I've been a member since the '70s. Maybe the best private club in NYC. Active local membership,…read moregreat Guilded Age building,,

Wow!!!!!! Need once in your life to see this place. Went for a wedding and all I can say is wow!!!!…read moreThe food the decor the architecture and design is incredible. Wow

Ok, having been to 5 or 6 of these events (as guest and photographer) , and being the reticent…read moreskeptic that i am, my conclusion is that this is the most fun, tasteful, coolest, least fraught with expectations way to learn something new, taste a new flavor, and be social with a bunch of cute singletons (thank-you Miss Elliot for expanding my vocab) in an unpretentious and well vetted (read: not icky) setting. I am so looking forward to the upcoming trapeeze class at the piers (OK, immediately get your minds out of the gutter- CIRCUS TRAPEEZE! really...) Ching-ching,

Such a class act; food was absolutely sumptuous, service thoroughly impeccable, atmosphere is…read moreelegant without being pretentious and a top notch class act. From the kind gentleman holding open the front door to the refined hosts at the entrance it was nothing short of wonderful. I was there a couple of years ago for a gala in the ballroom and it was exceptional but the small private lunch this past Thursday in a secluded dining room on the seventh floor felt like royalty.

Every time I have stayed here, I have had a problem with the noise coming from an event or party…read more One time, there was a wedding that was so loud and went so loud that the University Club refunded me - which I was grateful for, but I and my children didn't sleep all night. Most recently, there was another event and even though we were on the 4th floor, we heard it like it was next door. I called a few times to the front desk and spoke to Ashley, who assured me it was ending at 10:30 pm. Well, 10:30 pm came and went. When I called her again, she said, "Oh, it's not over?" and proceeded to tell me it's not up to her when it ends and she would have to look into it but there wasn't much she could do. Not acceptable or appropriate, in my opinion.

Absolutely a gorgeous place rich with history. It is an elite private members only club. They…read morehave a strict dress code. No sneakers, jeans, baseball caps, flip flops etc. They will absolutely turn you away if you even if you show up with dress sneakers that look like shoes. I came here for an event and It was really a nice place. We started off with cocktails on one floor then we went to another floor for dinner. It was definitely a nice night and we had a great time.

I appreciate the club seeking to maintain fashion standards and curating an old-timey atmosphere…read more However, when it is done beyond reasonable common sense, it does not incentivize me to come back. I was a guest of a member during the 18-inch snow storm, so I wore my $500 dollar suede Danner lights (Made in the USA) to manage the snow. Upon entry, I was informed by the staff that, due to the suede being too light, it looked too much like Timberland boots, which are banned. I was professionally whisked to a backroom, where I was offered to wear black loafers 3 sizes too large if I wanted to make my appointment. I spent the rest of my time skipping through the venue in order to not trip over myself, wearing massively oversized shoes. I would have been okay with this footwear restriction if it was universally enforced, but there were plenty of people in the club wearing duck boots, metal hook leather hiking boots, and even the same type of boots of a slightly darker shade. Apparently, the shoe shade restriction was not something members are aware about (the no sneakers restriction is well known). I have previously been a guest here with positive experiences. However, today I was put in an illogically unsafe experience, forced to wear loaner shoes 3 sizes too large, because $500 lighter suede boots are deemed less classy than duck boots for being too"Timberland like" during a snow storm.

Please read the filtered reviews - those are the ones that are accurate. Hattie must pay to have…read morethe filtered reviews excluded. The five star ones are by her friends. The group is a joke and there is no matchmaking going on. Hattie has either dated the guys already or is friends with them - the guys are basically attending the events because she asks them to otherwise the events would be all female. She is elitist and not interested in her members. She is shady about pricing, charging people different amounts. I agree with all the filtered reviews - the events are pricey, haphazardly planned and full of her guy friends. I stopped going well before my membership was up.

TGL should really be called Hattie's Friends or Six Degrees of Hattie Elliot because when you go…read moreto one of the events you feel like you're hanging with friends: relaxed, unpretentious, fun, stimulating. Although I met a ton of cool, hot, accomplished women at the events (including my beautiful fiance! Note: I still had to cast spells, woo and prod and cajole and impress. Definitely NOT included TGL membership;) I also made some good guy friends. If you're active, engaged and into food and drink i'd definitely recommend checking out TGL!

Im an every house member and this one is probably my least visited one. The entry is so shady. Like…read morewhy must I solve a mystery and unlock the secret to heaven to get in? I've pressed buttons, called them over the phone, knocked on the door, but 2 out of 2 times, someone coming out has let me in. The aesthetic is nice, very soho. But the ACs kinda don't work. The service is pretty decent. But random floors have been closed every time I've visited. Idk it's not for me. I like the other two better.

