New Orleans Athletic Club

Coolest gym I've ever seen. The facility is old NOLA with tons of character & charm, it's like a functioning museum. All nice equipment, pool, and a BAR that rivals any in the French Quarter

Great space, friendly staff. The pool is salt water chlorine mix and though on the small side is extremely usable.

I love this gym. It is so very New Orleans. Historic building, chandeliers, a library, a bar, group classes in a ballroom and real people from all walks of life. But if you're looking for a florescent, plastic, mirrored, 24/7 chain gym this is not for you.

This is the most fantastic gym I have ever belonged to. The reconnect isn't always top notch but the atmosphere is something I really enjoy.

This is the best place to work out in New Orleans. The price is well worth what you receive. 4 parking lots available to members for use during hours, four levels and a multitude of rooms and private spaces for great workouts with use of the most up to date equipment. The pool is gorgeous, the 47 classes they offer per week are outstanding, the locker room is relaxing with a steam room/sauna/unbelievable water pressure and vanity area with blow dryers and hair spray. Unbelievable customer service, and a friendly security guard will walk you to your car at night. I would never go anywhere else, this is my new home.

Huge space with multiple levels offering almost any gym equipment you would ever need. The pool is awesome. Year long contract is required and probably the only major downside. Did I mention this athletic club has a bar?? Only in NOLA

I've been a member at NOAC for 7 or 8 years. They regularly improve the equipment, the place is huge, and the staff is great.The gym even has a bar -- named Vaughan's -- and they serve adult beverages. How much more classic New Orleans can you get?!

The club is out-dated with old equipment, the layout is the worst I've ever seen. It is simply impossible for anyone to get a good workout without going up and down in-between 4 floors. The grouping of the equipment is non-functional as if it was designed by someone totally incompetent. Please think twice before signing a contract, they are unilateral. They do not protect your interest at all. Hundreds of dollars for up-front fees/down paymants and impossible to cancel without penalties regardless of how unhappy you are. Unhapiness is guaranteed. I own 2 businesses in the French Quater and I love to work out. It seemed like a good option but after the 2nd workout I realized that I couldn't stand the place. It's nasty, full of odors and people that do not take sports seriously. The trainers are as careless as the salespeople and it has become a nightmare for me. $305 down and 2 mothly payment of $75= $455 for 2 workouts and no one cares if you like it or hate it. I used to own one of europe's largest gyms and I can tell you with a lot of confidence that whether it's training or socializing you want to do don't lower your standards as much as I did. I'll be happy to give a personal testimony to anyone interested in saving money and aggrevation. Colette Csintyan is a careless crook with no customer service skills. Stay away!!!!

Noac Member - I love my athletic club. I'm always greeted warmly at.the door. The dressing room is always in immaculate condition. and the other members are awesome, and more than willing to help you during group exercise. We really enjoy the environment and the people. Not to mention my body is a wonderland. I've never felt better. Thanks NoAC

The New Orleans Athletic Club (NOAC) is a special health club. You just don't find them like this anywhere in the country. I can't believe the reviews I see here! Some people obviously don’t appreciate the finer historic buildings and would rather a brightly colored, techno playing gym to visit. 1) I am not and employee of the club, but rather a member. 2) This is one of the oldest operating health clubs in the entire country. The building is historic and located in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans. The place is absolutely beautiful and HUGE! You are in no hurry to leave this lovely facility and I find I can stay and work out for longer because I enjoy being there. 3) This is not just a gym, hence the name: New Orleans Athletic CLUB. This is a club for members ONLY. You may visit the club and use the facilities as a guest of member. You can not however, just get a day pass. This place does not operated that way. This is out of respect for the members who are upstanding members of the community. If you would like a tour, the staff would be happy to show you around if you are interested in membership. There is a full bar, library, salon, poker room area, indoor heated pool, boxing ring, steam and sauna rooms, racket ball court, ballroom. I could go on and on. 4) This is not a modern gym, but they do have modern equipment. If you like those over crowded, brightly colored, plain, blah gyms with just workout equipment, this place is NOT for you. This place is multi floors, many rooms and areas to work out and feel like you are not crowded. They offer many different group exercise classes which is included in your membership. 4) Some complained here about the cancellation policy or other policies. EVERYTHING is outlined is your agreement and explained when you sign up. If you do not agree with their policies, go elsewhere. No one is forcing you to be a member. 5) As far as feeling unwelcome… what??? All I can say about that is there must be a reason. This club prides itself on keeping out trouble makers, disreputable and questionable characters. I thank them for that. That alone is worth their fees which is around $80/month. I’ve never had anything stolen and have had many things returned to me that I accidentally left behind. The good thing about the bad reviews I see here is that none of these people are members of the NOAC anymore. I’m glad they found somewhere else to be because they don’t belong at the NOAC. This is special place for people who appreciate not on the historic value of the building, but the vastness of space, variety of classes, up-to-date equipment and the quality of the overall experience which is truly a New Orleans one.