● Mega Casino Resort
Mega casino resorts offer extensive amenities
LESSON 8 : CASINO beyond gambling, including restaurants, spas, shops, golf
courses, and entertainment. While these resorts, like
Mohegan Sun, often feature games with better returns,
DEFINITION the overall experience tends to come at a higher cost.
In a simple definition, a casino is a building where Guests can enjoy a comprehensive range of activities,
gamblers congregate (Slater, 2019) A public place making them popular destinations for both gaming and
where various games of chance can play be played, leisure.
with gambling being the most prominent activity
patrons engage in. The name “casino” is derived from ● Slots Only Casino
the italian phrase that means “a small house” . Casinos A slots-only casino exclusively features slot
are primarily designed to provide players with machines and is often located in horse racing venues or as
enjoyment. Existed for centuries, casinos have standalone establishments. While larger casinos typically
established themselves as a mainstay of the gambling offer average returns of 90% to 93%, slots-only casinos
industry (McIntosh, 2022) may have lower returns of 82% to 85%. An example of this
type is Saloon # 10 Casino in Deadwood, South Dakota.
They are the gathering places for the wealthy, where
the poor become rich, and where millions of dollars ● Online Casino
flow through casino doors virtually every day. They Online casinos, also known as virtual or Internet
have thousands of tables, one-armed bandits, casinos, enable gamblers to play games and place bets
sparkling lights, and five-star cuisine and online. This popular form of internet gaming is categorized
entertainment. State laws in some locations may into three types: web-based, downloadbased, and live-
dictate what games are permitted. The average casino based, each offering different experiences for players.
adds a range of amenities to assist gamblers, including
restaurants, complimentary beverages, stage acts, and THREE MAJOR GROUPS
stunning scenery. Technically, these would still count ● Web-Based Casino
as casinos Web-based online casinos allow users to play
games like poker, Bingo, Baccarat, and Blackjack directly
HISTORY through websites without needing to download software. An
In 1638, Venice established the first authorized internet connection is required to access these games,
casino in Europe, known as II Ridotto, marking a significant making this format the most popular choice among online
development in the history of gambling. Prior to this, casino players.
gambling took place in private homes, often accompanied by
music, dance, meals, and drinks. The Riotto casino was ● Download-Based Online Casino
specifically designed to enhance the entertainment Download-based online casinos require players to
experience during the Venetian carnival but was accessible install software, which connects them to a browser with
solely to individuals with special privileges support features. This type typically operates faster than
webbased casinos. However, a significant drawback is the
TYPES OF CASINOS risk of exposing computers to viruses and spyware during
● The Tourist Trap the download process .
The Tourist Trap Casino, the only casino in a large
region, relies on its exclusivity to attract gamblers rather ● Live-Based Casino
than superior games or rewards. Its lack of competition Players can interact with one another much like if
allows it to operate effectively, as seen with the Oasis of they were in a real-life casino. Players can have
the Seas Casino Royale, which exemplifies the tourist trap conversations with one another that feels remarkably
model in the gaming industry (Retter, 2022) authentic. They are free to play any game they like, from
poker to baccarat.
● Small but Good Casinos
Small but Good Casinos, or mini-casinos, typically ● Mobile Casinos
feature 300 to 750 slot machines and up to 40 table games. Mobile casinos allow players to gamble for real
While Las Vegas is known for its large resorts, many money using their mobile devices instead of traditional PCs
smaller casinos offer better experiences. To find quality or laptops. These casinos primarily use applications
minicasinos, identify your favorite games and check for compatible with iOS and Android, providing flexibility and
fair rules. An example is the Slots-A-Fun Casino in convenience for gamers (Niki, 2019)
Winchester, Nevada
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CASINO ACTIVITIES intentionally beat your hand by drawing cards to get
Casino is "a building that houses and accommodates closer to 21 than you.
gambling facilities" and there are many activities and a
variety of games of chance that casinos can offer It is known as "bust" if the dealers cards exceeds yours.
