Harvard Club of New York City

Went dinner recently and it was delicious. However there’s one server that look too serious and doesn’t have positive vibes.

Absolutely delightful and incredibly satisfying. The people, above all, made the experience truly exceptional. Were we to live locally, I could easily find something to study there on a daily basis. The collection of books, many of which were private donations, featured rare and beautiful language, thought-provoking ideas, and perspectives that are unlikely to be found elsewhere. The staff was nothing short of remarkable… so much more gracious and welcoming than what one might find at a country club, as they truly embody my ideal community of academics, family values, good manners, and a touch of flair. It felt like home. I may have indulged a little more than necessary, as they certainly know how to provide an outstanding culinary experience. Enjoy!

RESTAURANT – MAIN DINING ROOM The food at the Main Dining Room was excellent! They serve breakfast, lunch, and supper, all of which were consistently outstanding! Every meal, from savory entrees to delightful desserts, was prepared with care and quality. AMBIANCE & ARTWORK The dining area is graced with striking paintings of former U.S. Presidents and even a Supreme Court Justice, adding a historic and dignified atmosphere to the experience. The staff are exceptionally friendly and welcoming, making for a relaxed and enjoyable meal. STAFF & SERVICE Service throughout the club was truly top-notch. Special thanks to: Dining Staff: Helman, Augustine, Santo, and David provided warm, attentive service that made each meal memorable. Housekeeping: Rosemary and Leila kept everything spotless and were very kind and professional. Reception: Mohammad greeted us warmly at the entrance and was always ready to help. Bell Service: Vlad helped with our bags and made check-in smooth and stress-free. Library: The librarian was not only helpful but genuinely caring, creating a quiet and respectful atmosphere. Front Security: Daniel was friendly and professional, helping to ensure a safe and welcoming environment. SUMMARY The Harvard Club of New York offers an exceptional experience across the board, from its refined dining and elegant decor to the professional and friendly staff. Whether you’re enjoying a meal, relaxing in the library, or simply checking in, the attention to detail and high standard of service truly stand out. Thank you for a wonderful experience! Annie W. Master Reviewer Local Guide / Google Maps

I hosted a sizable cocktail party (250+ guests) at the Club in June 2025, and it was amazing. I rented Harvard Hall and the Grill Room, which can accommodate 300+ for a cocktail event (surprisingly few high-end venues can), and they were perfect. Guests arrive through the Grill Room, which has lots of dark wood and a more intimate feel, before moving into Harvard Hall, which is a grand, high-ceilinged space. Both rooms have so much character—compared to, say, a hotel ballroom—so we didn’t need to decorate, other than placing a few vases with flowers on the tables. The food at the event—consisting of passed hors d’oeuvres, lots of stations (like sushi and seafood and carving stations), and a dessert spread—was fantastic. I can’t tell you how many compliments I got after the event, from people accustomed to event food being mediocre (shoutout to the lamb chops and the Far East station, which impressed even my guests from California who are used to excellent Asian food). The service I’d divide into two parts. In terms of the servers at the event itself, it was fine; the waiters aren’t super-friendly or warm (a lot of older men who have been working at the Club for years), but they were very competent and got the job done. In terms of the planning team and the banquet manager on the night of the event, it was superb. Alex has been in his role at the Club for around 15 years, after working in events at two luxury hotels, and he’s incredibly good at his job. My event had a lot of moving parts—an A/V component, live musicians, a program with speeches, a cake brought from the outside, party favors to be distributed at the end, a photographer taking pictures of the proceedings—and everything went off like clockwork. If you are looking for a great event venue, look no further! (Note: you do need to be a member to host an event at the Club—but if you’re a Harvard alum, you should be able to join, after paying the entrance fee and dues and waiting a few weeks.)

Loved this place! I had to ask myself..."How can I graduate from Harvard so I can keep coming back?" It was a top tier experience with excellent service and amenities. I loved looking at the walls with all of the photos and artwork. The food was delicious and I had an overall pleasant experience. Everything was meticulous and the staff was friendly. Also, it appeared that there's spaces for people to work out or play sports based on what I overheard from others checking in. I am hoping I get invited to another event here so I can take it all in again!

