Landmark Hospitality Launches Stork Club MembershipA legacy redefined - modern membership, timeless luxury
The Stork Club, a name synonymous with high society, elegance, and the golden age of New York City nightlife, was originally founded in 1929 by Sherman Billingsley. Known as the “place to see and be seen,” the club welcomed celebrities, socialites and world leaders, creating a legendary reputation that remains unmatched almost 60 years after the club closed.
Landmark Hospitality has revived the iconic Stork Club name with a modern twist while staying true to its historic roots. The company’s reimagined Stork Club, a new membership experience, offering a Social Membership with full unmatched amenities, perks and benefits, including unparalleled dining and travel experiences, exclusive member events, hotel stays, entertainment and bespoke services, including a 24/7 concierge, that caterers to the unique tastes of each member, across its portfolio of 8 restaurants, 3 hotels and 14 venues in New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. In addition, Landmark is accentuating its already unrivaled membership offerings with a Stork Club Cigar Lounge membership program.
Stork Club Cigar lounge membership offers exclusive access across Landmark Hospitality’s four— soon to be five—Stork Club premium cigar lounges. Members enjoy privileges such as private lockers, exclusive pairing events, new cigar releases and monthly cigar allocations.
Paying tribute to the original Stork Club’s location on Manhattan’s 53rd Street, the Stork Club has developed its flagship cigar, the No. 53 . An exceptional cigar handcrafted with precision and care at the Kingmakers factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. Offered in the Toro vitola (52 x 6), Stork Club No. 53 features a rich Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper that surrounds rich Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. Bold, yet refined, Stork Club No. 53 delivers a full-bodied, velvety smoking experience with notes of dark chocolate, espresso, spiced plum and leather.
“The Stork Club holds a unique place in American history,” says Frank Cretella, CEO of Landmark Hospitality. “Our vision is to create a space where members can enjoy exceptional and personalized service, curated experiences and a sense of community, all while honoring the legacy of the orginal Stork Club.”
John Williams, Head of Stork Club, adds, “The Stork Club was a cultural icon, and we are proud to reimagine it with a new experience that blends legacy with modern and that’s both colorful and timeless.”
The Stork Club will officially launch it newest space on Jan. 9, 2025, with a gala event at the new Stork Club Cigar and Whiskey Lounge in the Albion Summit Hotel in Summit, N.J. Guests can expect luxurious activations, curated pairings, and a taste of what Stork Club has planned to redefine the membership experience..
For more information about the Stork Club, it venues, upcoming events and the Stork Club No. 53 cigar, visit landmarkmembers.com
About Landmark
Landmark Hospitality owns and operates distinctive venues, boutique hotels, and impeccable restaurants across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Founded by Jeanne and Frank Cretella, Landmark Hospitality creates exceptional experiences through its celebrated hospitality venues, restaurants, and hotels. Proudly recognized as a New Jersey Women Business Enterprise, Landmark Hospitality continues to define hospitality excellence.
ContactJohn WilliamsLandmark HospitalitySVP Sales and Guest Experience | Head of Stork Club jw@landmarkhospitality.com 609-915-2929