Moreover, it is a tie if you have the exact total as the
1. TABLE GAMES dealer and if you keep up your bet it is already called a
are either the ones with traditional tables "push". You will know that you won in blackjack if:
conducted by one or more live dealers when playing with 1. You get blackjack.
chips, or the ones with electronic table games, which are 2. Your card is higher than the dealers without going over
similarly played like the traditional table games, but only 21.
using an electronic device on which customers place their 3. The dealer busts which means you have 21 or less in
wagers. your hand
4. The dealer got 21 on more than two cards.
A. . Roulette
The origins of the game are still a mystery. Still, C. Baccarat
there is a widely accepted version of its source, which This card game came back to medieval Italy. Baccarat
is said to be that the game was created by French started as a game for the upper class and aristocrats
mathematician Blaise Pascal somewhere in the 17th over 500 years ago. Many believe this card game was
century while he was working hard to create a motion created by Felix Falguiere, or Falguierein, in Italy in
machine. Roulette is a French word that means "little the 1400s. In Italian, he called the game "baccara, "
wheel. " Based on the design and gameplay of Roulette which means "zero, " because all the tens and face
were influenced by two quite similar games that were cards were worth zero (The History of Baccarat,
also popular in the 17th century in Europe, which were 2018).
called "Roly Poly" and "EvenOdd, " as these games also
involved spinning a wheel and betting on what would be 1. This game is just a game of pure chance. It doesn't
the outcome of the spin (History of Roulette - Origins matter what skills you have. Your odds of winning are
& Evolution, n.d.). higher here than in games like roulette or poker, yet they
In playing the roulette wheel, you put chips down on are lower than in blackjack.
your favorite numbers, color (red or black), while the 2. The dealer does all the work in this game. You need to
ball is whirling around the wheel, you can bet on the choose one of these three possible outcomes to bet on.
numbers 1 to 36 which have an alternative color 3. If the "player" hand is closer to 9.
between red and black plus the numbers 0 and 00 4. If the "banker" hand is closer to 9.
which are green 5. The two hands are a tie. Decide how much you want to
bet, and watch what unfolds (Taylor, 2019).
B. Blackjack
It is also known as twenty-one. One of the most D. Craps
popular table games. Hundreds of thousands of Craps has been a game with a long history spanning
players want to try playing the game of chance centuries and countries. It is known as one of the
worlwide. It allows you to use your skill and oldest casino games. In one article, it was said that,
understanding to try and beat the house. Players need according to some historians they could be traced
to put extra effort into understanding the best black back to the Roman Era, the roots of Craps, during the
jack strategy. It allows you to use your skills, times when soldiers were believed to have shaved
especially your decision making skills and down pig knuckles into cube shapes resembling dice
understanding the game. After you place your bet and in which they played games involving throwing
that suits your budget, the dealer will give you two them into their inverted shields. Hazard is an earlier
cards, face up, and deal herself one card. If your game form wherein it was believed that craps
cards have a total of 21, you have black jack, which is originated.
good. It would be best if you always needed to take
note that numbered cards are worth the number Did you know?
Face cards such as Jack, Queen and King are worth 10 1. In 1755, the game was called "Crebs" or "Creps,"
and aces are worth 1 or 11. If you did not get made famous by the laborers on the Mississippi River
blackjack during your turn, you need to tell the dealer in the United States. The popularity of Crebs was
that you will "stand" if you are happy with your hand assisted by the nobleman and gambler Bernard de
or "hit" so you could request more cards. All the Marigny who arrived in New Orleans from London in
players are already satisfied with their cards on their 1805. This time, they also settled on the game's name
hands except the dealers hands where she tries to as Craps.
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2. In 1907, John H. Winn was a dice maker who was Slot machines are one of the most popular forms of
often referred to as the "Father of Modern Craps," entertainment a casino can offer people. In one article,
as he devised a set of rules which. until now, gamblers it was stated that there was a study from Oregon
still use. State University found that between 70 and 90
3. Nowadays, craps has been growing in popularity into percent of American gamblers prefer to play slot
the 21st century and remains widely played at casinos machines rather than table games. Additionally, more
across the globe. People like this game as it generates than 60% of players say they’d rather win small with
a camaraderiebased atmosphere and is very energetic, frequent payouts than large, sporadic jackpots.
which players enjoy and do "team up" against the (Sylvester, 2012).
house. Gamblers also enjoyed seeking the title of A slot machine, an American version of slots, a fruit
"Golden Arm Club" in Craps, as this was given to a machine for the British, or a poker machine for the
player whose stint as a shooter successfully lasted for Australian version, is a casino gambling machine with
over an hour without losing (Pinnacle, 2020) three or more reels that spin when a button is pushed.
