TMPL - Astor Place

Fantastic experience: I really like this gym! It’s a HUGE step up from Crunch. It feels more luxury and also soooo much space. Never crowded & plenty of room at any hour on the machines / weights. The GM Rolando is also great.

Fantastic experience: I would first like to recommend that Google start offering a six-star rating for businesses like TMPL that stand far apart from the competition. In the meantime, I will share with everyone looking for a new gym in New York City, how impressed I am with TMPL, Astor Place. The interior looks like a European castle, with high ceilings, exposed brick, and dim lighting that's very easy on the eyes (not the bright fluorescent lights you see in most fitness facilities.) The music is always energizing and never excessively loud. TMPL is by far the most spacious gym I've ever been in, with so much equipment that my workout is never interrupted by having to wait for machines or weights. They also have various Life Fitness and Matrix machines that I haven't seen in any other gym in the city. The women's locker room is enormous - I actually got lost in it the first time I was there. While trying to find my way out, I stumbled upon something that looked like a hair salon in the middle of the locker room! It's stocked with everything you need post-workout, including towels, hair dryers, razors, body lotion, mouthwash, hair gel, etc. Most importantly, it's extremely clean, as is the rest of the facility. The staff is professional and courteous. Even the people cleaning the gym (and a high five to all of them - did I mention how huge the facility is?!) are smiling and friendly to the members, which is something I haven't noticed much in other gyms. I've had great interactions with Kim, Rachel, Maurice and the general manager, Rolando. They've all been so welcoming which has added to my fantastic workout experience every time I've been there. I'll conclude by mentioning the hydro-massage chairs, from which I'm writing this review. The chairs also offer solitaire and health-related articles to read if you feel the need to multitask. I have yet to experience Monday's DJ night, but will surely post another review once I do. So again, if you're looking for a new gym in the city, go straight to TMPL, Astor Place and ask for any of the above mentioned staff. Since no one is waiting to use it, I will now enjoy another 10 minute hydro-massage...

Fantastic experience: Very clean and extremely friendly staff! Locker rooms are spacious and somewhat private. The gym culture is positive, supportive and bromo.

Fantastic experience: I joined earlier this year in September looking for an upgrade in my gym routine (NYSC previously). It was ok at first, the facility was a bit unorganized and unclean at first. However, recently TMPL's general manager has made major improvements to the layout, organization and overall cleanliness of Astor Place. This definitely has perserved the luxury vibe of TMPL. Favorite gym so far in NYC, espically on Monday's with DJ Pumpkins House sets.

Fantastic experience: I LOVE this club. The amenities are beautiful, the people are beautiful, and the vibes are immaculate ;)

Fantastic experience: Wonderful place to train when visiting NYC! Very clean facility, plentiful equipment, great vibe. Hope to be back!

Fantastic experience: The staff at TMPL was incredibly helpful and kind, and they did an amazing job making me feel welcome as a guest to the facility. The facility itself is amazing with lots of equipment options. Truly a luxurious experience at TMPL!

Fantastic experience: Love this place - it’s one of the best gyms in downtown — so much state of the art equipment and a great environment for having an awesome workout

Fantastic experience: I have been a member since Nov 2020 and my workouts at TMPL Astor Place. I find the facility clean, well-managed, with a friendly staff. There is plenty of up-to-date equipment to choose from. And there is always a nice mix of music. The gym is quite spacious and the staff promptly addresses any needs and concerns I have. TMPL has areas with natural night which I love. There are other areas that are dark and might benefit from some white paint.

Fantastic experience: Club manager Ms. Octavia is super-sweet and helpful. Even though I was very angry and started screaming on the phone but she was able address the issue and resolve my request. TMPL is 1 of the best clubs in NYC.

