The Cornell Club New York, New York If you’re headed to the Big Apple, consider The Cornell Club, located in a historic 14-story brownstone in Midtown Manhattan, between Fifth and Madison Ave- nues. There’s no need to book a hotel, stay in one of 48 overnight studio-to-king sized guest rooms, and upon arrival you’ll feel the warm and welcoming ambiance. Members and guests are encouraged to enjoy casual and formal dining rooms, a lounge, a library, business center, private event spaces and a full-floor fitness center featuring state-of-the-art equipment, Pelo- ton Bikes, private trainers and a massage therapist. The Cornell Club acts as a home away from home for members and actively carries on traditions of higher education, camaraderie, and continual learning, and upholds the standards of a Platinum Club of America. ➥ cornellclubnyc.com
Leander Club Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England Leander Club is the most historic, prestigious and successful rowing club in the world, its athletes having won 159 Olympic and Paralympic medals since 1908. Leander Club's unique development program coach- es rowers to challenge for a place in the GB Rowing National Squads. This friendly, inclusive private members’ club is an integral part of the Henley community, with a year-round events schedule, the pinnacle being Henley Royal Regatta week. A trip to Leander during the best- known regatta in the world is known to be a highlight of both the summer sporting calendar and the social season. Its 11 boutique bedrooms were decorated by a famous rowing club or university, including Yale, Harvard and Cambridge. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy everything the club has to offer, including the best drinking and dining views down the iconic Henley Royal Regatta course from the Club’s elegant bar and find five unique dining rooms, a fitness center, business centers and private event rooms—not to mention a distin- guished collection of art and artifacts that adorn the walls and hallways. The newly renovated Four-Diamond hotel, The Inn at the League, is centrally located on Philadel- phia’s Avenue of the Arts, and offers a mix of distinctive history and old-world hospitality. The crown jewel of the Union League is 1862 by Mar- tin Hamann, a dining concept whose culinary team, led by Chefs Don Irwin and Martin Hamann, passionately create American dishes rooted in French technique, perfectly complemented by an extensive wine list. Trumbauer’s, located on the roof of the League House, is a shimmering indoor-outdoor space featuring an open kitchen and an oyster bar. If golf is your forte, three distinguishable golf courses comprise Union League Golf which offers an amazing experience through diverse programming and exceptional amenities. ➥ unionleague.org ■ the riverside patio. ➥ leander.co.uk
Union League of Philadelphia
Founded in 1862, The Union League of Philadelphia has hosted U.S. presidents, heads of state, industrialists, en- tertainers and dignitaries from around the globe. It’s been voted #1 City Club in the Country six times since 2012. Its clubhouse occupies an entire city block in the center of Philadelphia’s commercial and cultural district. Within the walls of its French Renaissance-style building, you’ll
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