This is an oasis. The rooms are larger than my first NY studio. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive. The hallway has coffee and tea service and I schlepped there regularly to get my fix. The lobby bar is busy during cocktail hours, and you meet regulars and new people. Socialize or not. The snacks are complimentary. The dining room had seasonal and regular favorites. I spent my time upstairs at the newly renovated terrace. It was for me more intimate. I used the gym daily. The club is right next to Grand Central, and restaurants and bars all around. I couldn't have been happier. The rooms are FMV so, no discount there, but what you get is a home away from home.

A beautiful place to relax and dine. Three course dinner on Thursday night was absolutely delicious. Starting with truffle risotto, main grilled wild salmon finished with pudding and vanilla ice cream. Service here is top notch! Staff are very polite , professional and make us at ease. Can’t wait to go back!

#Historical Harvard University Club Hotel I stayed two nights in here and went to restaurant, gym, and bar. You can see old pictures and explain memo, old post boxes, and public telephone booths. Their services was good but didn't get tips at restaurant, bar, and door man. I enjoyed to staying

A world class club with history, refinement, and understatement. I The renowned club and hotel that reminds one of a boarding school dining room A slice of history for those who habe the opportunity to experience it.

First of all, the Harvard club is a walk back in time. It is full of American history including trophies from Teddy Roosevelt. The many rooms are paneled rich and warm. The dinner I had was beautifully prepared , presented and served. I have to say the food was excellent. The only downside is you can only go with a Harvard Grad who is also a member. If you live in NYC, you may know such a person, so ask around

The interior is really fancy- lots of taxidermy and bones up on the walls if that's your thing (it's not mine). All the sevice workers are incredibly attentive and polite. The food is pretty good, although there are very limited vegan options. I had to modify an entree to make it vegan, and when they brought it out it was wrong. However I let my server know and he very quickly and graciously replaced it. Also the sparkling water is really really good, not sure how to explain it but it's better than average.

I was invited as a guest to hear billionaire John Catsimatidis speak about his life. We received an autographed copy of his book, "How Far Do You Want to Go?" We were briefly able to meet his wife, who was very nice. When we first enter, we get a sense of prestige--a very old-money feeling and classic Ivy League decor. We were given a tour of the library and the various work areas by our friends before going to the main bar for red wine and nuts before attending the event. We did get some weird looks, and I am assuming it was because we were new faces (wink) and looking around rather than acting like we had been there before. I acknowledged the attention, smiled, and continued to enjoy myself. I would have loved to have had a drink on the roof, but it was closed. We were able to see the famous elephant head in Harvard Hall. I was not able to take any pictures; it is one of their policies in certain areas, although I see many were able to snap some quickly. We weren't there for bragging rights but for the experience, as it was our first time being there. Overall, the hosts were very nice, their members and guests not so much. It was nice to bring some diversity there.

The food was great and I really enjoyed the whole experience. I went here with an alumni of the Harvard club and she gave me a great recommendation on the steak. The servers were great and I definitely will be coming back here if the opportunity presents itself.

This is a truly spectacular space from an architectural standpoint ... perhaps the most spectacular private club's lobby I have been in. If you are going for the Harry Potter/movie set vibe, you'll get it here with it's amazing vaulted ceilings and old-fashioned portraits of bastions of business (undoubtedly robber-barons whom amassed a fortune by manipulating the markets ... of course, in the most gentlemanly of ways) We are not members, although know members whom we visit with from time to time. The check-in area is what surprised us most. It feels more like a corporate office from the 1990's. The staff is semi-competent, although one does not feel as though they are walking into Downton Abbey. These are not professionals, like the clubs old old. (The bartenders being the exception.) Once you pass the check-in area, you enter Hogwarts ... they say Fran Lloyd Wright designed labyrinths of low-ceiling corridors before you entered an area that opened into a building, enhancing the majesty of the site when you arrive upon it. The same may be true here. Another remarkable (or unremarkable) surprise is how bad the food is. A seafood platter which tasted like bleach, steaks which (to quote Rodney Dangerfield's Caddyshack character) 'still had marks where the jockey was hitting it and dry, underseasoned salads. The grand atmosphere of the dining room does take your mind off the food a bit. The prices here are the highest out of any private club I've visited ... a small pour of high end bourbon was almost $70. Even a beer is around $10, after the service charges. The spaces here are as one would expect from America's most famous academic institution ... Crimson everywhere, wood paneling, gold painting frames and brass. It has a very British victorian feel, which is en vogue in the 1880's. Oddly, as liberal as Harvard is, the mounted head of an African elephant is about the most diverse face you'll see in the paintings. The clientele of the club was either older, white-haired members in suits ... or younger Asian or Middle-Eastern members in jeans and a fleece jacket. There didn't seem to be much in between. It didn't feel snooty ... people didn't really interact outside of the bar areas but it seemed inclusive as everyone there did their own thing. The lobby areas and library were utterly silent. The library has a balcony which overlooks the main hall and you can sit and read in peace with a view worthy of Henry the VIII. The bar was a bit bright and airy ... whereas the dining areas were similar to the main hall. You'd be MUCH better off staying at a hotel than in the guest rooms. They feel stuck in the 90's and are pretty shabby and small. I think I've seen nicer bathrooms in Greyhound Bus Stations. Overall, if you graduated from Harvard ... THIS is the club you want to join. They don't have a reciprocal with The Harvard Club in Boston oddly. Their reciprocal club list is good. Having the choice between this club or New York Athletic Club, I'd choose the latter. However, there are few clubs as grand, from a design aspect, outside of London. The location is also great. It's worth joining, if you can, and you visit the city often.

