Powerhouse Gym is on West 27th Street in Manhattan, between 6th and 7th. It holds a 4.9 rating from 380 Google reviews, and the record is current, with reviews through June 2026.
That combination, a big sample, a high score and fresh dates, makes this one of the more reliable records in this directory. And it's clearly set up for visitors.
The Day Pass Includes More Than The Gym
A visitor in May 2026 gives the fullest account: "Came here for a day pass for my first time in NYC. I have been to Powerhouse Las Vegas before and had a great time. As an avid gym goer and a member of the bodybuilding community I can definitely vouch for this gym. The drinks were amazing. Day pass includes all the amenities including tanning and red light therapy! Equipment is great, well laid out, clean and spacious."
Tanning and red light therapy, included in the day pass. That's unusual: most gyms charge separately for both.
She's also a useful witness. She's used another Powerhouse, she's in the bodybuilding community, and she's comparing rather than gushing at the first gym she's seen.
A visitor in June 2026 confirms the short-stay model: "Visited New York and bought a week pass here but would love for my home gym to have this nice equipment."
Day passes and week passes both exist. Nobody names a price for either, which is the one gap that matters here.
The Equipment Is The Draw
Four separate reviewers describe it, and they're specific.
A visitor in April 2026: "The Hammer Strength equipment is second to none."
A member in December 2025: "I've been to almost all gyms in NYC, this one rules. Super friendly staff, real deal weightlifting machines. A bunch of friendly gym goers that are super fit and always open to share training knowledge. 24 hours access!"
A visitor in May 2026: "The pit for my deadlifting was beautiful."
A deadlift pit. Hammer Strength. "Real deal weightlifting machines." That's a specific kind of gym, and if you're a lifter passing through Manhattan, those three details tell you more than any rating.
The 24-Hour Question
One member says "24 hours access!" in December 2025. The listing shows a single entry, Sunday 00:00 to 00:00, with six days blank, which is usually how a 24-hour listing renders.
Two hints pointing the same way. Still not confirmation, and I won't promise you a 03:00 session on that basis. If overnight access is why you'd pick this gym, ring +1 646-429-9278 and ask whether it's all members or a specific tier.
Who Gets Named
Brianna, by the May 2026 visitor: "Brianna was awesome, super warm, friendly. Made me feel at home. Helped me with everything and let me try the smoothies! She is the nicest gym staff I have met in the USA."
Three other reviewers describe the staff as friendly or helpful without naming anyone. On a 380-review sample with a 4.9, that consistency is the real signal.
The Arithmetic
Worth a glance, as always. Every written review I can see is five stars, and the average is 4.9 from 380 ratings.
At 4.9 the gap is small, which means the quiet raters mostly agree with the loud ones. That's a genuinely strong record, unlike a 4.4 where the silent scores are doing a lot of hidden work.
Who It's Not For
If you want classes, a pool or a spa, nobody mentions any. This is a lifting gym with tanning and red light therapy attached.
If you want somewhere quiet and anonymous, several reviewers describe a chatty community of people sharing training tips. That's a feature or a nuisance depending on you.
158 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001. Site powerhousegymnyc.com.
FAQ
Is there a day pass?
Yes, and a visitor says it includes all amenities, tanning and red light therapy included. No price is published.
Is it open 24 hours?
A member says so and the listing hints at it, but six days are blank on the record. Confirm with the gym.
What equipment is there?
Hammer Strength, described by one visitor as second to none, plus a deadlift pit and what a member calls real weightlifting machines.
Is it good for visitors?
Three of the five reviewers were visiting New York, using day or week passes.