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Holmes Place Amoreiras

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😠 This institution will rip you off, especially if you're a foreigner. I got charged for a towel service for months that I never requested and is not in my contract. Furthermore, I got told that I could cancel my contract if I am moving away, and now they deny ever telling me that. Btw, same thing hap... People often mention staff, space, Holmes, pool, para, nice, classes, machines, super, small,


Address

R. Silva Carvalho 321, 1250-212 Lisboa, Portugal

Website

www.holmesplace.com

Contact

+351 21 371 6610

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (384 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 6:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 6:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 6:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 7 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 6:30 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:30 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (16) space (12) Holmes (12) pool (11) para (11) nice (10) classes (10) machines (9) super (9) small (8)
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  • 1/5 Ilana K. 1 year ago on Google
    This institution will rip you off, especially if you're a foreigner. I got charged for a towel service for months that I never requested and is not in my contract. Furthermore, I got told that I could cancel my contract if I am moving away, and now they deny ever telling me that. Btw, same thing happened to my friend so this is not an isolated case. Stay away.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Davi Nogueira (. 2 years ago on Google
    The training area is too small for a gym that charges so much above the usual price. They don't allow the use of some sports acessories, as for a simple cap. That's a very unusual rule.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Robert De Marco's A. 5 years ago on Google
    The gym is nice, clean, the spa and changing rooms are clean and always tidy. Staff is polite and most of them speak English. Daniela the memberships manager she is great, polite, efficient and a nice talk too. The only downside once the Jacuzzis water was cold (it only happened once but still standards are standards) and there should be some tissues dispensers in the changing room tables next to the hairdryers. And yes, the weights area is very very tiny and small if was up to me I would knock down the wall next to a studio and sacrifice a studio (they would still have a few) and make a proper sized gym with more machines and equipments. Then it would be 5 stars as the staff and the place they have all the numbers to be excellent but the size of the training area is exaggeratedly small for any gym.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Philip H. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff will tell you one price and then change it the next day. A business completely without character or morals.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Furkan K. 4 months ago on Google • 612 reviews
    Overcrowded in rush hours 😞Gym environment is too old, needs more equipment..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kyla N. 1 year ago on Google
    Thank god for Google reviews! People sharing their honest experiences has saved me possibly thousands of euros and a lot of stress. There were so many red flags on the phone calls I’ve been hounded with since showing some interest online. Trust your gut feeling! This facility is clearly focused on money, not health and exercise. Please, anyone considering this gym, read the reviews here. 🙏🏻
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Murillo Nicacio de M. 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    It would be the best spa & social club in Lisbon if it weren’t for all the people trying to exercise. Don’t they know this isn’t a gym? They do their best to try and get rid of the exercise types: - The workout equipment is pretty old, and free weights are scarce. - The social space is super small and cramped to encourage socializing and discourage exercise. - The personal trainers do their best to keep the few stations they have occupied, as they chat the day away with their clients. - The rulebook was specifically written to aggravate people who take their fitness seriously, and the staff enforces it as selectively as possible. E.g.: you can’t use cardio equipment for longer than 15 minutes during peak hours. All of this to no avail, the social space is still filled with people trying to exercise for some reason. Seriously people, get a clue. If you want to “get in shape” or “workout” you should go to an actual gym. Leave Holmes Place to those of us who want to feel like we’re working out while we relax and socialize.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raquel M. 6 years ago on Google
    Small but very convenient. Complete with a pool. Opens very early (6h30) but closes early as well (21h30). They offer the car park for 3hours which is also very important since its impossible to park in Amoreiras.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Diana L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is considered one of the top gyms at Holmes Place, along with Cascais. The location is great, the car park works super well. However, for a Holmes Place-level gym, it has a regime very similar to Fitness Hut, one street down: small, crowded space, PTs constantly inviting users to "hang out" for some client to win Priority, the internet has been down for days and talking on mobile phones is prohibited. This all makes the visits quite unpleasant. (Original) Este é considerado um dos ginásios top do Holmes Place, juntamente com o de Cascais. A localização é excelente, o parque de estacionamento funciona super bem. No entanto, para um ginásio ao nível do Holmes Place, tem um regime muito semelhante ao Fitness Hut, uma rua abaixo: espaço pequeno e cheio, PTs constantemente a convidarem os utilizadores a saírem "durante os descansos" em prol de algum cliente deles ganhar prioridade, a internet está em baixo há dias e é proibido ainda falar ao telemóvel. Isto tudo acaba por tornar as visitas bastante desagradáveis.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Guilherme R. 1 year ago on Google
    After two months of working out here, Im changing my review for worst. I keep praising the bathing and sauna area, but it's not feasible to pay for an expensive gym and have a tight space to work out. in addition, the equipment is not super new and the gym is always full. I'm not a strong guy and even so some devices are already at the weight limit I can lift. Other than that, even dumbbells have only one of each weight. so if you are looking for a good space for bodybuilding, do not choose this unit.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Екатерина �. 7 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I go to HP Amoreiras during almost a year. And I’m going to cancel my membership as soon as possible, because: 1. Some trainers give unprofessional exercises that are not safe for health and body 2. Dance classes have a low level and are boring 3. Today I went to a swimming pool, a was going to have a hydro gymnastic class. But the trainer told me that I should wear only one-piece swimsuits, not two-piece one. And I should leave the class. But HOW could I know it? When I was in this swimming pool before wearing two-piece swimsuit nobody told me about it. There are no rules in your website, no rules in a locker room. It’s crazy. Why can men swim just in swimming trunks and women cannot wear a two-piece swimsuit?
