House Rules The following policies have been implemented to provide a congenial atmosphere throughout the Clubhouse. These policies have been established by members of the House Committee. When visiting the Club, please comply with the House Rules and Dress Code below (revised 4/01/09).
Effective April1, 2009
- Cellular phone use is restricted to the areas in front of the Reception Desk, restrooms on the first floor, and corridor housing public phones on the second floor.
- Laptops and texting by cellular phone are permitted so long as they are silenced.
- Business Center is to be utilized by members and overnight guests only.
- Account balances are due in full on receipt of monthly statements. A past due account will incur a late payment fee of $30.00 for each month the account remains in arrears. All accounts ninety days due are subject to suspension. Questions about monthly statements or account balances should be directed to the Accounting Office (212.596.1220). A resignation letter must be sent to cancel a membership.
- The Clubhouse is open from 7:00 am until 11:00 pm. Members and guests occupying bedrooms may enter the Clubhouse after 11:00 pm to access their bedrooms only; however, they must show their room key to Security upon entering the Club. For the safety of our members, please have your membership card available for presentation when you visit the Clubhouse.
- Business Meetings, which require obvious use and display of papers, are disruptive to other members and are not permitted. A quiet business conversation among two or three people is permissible. Club employees have been instructed to call attention to violations and to request that the member conform to the rules. Members who refuse to remedy a violation may be escorted from the Clubhouse.
- No food or drink may be brought in from the outside for consumption inside the Clubhouse with the exception of members and guests consuming food or drink within their bedroom.
- No food may be brought into any Club sponsored events/programs when food is not furnished for the particular event/program.
- The fourth floor is reserved for members and guests attending a private function or a Club sponsored event/program.
- Members are required to notify the Membership Office, within 15 days, with changes of residence, employment, occupation, or other pertinent data that may affect Club mailings and/or membership dues.
- Pets are not allowed inside the Clubhouse, except by permission of management.
- Minors (under 16 years of age) are prohibited from using the fitness center facility.
- Minors accompanied by an adult may play squash and occupy the athletic lounge.
- Guests are permitted to wait for members in the first floor lobby only.
- The Club's address or telephone numbers may not be used on business related materials.
- The addresses and telephone numbers of members may not be revealed except with member’s permission.
- Working Press and members of the media are not permitted in the Clubhouse except by permission of management. Photography and audiovisual recordings of any kind are not permitted inside the Clubhouse except by permission of management.
- Club employees are not to be sent out of the Clubhouse by a member.
- Cash tipping of club employees is not permitted (barbers, physical trainers, and masseurs or masseuses are not Club employees).
- Check cashing is available at the Reception Desk under terms established by management and subject to available funds. Limited amount is $100.00.
- The Club cannot be responsible for articles left in the checkroom or in other areas of the Clubhouse left unattended. The checkroom is not intended for long-term storage of articles. Items left for more than 30 days will be discarded.
- Safe deposit boxes are available at the Reception Desk for overnight guests only. Valuables should not be left in bedrooms.
- The Club bulletin board, located in the athletic facility lobby, may be used by members subject to the discretion of management.
- All comments, suggestions, requests, or complaints should be made in writing to the House Committee via the Executive Office.
- Club management is empowered to enforce the House Rules on behalf of the House Committee.
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Effective April 1, 2009 Smart Casual Attire is required throughout the Clubhouse as describes below: The following guidelines should help you determine what is and is smart business casual dress. It is important to note that our Smart Casual dress code applies to all seven days of the week, with the exception of weekends during the Memorial Day through Labor Day holiday time period, which is specified below. - For men, Smart Casual includes collared shirts, dress shirts, button downs, golf shirts, turtlenecks or sweaters, blazers or sport jackets, tailored trousers, denim jeans, and loafers or lace-up shoes with socks.
- For women, Smart Casual includes collared shirts or blouses, turtlenecks, sweaters and sweater sets, skirts or tailored pants, denim jeans, and flats, pumps, boots, or dress sandals.
- Acceptable Relaxed Casual Attire includes Smart Casual Attire as well as jeans, knee-length shorts, and athletic shoes. (Relaxed Casual Attire is allowed on the A-Level of the Squash & Fitness Center only.) Relaxed Casual Attire is also permitted during the Memorial Day through Labor Day holiday time period on weekends only, starting at 5:00 pm on Fridays. This attire is allowed in the Clubhouse, with the exception of the Woodrow Wilson Room and Library.
- Inappropriate attire includes but is not limited to: torn or frayed denim jeans, shorts, tee shirts (sleeveless shirts, tank tops, halter tops, crop tops), sandals (beach sandals, Birkenstocks, flip flops), athletic wear of any kind * (sweatshirts, rugby shirts, sweatpants, leggings, stirrup pants, jogging suits, spandex, lycra, sneakers, athletic shoes or caps), torn clothing (clothing with holes or frayed ends), clothing with offensive or profane language, and excessively revealing clothing.