Whether you're a Harvard alumnus, a wannabe, or don't know the difference between Harvard and Yale, you will feel like a distinguished academic in the large, ornate halls of the Harvard Club. The dark, wooden, fancy decor of the club looks straight out of a movie- exactly as boujee and pretentious as the Harvard Club sounds. Just look at the photos. In terms of the food, I came for breakfast and ordered the Smoked Salmon Bagel. It was a pretty hefty bagel with a generous amount of cream cheese to go with the salmon. The capers were a nice addition to the bagel too. The bagel itself was an ideal level of softness. It was $19 though, which, like the bagel, was a bit hefty. The staff at the club were pretty friendly, although the service speed was rather slow (granted, I came with a large group). There were actually a decent number of other people having breakfast, all dressed very well. Personally, I'm not giving The Harvard Club 5 stars because I can't justify the high prices (on top of the membership fee) and it just seems a bit too pretentious to me. However, if you actually graduated from Harvard (unlike me) and have both the money to afford the club and the time to relax at the club and enjoy it, then it could very well be worth 5 stars for you. But for more ordinary folks like myself, I'd be happy to visit once and then forego the fanciness for a more economical option.

I have been here a few times as an invited guest and the Harvard Club does not disappoint - dark, claustrophobic and marinating in old world plutocracy. To ruminate over a scotch in a leather wingback sends the mind reeling over all of the delicious possibilities. For starters, maybe I'll reach out and foreclose on a widow and orphan or two over a crisp copy of the Financial Times. I feel warm already. This burled wood sarcophagus is a brilliant stereotype reeking of insular power and privilege. Stereotypes exist for a reason and in fact, any preconceived notion simply fails to capture the fusty magnificence of the space. Another wee dram of The Macallan my good man and charge it to the Underhills. I feel my empathy melting away like a bad dream. I am warmer still.

Hogwart's USA. I am a 50-year member. You have to have attended Harvard, but some programs qualify. Or you could serve on the board of a Harvard educational institution. The Club is an argument for applying to Harvard rather than some other well-reputed university.

Note: Harvard membership required to dine/order drinks PURCHASED: Tuna Tartare (~$20) + Steak with potatoes (~$30) + after-meal coffee ($2) TOTAL: ~$50 PROS: + live-music: In early-Fall 2019 on a Friday evening, there was a jazz combo dressed in black tie. They casually played classic songs in the great hall which was adjacent to the main dining room where we enjoyed our meals. Subsequently, the musicians returned to the dining room for a nice dinner. They returned to the dining hall and resumed; it was very pleasant. + food quality: On point! That Tuna Tartare was on point. The salmon was so good. Anyone with dysphagia or is recommended to eat soft foods should certainly try this. + interesting spaces: I did not have the chance to explore the library. However, there are multiple rooms with stairs wells and halls leading to beautifully decorated spaces--all with various themes. I was able to view the great hall, which was where events like banquets were hosted. It is a place where, red leather chairs lined the perimeter of a space that reminds you of the dining hall out of Hogwartz Castle. In addition, there were great wooden chairs that you might expect to find in a gentleman/cigar club--very classy atmosphere. + servers: The servers all wore uniforms. CONS: - well... What can be said--it is Harvard E.Y. Note, the photos acquired and posted to this review of Harvard Club of New York City were not of my own. Nor, were they obtained illicitly; they were acquired via an internet search on google.

