Midtown Athletic Club Rochester

Overview

• Midtown Athletic Club Rochester is a premier luxury gym and athletic club in Rochester, NY, far more akin to a high-end resort than a traditional gym. It offers unlimited access to state-of-the-art fitness facilities, including a sauna and steam room in the locker rooms, a full-service spa, tennis courts, an outdoor Olympic-length pool, and more.
• The overall atmosphere is luxurious and rejuvenating, emphasizing recovery and wellness alongside intense workouts. Members enjoy plush towels, exclusive products in spacious locker rooms, serene spa treatments, and resort-style lounging areas, creating an upscale experience that blends fitness, relaxation, and family-friendly amenities.

Features & Amenities

• Locker Rooms: Spacious design with wood lockers, birch tree accent walls, modern vanities, sauna, steam room, private showers stocked with exclusive hair/body products, and plush towels.
• Fitness Areas: Over 10,000 sq ft of training space with free weights, resistance machines, cardio equipment (treadmills, ellipticals), and wall-mounted TVs; 7 group fitness studios hosting 100+ classes weekly (HIIT, yoga, boxing).
• Aquatics: 75-foot, 6-lane outdoor Olympic-length lap pool, pools ide lounge with 25,000 sq ft including hot tub, colorful umbrellas, and lounge chairs.
• Tennis & Racquet: 17 world-class courts (indoor hard, outdoor Har-Tru clay), 4 paddle courts, scenic tree-lined outdoor areas.
• Spa & Wellness: The Spa at Midtown with treatment rooms featuring modern wood decor, rolled towels, pendant lighting; offers massage, beauty treatments, nail care, salon services.
• Childcare: Up to 2 hours daily complimentary with select memberships; fun activities like outdoor play under colorful parachutes.
• Additional: Contemporary restaurant for healthy dining, retail shop with activewear and accessories; 100% ICU-grade air sanitation technology; 4 complimentary experiences to start membership.

Services

• Fitness Programs: Unlimited 100+ weekly group classes (HIIT, yoga, boxing); personal training with expert staff.
• Tennis & Racquet Programs: Instructional lessons, competitive teams for adults and juniors.
• Aquatics Programs: Lap swimming, workouts, casual lounging.
• Spa Services: Full menu of massage therapies, beauty treatments, nail care, salon services; available to members and guests; request appointments online.
• Childcare: Complimentary daily sessions with engaging activities.
• Other: App for booking classes/courts; tours available.

Pricing

• Specific pricing not listed on the page; members encouraged to check pricing or schedule a tour for details.
• Memberships include unlimited access, classes, select childcare, and 4 complimentary starter experiences; select types offer enhanced benefits like extended childcare.

Location & Hours

• Address: 200 E. Highland Drive, Rochester, NY 14610; Get Directions.
• Contact: New memberships: 585-512-2888; Other inquiries: 585-461-2300; Email: contact.roc@midtown.com; General Manager: James Neiderer.
• Operating Hours:
  • Monday – Thursday: 5:00 am – 10:00 pm
  • Friday: 5:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Saturday: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
  • Sunday: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

Notes

• What Makes This Sauna Special: The sauna is integrated into luxurious locker rooms as part of a holistic wellness ecosystem, paired with steam rooms for optimal recovery; not a standalone sauna but elevated by resort-level amenities like the adjacent full-service spa, hot tub, and pools ide recovery spaces.
• Stands out as Rochester’s top athletic club with tennis dominance, family perks, and air purification tech; emphasizes luxury (e.g., exclusive products, modern design) over basic gym fare; more resort than gym vibe with dining, shopping, and childcare for all-day appeal.