A lever originally operated slot machine on the side of
E. Poker the machine (the one arm), which is why they are
The objective of this game is to create a better hand called one-armed bandits because of their ability to
than your competitors. If you are playing in a casino, leave the gamer penniless. Any strategy can’t change
you're not playing against other players but the dealer. the odds of the game (Slot Machines- A Complete
Poker is a skill-based game, so your experience and Guide to Playing Slots, 2021). Slot machines typically
knowledge of this game are a massive part of your features three or more “reels”. There are multiple
odds of winning. icons on each reel. It is called “pay lines” as it lands on
In playing poker, it comes in a wide variety with subtle a combination of symbols. This machine contains
variations on each, but they all use a fairly standard random number generator to generate thousands of
set of rules. First is to make an opening bet, called an numbers per second (How to Play Slots | Casinos BC,
"ante, " the dealer deals two or more cards to each n.d.)
player and herself. You must look at your cards and
choose to either fold or place an additional bet. "Flop" 2. VIDEO POKER
is what they call once additional cards are distributed It is also called "poker slots." It is the common
by the dealer, either one at a time to each player or name for a fixed-odds poker game based on a five-card
as a shared "community" set. Another round of betting draw, and it can be played either in online casinos or in slot
will come wherein you can fold or bet more, depending machines in physical casinos. The player deals with a five-
on how confident you are in your hand. Then the card poker hand, then is given one opportunity to keep the
dealer deals a final card. Create your best possible cards they wish to keep and can discard the ones they
hand. This is usually using five cards and could be don't want to retain, then receives new cards in return.
based on this list of possible poker hands: High card, This will make up their final hand (McElhinney et al., 2020).
pair, two pair, three of a kind, four of a kind, full
house, flush, whole house, straight flush, four of a A. Pachinko
kind, royal flush, and whole house. Then you should It is a type of slot machine originating in Japan that is
check your hand against the dealera to see if you've used both for recreational and gambling purposes. The
won anything. (How To Play Poker | Casinos BC, n.d. Japanese word "pachinko" comes from "pachin, " which
derives from the sound a game machine makes, and
F. Gaming Machine the suffix "ko" means petite. A pachinko is a mixture
Defined by the Gambling Act 2005, a gaming machine of a slot machine and a pinball machine. The player is
is a machine that is made or changed so that people relatively passive when playing pachinko, mainly
can use it to gamble. Most gaming machines are reel- controlling the speed with many small steel balls
based types. These are also called fruit machines, slot thrown into the machine. The parlor owner has to rent
machines, or jackpot machines (Gaming Machine out several small steel balls to each player. As you
Categories- Gambling Commission, n.d.) One player already rented several steel balls, you can load them
usually plays this at a time, and gaming machines do inside the device to launch the ball along the metal
not require the involvement of a dealer or a casino track. The ball will now into the machine and press a
employee for a person to play since this is a machine lever, this will release a hammer fall into the playing
that is designed to be used individually. field, which is lined with small metal pins that the ball
bounces off.
The goal of pachinko is to have as many possible fall
into the catcher, one of the small cups scattered
G. Slot across the game's field of play. The player can earn a
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reward if the ball falls into the catcher (What Is get your money from the dealer. The cage is the secure
Pachinko? | Macmillan Dictionary Blog, 2018). area of the casino wherein they convert your chips.
6. Card Sharp : A player that is considered skilled at card
3. RANDOM NUMBERS games is called a card sharp.
A. Bingo 7. Card Washing : This is when the dealer spreads the
To be able to play a game, there is an involvement of cards facing down and. mixes them up before shuffling.
rooms full of people competing against one another to Nowadays, as we alreaay have moden technology in casinos,
reach the main objective, which is to cover the most tables now have automatic shuffling machines to save
specific pattern of numbers before anyone else you’re time.
competing with. The designs can be as simple as having 8. Chips : These are the currency of the casino gambler.
five numbers marked off on your bingo sheet They come in various colors and denominations. The tokens
vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. Numbers are will be used for playing casino table games.
called randomly based on what the mechanical or 9. Cold/Hot-Running cold : refers to a player who is on a
electronic number generator will dispense. It is like losing streak. At the same time, when a game is not paying
any other casino game, a degree of luck is involved out, it is also described as "cold." On the other hand,
(The Beginner’s Guide to Casino Bingo! | Sycuan Casino running hot is far more appealing.
