27/03/2026
When Russell Sage Studio were tasked with re-imagining our Club bedrooms, they were inspired by the idea of a classic Chelsea mews house and the spirit of care, comfort and practicality. The results speak for themselves, with every detail focused on providing respite. But what makes a stay at the Club truly special?
Sebastian Knoerr, our Director of Rooms, has some thoughts on this. Having recently joined us from some of the world’s most renowned hotels, including Mandarin Oriental and The Savoy, Sebastian believes it takes something more than carefully placed amenities; something that, perhaps, can’t simply be replicated elsewhere.
“When a Member walks through the door to stay at the Club, it feels different to a day visit. The decision to stay at the Club carries a particular kind of trust that goes beyond where you will rest your head.
I have spent a long time in hospitality. The mechanics of a comfortable stay, the details in a room, these things matter, of course. But the feeling of already belonging somewhere before you have even unpacked is something you cannot create through a thread count.
When a Member stays with us, we are not preparing a room for a guest. We are preparing it for someone who is, in every sense, at home here. Someone we know well, because we have had the privilege of time with them.
No two stays are the same, because no two Members are the same and that is the part of the work I feel most grateful for.”
