![]() The style may strike some as slightly bohemian (in the same vein as the Gramercy Park Hotel), which seems appropriate given the club's targeting of creative types.Īll have impressive (and expensive) minibars with still and sparkling water, snacks (including some from Dean & Deluca), full-size liquor bottles, Perrier Jouet champagne, and sodas. The decor is a blend of industrial-chic and sophisticated Britannia details may include painted exposed brick, velvet chairs, rich rugs, brocade fabrics, and wood - lots of wood, from hardwood floors to wood-beamed ceilings to, in some, rustic wall paneling. Rooms differ slightly depending on the size - Small, Medium and Big, ranging from 300 to 750 square feet - but they share many of the main ingredients. The Soho House has 30 rooms that all went through a major renovation in 2013. For the few staying here who might actually be taking the Subway, the A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 and L station to Brooklyn are all within walking distance. Taxis are easy to get from here, or the front desk can arrange private transportation. Hudson River Park provides a great bike and running path. ![]() There's a Citi bike station directly across the street, and the High Line Park entrance is nearby for sunset walks. Not to say that the neighborhood is all about partying. The revelry lasts until long past the midnight hour on weekends, and lower rooms may experience street noise. Open since 2003, The Soho House credits itself for importing cool to the area, while others attribute the start of gentrification to the designer boutiques.įancy shops and expensive, celebrity-chef restaurants are prevalent throughout the neighborhood, and at night, plunging necklines and sky-high heels appear as the young and trendy meander the cobblestone streets. These days, after a major transformation, it has become a fashionable neighborhood with a lively nightlife scene. The area's name refers to its historical past as home to hundreds of slaughterhouses and meat processing plants later, it was a cruising ground for prostitutes. Soho House is smack in the center of Manhattan's Meatpacking District - a trendy nabe adjacent to Chelsea and West Village. The age range is wide (there's even a special membership for women ages 27 and under) but strict house rules - like no pairs in the toilets - help ensure the party atmosphere stays classy. The cocktail hour is prime time, and drinks flow until late at night. (Fans of Sex and the City may remember when Samantha sneaked into the club to use this pool.) There's a salad bar serving healthy fare, and servers make the rounds delivering bottled water or colorful cocktails.Īt night, expect to dress up. With decor that changes annually, cushy lounge chairs, umbrellas, and striking city views, this is one of the most coveted summer spots in Manhattan. One floor above sits the rectangular rooftop pool and terrace. ![]() There's a distinct whiff of pretension that can come and go, which isn't from the staff - they are friendly - but rather from some of the members themselves. Members are "creative" types, while Wall Street types, supposedly, aren't welcome to join, but that doesn't mean that Soho House has an absence of monetary worth. Attractive movers and shakers working on laptops, impressing colleagues, or dining at a number of chic sitting areas are omnipresent. There's a buzz throughout most of the day, from breakfast (brunch on weekends) until the wee hours when the late-night menu is served. This is where the club space is located with a restaurant, bar, and modern art collection. Those who choose to stay here pay steep prices not just for the rooms but for access to the private enclave - in other words, Floor Six. Check-in is personal - sometimes even done by the General Manager himself - and then guests are whizzed up to their rooms via one of two elevators. The front desk is heavily guarded by a small team of polished and friendly staff that greets members, visitors of members, and hotel guests. The club was founded in London in the '90s, and British influences extend to the interior decor as well. This cobblestoned section of 9th Avenue is a hub of gentrified activity, but the black iron awning - a contrast against the beige brick converted warehouse - blends in, until guests discover a small sign that is meant to look like a London street sign, paying homage to its roots across the pond. ![]() If the understated entrance of Soho House is meant to throw off general bypassers, then it succeeds.
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