Resort, 2015.) 10. Comps :These are your earn points when you sign up
Moreover, the casino has been evolving over the years for the rewards club. Over time, you can convert these
to become an entertainment convergence, moving from points into a tangible reward - these could be a free buffet
being an establishment that only facilitates the casino or money for casino accommodation.
itself. It is an excellent development for the business 11. Croupier : It is a French term for table dealer.
as they can now accommodate people who are not into 12. Double or nothing : This is a type of bet that is even
gambling activities as there would be more non-casino money, so once you win, you would be able to double your
activities available for everyone. This development can money, but once you lose, you definitely get nothing
also help the business increase its revenue. Casinos 13. Face Cards : are also known as picture cards. These
are most commonly known nowadays as being near or are the jacks, queens, and kings in a deck of cards. In most
combined with hotels, restaurants, retails, shopping, casino games, these face cards are all valued at ten.
cruise ships, and other tourist attractions that can 14. High roller : These players with a large bankroll will
attract attention from anyone. Some casinos even play higher stakes. Willing to risk more for a much bigger
host live entertainment, such as standup comedy, reward.
concerts, theater performances, and sporting events 15. House/House edge : The casino is a business called the
(Waters, 2017) house. House edge when table game or slot machine is
programmed in the house's favor. The reason why there is
CASINO TERMINOLOGIES a house edge is for the business not to lose money, and
Some casino terminologies could help you before long, close down.
understand once you are inside the venue (loung, 2020). 16. Juice : It is also sometimes called vig, which you can
Casino Terminologies think of juice as the commission that the casino takes on
1. Action : You will usually find and hear this in table certain games like craps, baccarat, and sportsbooks
games like blackjack, roulette, or even slots. This means it 17. Pit boss : In table games, the pit boss is a well-
is your turn to act— that's why you might hear a dealer say, dressed member of staff that stands at a station near to
"The action is on you." 1911. the dealers. Their job is to oversee fair play at all times.
2. Bankroll :This is the amount you must set aside for 18. Railbird :These are the people who only watch the
gambling. For most people, it is the total cash they are games in casinos. They must be at a safe distance to avoid
willing to risk in one visit to the casino, but for professional influencing the game or the players in any way.
gamblers, it is the total they use for "work." 19. Toke : it is another term for a tip. It is considered
3. Bet/Betting Limit : A bet is also called a wager. This is polite to occasionally tip the dealer during a winning streak
the amount you stake on a round of blackjack or roulette. on some table games like blackjack, or even after a good
At the same time, this is also the amount you spend on a pot in poker.
slot machine. Some table games have a betting limit. 20. Whale : These are a step up from high rollers - these
4. Buy-in : You will need to convert cash for the casino are the super-wealthy individuals who will even fly to a
token equivalent called the buy-in. when you first sit down casino with vast amounts of cash they wish to gamble with.
for a session at the table. So, the total you spend is is Their primary purpose is to have fun, even if they win or
called the buy in. lose.
5. Cage :When you make a profit during your visit to the
casino, you will take your chips to the cage as you will not
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(Hospitality Management Super Dean, 2014). Golf, tennis,
swimming, and polo are just a few examples of activities. A
LESSON 9 : SPECIALTY country club typically gives members and guests amenities
such as a restaurant and bar and sufficient rooms for host-
CLUBS
catered events such as weddings (Recreation Types of
Clubs and their Functions, 2014)
WHAT IS A CLUB?
A private club is an organization where people with Pearson Education (2008) concludes that country clubs
similar interests can meet and mingle. The club is feature two or more membership categories:
exclusive since not everyone can join or enter. You 1. Members with full membership have access to all
must be a member to participate. That means you 'll facilities at all times.
most likely have to pay dues or membership fees. It is 2. Members of a social membership can only use the social
operated solely for recreational, fraternal, social, amenities.
patriotic, political, benevolent, or athletic purposes, 3. Other membership options include weekday and weekend
but not for monetary gain, and it only sells alcoholic subscriptions.
beverages incidentally to its operation. The members 4. The fewer the types of membership, the more exclusive
are responsible for selecting the board of directors, the club.