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Josh R. 9 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Very expensive & luxury gym but well worth it for that little bit extra. I bought a 3 day pass whilst on holiday for €45. Gym is equipped with plenty of machines, cables & racks. Dumbbells up to 40kg. But the use of the sauna, steam room & pool is fantastic and makes the pricey day passes worth it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hadrien M. 4 years ago on Google
    I'm a current member here. It's nice, always very tidy and the staff is quite friendly. Only issue is with the number of machines - quite limited for advanced workouts. Apart from that, I'm very happy that I signed up - used to be a member of Academia Life Club which was great on all aspects except for cleanliness. The Holmes Place club is more central and luxurious but Academia has WAY more machines. Something to think about if you are on the fence between the two.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Boris I. 2 years ago on Google
    No “caps” allowed in the gym. No feasible explanation provided. I go to Holmes Place palacio and there is no such rule there. Utter nonesense
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laurenti A. 10 months ago on Google • 120 reviews
    Stunning gym at 2 min distance from Marquese de Pombal (the Sotomayor branch as Holmes Place has about 5 venues in Lisbon) You can access them all, as many times as you want per day, for less than 100 euros. All classes are included for free (from pilates to cycling and jiu-jitsu) in the price above. Swimming pool, sauna, filtered water, a super cheap restaurant, and even parking. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daiwa K. 4 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    Love the place. The reception is very nice and helpful. Also, most of the instructors at least try to speak to me in English… in Central Europe it is a norm to ask at the beginning of the classes if anyone is first time or foreigner.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kristian 4 months ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Be weary of this place. After the first month they stopped giving me a large towel and said I needed to pay another 10 euros a month if I wanted to keep getting a large towel. I asked to talk to the manager about this but she never responded to my emails or reception requests. They continued charging me for the towel even after I left the gym. I had to get my bank to stop the transfer. So whatever is agreed in the contract add another 10 euros 50 if you want to keep getting a towel. Secondly, I gave them three months notice as agreed in the contract in order to do some work in the UK. They agreed and I left in October. However after leaving the gym they are now chasing me for another three months pay. They have my work contract and know that I explained my plans to them but they keep calling me all the same and threatening debt collection. Of course they'll never collect anything as this case highlights their lack of communication and competency more than anything. I've made a complaint to their regulator via the online complaints book. For me the money is really nothing, and being in the UK they can't do anything. However the principle and treating customers fairly means something to me so I have told them to keep trying. In the meantime I will let everyone know how I've been treated at this gym. Finally, the gym itself is very small and the instructors know very little. There are much better places in Lisbon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nabin K. 2 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    One of the best fitness chain in Europe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alan !. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice Gym, the area for Power training is a bit small but everything you need is ther. Sauna and pool are amazing
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Frank H. 1 year ago on Google
    Gym is ok, but unfortunately, the gym management does not imply proper sauna rules. 90% of the guys don't use a towel to sit on, which is simply a disgusting behaviour. There are no signs that one could refer to, and ask the fellow sauna users to comply with the rules. Que porcaria!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vitor G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place to train, very complete and practical, friendly service. It's not just a gym. A lot of attention to the issue of cleanliness, which in a place frequented by many people is always important. (Original) Excelente local para treinar, muito completo e prático, atendimento simpático. Não é apenas um ginásio. Bastante atenção à questão da limpeza, o que num local frequentado por bastante gente é sempre importante.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leonardo E. 4 years ago on Google
    A great gym! Try to avoid peak hours to have a great experience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Graça do V. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good facilities, but space packed with machines, to receive the largest number of users. The quality is lost here. (Original) Boas instalações, mas espaço atafulhado de máquinas, para receber o maior numero de utentes. A qualidade perde-se aqui.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jorge C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The experience in this gymnasium begins soon by the assistance of the staff with sympathy and professionalism. The conditions of the gym are excellent in terms of installation and equipment. Everything you want has in this gym, pool, spa, group classes, etc., etc. An experience that goes beyond physical exercises. You can spend a whole day at this place to exercise, relax and even have a bar with daily meals and fresh and healthy products. (Original) A experiência neste ginásio começa logo pelo atendimento do staff com simpatia e profissionalismo. A condições do ginásio são excelentes a nível de instalação e equipamento. Tudo aquilo que deseja tem neste ginásio, piscina, spa, aulas de grupo, etc, etc. Uma experiência que vai para além de exercícios físicos. Pode se passar um dia inteiro neste local exercitar, relaxar e ainda possui um bar com refeições diárias e produtos frescos e saudáveis.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mariângela M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place to train! It has super comfortable and professional facilities, such as teacher Barbara, nutritionist Isabel Nunes and other teachers. We are welcomed on arrival by Bruno and also by all who work in the Reception. It also has a dining area for which I only get compliments. Would recommend to Holmes Place Amoreiras. (Original) Excelente lugar para treinar! Dispõe de instalações confortáveis e profissionais super qualificados, como a professora Bárbara, a nutricionista Isabel Nunes e demais professores. Somos bem acolhidos na chegada pelo Bruno e também por todos que trabalham na Recepção. Conta ainda com um espaço para refeições para o qual só tenho elogios. Recomendo a Holmes Place Amoreiras.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Diogo M. 2 months ago on Google • 58 reviews New
    The gym is overall quite good, could be a bit more spacious tho