- Woodrow Wilson Room (Dining Room): Jacket and Business Casual Attire for men with tie optional.Comparable attire for ladies
Members and their guests are asked to respect the sensibilities of other members by striving to uphold standards of dignity and good taste in wardrobe selection. * Exception is when members and guests are going directly to the overnight rooms or athletic floor. ^ back to top
Smoking is not permitted in the Clubhouse
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Cellular phone use is restricted to the areas in front of the Reception Desk, restrooms on the first floor, the corridor housing public phones on the second floor, and in the fourth floor lobby.
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Requests for Guest Cards for use by family or friends must be made by the member through the reception desk or the Membership Office. The Card entitles the guest to use all Club facilities. When requesting a Card, the member must include his account number, name of the guest, and the date(s) the guest will be using the Club facilities. Guest Cards are valid for a maximum period of two weeks. By requesting a Guest Card, the member agrees to guarantee payment of all charges incurred by the guest. A separate bill for charges will be sent to the member either to be paid by the member or to be forwarded to the guest for payment. A guest is permitted to settle his account with a major credit card.
A Guest Card may not be issued to the same guest more than twice in one year.
When a Guest Card is activated, a $5.00 service charge is placed on the member’s account.
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- Papers and documents should be handled and displayed discreetly in dining areas, subject to the discretion of management.
- The use of cellular phones is not permitted in the dining rooms.
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Bedroom reservation policies are as established by the House Committee. The Princeton Club can accommodate members and their guests in single, twin, double, queen, or king rooms. The bedrooms are a valued asset of The Princeton Club. A priority has been established for Non-Resident members, provided their reservations are made 10 days in advance. It is necessary to limit the number of bedrooms reserved for guests of members in order that our members can be accommodated. The following bedroom reservation policies govern:
- Members wishing to book more than five rooms for their guests must either send or fax their request to the Front Office Manager.
- A member cannot make a reservation for the same night each week more than 60 days in advance.
- A member may reserve a bedroom for himself/herself and guest for a maximum of two weeks.
- Members of reciprocal clubs may reserve bedrooms for themselves, but cannot reserve bedrooms for their guests, pursuant to the reciprocal club arrangement policies.
- Check-out time is 12:00 noon.
- Check-in time is 3:00 pm.
- Cancellations will be honored only if received by 4:00 pm on the day prior to arrival. Full charge will be made for rooms cancelled after this time. Reservations made after this deadline, and then cancelled, will also be charged.
- In a no-show situation, the individual will be charged for the first night, and unless we hear from that person the following day by 1:00 pm, the reservation will be cancelled.
- All reservations made five days or more before the date of arrival will be confirmed in writing.
- Guest rates apply for all non-members except the spouse, parents and children of a member. An additional guest charge will apply for guests of members.
- Guests may not reserve rooms directly with the Club. Only Club members may reserve rooms for guests.
Guestrooms
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Event reservation policies are as established by the House Committee.
- Club events and programs are open to members in good standing and their guests. A member may not sign up a guest for an event or program unless the member will be accompanying the guest.
- Members are encouraged to make advanced reservations and respect RSVP dates to avoid cancellation of events and programs. Out-of-Club ticketed events (including, but not limited to, theatre events) are final sale and non-refundable.
- Event and program reservations and cancellations may only be made through the Program Office at 212.596.1261 during regular business hours (9:00 am to 4:30 pm), Monday through Friday. No other department is authorized to accept reservations or cancellations.
- Cancellations must be received by 4:30 pm two business days prior to the event or program in order to avoid incurring a charge. All cancellations received after this deadline and no-shows will be charged the full price of the event or program.
- Free Events: A $10 fee will be incurred if members do not cancel reservations by noon on the day of the event.
- Members must obtain a cancellation number at the time of cancellation to ensure proper credit.
Events Calendar
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Athletic facility hours are as established by the Squash & Athletic Committee. - Minors (under 16 years of age) are prohibited from using the athletic facilities.
- The exercise room is available for member use on weekdays from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm and on weekends from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm seasonally. The exercise fee may be charged annually or on a per-use basis.
- Steam rooms are available weekdays from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm and on weekends from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm ONLY when an attendant is on duty.
- Cancellations of court time must be made one day in advance (24 hours) before court time or full charges will be made. This applies to lesson reservations as well.
- Dress requirements for the courts: white clothing, non-marking sneakers and safety glasses. Attendants are instructed to enforce regulations if not observed.
- Lockers are available in both the Men's and Women's Locker Rooms. The annual charge includes rough washing for members only. Members may not share lockers.
- The squash courts are open weekdays from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm and on weekends from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm seasonally. Attendants will be on duty during these hours.
- The Squash Pro will be on duty weekdays and on weekends for appointments.
- Squash balls are the property of the Club, and are available for play but not possession.
- Racquets and gear may be purchased at the Pro Shop and charged to the member’s account.
- Lock Boxes are available near the Pro Shop for valuables. Safe deposit boxes are located at the Reception Desk.
- Guests must be accompanied by a member in order to use the facility.
- Court reservations may be made five days in advance between the hours of 6:00 am and 10:00 pm. Time is booked iin 45-minute sessions.
- Reservations may be made for Massage and Personal Training.
Squash & Fitness Facilities
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