The nine-story, 141-ft.-tall structure will house the only American branch of an exclusive London club that was founded in 1863 by a group that included Charles Dickens. Invitation-only membership will be for writers, artists, designers and others from creative professions. The top five floors will be reserved for the club and include 10 members-only hotel…
Swingers Bringing “Crazy Golf” to New York Hotel
The London-based entertainment venue, which has applied the Topgolf concept to blend elaborate indoor mini-golf courses with street-food offerings and original cocktails, will open its first U.S. location in Manhattan’s new Virgin Hotel.
Los Angeles Club for “Creatives” to Open in 2018
The Redbury Hotel will be renovated and transformed into h. Club LA, an extension of London’s The Hospital Club. The property will offer 36 bedrooms, three dining venues with multiple bars, rooftop restaurant, outdoor pool, tea room, music studio, screening room and space for live performances.
Private Club Planned for Miami’s New High-Rise Luxury Condo Development
The three-story, 35,000-sq. ft., members-only SkyClub will be located in a floating-glass bridge that will connect two 60-story towers overlooking the Miami River. Amenities will include a 10,000-sq.-ft. garden and terrace, indoor and outdoor restaurants, a craft cocktail bar, cigar lounge, wine cellar and tasting room, media room, library, business center and 25 suites for guests of members.
A Letter from London
The stubborness of London clubs in altering their dress-code policies will get in the way of new member marketing. The next generation is not going to want to join clubs that are so restrictive.
Long-time Course Superintendent Featured for Restoring “America’s Front Yard”
After a 20-year career at Dedham Country and Polo Club and other courses, Michael Stachowicz was hired for the first-ever Turf Manager position within the National Park Service, to address the “bedraggled” condition of Washington, D.C.’s National Mall.
Kopplin & Kuebler International Expands to Include International Markets
Executive search company add Niall Flanagan as Managing Partner.