Life Time
📍 11111 NE 8th St, Bellevue, Washington, 98004
Services: Infrared Sauna, Massage, Steam Room, Traditional Sauna
Amenities & Features
About
Cold Plunge & Sauna
This gym offers a mint steam sauna that gym members describe as an absolute heaven. The sauna area is noted for its consistent cleanliness, with members appreciating that there is always someone cleaning in the locker room and sauna area. The cedarwood saunas and eucalyptus steam rooms are part of the wellness offering. Some members note the sauna is smaller than at other Life Time locations, and there is no mention of a cold plunge or contrast therapy facilities in the available feedback.
Atmosphere
The atmosphere receives mixed feedback. Some members find the facilities absolutely gorgeous and immaculately clean, describing the yoga room as particularly zen. They also note it as one of the least crowded gyms they've visited. Conversely, other members feel the layout is their least favorite, with equipment and amenities that feel outdated. Evenings can get pretty crowded, creating an atmosphere some compare to a standard gym rather than a luxury experience. The machines are also noted as being crammed together.
Staff
Feedback on staff is divided. Many members praise the coaches and class instructors as great, top-notch, super encouraging, and upbeat, with specific shout-outs to Amber and Melissa. However, other experiences report staff as sometimes rude, undertrained, inattentive, or passive, particularly in response to incidents like theft. There are also mentions of trainers complaining about members training their guests.
Additional Amenities
The locker rooms provide luxury spa-like amenities, including hairspray, mouthwash, razors, shaving cream, deodorant, cotton swabs, makeup remover, Q-tips, and lotion, which some members rate as nicer than local spas. Showers feature rainfall and normal modes. The gym offers well-maintained, quality equipment, a Pilates and yoga room, a LifeCafe, guest Wi-Fi, and plentiful towels. Notable absences mentioned by members include a pool, basketball courts, and childcare. Weekend hours are limited, closing at 7 PM.
Pricing
A high monthly membership fee of $209 is noted, which some members feel is beyond their budget but justified by the quality, while others feel the amenities do not reflect the cost. The gym has offered promotions like a $0 sign-up with no long-term contract.
