The Third Space

This is as good as it gets for true gym buffs who like solid classes, a clean gym, and a friendly atmosphere. This is not as good for people who are looking for a budget gym. The price tag (over GBP100) a month is enough to turn most people away – which is partly why the gym isn’t too crowded and a great place to go for people who invest in exercise and look for a gym that is a notch above the rest. My fiancé and I enjoy classes that range from yoga to core to trx to pilates. You need to sign up in advance, because popular classes often book quickly. That said, most are run by highly qualified personal trainers. Many are limited to 8 people… which means you get great personal attention. There is also a great pool. I’d highly recommend for people who are willing to pay a bit more for an excellent gym experience.

Wow.
Have you found yourself avoiding gyms because they conjure up the image of «gerbil on wheel» and perhaps even a persistent feeling of inadequacy every time you gaze upon the neatly stacked barbells, as if they were the ones ready to pile themselves onto your fleshy, unexperienced body and bury you in your own foolishness for ever walking through the door!!!
Well. I don’t know what to tell you, other than this:
The Third Space is an amazing place. It is attached to the Hotel Marylebone, which is how I came across it, and guests at the hotel have full access to its amenities.
It is so well designed that I felt right at home as I walked in. You have a friendly receptionist and plenty of friendly (built)(handsome) personal trainers on hand, ready to help. There is one person on duty just to make sure you know how to use the machines, and I was so grateful for his anything-​but-​snobby attitude when I asked how to work the elliptical.
There is music pumping and a little spin class area with top of the line bikes that looks like a bit of a disco with its flashing lights.
The pool has an adjacent steam room (eucalyptus mint essence infused in the steam) and the dressing rooms have dry saunas. You would be crazy not to take full advantage of this place.
I loved the yoga and step classes I took in their small dance studio during my stay: the teachers were personable and motivating, while the attendees were all friendly to one another — felt like a good community of people.
The changing rooms are comfortable, with hair dryers and straighteners, incredible showers, and an impeccably clean environment. The towels are large and plush.
I would recommend the hotel for many reasons, but the opportunity to come back to The Third Space the next time I am in London makes staying anywhere else seem silly.
Do not miss out on this amazing facility!