Food: 3.5/5 I came here for a 150+ person wedding in the summer. I feel like any event of that size has some operational issues. Like any wedding, there was a designated menu of either fish or steak. The fish was a 4/5 and the steak was a 3/5. The fish was juicy and perfectly cooked but the steak was dry and tough. I'm sure preparing meals for a party of that capacity is difficult. Service: 3.5/5 The service before the wedding was phenomenal. The bartenders and staff are all friendly. The service at the actual wedding was below par. One waiter had roughly 3-4 tables of 10 people. I'm not sure if this was a wedding package but the wait staff seemed understaffed and overwhelmed. Everything took really long. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is beautiful and full of character. The ceilings are tall and expansive. The moldings and the details in this place are magnificent. Very Old New York.

Best elegant elite old school bar and dining room I know in NYC. Elephant heads to champion crew oars. Teddy Roosevelt to Crimson walls. Luxury service. Talk about a jacketed pre-qualified crowd. Marvelous breakfast and dinner. The place exudes Hahvaad.

Lovely spot for Harvard Alumni to have a spot in the city. I came here for dinner with a friend. I didn't take pictures of the food, but I got the prime rib which was delicious. They are super attentive and nice, and even were cognizant of our time that were were seeing a show.

The club is pristine and the staff is amazing. I would definitely recommend visiting the rooftop for a cocktail or using the space to work. Overall the ambiance is 5 star, the crowd is a bit older and stuffy.

A great place to hold an event! Every year our company has their Christmas party here and it's always a great time. It has enough room to mingle and network, the food is always excellent and the staff is friendly and attentive. The decor is grand and what you would expect from the name. So far, I have enjoyed every event I have attended here.

The servers are impatient and rude to guests. They accepted tips from my friend even though are not allowed to accept them.

Interesting place to experience if one is not a member and see some of the large halls, etc.. Food was not good. Ordered a hamburger to be cooked medium but moist. It was over cooked and dry. The fries were not good. Better to just have a drink, see the place, then dine elsewhere.

This establishment has the old world elegance I would expect. There was a.beaitiful lunch buffet, but it was being packed up when I arrived. The wait staff is attentive without being overbearing or intrusive. In order to get in, one must be a Harvard graduate or guest of an alum. I made a call from the lobby but was gently asked to move to another room for the call. I look forward to my friend inviting me back again soon!

Food doesn't taste good. Service are not the best overall. Rushing guest to leave because they got to clean up.

Nice place-too bad about the food. The decor is beautiful and the service is wonderful. The food-well.......the desserts were lovely. There are challenges in maintaining a buffet, but I was surprised at how poorly heated many of the dishes were, and the lack of flavor. Still, the place itself was lovely and every service person we interacted with was very kind.

An oasis of old school charm (and, yes, elitism I am afraid) in midtown Manhattan. It's Harvard. So you know what you are getting. Taxidermied elephant and gazelle heads on the walls. Boating crew photos and preserved old football jersies. And that crimson color saturating walls and carpets. Rooms are excellent. Dining is pretty good- the tuna tartare is legendary. In summer the little rooftop bar is fun. Excellent gym.

Very nice place to have an event. Only Harvard grads can use this club. I was invited to an event here. So this rating is from a non-Harvard graduate. Dinner was pretty good. I really liked how the people there were ready to help clean up messes in case people dancing with drinks in hand dropped it. Amazed at how after one person dropped their glass cup and it shattered, a worker danced in the dance floor and kindly stuck her hands out to move the crowd out of the way. She signaled another co-worker who brought a table cloth to scoop up the glasses and set it aside. Made the whole effort inconspicuous for those that didn't see what happened. The coffee there was fantastic! If anyone knows what coffee they brew, please let me know!

Good place for a business lunch or just a tea break. Grand dining room with lots of dark oak. They have a nice happy hour at the bar. This club is way nicer than the Columbia Club. Ive only been to the Penthouse level of the Yale Club so not sure how it compares. Good luck getting in if you are not part of Ivy society!