Fantastic experience: Well I like this gym I see the videos everything they have everything Inside good vibes prices are not really that bad I meant some but is worth it but i still can’t decide which location

Fantastic experience: Edit: the general manager called me to let me know they actually kept the old hip thruster and put it in the red room (I had asked before and they had said they replaced it) and offered to teach me how to use the new machine. Really appreciated the call and the equipment in the red room is pretty new/nice as well so changing to 5 stars now :) This used to be my goto location since they had everything I needed, with a steam room as a nice bonus. But then they got rid of the hip thruster which was one of the main reasons I went to this location since it makes hip thrusts way more safe and convenient, and doesn’t make me feel like I’m hogging a bench and a bunch of space. They replaced it with a machine which of course is not the same. Not sure why they made such a decision.

Fantastic experience: There are massage chairs, great squatting rack, steam room and amazing eucalyptus towels! My go-to gym place! I also had a personal training session with Cat - and she was amazing! Staff are great, very helpful, kind and friendly

Positive experience: Honestly, what a great gym with lots of equipment and square footage of space. Similar to equinox, but for half the price. The only complaint is that I wish they had staff to clean down the machines constantly like equinox instead of their members given the high price.

Positive experience: I like this gym BUT something has to be done about the shenanigans they're pulling with Customer Hours & Shower / Steam Room Availability. For the 4th time this month, I finished a workout at 9:30pm — a full 30 MINUTES BEFORE their stated closing time — only to be told that SHOWERS WERE CLOSED. So too was the Steam Room. Does Management not realize that these amenities are critical reasons why people choose (or leave) a gym in the first place? It baffles my mind why they would advertise that they close at a specific time and then increasingly shut down these key amenities earlier and earlier (for a while I was told it was 9:45pm). Are they catering to RETIREES ONLY? Or are they, as their pricing, location & demographic suggests, catering to WORKING PROFESSIONALS? Many of whom aren't even able to start a workout until 9pm. When I asked one of the employees why he had shut down the showers, I was told he needed to clean them so he could leave at 10pm. Why on earth are the EMPLOYEES leaving at the same time as the patrons? Are they NOT GETTING PAID after closing time? I've been a member of Crunch, Equinox, NYSC, even 24-Hour Fitness & never had a situation like this. It isn't asking a lot for either of the following to become the protocol: 1) Close the Steam Room at 9:45pm and Showers at 10pm (with the expectation that the employees will then clean the facilities AFTER the official closing time, as should be the case) or 2) Stay open LATER — 11pm on Weekdays; 9pm on Weekends (the fact they close at 8PM Friday through Sunday is another issue; people aren't even eating dinner at that time). Anything less seems like a disservice to people who chose this gym in good faith. And I can say with full confidence that I am far from the only member who feels this way.

Fantastic experience: Editing my review. There is a big issue with personal hygiene and members. A lot of people take their shoes off to squat and their feet arent washed or their shies must be hella old and dirty :( when its busy its hard to go near the bench area as well because a lot of people are musty. There should be signs or rules about wearing anti perspirant and shoes. Id love to talk to someone about this but i havent seen the manager in a few days. If yall cant make rules about hygiene AT LEAST put in an aroma system for the building! The stench is getting unbearable. Please im begging yall to put some scent diffusers in. PLEASE

Fantastic experience: Staff are really friendly and helpful. Scenery is beautiful. Facilities are perfect. Couldn’t really ask for a better gym!

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff! I haven’t been to the gym in many years and the trainers were very helpful! Equipment was clean and plentiful .. I strongly recommend

Fantastic experience: TMPL at Astor Place is the most welcoming environment I’ve received a gym. They have all the amenities you could imagine plus a dj booth and a water massage chair. Chris and Abid are my favorite employees here. Always so helpful and kind!

Fantastic experience: I love TMPL Astor place! The music is great and Chris and Abid helped me with everything about my membership. I would highly recommend getting a membership here it’s so fun and easy!

Fantastic experience: Chris the trainer is awesome. He’s super friendly, informative, and helpful! Highly recommend this club and Chris for personal training for whoever comes in!