  • 5/5 Maria Paula P. 1 month ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    Ideal for doing all types of physical exercise

  • 5/5 Analu B. 4 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Amazing staff and very clean and organized space, but swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna are too small, and the gym definitely lacks some machines (particularly for legs) as well as other facilities (namely Spa and working space/living room). It’s much smaller than the club in Marquês de Pombal, however it offers better classes.

  • 4/5 MÁRCIO CORRÊA A. 2 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    24 hour parking

  • 3/5 Robert M. 2 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    Nice general facilities and staff. However, they really need to invest in upgrading the outdated machines and give more space for weight training. This could be easily achieved (e.g, by moving running machines to the massive unused studios)

  • 5/5 אלון �. 5 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Great gym, has all the necessary machines, very clean and spa is amazing. Staff is very nice and helpful. Thank you so much!

  • 3/5 AE H. 2 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    I have been going to the Amoreiras gym for a month. I was expecting so much more... Fine standard gym, good amenities, if you are not looking for too much special treatment. Good classes! Overpriced though (including for personal trainers whose fees seem outrageous to me (60+ euros for 2 ×30min sessions?). They offered a free postural evaluation for my birthday but I cannot get it because there is no room *sigh*(maybe think of that before offering the voucher? Or offer a date or another option?)...One staff there seemed annoyed that I was trying to book my nutrition evaluation meeting... which I will likely not do as I feel quite uncomfortable. Not the luxurious gym I thought...it's better to lower your expectations... Any other suggestions?

  • 5/5 Lucio R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's my place to rewind each day. Happily (Original) É o meu local de rebobinar cada dia. Alegremente

  • 4/5 Gonçalo H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great gym, from the reputed Holmes Places chain. With everything you need for a healthy lifestyle and a complete workout. The staff is super friendly and attentive and besides being in the center of lisbon has parking and plenty of catering around. (Original) Um óptimo ginásio, da reputada cadeia Holmes Places. Com tudo o que é preciso para um estilo de vida saudável e um treino completo. O Staff é super simpático e atencioso e para além de estar no centro de lisboa tem parque de estacionamento e muita oferta de restauração em redor.

  • 5/5 Ilana S. 1 year ago on Google
    We joined recently and we couldn’t be happier. First time that I felt so motivated. The staff, personal trainers, nutritionists, are all nice and make you feel well cared. The structure is also big and complete, many options from pool, gym to fitness classes and even cooking workshops. I can not recommend it enough, it so worth it.

