As Los Angeles continues to grow and the buildings become more opulent and modern to fit the times, something can be said for the classic setting and history that make this city what is. There are few things as iconic and long-running as the Los Angeles Athletic Club, which was founded in 1880 and continues to grow and improve while keeping the history and setting that makes this one of the highlights of Los Angeles.
Gyms and health clubs are plentiful and you can find them on nearly every block, but the Los Angeles Athletic Club is very different and goes far beyond a workout. There is no question about the fitness facilities and that you will find whatever you want in a workout here. What truly sets the LAAC apart is that they have made this into a social setting, making this the place to meet and make friends, have a social or business gathering or to simply just allowing yourself to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
To elevate the private members’ experience, the Los Angeles Athletic Club recently completed a multi-million dollar transformation, including a new fitness facility and a revived Players Cafe & Restaurant. They also recently opened up the rooftop patio and deck for the first time for private events. The rooftop provides stunning views of downtown Los Angeles and can accommodate up to 50 people for any event. The rooftop venue recently had a private “Cigars & Scotch” event that highlighted the rooftop experience and all of the high-end cigars and variations of scotch available to members.
While the list of amenities and services is long, the Los Angeles Athletic Club has made sure that the athletic club portion of the name is highlighted first and foremost for its members. The multi-million dollar renovation included the new 10,000-square-foot, full-floor fitness facility on the 7th floor. Beyond the vast array of the latest and best in workout equipment, members can also use squash, handball and racquetball courts, a stunning indoor lap pool, and over twenty weekly fitness classes. If you are coming in early and need to get ready for work or if you are looking to unwind, you are going to find locker rooms that make sure you are pampered and if you can also make use of the nail salon, barber shop and the Neptune Spa has wellness services along with sauna, steam rooms, cold plunge pool and jacuzzi. If you are looking for a workout and everything else to go with it, no gym is going offer up all that the Los Angeles Athletic Club provides.
So many things set the Los Angeles Athletic Club apart, but the Famous Players Restaurant has to be at the top of the list. This restaurant alone is worth being a member, as you can enjoy an all-day dining experience, from morning espresso bar and breakfast to nightly weekend brunch and dinner. The menu is wide-ranging and has something for everyone, including Prince Edward Island mussels with chorizo sausage, seared dayboat scallops, organic roasted chicken and a hangar steak that is cooked to tender perfection. To go with dinner or just to unwind after a long day at work, the cocktail list is just as impressive and creative as you can choose from a Mary Pickford, with Probitas rum, pomegranate, pineapple and lime or several other cocktails named for Hollywood stars of the past. Members also can enjoy the Invention Bar & Lounge as well as the two bars, the Blue Room and Duke’s Sports Bar.
The Los Angeles Athletic Club and its long history is showcased uniquely on every floor. You are going to find the history of Los Angeles sports at every turn and you are going to feel as if you are in a sports museum as opposed to an athletic club. The property also includes 72 hotel guest rooms and suites that are available for non-members as well and you can add on to use property amenities while you are staying at the Los Angeles Athletic Club.
If you are looking for an athletic club that is far more than an athletic club, this is the place for you. It truly is a place you can call home. Whether you are there for a workout, grabbing a bite to eat, enjoying a cocktail, shaking a new hand or hugging an old friend, the Los Angeles Athletic Club will make every visit memorable.
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