The end of towel service is a sign of things to come. The club is definitely dirtier and less crowded than it used to be. There are fewer locker room attendants. I would not be surprised if this club closed within a year. Bally's has closed Sports Clubs recently (the club on 43rd street closed quite suddenly in 2006). Members who specifically paid more to join a Sports Club should file a complaint with the New York State Attorney General's office, since there is now little difference in amenities between a Sports Club and the other Bally's clubs.
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