  • 5/5 LUIZ AMADEU C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I recommend (Original) Recomendo

  • 5/5 Alan M. 4 years ago on Google
    Fell myself as a king

  • 4/5 Carla O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Localization (Original) Localização

  • 4/5 Margarida B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great pity to be so expensive (Original) Ótimo pena ser tão caro

  • 5/5 mehrdad m. 1 year ago on Google
    Great equipment and personal trainers, who are all very caring and non-judgmental

  • 5/5 Yuka T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muito bom

  • 5/5 Tatiana M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good evening, Excellent gym. Professor Teresa Sousa is the best professional I have ever met. Congratulations to her and the gym for having a professional of this caliber. Thanks (Original) Boa noite, Excelente ginásio. A professora Teresa Sousa é a melhor profissional que já conheci. Parabéns à mesma e ao ginásio por ter uma profissional deste calibre. Obrigada

  • 5/5 Victor H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sensational (Original) Sensacional

  • 5/5 José Luís O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best health club in the country (Original) Melhor health club do país

  • 5/5 Hugo R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best gym in town without a doubt. (Original) O melhor ginásio da cidade sem dúvida.

  • 5/5 Isabel C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I like the space and the classes. (Original) Gosto do espaço e das aulas.

  • 5/5 João Carlos Marques S. 4 years ago on Google
    One life, live it well

  • 5/5 Lewis C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great gym, friendly staff and a nice heated pool

  • 5/5 Marc H. 6 years ago on Google
    Excellent center for fitness training in Lissabon. Daily entrance possible

  • 5/5 Jorge MG R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Love! (Original) Adoro!

  • 4/5 Graca L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good atmosphere, good preparation space (Original) Bom ambiente, espaço de boa preparação física

  • 4/5 Cristina Loureiro S. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great. (Original) Excelente.

  • 5/5 Otavio S. 5 years ago on Google
    Top

  • 4/5 Danilo E. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cool (Original) Show de bola

  • 5/5 Isabel C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I recommend PTs always available to help, good facilities (Original) Recomendo PTs sempre disponíveis para ajudar, boas instalações

  • 4/5 Pedro C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gymnasium (Original) Ginásio

  • 5/5 Joana M. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the clubs with the most natural light and highly committed instructors focused on education for health and customer satisfaction. Joana's water aerobics classes are spectacular, energetic and lively. To not lose! (Original) Um dos clubes com mais luz natural e instrutores bastante empenhados focados na educação para a saúde e satisfação do cliente.As aulas de hidroginástica com a Joana são espetaculares, enérgicas e animadas. A não perder!

  • 5/5 Rafael O. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful Lisbon club😉👍🏻 (Original) Maravilhoso clube de Lisboa😉👍🏻

  • 5/5 Zidan R. 3 years ago on Google
    So nice

  • 5/5 Joana R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love the space and the personalized service. (Original) Adoro o espaço e o atendimento personalizado.

  • 4/5 Susana A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly staff, good gym and warm atmosphere (Original) Staff simpático, ginásio com boas condições e ambiente acolhedor

  • 5/5 Alex V. 4 years ago on Google
    A big modern training center. Thank you for letting me try out your premises during my stay in Lisbon. Barbells, kettlebells, TRX, pull-up bars, a dip station. I could find everything I needed and train well. Thanks for the hospitality and attention to Daniela, a friendly and knowledgeable manager!

  • 5/5 Ana S. 4 years ago on Google
    it's my current gym and I love this gym a bit expensive though but it feels like you are indeed paying for the quality and confort good showers, a lot of equipment in the bathrooms for the ladies, there is hairdryers, hair straigners, lotion, cotton swabs, there is many many many mirrors and mirrored walls, you don't need a lock for the lockers, just memorize a code and ready to use it, any time you need assistance there is a phone in the lockers and they assist you in less then 5minutes

  • 4/5 Jorge S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly staff in a very nice location. (Original) Staff simpático num local bastante agradável.

  • 5/5 MARIA S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love it, it's my club. (Original) Adoro, é o meu clube

  • 1/5 Rita S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I passed by there (Original) Passei por lá

  • 5/5 Tl C. 2 years ago on Google
    Really great we'll equiped gym with emphasis on leaning and safeguarding the clients. The facilities were limited somewhat but I could see when we are safe again and more normalized, this will be my go to gym when I am in Portugal.

  • 5/5 Sabin L. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this gym and best cycling classes in the city.

  • 5/5 Lincoln T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Clean staff and facilities! (Original) Staff e instalações impecáveis!

  • 5/5 Susana T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I have been in this club for several years and I am very pleased with the services provided. The staff is unbeatable, warm atmosphere that makes us feel "at home". (Original) Frequento este clube há vários anos e sinto-me muito satisfeita com os serviços prestados. O staff é inexcedível, ambiente acolhedor que nos faz sentir “em casa”.

  • 5/5 Natalya P. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice gym, a bit expensive and old people vibe, but high quality equipment, nice pool and clean.


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