The Clubhouse is located at 15 West 43rd Street, NYC. As a private club, the following House Rules and Club Policies have been implemented to provide a congenial atmosphere.
If you have any questions about our rules or policies, please contact the Membership Office at (212) 596-1240, or send us an email at the Club.
- Membership Card
- Dress Code
- Guest Cards
- Children
- Smoking Policy
- Cellular Phone/Laptops/Texting Policy
- Business Center
- Club Hours
- Squash & Athletic Facility
- Account Payments
- Events & Programs - Reservation & Cancellation Policies
- Club Employees
- Business and Personal Events
- Conducting Business
- Other
Membership Card
Please sign your card immediately. Members are requested to carry their membership cards with them while in the Clubhouse. Please have your membership number available when you call the Club. This will allow us to serve you more efficiently.
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Dress Code
Business Casual Attire - is permitted at all time in the Clubhouse. It includes neat and presentable collared shirts, casual pants, slacks, skirts, and dresses.
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Relaxed Casual Attire - is permitted in the Bar & Grill, the First Floor Lobby, the Squash and Fitness Center, and Library. It includes neat and presentable business casual attire, as well as jeans, knee-length shorts, and athletic shoes or sneakers.
The following attire is not acceptable - shorts (except culottes and knee-length shorts), T-shirts, tank tops, sweat suits or jogging suits, Lycra or Spandex garments, baseball caps, flip-flops, ripped or frayed clothing and/or footwear and similar apparel. Members and their guests are asked to respect the sensibilities of other members by striving to uphold standards of dignity and good taste in wardrobe selections.
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Guest Cards
Requests for Guest Cards for use by family or friends must be made by the member through the reception desk or the Membership Services Dept. The Card entitles the guest to use all Club facilities. When requesting a Card, the member must include his account number, name of guest, and date(s) the guest will be using the Club. Guest Cards are valid for a maximum period of two weeks. By requesting this card, the member agrees to guarantee payment of all charges incurred by the guest. A separate bill for charges will be sent to the member either to be paid by the member or to be forwarded to the guest for payment. A guest is permitted to settle his account with a major credit card
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A Guest Card may not be issued to the same guest more than twice in one year. When a Guest card is activated, a $5 service charge is placed on the member’s account.
Any questions, please contact Membership Office at 212-596-1240.
Children
Minors (under 16 years of age) are prohibited from using the fitness center facility. Minors accompanied by an adult may play squash and occupy the athletic lounge.
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Smoking Policy
In compliance with Article 13-E, Section 1399-N et seq. of the Health Law of New York State, smoking is not permitted in the Clubhouse except in designated guest rooms. All other areas - no smoking.
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Cellular Phone/Laptops/Texting Policy
Cellular phones may only be used in the areas in front of the Front Desk, the restrooms on the first floor, corridor housing public phones on the second floor, and the fourth floor lobby (by the elevators). The use of cellular phones is not permitted in the lobby, restaurant or lounge. Laptops and texting by cellular are permitted s long as they are silenced.
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Club Hours
The Clubhouse is open from 7:00 AM until 11:00 PM for members not occupying bedrooms. Members and guests occupying bedrooms may enter the Clubhouse after 11 PM to access their bedrooms only; however, they must show their room key to Security upon entering the Club. For the safety of our members, please have your membership card available for presentation when you visit the Clubhouse.
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Squash & Athletic Facility
Minors (under 16 years of age) are prohibited from using the fitness center facility. Minor accompanied by an adult may play squash and occupy the athletic lounge.
See “Squash & Fitness Center” information brochure or call Squash & Fitness Desk at 212-596-1230.
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Account Payments
Account balances are due in full on receipt of monthly statements. A past due account will incur a late payment fee of $30.00 for each month the account remains in arrears. All accounts ninety days due are subject to suspension. Questions about monthly statements or account balances should be directed to the Accounting Office at 212-596-1220.
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A resignation letter must be sent to cancel membership.
Events & Programs - Reservation & Cancellation Policies
Club events and programs are open to members in good standing and their guests. A member may not sign up a guest for an event or program unless the member accompanies the guest. Members are encouraged to make advanced reservations and respect RSVP dates to avoid cancellation of events and programs and a possible cancellation fee. Out-of-Club ticketed events (including, but not limited to, theatre events) are final sales and non-refundable. For information, contact Programs/Events Office at 212-596-1261.
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Business and Personal Events
The Banquet and Catering Department will help you plan business meetings, conferences, special events, as well as personal parties, weddings, birthdays, etc. Call 212-596-1210 for information.
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Club Employees
Club employees are not to be sent out of the Clubhouse by a member. Cash tipping of club employees is not permitted. Barbers, physical trainers, and masseurs or masseuses are not Club employees.
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Conducting Business
Papers and documents should be handled and displayed discreetly in the Bar & Grill subject to the discretion of management. The use of cellular phones is not permitted in the dining room.
Quiet discussions and the use of papers and portable computers by groups of no more than three are permitted in the Members Lounge. Subject to the discretion of management, such activity may be terminated if other members are being disturbed. The display of merchandise or business products is not permitted within any public areas of the Clubhouse.
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Other
- No food or drink may be brought in from the outside for consumption inside the Clubhouse with the exception of members and guests consuming food or drink within their bedrooms.
- No food may be brought into any Club-sponsored event/program when food is not furnished for the particular event/program
- Pets are not allowed inside the Clubhouse, except by permission from the General Manager.
- Guests are permitted to wait for members in the lobby only.
- The addresses and telephone numbers of members may not be revealed except with member’s permission.
- The Club’s address or telephone numbers may not be used on business related materials.
- Check cashing is available at Reception Desk under terms established by management and subject to available funds. Limited amount is $100.00
- The Club cannot be responsible for articles left in the checkroom or in other areas of the Clubhouse left unattended. The checkroom is not intended for long term storage of articles. Items left for more than 30 days will be discarded.
- Safe deposit boxes are available at the Reception Desk. Valuables should not be left in bedrooms.
- Working press and members of the media are not permitted in the Clubhouse except by permission from management. Photography and audiovisual recordings of any kind are not permitted inside the Clubhouse except by permission from the management.
- Club management is empowered to enforce the House Rules on behalf of the House Committee.
- All comments, suggestions, requests, or complaints should be made in writing to the House Committee via the Executive Office.
- The Fourth Floor is reserved for members and guests attending a private function or a Club sponsored event/program.
- Members are required to notify the Membership Office within 15 days with changes of residence, employment, occupation, or other pertinent data that may affect Club mailings and/or membership dues.
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