Fantastic experience: A great place to work out with a great staff with zero egos. When asking how a certain piece of equipment works or a best exercise, they never look down upon me and always are there to suggest help. Hurs are perfect for my schedule and of course, they are right around the corner from one of the greatest and oldest bars in New York City

Fantastic experience: The staff were quite friendly and, for the most part, helpful. The equipment is plentiful, clean, and in good shape. Best of all? Natural light! The workout space had large windows, so it’s actually a pleasant space to exist in.

Fantastic experience: Love this gym, plenty of workout equipment, great vibe, lighting, and front desk has always been wonderful. My friends and I love working out here. Side note, who I presume is the owner always looks very professional and is very friendly whenever he is around.

Fantastic experience: First time definitely won’t be my last! I was invited to do a class with Seiky! Great mix to add to your routine to take things up a notch! Awesome space ! Makes you wanna workout and feel excited about it!

Fantastic experience: Unsure why this has any less than 5 stars. It's beautiful, affordable, has monthly membership with literally zero fees, has friendly staff and has the most modern equipment. And it's almost never busy. Plus has a steam room. What more can you ask for in a gym?

Fantastic experience: Nice, clean, has everything you need from a gym. Love the decor and the atmosphere. The hydro massage chairs are great for after a workout!

Fantastic experience: I love working out at Astor Place TMPL! From the front desk staff to the personal trainers; everyone is friendly, informative, and takes COVID-19 precautions seriously! I have been personal training with Cat and the experience has been tremendous! Cat is knowledgable, motivating, and dynamic! Cat works to transform me both physically and mentally for the better! I 100% recommend this gym and training with Cat!!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Quality Beautiful Gym, very well equipped and makes you want to get a good sweat in! I heard a rumor that the gym was used in the movie Zoolander which makes it even cooler!!

Fantastic experience: LOVE this gym. Workers are all welcoming and sweet. Even at peak hours it’s never really crowded. The gym vibe is immaculate the lighting is super cool and it feels like a club because they always have the best music. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Quality I’ve been coming here for Abid, Terrance, and Jinna are so friendly, inviting, and helpful in answering any questions you have. The gym is always clean and smells like eucalyptus because of Blazer. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I've been a client of Terrence for a year now and I actually saw the results within a month or two! I lost all of the weight I intended to and have gained a bunch of strength, stability, and overall balanced well-being :) I kept training with Terrence even after the initial results because the TMPL staff makes it feel very much like a community and the showers are clean!

Fantastic experience: Great gym and the Personal trainer Ed and Kathryn are great people.And Gina at the front desk is great plus kate as well.

Fantastic experience: Love this gym. Gym floor and locker rooms clean and the new team is awesome , especially the front desk. They are the first and last ones you see when you come . Jinna at reception is AMAZING always kind and courteous and always remembers my name. She is a huge asset for this location and keeps me coming back.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism This is a great gym to work out! There is such a great vibe and good music at all times, it feels like you are in a disco. I was able to join the training options and had a great experience, Terrence helped me through my transformation and got the best out of me on every workout. 100% recommended!

Fantastic experience: This gym is so cool I don’t know why there is so much hate! The facility has everything you need and is SO big I’m obsessed with this gym. Good vibes good people and great classes! Would definitely recommend this gym to my friends

Fantastic experience: Gym is great. Equipment is always clean and organized. Vibe is motivating and I love the eucalyptus towels. Great touch. Updating to five stars due to a personal phone call from the GM - nothing better than a manager who cares deeply about his members

Fantastic experience: I love working out at TMPL. It is clean, well-maintained, and the training staff is great. Especially great is my trainer, Terrence Lawrence, who is also the Fitness Manager at the facility. I've seen amazing results as a result of partnering with him, and he's really gotten me excited about the prospect of getting in shape. The rest of the staff is so friendly as well - 10/10 would recommend!

