How prestigious is The University Club?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would only do the Cosmos Club, if invited. It actually means something. But I would likely never be invited and it isn't something I am pining for. It is a lovely building though.

Makes sense but I am interested in something with a good gym and also reciprocals in Asia as I travel there a lot on business and the clubs seem more interesting than the big sterile hotels.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Metropolitan Club is more "prestigious" - also stuffier, etc.

Cosmos Club is probably more "prestigious" - but same stuffiness.

University Club is plenty nice to go to, has good to amazing food, a great gym, wonderful squash, and really nice people. Stuffiness factor is pretty low, yet it is still elegant. But don't join if you won't use it - it is not inexpensive.

The squash courts are very nice and kids of members can take lessons from the pros for a very reasonable fee. It's a very family oriented club... And the food is really good. Very friendly and not stuffy at all.

We also belong to more stuffy, exclusive private clubs in NYC but really enjoy the DC University club as do our kids.

[Anonymous]

It's not prestigious. Anyone can join who pays.