River Street Club
📍 540 River St, Troy, New York, 12180
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
What Visitors Noted
Cold Plunge & Sauna
The River Street Club offers traditional heat therapy amenities including a dry sauna, a steam room, and a whirlpool. Spa-goers note the dry sauna and steam room are often well-maintained and spotlessly clean. However, experiences with these core amenities vary significantly. Some guests report the sauna is tiny with limited capacity, barely fitting four people, while others find it in good condition. The steam room and whirlpool are frequently cited as being out of order or in disrepair, with some guests finding the hot tub water to be dirty and murky. There is no mention of a dedicated cold plunge pool or specific contrast therapy protocols.
Atmosphere
The atmosphere receives mixed feedback. Some spa-goers describe a diverse, friendly, and polite crowd of all ages and body types, contributing to a fun and amazing vibe. Others report a creepy vibe and note visible disrepair, such as holes in sheetrock walls. The overall cleanliness is a point of contention, with some finding the entire facility spotlessly clean and others describing it as overall dirty.
Staff
The staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful. Guests appreciate that they take their time during check-in and check-out processes. The stable, long-term ownership and staff retention over many years is noted positively by some visitors.
Location & Expansion
The spa is located in Troy, New York, with free and well-lit parking available. The website images are considered accurate. There is no mention of expansion plans or additional locations. Some guests caution that the neighborhood requires visitors to pay attention to their surroundings.
What Reviewers Love
- The dry sauna, steam room, and whirlpool are often noted as being well-maintained and clean by many guests.
- The staff are frequently praised for being friendly and helpful.
- The clientele is described as a diverse and friendly crowd.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
How reliable are the spa's core amenities like the steam room and hot tub?
Guest experiences vary. While some find them well-maintained, others frequently report the steam room and hot tub being out of order or in need of repair.
What is the crowd like at the River Street Club?
The crowd is described as diverse in age, ethnicity, and body type. Many guests find other visitors to be friendly, polite, and contributing to a pleasant vibe.
Is the facility clean?
Feedback on cleanliness is mixed. Some guests consistently note the private rooms, public areas, and saunas are spotlessly clean, while others report the hot tub can be dirty and the overall place feels run down.