Nautilus Plus Downtown East

Spacious gym, a lot of equipment, cardio machines, multiple bench presses, squat racks and deadlift platforms. Unless you go during rush hours you will always find the machine for your workout waiting for you. A lot of service from Nautilus Plus and there is even a sauna at this location.

By far, the worst Nautilus Plus. It's super noisy. The music played in many of the group classes and the spin class are played at discotheque volumes with the door wide open for the duration of the class, so it's next to impossible to work out peacefully/safely in much of the gym. I've brought this up several times without any results, even though the people not in the classroom at this gym often outnumber the students. The machines aren't well maintained. The leg extension machine has been squeaking for over a year. One of the rowing machines has a clicking foot pedal. The height adjustment for the pneumatic abdominal machine sticks , so it's very hard to adjust. One toilet and a sink in the ladies' room do not function. I have a chronic pain illness that affects my metabolism. I've gained over 20 lbs since my diagnosis. My pain affects the duration of my workouts. I cone to this gym as advised by my internal nedecine specialist. One of the male employees at this gun asked me if I was pregnant. Another female employee will make comments like "you're leaving already."I find it very discouraging. Not everyone who goes to the gym is in perfect health or shape, and those types of comments can hinder a person's progress and make their gym experience unpleasant. There have been closures at this gym unrelated to Covid or statutory holidays. Most times you only find out about a closure when you show up to the gym and find the door locked. It shows a lack of respect to the customers. The employees seem to work on a script...must say hello, goodbye and bonne entrainment. If you leave get past the reception without a greeting, they yell one after you as if it's obligatory. You can't leave this gym in your bubble and enjoy your workout high; it won't happen. There's also a tendency for one employee to give fake compliments to try to rope you into additional services. It's off-putting. The stretching area is often cluttered. Equipment is often strewn all over the place so it's hard to find a space to warm up or cool down. Many services have been reduced during Covid, but no incentives/refunds have been given for these losses I.e, showers, saunas, cancelled classes. There are all the same several employees here that are approachable and warm. The curly haired gentleman with glasses and the new osteopath. There was a woman with blond hair and straight bangs who was all business, very professional. I haven't seen her in ages. She may have been a manager at one point. On a positive note, the Nautilus Plus on the Plateau is great. The Place Victoria Nautilus is the best. There are lots of places to workout. You can workout in the classrooms when classes aren't being given which is something the Nautilus on Saint André does not allow. The employees at Place Victoria have a genuine enthusiasm and warmth. The Zumba classes are fun. Toning class is great too. I wish I lived closer to that location. They have more instructors. The common areas are quiet and the level of music in the classes don't disturb the other customers. There are some machines that have screens attached so you can watch programs without craning your neck to see. The rooms are divided and this Nautilus is on two floors, so it has a lot of areas where you can workout privately if you like. It's a hard Nautilus to find with very little signage, but definitely worth the trip. The Boomerang membership$1.50 us tax reduction per workout is a big incentive to join. It's what got me. With my busy schedule, since the Nautilus on Saint Laurent closed, I have no other appealing Nautilus options in my neighbourhood, and a noisy location is not my cup of tea at the end of a busy work day.

Criticisms of the company asides, 5 stars is definitely deserved for this location. Staff have always been helpful in providing information and help, ensuring to greet you at the door and helping everyone feel welcomed. There is plenty of equipment to go around, with the several squat racks, bench presses, deadlift areas and many other machines becoming handy when it gets a bit busier than usual. The gym is also open later than most others downtown. Ladies locker room was in good condition once I visited but I cannot comment on the showers as I have never used them. The handful of group classes I took prior to the pandemic restrictions were fun and motivating.

Great place. Wide areas and great group classes. Unfortunately, not everybody respects the safe environment during the pandemic and no one is taking care about it... They all should be wearing masks, but:

favorite location to work out. good looking gym , nice equipement and great energy

Great gym, busy on weekday nights, 27 dollars day pass

Good gym. Good facilities. Very clean and generally not too busy. The gym requires you have their phone app to enter which I find rather inconvenient, there should be at least a manual option for those not carrying smartphones. Otherwise impressed.

Friendly service, great gym, and fair prices for one time visits.

Very nice space. There is a dedicated area to do functional workouts with pull up and squat racks and grass, which I particularly like. However, they are missing a couple of key pumping machines which they could easily add.

Really really like this location. Never really crowded. The building is just mesmerizing! Going up the stairs and looking at that old elevator already makes me happy of just being there. There are all what seem to be original walls of early 1900s and there are random cat imprints on some bricks. Whaaat? Mysterious! Staff is very friendly and helpful. Gym has all necessary equipment at least for all types of general workouts. If you live close by or if you're just passing. Must visit just for the atmosphere!! Edit: One thing though is music is too relaxing for a place where you need to be pumped up.

Directions to Nautilus Plus Downtown East with public transportation

---