Soho House

Located in a converted warehouse in Manhattan's Meatpacking District, Soho House New York includes 44 bedrooms and features a full floor of club space, restaurant, member events room, screening room, Cowshed Spa and rooftop with a swimming pool and bar.

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Look Good: Don't expect to cruise right in--all candidates must complete an application form (available online), be sponsored by two existing members and be approved by committee.

Know Before You Go: Standard membership costs $1400 per year plus a $200 one-time registration fee. Other plans--like the $2000 "every house" membership, which grants access to Soho House clubs worldwide--are also available. Those under the age of 27 may apply for a reduced rate plan with an annual fee of $700, renewable until age 30.

Smack in the center of the hip Meatpacking District, this exclusive six-story hotel and private club in a converted Meatpacking warehouse will please even the pickiest rock star. Its luxuries abound: a rooftop pool, which affords amazing views of Manhattan; a black leather couch-clad bar; and the Swarovski chandelier-laden restaurant, which serves steaks and seafood. The 24 guest rooms have a...

The Soho House is the Meatpacking District's answer to a country club: Membership is exclusive, and only a privileged few ever enter its unmarked doors. The ticket in for locals and visitors alike is to book one of 24 "playpens" (or "playgrounds," as the palatial 950 square-foot suites are called). The large, loftlike rooms are made for mischief with oversized beds, naughty minibars, booming...

In Short
A spinoff of its sister establishment in London, this members-only club and hotel opened in April 2003 to tremendous buzz, particularly thanks to its private events and glamorous...

A private members' club and hotel in Manhattan's Meatpacking District with a restaurant, screening room, rooftop pool and Cowshed Spa