Nuffield Health Bristol (Clifton) Fitness & Wellbeing Gym 83 Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1QS

"I noticed an odd smell from the drains/shower heads of the ladies' showers and didn't think anything of it, but after my first week of using both showers and sauna, I felt unwell and was told I had picked up a water-borne infection (which is now affecting my kidneys). My membership can only be frozen however, not closed, as I have to give a whole month's paid notice...I recommend David Lloyd for cleaner facilities and shall not be going back in a hurry."

"For some reason my previous review was deleted. Unfortunately the gym has gone downhill, it’s over subscribed and too busy even off peak times. There isn’t enough squat racks and too much cardio equipment. There’s only one bench press and they for some reason have a reverse incline bench. No smith machine and the equipment is unfortunately technogym. The gym is penny pinching too, the heating or air conditioning is rarely used and it’s common for the gym to be too hot or cold. The cardio machines will be turned off with signs on them saying they are off to save energy. The sauna temperature is 85 degrees when it was 93-95 before and you can feel the difference. The same for the hot water temperature. It’s not a premium gym anymore and unfortunately too busy and trying to save money and the experience has suffered. Unfortunately there aren’t really any alternatives nearby unless you go to David Lloyd."

"Gym standards have slipped recently. Way too many new users which has resulted in peak times being a complete no go unless you want to wait 20 mins for a bench, staff are clearly aware of this so they've posted pictures of when the gym is less busy upon entry. If I can't go at lunch I'm having to wait until post 7:30. The price however has continued to climb to the point where it's not reflective of the service, the equipment is standard and the pool area not much improved since what looks like the 90s. Getting a locker is a roll of the dice and most are on their last legs. Compared to other Nuffields this is grossly overpriced. The staff are friendly and helpful and the classes ok when you can get a spot. I'd recommend trying a David Lloyd or bannatynes down In Redland, zero point in getting a peak membership here."

"The pool, classes and location are the best things about this place. If you won't get value from these, I'd go elsewhere, particularly given the nearly £100/month this place charges. The building itself is a bit cramped for space, especially when busy. The changing facilities are can feel old and dirty, think broken lockers, smell of mould in the showers, etc."

"This is a nice gym for the price. It has most of the facilities to get you healthy. May be missing a few if you're into body building. I feel the swimming pool and sauna area could do with a little update to make it feel more premium. A drinking tap in that area would also be good. It's focused around families and you can bring your little ones to the gym for around £17 a month. Swimming is included in the membership for kids. They have a crèche area for kids re-opening in December so you can do classes and let your kids play in a safe space while you train. All in all a good gym. Just needs a little refit on parts to put it in line with the premium brand."