executive committee, or comparable body at the
annual meeting to oversee the organization ' s Crown Asia (2022) states that when looking for country
business and management clubs, one should be aware of the perks, facilities, and
amenities available. Aside from that, they should do some
Private membership clubs are organizations with research on the establishments that provide the best
meaningful membership conditions, whose operations service or where they can feel at peace. The Philippines,
are often managed by the membership, and whose like other nations, has a range of country clubs that offer
facilities and activities are solely open to members a unique experience for its members and entice new
and visitors (ADA National Network, 2018). Snelling members to join. Here are a few country clubs you might
(2020) states that private members ' clubs are want to check out:
modern and seek a younger and more varied
membership. Most members ' clubs charge an initial BAGUIO COUNTRY CLUBS
joining fee followed by a yearly subscription. Private 1. . The Philippines ' summer capital, with its gorgeous views
clubs also have bars and restaurants. They may offer and landscape.
sports and leisure amenities like squash and tennis 2. It provides a variety of activities for members to
courts, a swimming pool, a spa, a golf course, or a participate in.
partnership with a local golf club. Moreover, in a 3. It is regarded as one of the most well-known historical
specialized club, everybody can be confident that they organizations.
will mix with like-minded people with similar interests, 4. Its members get access to a fitness facility, swimming
making the club a fantastic opportunity to network pools, a playground, a golf course, and other amenities.
and develop new relationships. There are also food options and event spa.
Lions Clubs International Foundation designed the THE PALMS COUNTRY CLUBS
Specialty Club program as a plan to form clubs whose 1. It is located at Laguna Heights Drive, Filinvest City,
members have a common interest or passion, allowing Alabang, Muntinlupa, a three-hectare country club.
them to connect on a deeper level. For example, they 2. They are committed to providing their club members
may share a pastime, vocation, culture, social service, with high-quality services and one-of akind experiences.
or life experience. Forming specialty clubs helps Tennis, basketball, bowling, rock climbing, and even a
people around the world to turn their interests into library are available for those who enjoy reading.
gratifying service projects that benefit their 3. A venue for weddings, debuts, and children ' s
communities. celebrations, accompanying everyone in their life ' s crucial
moments.
COUNTRY CLUBS
Country clubs originated in Scotland and made STA. ELENA GOLF AND COUNTRY ESTATE
their American debut in the early 1805. A country club is a 1. It provides many adventures, as well as a location where
private club, sometimes with a closed membership that kids may enjoy the excitement that nature provides.
offers a variety of recreational sports facilities and is 2. It is situated in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Members can enjoy
typically located on the outskirts of cities or in rural areas the leisure amenities they provide, including but not limited
to a golf club, a fun farm, and Sta. Elena ' s Guest House.
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3. They also have residential zones where inhabitants can ● Athletic Clubs :Wellbridge (2020) concludes that
enjoy the above amenities and many others. While some athletic clubs are also called "health clubs " because
aspects of the establishment are exclusive to its members they offer more than just physical training facilities.
and residents, others are available to thepublic so that Athletic clubs provide a wide range of activities as part
everyone can enjoy the joy it provides of your membership, similar to a studio experience in
one location. Athletic clubs have a strong community
CITY CLUBS spirit, other than attractive facilities and a wide range
A club that often provides its members with food and of programming. It keeps members motivated and
beverages. A city club is usually found in a downtown hopeful, and it can help them reach their fitness
or metropolitan area and has a range of meeting objectives more quickly. Athletic clubs often include
spaces and member dining facilities (Hospitality children's programs, a big plus for busy families.
Management Super Dean, 2014). Because of the
emphasis on business entertaining, most city clubs are ● Renaissance Club Sport : The Renaissance Club Sport is
more formal than country or golf clubs. Overnight one example of an athletic club. Brian Amador (2013)
lodging is available at certain established clubs. A city states that a hotel can be extra volatile, yet a club can
club nearly always has one or more restaurants, and be extra steady. Working together is thus a solid
beverage shops serve lunch and supper and cater to business concept. Leisure Sports manages two
special occasions for its members. Renaissance Club Sports facilities, both hotels with
85,000 square feet of fitness space. Hotel guests have
One example of a city club is the City Club located in access to the same pools, kayaking programs, and other
Alphaland Makati Place. A private members club that amenities as members. Renaissance Club Sport is unique
offers 30,000 square meters of state-of-the-art and has become a vital draw for guests in much of the
amenities dedicated to fulfilling your most demanding hospitality industry, first in luxury brands, then in full-
lifestyle needs. The hotel features acclaimed service brands, and now in economy brands.
