David Barton Gym

I absolutely love this gym! I’ve been coming here since 1996! Grim old lol! But it used have other names, first it was downtown athletic club, then fitness company, then dac again and now it’s david Barton.
The locker room is awesome! Super strong water pressure showers with hair dryers, huge lockers you get the key from reception (+ 2 big towel) all included, q-​tips, cotton balls, hair spray, mouth wash, pads and tampons anything a lady needs they have it in the locker/​shower room plus dry clean service and iron board and steam room, sauna… it’s seriously cool :)
Now the gym is huge, the cardio room has an amazing view, the spinning classes with Robert (I’ve been doing these classes since 2001 with him lol! Old!!!) are second to none and there is a climbing wall and full basket ball court in there! It’s like a fancier YMCA :) sometimes I even see nba players there practicing!
Parking can get tricky during rush hours but that’s the only downside I can think of.
The location is unbearable! The gym is huge! And there is free coffee at the tv lounge :)

This was a very nice facility. Although it was in the middle of being renovated, the equipment was top of the line. Here is a tip for you though… Be sure to park in the garage that is connected to the gym! The gym validates those parking tickets only… I just spent 40 dollars on parking for a 2 hour workout because I parked in the garage next to their building… Javier at the front desk was really awesome too!

DBG took over this gym in Sept 2014 since then we have limited showers that do not regulate water temperature, a basketball court with skid marks everywhere, no decent basketballs, limited # of available lockers, a non working sauna and steam room, only 1 hot water sink in men’s locker room, squash ball court w a door that does not lock, boxing room with holes in the wall, filthy carpets and patch work all around the gym. Having visited their NYC gym, this gym certainly lacks the same care and attention. New Management promised an investment of over 1 million in renovations. Empty Promise, Hmmmmm?
The positives: new equipment was delivered shortly after they took over. The cleaning ladies (Dunia & Marlen) make the best Cuban coffee in Miami and keep the gym & equipment sparkling clean. Trainers and staff seam genuinely nice.
Com ‘on DBG !!! You can do much better than this, its embarrassing

I joined in May of 2014. Like many members, was told major renovations were in the works. Instead, the gym has deteriorated, and no renovations have taken place. The men’s showers either have no hot water, or some don’t work at all. I avoid going in the morning, unless I can return home to shower because the showers and men’s locker room are poorly maintained. No point in showering if you leave the gym feeling filthier than how you arrived.
The DBG Branding and location of this gym would lead you to believe this would be a top tier gym in Miami. Instead, you feel like you are showering in public restrooms at the beach.

It was a nice gym! I was on vacation from Ct so I definitely enjoyed the view of the ocean while o ran on the tredmill. being on the 15^th floor has advantages. The locker room was clean as well as the showers. I liked how there was numerous rooms. It was like everywhere you turned there was new equipment haha I enjoyed myself. And it was only 25 $ for the day pass. Next time I’m in Miami I will definitely be coming back

I feel like dancing working out here. I wish they had one in michigan where i currently live!

It’s now been a year since I join and was promise the DB experience instead it feels like a glorified YMCA. If not for the instructors and classes especially Jay Marcus and Omar class which keep me coming. I can’t convince any friends to join the gym looking the way it does. I hope something is done soon if not may need to look elsewhere.

I’m a bit upset with this place, I joined in December 2014 and they promised to make a ton of renovations but I have yet to see any changes. The bathrooms specifically are horrible, at times disgusting with water leaks. It’s upsetting because this is not a cheap gym. We pay a lot of money every month for what we believe it was going to be renovated and beautiful by this point. They get 3 stars because I’m enjoying my classes, my favorite trainers are Jay Marcos video sync, D Nicks weight and cycling classes, Omar’s boot camps, Robin and Robert are also excellent cycling instructors. They make this place a little bit more exciting to me. However, the gym seriously need to make more classes available to us and give us more variety and different times of the day. It’s almost been a year, I thought at this point we would have seen many changes but nothing has been done. Seriously thinking about canceling in December when my contract is done.

Imagine the gym to be just like all the propaganda David Barton Gyms peddles. Amazing art work, sexy lighting, top of the line design, freshly kept locker rooms — then forget all about it. Albeit it billed as a DBG it is a far, somber cry from it. This place is definitely the misbehaved step child of the corporation where the heads of the company turn a blind eye to all the negligence. The locker room is a time machine to the 1980’s as it hasn’t been remodeled since. The dirty drop tile ceiling on the second floor screams lung infection. Plaster on the stair case that was never painted over just tells you some one is extremely lazy. Zero televisions in the cardio area pay homage to the «just been looted look» (think LA riots). Posted signs go for weeks without being updated so you will know what class you should have taken back in June when it’s September. No mirrors on the entire second floor! Quite frankly i think it’s all a joke. I’m seriously contemplating faking my death to get out of my contract.

I thought this gym was pretty cool. The front desk attendant was nice and friendly, and the manager gave me a tour and showed me to my classroom. DBG includes tons of cardio and weight equipment, a basketball court, squash court, climbing wall, TRX suspension training, and various studios for a variety of great classes.
The locker rooms can definitely be redone! Old, faded carpet, need new benches.