Ludlow (aka Soho) House is a lovely private club ensconced in the vicinity of the Lower East Side…read more It opened in 2016 by the owner of the chic English Soho House of London UK. Historically, the 143 year-old building was formerly a gold-leaf factory and high-end funeral parlour. The interior is designed to reflect the gritty, artistic history of the Lower East Side. Upon further exploration, of the club's four stories of rooms, we notice an eclectic mix of vintage pieces mostly salvaged from local vintage and consignment shop finds with unique artwork on display. The plush "Velvet Room" used for private screenings, was inspired by the apartment where Lou Reed and John Cale recorded early music demos, thus "the Velvet Underground" reference. Members are mostly scions of the Arts, Real Estate, and other fortunes. The establishment serves as a quiet escape in the city. The staff are helpful and well versed. As always, Thank you for reading. HRH

My daughter and I just spent the weekend at the Colony Club, New York in celebration of my…read morebirthday. Needless to say the Colony is a reflection back to the times of ultimate gran-duer. The staff service was at the highest level of guest satisfaction. Location is key when visiting the city and the Colony afforded us the ability to find our desired points of interest in a short time of travel by city standards. A very pleasant experience. Craig R.

The ultimate in class for the elite who demand only the best…read more Highest standards in guest satisfaction, perfection in every arena, and the utmost discretion. Class, elegance, warmth, exclusivity, and locale make this private club second to none.

Proud to be an alum and also a member. I came here on my most recent business trip to New York…read moreCity, where I had the pleasure of attending a political lecture and dine with fellow members for dinner. The club itself is wonderful, a piece of history located in midtown, near Korea Town and right next to the American Bar Association (shout-out to the lawyers reading this post). My only regret is that I didn't call ahead to reserve a guest room for my stay, given that overnight guests get full use of the Palestra for their workouts. Will definitely try to do that on my next trip.

Rating: 3.5 Stars I…read morewas invited by a member to come here on a Wednesday night. We started off downstairs for a drink. Service was wonderful and quick. Afterwards, we went to the second floor for dinner. The dining area was very grand. We were seated right away. Even though it was peak dining hours, the space was pretty empty. Service throughout the meal was exceptional. The wait staff was so attentive and friendly. The food on the other hand was not the best. It stated off strong with a bread basket. The bead was warm and tasty with delicious butter on the side to spread on it. For my meal, I ordered a French onion soup and lobster tail Cobb salad. The FRENCH ONION SOUP was unfortunately quite watery and bland. The LOBSTER TAIL COBB SALAD was ok. There were a good amount of toppings on the salad and the portion was huge. But the main star, the lobster tail, was ice cold, rubbery and also very bland. All in all, even though the space is beautiful and service is impeccable, the food is just ok - really wish there was a bit more flavor to the dishes.

Such a beautiful space! We had the chance to visit CORE: on the 18th floor and the terrace was…read moredefinitely the highlight. The views, design and overall atmosphere were gorgeous. It felt very elevated and luxurious without being overly flashy. The drinks were really good, but the small bites were honestly one of my favorite parts. The staff was so kind and kept coming around with trays of different bites. I tried the 3 cheese mini panini with truffle and WOW. I could've eaten 20 trays of those They were so good! We didn't get to see a ton of the club since it's a private members-only space, but the areas we did see were beautiful and really well designed. The terrace was such a gorgeous NYC setting and definitely made the experience feel special. I'd love to come back and experience more of CORE: someday!

Went to visit this elite club as a member from a reciprocal club. It is definitely very private…read more There were more people working than members present. It looked like the elite Manhattan 5th Ave crowd would frequent this with its privacy. The club has an initiation fee of 10k from what I hear. Honestly, I felt like their service to reciprocal members was distasteful. Several times staff were like who are you in an accusatory manner when we had permission to be there. It left a really bad taste in my mouth. We walked into this building and the lady up front pressed the button to go up to the top of the building. The place has 2 restaurants. The top restaurant has an amazing view of the city from the terrace. I would have loved to sit out there and eat if it wasn't winter and wasn't closed. The bottom restaurant offered a pretty overpriced breakfast. I paid 20 bucks for toast and a coffee (which is insane). The toast did have an awesome strawberry jam. The place also has a nice lounge area, movie theater, and a hair studio. The place has a gym that has a great view of New York. The place doesn't offer a lot of gym equipment, however. There is also a meditation room and bathroom that has a sauna.

I joined IVY back in 2012 to meet cool new people when I first moved to Washington, DC. Little did…read moreI know how much I'd love being a part of this inspiring community. I've forged close friendships, checked off a few items (like zip lining and 'glamping') from my bucket list, and even forged a partnership to showcase my fitness-related side hustle. IVY has grown to offer a diverse selection of events ranging from insightful lectures given by renowned subject matter experts, to yoga classes in cool settings, to private art gallery viewings. There's something for everyone, members are friendly and interesting, and the community managers are awesome. I strongly encourage you to apply if you'd like an alternative to the after work happy hour. You'll be inspired.

If I can give these losers and their company 0 stars I would. I canceled this subscription last…read moreyear after being charged $1,000 for a free trial. Come the last two months now I'm being charged on my card monthly $40. I get that you idiots are desperate for money because no one wants to join you're online events that truly provide no value but, flat out stealing and billing people without permission especially during these times is the most scummy thing I ever seen. Not only did I email them to let them know I was being billed incorrectly which they ignored. I haven't even visited their site nor portal nor even clicked on their emails for them to justify a charge. Reporting you scammers to the BBB and the FTC to make sure others aware of the scam you're running. Ivy stop billing and answer your emails.