Fantastic experience: This place is really dope. The staff and general manager made my friend and I feel right at home as soon as we walked in. We are both from the south and the experience this place gave was right in line with southern hospitality. It's sometimes tough to motivate yourself to Exercise while traveling but this place makes that easy. Great experience, great staff, and great equipment.

Fantastic experience: TMPL is a great gym! Really great value with affordable rates and top-notch trainers. I’ve trained at TMPL countless times, and each workout has been different leaving me pushed to my limit. Everyone who works there is nice to talk to, and you can tell they work hard to make the place better. It’s also a fun atmosphere with great music, a crystal ball DJ booth, slightly dimmed lighting, and artsy walls. My one criticism is that the check-in process could be made easier for training.

Fantastic experience: Formerly a David Barton gym. One has the feeling that they're going to a nightclub. A very fancy one, indeed. Immaculately clean. Has four wonderful floors for exercising.

Fantastic experience: This gym is now a part of my Top 3; Equinox Park Ave, Performix House, and NYSC Flagship. This ranking is based on the knowledgeable patron-body, class variety, availability of equipment, and overall ambience. Although I feel like I’m out on a night filled of debauchery, the interior decor translates and transmits the animalistic energy needed to get through my training. Not to mention, the staff is super friend, everything is clean and where it needs to be.

Fantastic experience: Since I don't live in NYC - this is my go to gym to drop into every 6 weeks. The gym itself is aesthetically pleasing, the women's locker room is spacious and clean with a blow dry bar which I think is genius. Plentiful cardio equipment and proper equipment to squat, bench and deadlift (which is what I mainly do) and a lot of machines for accessory work. But the main difference that sets this gym apart from the many fitness facilities in the city is the front desk staff in the early morning (opening). Each time I'm greeted by Erica and she's super friendly and personable and now that I have gotten to know her, coming to this gym feels like coming home. I just wished they were opened earlier on Saturday and Sunday (as 5:30am is my preferred time to train any day of the week). Thank you Erica for all that you do!

Fantastic experience: Great fitness center with tons of weights and machines. Spacious and the athletes get it and are polite and work in. Could use some deep cleaning!

Fantastic experience: Astor place is definitely a step up! Not really big is it spacious, but I am always able to use whatever equipment I need. Also, just enough mirrors to reflect on your progress. The 2 massage chairs are a blessing for before or after workouts to get your muscles warm and loosened up!

Fantastic experience: Very unique NYSC. It has a live DJ and massage chairs. Full weight area and top of the line cardio machines. Huge steam room too.

Fantastic experience: Great gym! Lighting in the gym is dim (almost like a club) and actually motivates you to work out harder. All the equipment is up to date; lots of space and never a line for any machine during the time I go. Not to mention the eucalyptus-scented chilled towels, which are refreshing after a workout. The manager, Julie, is incredibly helpful and kind as well.

Fantastic experience: Best gym I've been to thus far! For me anyway.... Very spacious, very versatile with lots of the latest equipment. Separate area for trainers on first floor(which i hope they continue to use instead of clogging up the 2nd floor X fit section). I've been to Equinox, Ballys, 24/7 Fitness, L.A. Fitness and countless other gyms and in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn . If your willing to pay for an upscale gym itself, you will get what you pay for.

Fantastic experience: Love the machines, never feels packed. Trainers are super cool. Some front desk personnel could be more helpful but they're pretty friendly.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic amenities. Lots of space and high end equipment.Love the zinee area with rogue rigs,sleds, battling ropes, kettle bells and slam balls. You don't have to pay extra to use this space or equipment. Hydro massage chairs are included in membership.There's even a blow out bar in the Ladies which makes it easy to workout before work. Staff are super friendly and helpful.

Fantastic experience: Large gym, flagship. Spacious and well equipped

Fantastic experience: This gym is great. It's really big and never feels overcrowded. All the equipment is new and it's kept really clean.