specialty restaurants, business and social event venues,
sports and recreation facilities, a spa, and rooftop ● Military Clubs : This type of club accommodates non-
jazz and nightclub. The three floors of business, commissioned officers and enlisted officers from a
pleasure, and entertainment at the City Club combine specific military branch. I' s comparable to city clubs
the comforts of work, home, and wherever in between that provide F&B services, golf courses, and other
under one roof. recreational facilities for their members. Such a club
can be used as a venue for social gatherings, events,
THEIR FEATURES AND AMENTIES ARE: and programs (Ms3304 Eurasia, 2014). The military club
1. Private members club across Metro Manila is the Philippine Army Officer ' s
2. Provides almost 50 lifestyle amenities Club House, CPO Club House, AFP Commissioned
3. There are nine specialty eateries. Officers Club House, Navy Club, and Philippine Navy
4. It is connected to the Alpha Suites premium serviced Officer ' s Clubhouse.
residences and The Shops and i located in Alphaland Makati
Place. The facility is certified by the United States Green ● Yachting Clubs : Typically located by the sea with
Building Council, which oversees the Leadership in Energy members interested in sailing or rowing, specifically
and Environmental Design (LEED) program. boat and yacht owners. Aside from the fact that yacht
5. 500 parking spaces underground clubs are considered to promote the sports of sailing
and rowing, they also serve as a venue for social
OTHER TYPES OF CLUBS gatherings (Recreation-Types of Clubs and their
● Professional Clubs : Professional clubs bring together Functions, n.d.). Additionally, some yachting clubs offer
people who work in the same field and can offer F&B and marina services such as dry docking,
advanced education, presentations on current research, maintenance, refueling, and boating lessons (Hospitality
commercial contacts, and public advocacy for the Management Super Dean, 2017). According to Europa
professions (Hospitality Management Super Dean, 2014). Yachts (2019), Manila, Subic Bay, Puerto Galera, Punta
According to Soeg Jobs (2022), the World Tourism Fuego, and Taal Lake Yacht Club are the five top yacht
Organization (UNWTO), The Global Business Travel clubs near Manila
Association (GBTA), American Hotel & Lodging
Association (AHLA), American Culinary Federation, and ● Health and Fitness Club : These are places that
Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) contain fitness equipment and other facilities. It caters
are included among the top tourism and hospitality to people with time-compressed and stressful lifestyles
associations and organizations in the world. who want to do physical activities. Such clubs offer
fitness and physical conditioning programs with personal
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training options. In addition, these clubs may include
pool facilities, saunas, jacuzzis, and spa facilities with
massage and body treatments (Hospitality Management
Super Dean, 2017). According to the Top 20 Hotels
with Gym and Fitness Centers in Manila (2022), The
Peninsula Manila, EDSA Shangri-La, Marco Polo Ortigas,
Grand Hyatt, and Fairmont Makati are included among
the best hotels with recreation facilities under this
type of club.
● The Destination Club : Introduced by Rob McGrath in
1998 when he launched Private Retreats. He is a
veteran of the luxury timeshare development business.
Consequently, more than 30 its of sees have opened
clubs targeting business consequently, more the
benefits of second home ownership. Hence, they will
have the freedom to choose where they vacation yearly.
The world' s largest club is Inspiration, with American
press. Destination club membership allets an a ensible
collection of vacation homes worldwide in exchange for
a one-time membership fee and annual membership dues
(Basic Concepts on Resort & Recreational Management))
According to Forbes, 5 of the World's Top Private
Member Club Hotels are:
1. London’s The Curtain is one of the most creative and
cool spots in London, with 120 guest rooms, which are far
more than the usual private clubs.
2. . San Francisco ' s The Battery is the best place to
stay in the Bay Area because there ' s a ban on social
media to protect the privacy of its members and guests.
This act makes it more unique compared to other private
member club hotels.
3. Budapest' s Brodyland comprises four venues; if you
book at one of them, you 'll become a member immediately
and experience the member benefits during your stay.
4. Scotland' s The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle only
caters to prestigious members with their 21 guest rooms or
the 11 estate lodges. Membership in this club can 't be
easily attained or affordable. Only guests of a member or a
member are welcome to the club.
5. Soho House Mumbai is considered a leader in the
private member club hotels category. Anyone can book a
room in one of their 38 rooms, but a member gets a 20
percent discount.