Retrofit London - (Near Kensington and Chelsea, UK)

5 /5 Dr Afshin: A tidy boutique gym, though on the smaller side. The range of machines and equipment is somewhat limited, making it less suited for serious or advanced athletes, but perfectly fine for warming up or a lighter session. They no longer provide towels, which is a bit inconvenient. I’ve been a few times on a short five-session pass and for a week’s access for temporary use it does the job nicely. Overall, a decent option if you’re nearby and looking for something simple and clean.

5 /5 Alexander Nicoloff: Retrofit Kensington is an excellent gym, perfectly located just a 2-minute walk from South Kensington tube station. The facility is spotlessly clean, modern, and well-maintained throughout – from the gym floor to the spacious, tidy changing rooms. The equipment is all brand-new and impressive: plenty of top-quality cardio machines, a solid free-weights area with two sturdy squat racks, a full range of bumper and Olympic plates, and everything you need for serious benching, squatting, or deadlifting. There’s also a good selection of kettlebells spread across both the upstairs and downstairs areas, ideal for functional or HIIT-style training. The staff are genuinely friendly, professional, and efficient – they sorted me out with a week pass in under 10 minutes without any fuss. Whether you’re visiting London short-term or looking for a longer-term gym, I’d highly recommend Retrofit Kensington. It’s one of the best options in the area for both casual and serious lifters.

5 /5 Camilla: Hands down the best gym in the area! The staff are super friendly and the personal trainers are highly skilled. All the classes are amazing, especially with Kimberly, Faheem, Raffaele and Alice, who all bring great energy and expertise. The equipment is new, the space is always clean and it’s easy to find quieter times to train. Couldn’t recommend it more!

5 /5 Julian: Im a competitive cyclist but Id backed off the gym for nearly 7 months, this meant old injuries had started to impact me day-to-day and I was losing power on the bike. I was looking for a well equipped gym that wasnt too busy across the day as I like to have flexibility when to train. With an international race in mind I knew I needed some solid coaching from a personal trainer to keep me focused and make sure that I was making the most of the time and optimising gains. The club seems to have a good range of resident PTs depending on what your goals are. I went with Raffaele based on his focus on highly personalised programs, body conditioning and a his own experience of the mental challenges in rehabilitation. Ive been training here 5 - 6 days a week now for several weeks and I love it. Raffaele is a great personal trainer paying attention to progress and feedback. Generally though all the staff are friendly, supportive and welcoming. The gym is super clean with great facilities and equipment. I expect to be a long term member here now, highly recommend Retrofit.