Lakeshore Athletic Club Illinois Center
5.0
- Neighborhood: Loop
- 211 N. Stetson Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60601
- 312-616-9000
The club is members-only, but Chicago hotel patrons can use guest passes; call for info. As you enter and see rock climbers scaling a 100-foot climbing wall, you'll understand why the club holds the sales philosophy of giving tours before quoting prices. This is an immaculately kept facility that, in addition to being the workout venue of choice for some noteworthy Chicago sports figures, has something to appeal to most fitness enthusiasts. Spread over the club's six floors are a full court gymnasium, an 1/11-mile track, an eight-lane 25-yard pool and international-size squash/racquetball courts. There also are free weights and Nautilus, Cybex and Hammer Strength workout equipment. If your goal is to get your heart pumping, there's state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment, as well as a wide variety of aerobics classes. A good day's pampering (massage therapy, facials, European body treatments and nail services) is also available at the club's Complete Day Spa.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Stetson and Wacker.
- Parking:
- Valet. (located on Stetson), Limited Street.
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by city bus; taxicabs plentiful.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5:15 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- Audience:
- Families
- Recreation and Sports Activities:
- Volleyball, Basketball, Climbing, Racquetball, Running and Jogging, Squash, and Competitive Swimming
- Recreation Facilities:
- Athletic Fitness Club
Features
- Food:
- Pat's Pizza, specializing in thin-crust, is on the entry level of the building.
- Tours:
- Prospective members may tour facilities.
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. Athletic apparel in the pro shop includes shorts, T-shirts, goggles, swimwear. Leagues and clinics in basketball, volleyball, racquetball and squash.
- Facilities:
- Rentals Available and Swimming Pool
- Payment Methods:
- American Express and Visa
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"Best in the city! Excellent..."
Jonna from Chicago, IL - October 2, 2006
Best in the city! Excellent instructors for classes. Very clean. Professional staff. The Spa is an excellent value...highly recommend.
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"The gym I must admit..."
anon. from chicago, il - March 25, 2005
The gym I must admit is amazing! The staff is excellent! The only down part about is it the spa. The selection isn't big at all and you really don'...
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"The Health Club is spotless...."
Lou Levin from Chicago, IL - May 26, 2004
The Health Club is spotless. At the peak times there is plenty of machines and workout areas for everyone, and always plenty of towels to go around
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