This place is Awesome. Once they do the renovations and put the DBG signature look on it
It’s gonna be the best gym around. They have some excellent trainers and instructors too. Basketball court, boxing room, plenty of cardio machines, a racquetball court, spin studio, rock climbing, and they also have physical therapist who work in the gym. This place is great it’s hidden and not visible from the street. Did I mention they have 3 full racks of free weights plenty of new machines, battle ropes, an indoor track too
I was really impressed it’s nothing like it in the downtown area and for the price it’s awesome

Recently relocated from NYC to Miami and was in search of a trainer. I have been training with both Meka and Ari over the last couple of months and each of them have gone above and beyond in helping me reach my fitness goals. Whether it’s providing cardio workouts for my off days or going sneaker shopping with me to find the appropriate running shoes or joining me in a 5K, I’d have to say all those little things make coming to David Barton feel more like a family and has made my stay in Miami that much more welcoming!:)

New location for David Barton Gym. Half million of new machines and the place is not super packed. Cardio has great views, trainers are amazing, and the classes are like a group training workout. FREE PARKING for 2.5 hours in the garage below. I recommend to visit this new location in downtown Miami! :)

The best gym I’ve been to!!! I got injured working out by myself and the staff took the time to help me with everything, making sure I was fine. Very welcoming and sweet people.

By FAR THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I’ve experienced in a gym… Ok so as a former the former DAC Public Relations Rep (unofficial title but trust it was valid), the change in ownership was heart wrenching… But truth be told, I gave these people a chance. I gave them several chances actually to be my gym of choice but it is obvious they could care less about their clientele. I was recently hurt in a group class and I was left unattended and alone in the locker for over 30 minutes while they filled out paperwork. There was never any follow up on how I was healing or a genuine offer to aid in ANY WAY!
Yes, the new equipment is nice but the personnel leaves something to be desired. I am a person that believes customer service is vital to building a solid relationship and its is obvious to myself and many that I have encountered that they could care less. I’m in the process of canceling my membership… Horrible experience! I’d stay clear…

Just had a bad experience with customer service at the Miami Downtown David Barton! I know the gym from New York and they usually have amazing facilities and staff. I expect Miami customer service to be sub par and am not totally surprised. I don’t normally write reviews but this guy rubbed me the wrong way. I called to ask a simple Question and got the run around from someone who apparently had no time to help. He was impatient, rude, and unapologetic. A shame too… because I was considering joining permanently just referring a close friend. Needless to say they lost both of our support. This place is empty most of the time. I assume they need the business. so I am not sure what he was in the middle of that he couldn’t assist me. But not to worry. I’ll let you get back to your business Lewis. Thanks but no thanks. I won’t be returning or referring any of my friends or colleagues.

I been a member since 2012. Can’t wait when they change all lights like it use to before on SoBe. I miss that gym. I like 2,5 hours free parking. Great stuff and good service.

This gym has potential— its just a couple of months from getting there.
Went yesterday because as a Xmas present got a month for free. Was excited as I had seen the pictures of the south beach one.
Summary? this is a glorified YMCA.
I dont even want to know how expensive a month here would be.
all of the machines are free and they have multiple rooms for classes. the parking is comp for 2.5hrs and there are free towels.
the bathrooms need some tender loving care and they need to get rid of the horrible carpets!

As a former personal trainer and group exercise instructor who has lived in the 4 corners of the continental US, I have worked out in many gyms. This place is really nice, with even more amazing on its way. The gym is in transition from its old company, to meeting the David Barton gym standards.
Amazing cardio equipment with picturesque like-​real courses that really make you feel like you’re exercising outside. Last night, I bicycles in France, with occasional pop up tidbits of information as if I were on a bicycle tour.
Basketball court, with ball rack out in the open. No need to check a ball out.
Select prized weight equipment that counts your reps digitally, which you can log to an account? Yes!
Towels provided, currently working sauna. Steam and massage are on their way.
Nice helpful staff. Free (included) parking.

I was a member of the Downtown Athletic Club before David Barton took it over. I loved the location because I work primarily in downtown Miami. I also love the layout because it is more of a private gym since not everything is in one big room all together. They still have the basketball courts, yoga studio, jogging track, boxing room, sauna room, locker rooms, weight circuits, ab area, treadmill and stair area, etc.
But now that David Barton has taken it over I know that when they do their renovations, they are going to clean it up a lot and make it much nicer.
And there monthly rate is minimally more than what it was with DAC. No sign up fee, just speak to members services. I dealt with a guy named Luis.
I’m just a glad that the gym is still there no matter what name. But to know that a luxury gym brand has taken it over and soon to do restoration at a similar price is pretty awesome.
I’m glad I can continue there and I look forward to the new and improved gym under the new name.

I hate for this to be their first review, but this gym should NOT carry the David Barton name. It was an older gym that they took over and although I’m sure they have great plans for it, it shouldn’t be operating as a David Barton gym in its current condition. Imagine an LA Fitness built in 1990, rusty weights and all.