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
- Pets
- 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. For the safety of our members, all members are required to have their membership cards available when visiting the Clubhouse. The Clubhouse is open from 7:00 am until 11:00 pm. Members and guests occupying bedrooms may enter the Clubhouse after 11:00 pm to access their bedrooms only, however, they must show their room key to Security upon entering the Club. Club management and staff are authorized to ask members to present their membership cards.
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Dress Code
Smart Casual Attire is required throughout the Clubhouse as described below:
The following guidelines should help you determine what is and is not smart casual dress. It is important to note that our Smart Casual Dress Code applies to all seven days of the week, with the exception of weekends during the Memorial Day through Labor Day holiday time period, which is specified below.
For men, Smart Casual includes collared shirts, dress shirts, button downs, golf shirts, turtlenecks or sweaters, blazers or sport jackets, tailored trousers, denim jeans, and loafers or lace-up shoes with socks.
For women, Smart Casual includes collared shirts or blouses, turtlenecks, sweaters and sweater sets, skirts or tailored pants, denim jeans, and flats, pumps, boots or dress sandals.
Acceptable Relaxed Casual Attire includes Smart Casual Attire as well as knee-length shorts and athletic shoes. (Relaxed Casual Attire is only allowed on the A-Level and Squash & Fitness Center.)
Relaxed Casual Attire is also permitted during the Memorial Day through Labor Day holiday time period on weekends only starting at 5:00 pm on Fridays. This attire is allowed in the Clubhouse with the exception of the Woodrow Wilson Room, Members Lounge and Library.
Inappropriate attire includes but is not limited to: torn or frayed denim jeans, shorts, tee shirts (sleeveless shirts, tank tops, halter tops, crop tops), sandals (beach sandals, Birkenstocks, flip flops), athletic wear of any kind *(sweatshirts, rugby shirts, sweat pants, leggings, stirrup pants, jogging suits, spandex, lycra, sneakers, athletic shoes or caps), torn clothing (clothing with holes or frayed ends), clothing with offensive or profane language, and excessively revealing clothing.
Woodrow Wilson Room (Dining Room):
Jacket and Business Casual Attire for men with tie optional. Comparable attire for ladies.
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 selection.
* Exception is when members and guests are going directly to the overnight rooms or athletic floors.
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 Office. The Card entitles the guest to use all Club facilities. When requesting a Card, the member must include his/her account number, name of guest, and date(s) the guest will be using the Club facilities. 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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Pets
Pets are not allowed inside the Clubhouse, except by permission of management. Overnight guests with permission will be required to sign a Pet Consent Waiver.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted in the Clubhouse. Overnight guests found smoking in their rooms will be charged a $175 Deep Cleaning Fee to remove the odor.
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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. The use of cellular phones is not permitted in the lobby, restaurant or lounge. Laptops and texting by cellular are permitted so long as they are silenced. Online applications, such as Skype are prohibited inside the Clubhouse.
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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 Fitness Policies 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 or a cancellation fee. Out-of-Club ticketed events (including, but not limited to, theatre events) are final sales and non-refundable. A complete list of the programs/events reservation policy can be found at the Front Desk or at Columbia Club Events Page. For more 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
Business Meetings, which require obvious use and display of papers, are disruptive to other members and are not permitted. A quiet business conversation among two or three people is permissible. Club employees have been instructed to call attention to violations and to request that the member conform to the rules. Members who refuse to remedy a violation may be escorted from 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 of management.
- Guests are permitted to wait for members only in the first floor lobby.
- 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 for overnight guests only. Valuables should not be left in bedrooms.
- Working press and members of the media are not permitted in the Clubhouse except by permission of management. Photography and audiovisual recordings of any kind are not permitted inside the Clubhouse except by permission of 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.
- The Club Bulletin Board, located in the athletic facility lobby, may be used by members subject the direction of management.
House Rules and Club Polices- Effective March 1, 2011
