Comparison · 10 material differences
The Aster vs San Vicente Bungalows
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Verified September 2026
Private club
Verified September 2026 The Aster
The club says it is "designed for creative leaders shaping the future of arts and culture" and describes a community built around collaboration in Hollywood
Private club
San Vicente Bungalows
Not stated by the club. San Vicente publishes no description of who it admits, only that candidates must be nominated by an existing member and are assessed by a membership…
What the records say
- Minimum age: The Aster: No published minimum age; San Vicente Bungalows: The club is restricted to guests 18 and older except at Saturday and Sunday brunch, when children of all ages are admitted.
- Annual dues: The Aster: A single published membership tier. Parking is charged separately: the club states members pay $5 per day and guests of members $20 plus 10 per cent tax.; San Vicente Bungalows: Not publicly disclosed.
Side by side
| The Aster | San Vicente Bungalows | |
|---|---|---|
| Profile | ||
| Type | Private club | Private club |
| Founded | Not documented | 2018 (Hotelier Jeff Klein bought the San Vicente Inn in West Hollywood in 2013 and rebranded it as San Vicente Bungalows, a private membership club; it opened in late 2018.) |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, United States | West Hollywood, United States |
| Geographic footprint | One club and hotel at 1717 Vine Street in Hollywood, Los Angeles, with reciprocal access to more than 100 clubs worldwide through the Sonato network and direct partners | Three clubs in the United States: West Hollywood, Santa Monica and New York's West Village |
| Members | 500as of September 2026 | Not publicly disclosed |
| Chapters | 1 | 3 |
| Primary audience | The club says it is "designed for creative leaders shaping the future of arts and culture" and describes a community built around collaboration in Hollywood | Not stated by the club. San Vicente publishes no description of who it admits, only that candidates must be nominated by an existing member and are assessed by a membership committee |
| Typical member | The club characterises members as creative professionals working in and around the Hollywood entertainment industry. It publishes no income, seniority or occupational test. | The club publishes nothing about its membership. Reporting since its 2018 opening has associated it with the Los Angeles entertainment industry; The New York Times described it in February 2019 as Hollywood's new clubhouse. |
| Qualification | ||
| Minimum age | No published minimum age | The club is restricted to guests 18 and older except at Saturday and Sunday brunch, when children of all ages are admittedThis is a premises rule governing guests rather than a stated minimum age for membership.verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Invitation required | No | Yes |
| Sponsor required | No | Yes |
| Application process | Prospective members submit a membership enquiry through the club's website or by email to its membership address. The club states that all memberships are subject to approval and that an initial membership fee of US$500 applies, with no long-term contract required. No sponsorship, nomination, interview or committee stage is described. | There is no open application. A current member submits a nomination through the SV mobile app, the SV website portal or the membership team, and the club then sends an application to the candidate. Applications are reviewed monthly by the membership committee. Non-members cannot tour the club before applying; the club suggests asking a member to bring them as a guest. |
| Selectivity | Not publicly disclosed. The club publishes no acceptance rate or waitlist information; it reports more than 500 active members. | The club publishes no acceptance rate. It states that applicants who do not hear from the membership committee within six weeks have been waitlisted, asks them not to chase for updates, and advises them to seek additional nominations instead. |
| Cost | ||
| Annual dues | A single published membership tier. Parking is charged separately: the club states members pay $5 per day and guests of members $20 plus 10 per cent tax. | Not publicly disclosedverified September 2026 |
| Monthly dues | $300 a monthFull Membership: "$300 per month", giving "access to all six floors of The Aster, including work, wellness, dining, and event spaces - plus member-exclusive perks and preferred hotel rates". The club states "No long-term contracts required."verified September 2026 · source ↗ | Not publicly disclosed. No fee information appears on the club's public site, FAQ or policies pages, and no reliably sourced current figure was located. |
| Initiation fee | $500 one-time"Initial membership fee of $500 applies."verified September 2026 · source ↗ | Not publicly disclosedverified September 2026 |
| Membership term | Monthly, with no long-term contract required, plus a one-off initial membership fee | Could not be independently verified. Memberships are stated to be non-transferable and may not be used by a member's partner. |
| Structure | ||
| Meeting frequency | Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with more than 20 classes and events a week | The clubs operate daily, including Saturday and Sunday brunch service |
| Peer forums | Not documented | Not documented |
| Confidentiality | Could not be independently verified | Photography anywhere inside the club is prohibited for members and guests; posting images of the club on social media or discussing anything witnessed during a visit is forbidden; non-members' phone cameras are stickered by the front desk team. Exceptions apply at private events and selected member programming events. |
| Time commitment | Not documented | Not documented |
| Organized as | Clubhouse premises, Event-focused | Clubhouse premises, Event-focused |
| Confidential peer forums | No | No |
| Local chapters | No | No |
| Virtual membership | No | No |
| Online community | Not documented | Partial |
| Member directory | Not documented | Not documented |
| Events | Yes | Yes |
| Programming | ||
| Educational programming | Partial | Not documented |
| Leadership development | No | No |
| Retreats | No | No |
| Travel | Yes | No |
| Family programming | No | Partial |
| Spouse and partner programming | No | No |
| Next-generation programming | No | No |
| Investment discussions | No | No |
| Investment opportunities | No | No |
| Philanthropic component | Not documented | Not documented |
| Networking emphasis | High | Medium |
| Social emphasis | High | High |
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