I love this place and I go there regularly. It has two casual bars, an informal "grill room" and a large, (cavernous, even) formal dining room. There is a great library upstairs with numerous books in which to set and a nice collection which is updated regularly. There is a good-sized gym and there are hotel rooms available as well. Harvard Hall, the main room on the first floor is nothing short of spectacular. It's an open space elegantly appointed with many comfortable chairs. My favorite part: I have a guaranteed reservation in the midtown NYC theatre district whenever I go to see a show.

I like going to the rooftop restaurant after playing squash, especially in summer The old school vibe makes me calm and joyful. The deep fried squid is my favorite!

Was there for the CIO conference. This is a very nice venue for a work conference - classically traditional though the building can use some updating. The food was good - breakfast, lunch, drinks, and appys. The lunch entrée was a lightly grilled fish with nice vegetables.

I was an a very nice event... the atmosphere was great but the buffet was presented in such a way I couldn't tell what I was eating. I couldn't quite decipher the taste of some items--which made me upset because I don't eat red meat or seafood. Speaking of which, the prefix meal options were a seafood dish and a red meat -- I asked the waiter if there was a vegetarian option and he said yes. I said--great! Everyone got their meals -- everyone with a little bit of vegetables on the side... When they took my plate an hour later, I asked if what they meant by "yes we have vegetarian" is that I'll only get the few pieces of broccoli. The waitress apologized, even though I already told one waiter and one waitress that I was waiting for a vegetarian dish. I would have eaten the filet mignon over eating no dinner! BOO, Harvard Club.

Had lobster risotto here with a Harvard alum and it was very delicious. I also got a Harvard Club t-shirt. Awesome experience.

an EXCLUSIVE club in NYC, you've gotta know someone or be a contributing alumni of Harvard GREAT FOOD but for such an exclusive & "classy" club w/ its dark wood decor the service was VERY amateur... our waitress was reading the daily specials off a ripped piece of paper.. & service was plain awkward.. --complimentary bread basket: go for the POPOVERS!! Mmm buttery --lobster bisque: nice starter --grilled octopus: this was nice w/ a lemony touch, very filling --rhubarb tart with vanilla ice cream: chewy crust, not bad but not the best tart i've had sorry I don't have pictures, but i wanted to keep the dinner professional & there's no cell phone usage in the dining area! NOTE: there's also a bar here w/ bar snacks like pretzels on the side

You have to be a member to 'enter' and dine or ......I've waited for folks and read the collection of newspapers : it's definltely got an 'attitude' but then again, it is THE HARVARD CLUB. The food is very good, but i was so disappointed they didn't have the little cookies for dessert which I remember so fondly from at least FOUR years ago....Sigh. Dignified. Old Fashioned. Elegant. Dress.

Very nice. Definitely a relief from the hustle and bustling of ny. Members only but they can bring guest :) Wow the fine and the elite of NY's Harvard Grads? Interesting, lots of history to this place....you can feel it in some of the rooms they have. Hotel + Restaurant + Sports area + Library + Lounging areas, etc.. Exclusive, so I was lucky enough to get to be invited. So many rooms where to begin. This place is older so its not modern looking, it has the prestige Harvard class boring but classic look to it? haha They have the usual animal heads placed as art around the rooms, wood floors with rugs on some, old feeling to the place. Food: They oysters were awesome, as well as the smoked salmon. The rest of the dishes for the Sunday Champagne brunch was decent. One thing that really upset me and my friend was the service. They're service is usually superb as my friend (the Harvard member) said, but they treated us like weird outsiders this time.... =/ Was it because we're asian so we look young? They wanted to verify information, sort of questioned us a little and such, very ruDE! I guess this place pre-judges. Guess she's not coming here again for Sunday Brunch, shes sticking with the weekday breakfast staff service from now on.

Beautiful building and well polished decor that easily beats the nearby Yale and Penn Clubs. There are expansive spaces for meeting, drinking, frolicking, and quiet study. The food is club food - mostly over cooked and tasteless, but that's to be expected. A really unique piece of old New York in midtown. Open to Harvard grads and guests of members only.

