Columbia University Club of New York

This is a poor, poor excuse for a club. An aging gym, no swimming pool, meals that look like they come from a hospital canteen. You would think being an ivy league university that Columbia doesn’t have to piggy back onto another university’s club. I wish they would improve the social facilities of currents students and alumni. Sports facilities on campus are a big joke and this club for alumni is not any better. Agreed with an earlier review about locking in membership cancellations. They lock you in because they know that you will want to terminate your membership once you are familiar with the lacklustre facilities and service.

Please find a new location or have a major renovation. The Tiger Bar & Grill and the terrace are nice but that is about it. I would be here all the time if lt was as nice as the other clubs. I’m sad.

I encourage you to consider carefully before joining the Columbia Club. It seems like a good deal initially, as the club offers low annual fees to entice current students and new alums. However, they use the convoluted membership cancellation process and automatic renewals to lock members into years of memberships they do not want and never use. If a member does not provide a formal written termination – a requirement that is not made clear until it is too late – the club will continue to add late fees and engage a collection agency to force payment, even when members have made it clear that continued membership is undesired. This poses a particular challenge for young alumni who, because of student loans and other expenses, do not have the funds to pay increasing membership fees for a resource they are not in a position to use. It is significantly disappointing to connect such a negative experience to a university that I continue to love and support.

This place was cool but not as nice as I expected. Maybe my expectations were that of the Yale Club, but the tiger above the doorway is pretty awesome. The waitstaff here is extremely friendly and the food was more than delicious (I’d love to find the recipe for their empanadas). I was there for a function and only saw the meeting space on the fourth floor, but I was told of all the other amenities the club offers– Maybe this is why it is so popular (and I’d assume that anyone from Columbia, Princeton or Williams would only have the finest «good-​ol’ boys» hang out). Really enjoyed my stay and would love the opportunity to explore more floors.

The Columbia University Club of NY is located in the Princeton Club and is there in conjunction with the Williams Club. Inside, there is a library, a bar and dining area, a health club, and the area for the guest rooms. The library has plenty of seating and you are allowed to have beverages in part of the library while playing parlor games or reading. The bar and dining area are connected and during the week they have happy hour specials. Unfortunately the only way to pay is with your Columbia Club account. The interior is decorated the way you expect a club to be decorated, lots of paintings, classic furniture, etc. I didn’t try the food so this review is only for the club itself, which is very nice.

I love being a member here! Of course, you can only join if you went to Columbia University, but the membership is a great deal (for young alumni) and there is a lot of club services and benefits that only members enjoy. I am still taking class at Columbia, so i receive a reduced membership rate which really makes my membership a steal! I also belong to the gym there and even though the equipment is kind of old and the gym itself is small and not very pretty, its never crowded and the people who work there are really nice. I would take a nice locker room, friendly staff, and mostly empty gym over NYSC or equinox anytime.
I also love the Columbia club for its events and networking opportunity. I moved back to the city recently and its nice having a place to meet people and network. I joined the women’s group and I also go to weekly happy hour events.
I would recommend this club for anyone who can join!

I was rather surprised about Columbia University Club in how there is no sophistication and grandeur. Compared to its counterpart Ivy schools like Yale and Penn, Columbia falls behind in terms of amenities, facilities, and overall allure. My friend and I crashed their summer networking cocktail party for alumni (none of us are Columbia alumni) — I was a guest of friend, who is a Columbia alum, but he bailed out last minute. The event itself was pleasant and was held in a courtyard, which was nothing extraordinary but secluded quiet outdoor space at ground level is a blessing in NYC. So far, the trend appears that there is a high correlation between alumni club quality and the caliber of the school itself.
It’s strange, but the Club was a bit hard to find — I guess it likes to be unassuming. Perhaps this goes back to the days of trying to be more «secretive»? Who knows…

Wonderful facilities for club members. The restaurant is decent, but the facilities for meetings and events are top of the line, with a number of well decorated ball rooms and lounges. Also has excellent gym facilities in the basement. The club also offers the cheapest rooms that you will find in midtown. They are small but well furnished, and with a location that cannot be beat.