my friend had it (she moved abroad now) and she liked it. the people were nice and you get guidance whenever you want apparently. she thought it was well worth the money, equipment was good, instructors well trained etc.
I ve never tried it myself though, just what i heard from her (she does have quite high standards though)
I went to take a look at Indigo today, in readiness to drop a lot of money on annual memberships for my partner and I; and if honest, I didn't find it to be overly impressive. I have found gyms in London and New York to offer much more for less, but then this is Zurich. I could pick holes in all the selling points (free water + towels, coffee machine in club lounge, and english-speaking staff) without even touching on the sizeable cost, but we'll probably sign up for the following reasons (in no particular order):
- We're living in Schmeide Wiedikon, so it's only 2 stops on the tram (we have travel cards)
- The free water and towels are convenient, considering it's not a given at gyms (amazingly - for equipment cleanliness, if nothing else)
- I can wait for my partner in the club lounge (all 3 seats of it) to avoid looking like a gooseberry at the reception, where I can grab a coffee
- The staff speak English and we plan to do a few classes
- If we go 4 times per week (unrealistic, I know - but I can dream), it works out to CHF 10 per visit when you pay CHF 159 on the monthly plan
- The place looked empty today, and I understand some gyms here get seriously overcrowded
I am a member at Silhouette since almost 4 years, and I am quite satisfied. I only go to classes - the teachers are great and atmosphere amazing. I live nearby, so I don't use showers there - and can't share my opinion on this point. As others said, it depends on what you are looking for, but if your expectations are not very high and restrictive - I can only recommend Silhouette
I just joined Silhouette (bellevue) for 1 month, and it's got everything you need for a workout.
I tend to try and take a break from work around 3pm and go, and it's pretty quiet. I went on saturday this week mid-day and it was also quiet. Wide age range that goes, I myself am early 20s.
Costs 200 CHF for a month pass, but I googled for offers and found a one-month pass for 99 CHF which was perfect for my needs. I think yearly passes are competitive also.
I've been with Indigo for about 6 months. It's a fantastic atmosphere and they have a lot of equipment that other gyms in Zurich don't have - kettle bells, squat rack, equalizer bars (functional fitness equipment). Everyone is really nice and the staff tries to remember everyone's names- not a huge selling point but really nice to feel at home there. Since they are almost at max capacity it is getting very busy during the weekdays but weekends are dead and I expect the "new year's resolution crowd" to stop coming in March or when the nice weather hits. I don't normally take the classes but friends have told me they are really great! I used to go to aktiv fitness and let's just say the free towels, water, Molton Brown toilettries and a shower with an actual door are worth every penny!
Indigo gym in Geneva also closed permanently unfortunately - my husband loved it so was very happy to find that there is one in Zurich still. He went there a few times in May (they honored his voucher/pass he had remaining from Geneva) and loved it.