You can never tell the hidden spaces in New York without going inside. On a street in Midtown, across from the Penn Club and next to the New York Yacht Club is a relatively underwhelming facade that's home to the Harvardians of New York. When you enter, you do feel transported to the founding days of Harvard. Large, decidedly American rustic rooms with taste and stature await you. But seriously, make your way up to the gym or the rooftop bar and patio. The food is reasonably priced and quite delicious. Oysters, pork belly buns, grilled shrimp, salads, and more. You must try one of their cocktails. The Grapes of Wrath was to die for. Their Tequila Mockingbird was also fantastic. On the patio, you get to enjoy New York from the 9th story, surrounded by tall building and yet eerily serene and silent. The traffic noise doesn't make it here for some reason. The first floor is composed of many lounges, bars, and dining areas. It seems like a perfect place for events. Perhaps a wedding reception? Good news is it exists. Bad news is that you have to know someone who is a member of the Harvard Club, or am yourself. Get on it.

My friend who went to Harvard for her PhD brought me here and I must say that this is the most glorious place I have ever been to in New York. Makes me wish I went to Harvard instead of Princeton. They have excellent facilities and everyone is friendly. Also a good place to mingle and meet Harvard gentleman if you can score an invitation.

Please do not give them your credit card details when booking the venue! They tried to steal money from my account, but fortunately my Swiss bank managed to block the transaction for over 1,000 USD. I ended up blocking my credit card and ordering a new one. I have hard terrible things about them from colleagues who organised events there. They are very dishonest! Beware of them! There are far better places in New York and there is no need to deal with thiefs like them!

Out of all of the Ivy clubs in the city, this is by far my favorite. I love hosting events here as well as having a drink or few in their bar/dining room. Some of their lodging rooms are very reminiscent of the old days where bath tubs had lion claw feet and couples slept in separate twin beds...although it's been a while since I've stayed there over night so all the rooms may have changed now. They have so many little quiet nooks where you can get lost and just spent a quiet day alone as well.

Love this place! The atmosphere is warm, gentle, and friendly. Sitting at the bar is great because you meet new and interesting people who love to chat. The programs of lectures and concerts are special. Just attended a really fun concert of The Pitches, an a cappella female students' group from Radcliffe. Such a gorgeous place - you are transported to an earlier, more civilized time.

This is a review for events and catering, not the private restaurant or bar. I've been in charge of hosting a few events here. Event staff on the floor is generally on their game and helpful, event admin was... ok. Not bad, not great. But Ok. Meeting spaces are old school yet updated with dark wood and modern amenities. Personally, for what I was planning for it was pretty perfect. After hosting multiple events I can safely say the food is pretty bland for their banquet situations. I felt exceptionally bad for the vegetarians dining with us. So that's one star off the top. And while it's not cheap in general, I've found it to be (sadly) competitive by event space pricing. When you are playing $80 a head for some chicken, it would be nice if it could be something you actually wanted to eat. Second star is lost due to the internet situation. As mentioned in other posts, the $750 fee only lets ten or so people online. I guess if you have Harvard or corporate money that isn't a big deal. Would I book a business event here again? Yes. It is a totally OK place to make something happen. Probably not great for weddings, but if you're Harvard... why would you have your wedding here?

Membership is not cheap, programming is good/sometimes great, the food offering is varied but consistently very good, and the staff is lovely. I return again and again as it is an oasis in a busy/hectic city. Worth it.

The Harvard Club of New York City appears more lively than the other ones - The Yale Club is a bit quiet for me, food and service at the Cornell Club is a bit "meh," but the Harvard Club really gets things right. Food: the selection is superb! All events that I've ever attended were well-catered. There is a lot of attention paid to detail - the presentation is almost always perfect, the temperature is just right, even though the food may be sitting open at a buffet table, and the buffet area is always quite clean. Service: servers are responsive here, and many of them can be fun! Such helpful people work here! Decor: let's just say it's very, very Harvard inside - so fitting for its name. It's always a pleasure to be here and I'll be back!

Sunday brunch is just like breakfast at Grandma's- if your grandmother is the Duchess of Devonshire. In 1898. Piles of clams, shrimp, rare steak, salmon, pastries, eggs Benedict, French toast, etc., etc. Impeccable service. The rooftop restaurant is excellent as well. Can't get a Mersault by the glass anywhere else.

These guys bombard me with membership requests, but I refuse to give anything with my alma mater's name written on it a dime of my hard earned stripper cash. When the perky lil freshmen call me to hit me up, i just say that Harvard earns more off the interest of its endowment than I could possibly ever give. That usually shuts them up. Yeah, the club is pretty swanky. I can't imagine working out here though. I've come to a number of events here (reluctantly), and it serves its purpose well. It seduces your guests with its aroma of old school privilege...scotch...leather...hunting paraphernalia...men with tobacco pipes....But guess what?? The newest president is a woman! And she's only 36 year old! I don't know what that means. But I'm excited.

