1 /5 R S: I was extremely disappointed with my experience at David Lloyd Beckenham, especially with the manager on duty on Monday 13th at 5:30pm. I travelled from Essex over an hour from my home club in Chigwell and brought a guest on a paid spa pass to use the gym and spa facilities at Kidbrooke. When we arrived, we were told the spa at Kidbrooke was closed due to a burst pipe. With Dartford also under refurbishment, the nearest alternative within a reasonable distance was Beckenham. Given the circumstances, I expected a bit of flexibility. Instead, the manager refused us entry, and her attitude made the situation even more unpleasant. For a club that I am paying £240 a month, this lack of discretion and empathy is unacceptable. On previous occasions, I’ve been granted access to higher-tier clubs at the manager’s discretion when in the area, so the rigid approach here was especially surprising. After two years as a member, this experience has seriously made me reconsider my view of the David Lloyd brand. The manager’s attitude and handling of the situation did not reflect the values of a so called luxury service, they would be more suited to a pub door. Based on other feedback I’ve seen, this doesn’t seem to be an isolated issue. It seems to be forgotten, the staff working there are there to make the paying members experience better. Customer service and brand ethos training is clearly needed if they want to maintain their reputation. Along with a new manager.