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Gym have refused to refund membership during renovations

42 replies

OutdoorMum25 · 24/07/2025 18:49

My gym is what they’d call a ‘leisure club’ as part of a hotel chain and has a pool etc which I usually use on each visit.

The female changing rooms are currently being renovated, and as a solution, the hotel have put aside 3 of the rooms on the first floor which can be used as temporary changing rooms.

The issue with this, is that if you are using the pool, you have to publicly walk from the rooms to the pool area (and vice versa) - they have not provided robes.

I requested a partial refund of my membership whilst these works are carried out as I can’t be realistically expected to still use the pool when I have to parade through the hotel wearing my costume.

This was flatly denied on the basis the facilities (pool) remain available. I escalated to the hotel manager who maintained this position, but said my membership could be suspended without the usual notice if I was unhappy. I still use the gym, so this wouldn’t work.

Do you agree they are being CF’s?

OP posts:
Laura95167 · 24/07/2025 19:19

Someones a CF

MakingPlans2025 · 24/07/2025 19:17

Wrap your towel around you. What a bizarre post. Are you ok or do you have very high levels of anxiety normally.

DustlandFairytaleBeginning · 24/07/2025 19:16

You are being incredibly precious! I'd just pull on a loose maxi dress over my costume if I felt self conscious in a robe. Any cover up would do.

Spirallingdownwards · 24/07/2025 19:15

OutdoorMum25 · 24/07/2025 19:05

1 - I don’t own one which is suitable
2 - I would still be somewhat ‘scantily-clad’ in the public areas

You are scantily clad when in a public area when using the pool/gym

BallerinaRadio · 24/07/2025 19:14

Maybe don't 'parade' through the hotel and get a robe or a towel it doesn't seem that big of a deal

Vaxtable · 24/07/2025 19:14

Just get a towelling robe and use that, or a big towel wrapped round you, it’s not difficult

6namechange3 · 24/07/2025 19:12

Towel yourself as dry as you can and slip on some old PJs or joggers and a t-shirt?

66babe · 24/07/2025 19:05

Put your towel round you ?

OutdoorMum25 · 24/07/2025 19:05

Destiny123 · 24/07/2025 18:52

Can't you bring your own robe?

1 - I don’t own one which is suitable
2 - I would still be somewhat ‘scantily-clad’ in the public areas

OP posts:
bridgetreilly · 24/07/2025 19:03

You are being ridiculous. If the pool wasn’t available, sure. But because a towelling robe isn’t available? No.

SoftLass · 24/07/2025 19:00

Just get a changing robe and slip it on over the top - job done.

CinnamonBuns67 · 24/07/2025 18:59

Yabu bring a dressing gown from home. Yes it's not ideal but it won't be for too long.

6namechange3 · 24/07/2025 18:58

They have offered to suspend your membership without notice or you could wear a robe. Both sound like reasonable solutions.

Indianajet · 24/07/2025 18:55

Just bring your own robe.

Chompingatthebeat · 24/07/2025 18:54

I agree they are being cfs

QuantumLevelActions · 24/07/2025 18:53

Destiny123 · 24/07/2025 18:52

Can't you bring your own robe?

I was going to say the same.

Destiny123 · 24/07/2025 18:52

Can't you bring your own robe?