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I know that we're all used to the fact that gym memberships here cost a heck of a lot more than in other countries.  But what explains the lack of transparency? I'm going to check out Holmes Place next week, but can see no indication of pricing on their website.  If I sign up I want to take advantage of the glocals deal of best corporate rate, plus an additional 100chf discount.  But if you dont know what the starting point is to begin with, it does put you at something of a disadvantage.


 


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I know that we're all used to the fact that gym memberships here cost a heck of a lot more than in other countries.  But what explains the lack of transparency? I'm going to check out Holmes Place next week, but can see no indication of pricing on their website.  If I sign up I want to take advantage of the glocals deal of best corporate rate, plus an additional 100chf discount.  But if you dont know what the starting point is to begin with, it does put you at something of a disadvantage.


 


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Ray CJul 15, 2013 @ 22:52
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Holmes Place has a bit of a bad reputation, not only because of their intransparency regaring pricing. I know of no other gym in Switzerland, that does not list their prices...

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Holmes Place has a bit of a bad reputation, not only because of their intransparency regaring pricing. I know of no other gym in Switzerland, that does not list their prices...


Alan S, Jul 16, 2013 @ 07:40
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Silhouette didn't list their prices when I signed up.  They sometimes run specials where they do, but most of the time you have to talk to someone to get pricing.

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Silhouette didn't list their prices when I signed up.  They sometimes run specials where they do, but most of the time you have to talk to someone to get pricing.


richardm, Jul 16, 2013 @ 08:11
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I would not recommend Holmes Place, they lied to me about the notice period for getting out of my contract, in the end I managed to get a friend to take over my membership, thankfully!  They have had issues with items being stolen fromt he changing rooms too.

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I would not recommend Holmes Place, they lied to me about the notice period for getting out of my contract, in the end I managed to get a friend to take over my membership, thankfully!  They have had issues with items being stolen fromt he changing rooms too.


Holly F, Jul 22, 2013 @ 13:35
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Most of the fitness clubs do not show their pricing (silhouette, california, plazza sport, starling wellness) you always have to go there to get it.


Concerning the membership, you have to be carefull of the automatic renewal clause, I did the experience with Silhouette and  I wasn't really happy to be stuck for another 3 months, especially when during vacation..., further to that I always removed this clause when signing the contract.


Some clubs like plazza sport don't use this automatic renewal clause.


 

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Most of the fitness clubs do not show their pricing (silhouette, california, plazza sport, starling wellness) you always have to go there to get it.


Concerning the membership, you have to be carefull of the automatic renewal clause, I did the experience with Silhouette and  I wasn't really happy to be stuck for another 3 months, especially when during vacation..., further to that I always removed this clause when signing the contract.


Some clubs like plazza sport don't use this automatic renewal clause.


 


Aymeric Brossard, Jul 22, 2013 @ 13:56
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Holmes is also quite expensive.
You better check other gyms s like Harmonie, Silhouette and California


I think one of the reasons they dont publish the price is also that they always have special offers and also if you negotiate they can make you  discount on spot.


Good luck!

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Holmes is also quite expensive.
You better check other gyms s like Harmonie, Silhouette and California


I think one of the reasons they dont publish the price is also that they always have special offers and also if you negotiate they can make you  discount on spot.


Good luck!


Masha S, Jul 22, 2013 @ 15:30
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Hi there! I am leaving Geneva and looking for smo to take over my membership till Sept 2014.


if you are interested for a short term membership you can give it a try.


Holmes place


160 chf per month


no extra costs


 


let me know 


Nuray 076 3898744

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Hi there! I am leaving Geneva and looking for smo to take over my membership till Sept 2014.


if you are interested for a short term membership you can give it a try.


Holmes place


160 chf per month


no extra costs


 


let me know 


Nuray 076 3898744


noidea, Mar 14, 2014 @ 12:52
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I gave it smo already, thanks! :)


 

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I gave it smo already, thanks! :)


 


noidea, Mar 19, 2014 @ 20:28
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I've also heard bad reviews of Holmes Place but, frankly, I'm even not particualry that happy with Silhouette either (both in Lausanne & Gva).


The main problem with Silhouette is that is dirty, specially the changing rooms. In few of the location here in Gva you have to wait to take a shower because only 2 can run at the same time... I mean... Hello???!! Huston??!! .. I've talked to a member of the gym and she said that people's complains are totally ignored. So, here we go.


I've only choosen Silhouette because they are a bit everywhere and I have discount with my company.


My suggestion is to do a free-trial in all the one you are interested so you can have a personal judge and then enroll to the less-worst one ;-)


In case you live in Lausanne I strongly suggest you Equilibre Fitness, is in Montchoisi, and a part of their competence and service, the place is clean, uncrowded, much cheaper than all others and .. 24/7.   I'd move back to lausanne only for that gym <3


 

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I've also heard bad reviews of Holmes Place but, frankly, I'm even not particualry that happy with Silhouette either (both in Lausanne & Gva).


The main problem with Silhouette is that is dirty, specially the changing rooms. In few of the location here in Gva you have to wait to take a shower because only 2 can run at the same time... I mean... Hello???!! Huston??!! .. I've talked to a member of the gym and she said that people's complains are totally ignored. So, here we go.


I've only choosen Silhouette because they are a bit everywhere and I have discount with my company.


My suggestion is to do a free-trial in all the one you are interested so you can have a personal judge and then enroll to the less-worst one ;-)


In case you live in Lausanne I strongly suggest you Equilibre Fitness, is in Montchoisi, and a part of their competence and service, the place is clean, uncrowded, much cheaper than all others and .. 24/7.   I'd move back to lausanne only for that gym <3


 


Laura C, Mar 19, 2014 @ 22:27
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