What it’s like inside the new private club Soho House in Sheung Wan, where membership costs US$3,600 a year
The chic, international social club originally based in London comes to Hong Kong and offers new memberships as well as discounts for younger clients
Hong Kong will soon see the opening of its own Soho House, the international, private, members-only club catering to professionals in the creative industries. The club shot to global fame when it was mentioned in an episode of the popular series Sex and the City.
The first club opened in 1995 on London’s Greek Street and has since expanded to Europe, North America and Asia, opening a total of 23 clubs worldwide.
The Hong Kong club is situated between Sheung Wan and Sai Ying Pun on Des Voeux Road West.
Best known for chic and innovative designs that reflect the young, creative members (many who join Soho House come from the film, art, fashion, music and design industries), Soho House Hong Kong is inspired by the city’s culture and energy, which is represented in its style, from the colour palettes and patterns to the fabrics and furniture.
The interiors are infused with rich jewel tones, echoing those found on Hong Kong’s city streets, and are a nod to the classic Hong Kong films by directors such as Wong Kar-wai.
“Locally made pieces, such as hand-embossed basketweave ceilings and a bronze screen, are mixed with international touches from other Houses around the world”, said a representative from Soho House Hong Kong.
Occupying the top floors of a new, 28 storey-building, the club has a pool room, drawing room and house brasserie, among other features. Its gym occupies three floors, and its co-working space, Soho Works, is set to open in the spring of 2020 and is spread over nine floors.
Though exclusivity is definitely its middle name, it does not regard itself as exclusive. “We’re inclusive to the creative community, but privacy is very important, and we never reveal the names of our members”, said a Soho House representative.
