Verandah Athletic Club, Dallas TX

(updated 2/4/20) Returning here has been the best option. It is convenient to my work and home. Plus it is one of the few, if not only, full featured health club. With lap pool, hot tub, steam and dry sauna, racquetball and basketball courts, CrossFit, classes, indoor running track, free and machine weights, plus plenty of cardio options.

It still needs some upgrades as the Verandah is over 20 years old. Hopefully they will make those changes over the next year or two.

A shout-out to Jeff and Rick for getting me set back up with a plan to ensure a healthier life. Thank you.
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The staff has always been helpful. That is about all the great things I can say.

Recently I returned to join again only to find that the price was now increasing from $109 to $120 plus tax and sign-up fees.

The thing that blows my mind is it is at best a dated oversized health club. They have a pool, indoor running track, basketball and racquetball courts, free and machine weights, cardio and cross-training. It is better, the locker rooms are still dated by old lockers use the old key method. It is a positive that you don't have to bring your key.

The biggest complaint is the price. They are nearing the price of a Lifetime Fitness or Equinox, yet they lack in appeal and services provided.

I wish all the staff the best. I personally can't recommend Verandah at my discounted couple price of 120 plus tax.

I have been meaning to write a review for awhile. I used to belong to this club years ago. I rejoined a year ago. Nothing much has changed.

PROS: It is never crowded. The clientele is very polite and respectful of people around them. The parking is easy and convenient. They offer clean towels and cold water. Good choice of weight and cardio equipment.

CONS: PLEASE upgrade the locker rooms! You feel like you have walked into a 1980s time warp. Everything is tired, slightly dirty, and funky in smell. Many of the wooden lockers are old and ratty (a lot of numbers have fallen off) and they are sometimes dirty inside. The carpet is starting to seem nasty and frayed. The benches to sit on near the lockers are old and chipped. The sinks, chairs, and area to do hair look dated. At the very least, they could replace the carpet, benches and furniture!

I will stay a member because of the PROS but I'm starting to avoid the locker room which is really a bummer. For the price you pay, everything should be perfect.

The Verandah Club is an absolute treasure for fitness enthusiasts seeking a serene and traditional experience. The gym, blissfully devoid of crowds, offers the perfect environment for focused workouts. The club's mature members create a welcoming and respectful atmosphere, making it easy to connect with like-minded individuals. But the true standout feature is the exceptional pool, which is an absolute dream for lap swimming. The pool's serene ambiance and ample space provide the perfect setting for uninterrupted laps, ensuring a refreshing and invigorating swimming experience. With its old-school charm and emphasis on a fantastic lap swimming environment, The Verandah Club is a true gem for fitness enthusiasts.

Facilities here were incredible. Whenever I travel for work I will book this hotel PURELY for the gym facilities! Pool is lovely too and front desk staff very helpful.