Midtown Athletic Club in Palatine, IL, offers a wealth of amenities and a welcoming atmosphere. Members frequently praise the friendly and knowledgeable staff, particularly Aaron, who provides detailed tours and answers all questions. The facility boasts indoor and outdoor pools, a well-managed kids' play area, and various fitness classes.
Additionally, many reviews highlight the cleanliness of the gym and the inviting community. However, some members have noted issues such as ongoing renovations, high membership fees, and aggressive sales tactics. Despite these concerns, Midtown Athletic Club remains a highly recommended fitness destination.
Pros:
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Aaron provides excellent tours
- Clean facility
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Well-managed kids' play area
- Variety of fitness classes
- Inviting community
- Excellent personal trainers
- Nice tennis courts
- Good café bar
Cons:
- Ongoing renovations
- High membership fees
- Aggressive sales tactics
Location / Contact
- Address: 1760 N Hicks Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, United States
- Phone:+1 847-474-3964
- Website:midtown.com
Rating Stats
Reviews (10)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.2-star.
This business has 10 reviews.
The address is: 1760 N Hicks Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, United States .
The contact number is +1 847-474-3964
This service is listed under Gym .
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Mike
1 year ago
If they weren’t so desperate I would have considered it. Multiple text messages, phone calls and voicemails.Not any great deals either. If you’re seeking me so heavily, why would a joining fee be a thing?Maybe a month free and waiving the fee but at this point it’s just annoying to keep seeing midtown pop up.
Kathy Mountz
1 year ago
Joined 3 weeks ago, was not told about renovations. Current available equipment is a handful of weight machines and a couple ellipticals - you'll get 10x more at a planet fitness for $10/month. Basically everything is outdated, wasn't worth $170/month when the gym floor was open, much less now that nothing is accessible. They tried to talk me into not cancelling by saying I would be "guaranteed the $170/month price for a year" but I legit just signed a contract saying that so not sure at all how that was supposed to be a "selling point". Sales guy says the price in January will be over $220/month. Idk who is going to pay that for this place. Best of luck to y'all - glad to have gotten out of there.
Paola “chowwithpao” Quinones
1 year ago
Moving to the area & I decided to take a tour with Aaron C. Was super blown away with the facility! From the moment I walked in I felt at home! Aaron answered all questions and was super informative. Excited to start my fitness journey here! If you are looking for a tour ask for Aaron!!!
Orion Hagedorn
1 year ago
Overall this place is one of the nicest clubs ive ever been to. What sets them apart is the staff. I had a tour with Aaron and it was overall a great experience. Aaron was kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable. He worked through all of my questions and concerns. He was also very clear when he talked which helped me understand all of the important information about the club. Theres also a young man at the front desk who is always very helpful, inviting and kind. I signed up and haven’t looked back since. Great club with an exceptional staff.
Ulysses Hagedorn
1 year ago
Aside from the awesome amenities, the staff really is what makes this place great. The manager Aaron has such a personal approach and seems to know everyone that is part of this club. Not that I was on the fence but Aaron definitely was the swinging factor in me joining. Great gym and I can’t wait until the renovations are done!
Hasan Khan
1 year ago
Awesome place to exercise while the kids are entertained. Well-managed kids play area - I rarely if ever see my kids in front of the tv, they're always colouring or on the playset or playing with other kids. Great gym, lots of classes which I should take more advantage of. Nice safe and clean pools with lifeguards aplenty. 4th of July festivities were lots of fun. Great community, everyone is so nice to my kids.
Natey V
1 year ago
This is an awesome place to go to for a club. Kidtown workers are very nice, (Stephanie, Sam, and some others I forgot their name) So you should totally get a membership here. The prices are totally worth it! I’ve been here since September 2022 and it’s really awesome and I go there every Monday because I go to tennis there and it’s really amazing! Also the indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, tennis courts, swimming lessons, Kidtown, and the café bar is really good. So I would 100% recommend this location!Sincerely,Nathaniel V (Nate)
AJ&H Transmission
1 year ago
We all know the importance of a quality product, and Midtown Athletic Club delivers just that. From the cleanliness of the facility to the politeness of the staff, Midtown gets our vote and membership.
Mary L'Abbate
1 year ago
As a bigger woman, I was at first afraid of what all the in-shape people would say about me coming to work out at Midtown. What I found instead was an incredibly warm and loving community, new friends, and the best personal trainer you could ever ask for! I couldn't be happier with my membership and time at Midtown. Oh, and ask for Fidel if you want a personal trainer! He is the BEST!
Adrianna W
1 year ago
This place is definitely more of a social club for wealthy, elderly folks than an actual gym. I have not really met other members who were in their 20s and 30s. There is nothing special about Midtown, unless someone is really into playing tennis or pickle ball. If you're going to spend close to $200, you're a lot better off joining Crossfit, or even another gym like Lifetime, if you're a younger person seeking that social aspect. You're also locked into a 12-month contract your first year and the hours are very limited (the gym closes at 9pm on weekdays and 7pm on the weekends). One positive thing is that the facility is very clean. The trainers are very nice too, my favorites were Katya, Bridgette and Lenny.