I wanted a health club close by, open 24 hours, where I can always get a lap lane. Bingo! I've belonged to the Y all my life, but they have funky hours, are always packed, and I can almost never get a lap lane. Since I'm triathalon training, I couldn't afford those issues. I signed up for a whole year and paid all at once- got a pretty decent discount.
The showers and locker rooms are very clean. I really appreciate that.