Beyond underwhelmed by my experience here. Went to look at an event space for a prestigious client and was floored by how rude the man in charge of events was. He acted as though he was doing me a favor by showing me the space instead of treating me like a potential customer. He said we'd have to pay $750 to use their wifi - and the strange part is that he wasn't even kidding. Oh, and when I mentioned that other venues don't charge for wifi his response was, "People are just happy to have their events here - we don't need to be competitive with our pricing." I almost vomited, but opted to just walk out instead...and straight to The Yale Club (they were wonderful). Very disappointed and obviously not using the space for the event.

I like the Harvard Club! It's a little dim, sure, but that adds to the charm. The food is excellent, and a great value (esp. in the grill room). The fitness center is great, particularly for two reasons: 1) incredible shower pressure (and warmth!) in the locker room, and 2) delicious water flavored with fresh-cut lemons or cucumbers, depending on the day. I like that tips aren't permitted because it makes the clubhouse feel more like home. The accommodations have recently been renovated, which was greatly needed. The rooms are sometimes strangely configured such as having the TV in a slightly inconvenient or awkward place on the wall. Overall, though, they're a great value.

The Harvard Club is one of those New York institutions that you just need to experience at some point. It'd been years since I was last in the space, and I went for a gala benefitting a wonderful not-for-profit. Harvard Club events are meticulously planned, organized, and executed. From registration, to coat-check, to all around service, my experience was absolutely terrific. What's more, the space is absolutely lovely: grand, traditional, formal in every sense of the word. It's the perfect venue for so many different types of events. And, well, they've great dining options! It almost makes me wish Stanford had its own club in New York...some day! Until then, I'll have to keep crashing at this sweet spot--it's very, very nice!

Great place, though it can be a little stuff. Squash courts are the best deal in the city, and the pros are great. They do a super job finding matches at your level. Both the gym and squash courts are surprisingly uncrowded, and it's the only gym where I have ever heard classical music. As a negative, the club can be a bit stuffy. They won't serve you at the bar if you are wearing jeans (what?!?). And you will get dirty looks for taking out a cell phone, if only to text. Still, the club, like the university, is an institution and I wouldn't have it any other way.

What a gorgeous facility and so... blue blood! I went to see the Harvard Crocodiloes do a dress rehearsal here and was mightily impressed with the dining room and main ballroom(?) Who knew I'd even end up here listening to an accapella group do a cover of "Runaround Sue?" I hear the dues are about $400 a month to be an alumni member and it also serves as a hotel for member with rack rates of about $150/night. Great location though I'm not sure who can use this facility if you're not a member. I can totally see weddings being done here.

So I went to the Harvard Club for the squash tournament that was going on. (My Aunt Rhonda won) Only one member of staff was helpful all the others looked at me like I didn't belong, while I am aware that I wasn't following the dress code (in my defense I wasn't aware there was a dress code) I was in no way dressed inappropriately or in a manner that wouldn't be considered presentable. The one staff member who helped me find my way around the club was great, I wish I remembered his name. I did like that there was chocolate at the front desk. I don't plan on being around the Harvard Club unless there is another squash tournament,

Dinner in the Main Dining Room is one of the best deals in the city. Granted, you have to be a member to take advantage of it, but if you are, it's a solid solid place to take and impress guests/dates. One note though: jackets are required for the MDR. My boyfriend (who is rarely underdressed for any occasion) forgot to wear a tie, and he was kindly offered a choice from half a dozen the host kept by his desk. Amazing service. We both ordered the Harvard Club Complete Dinner, which is basically a 3-course meal with tea/coffee for about $40. My shrimp with chorizo soup was an elegant version of gumbo, my almond-crusted sea bass with beet risotto was to die for, and key lime pie is always a solid choice at the Club. As another member mentioned, only try the Hasty Pudding if you've never had it before; it's really not good. Popovers are buttery and delicious -- can't believe I managed to eat only one this time. My boyfriend was very happy with his petit filet mignon, as well as his appetizer of sweetbreads. The rest of the Club itself is wonderful. Lots of Harvard memorabilia, a friendly and generous library system, and the Charles River Room is great for hanging out if you're not dressed appropriately enough for the rest of the Club.