whole life!!! Staff is second to none! Robert M - AZ!!!

Fantastic experience: Zack was at the front desk, he was very professional and nice. He answered my questions and took some flyers for a an event. He agreed to put them up as well as spread the word about the event. The gym is very clean , with many options for different approaches of fitness. Great owners great facility highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: This place is one of my favorite gyms as I tavel. There is plenty of gear as well as multiple stations for whatever you need to do. The staff is friendly and helpful. I made the mistake of jumping right into my workout. I would take the time to find the multi functional area as well as the powerlifting section prior to my routine. You may be pleasantly surprised.

Fantastic experience: Great gym for out-of-town visitors. A day pass costs only $5 if you are staying at a hotel/AirBNB. They have a huge variety of equipment, with some machines I've never even seen before, and everything looks clean and well-maintained.

Fantastic experience: Great staff and equipment.

Fantastic experience: Been going for years . Awesome gym ️‍♀️

Fantastic experience: Everyone needs to visit here at least once! Nice place no doubts!

Fantastic experience: Great place. The staff will make u feel at right at home. Everyone is very friendly there. I love it

Fantastic experience: Been going for a couple of years. All the equipment you need, never too crowded, sauna, and the new downstairs is cool! The members and staff are nice and unobtrusive. Probably more of a place for weight lifting than other stuff, but there are classes too. Just not my thing personally. A lot of people just working hard, minding their business, and being considerate of others in there. Rarely end up waiting on a squat rack which was a huge issue at my last gym. A+.

Fantastic experience: This place is AWESOME!! The type of Gym from before everyone decided that weights needed to be made easier; proper equipment, tons of if, lots of space, well thought out. If you love to lift - you will love to lift in this gym, period.

Fantastic experience: Stopped in while on vacation from central Il. Based off a recommendation, probably the best gym setup I've been in. Met some people, basement setup was an A+, and the owner was an awesome guy. Thanks for the tshirt, when we come back to Asheville this is where we lift/train every day we're here. Multiples of all your major equipment, could not see a scenario where your waiting to get a lift in.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Never too crowded and this gym has all the equipment you could ask for and more. 3 floors full of equipment if all sorts.