The Sloane Club London: Cultured Marble in a Reimagined Chelsea Icon

There are few addresses in London that carry quite the same sense of quiet heritage as The Sloane Club. Set in the heart of Chelsea, moments from Sloane Square and the neighbourhood’s elegant residential streets, the private members’ club has long been part of the fabric of London society. But following a major transformation led by Russell Sage Studio, The Sloane Club London has entered a bold new chapter; one that honours its history while creating a more contemporary, design-led destination for members, guests and visitors.

Versital was proud to be involved in this landmark project, supplying a number of cultured marble products throughout the club. From counters and surfaces in the spa and public washrooms, to bathroom surfaces within the private hotel rooms and tables in the club restaurants, Versital surfaces were specified across a variety of spaces where beauty, performance and longevity were equally important.

This is a project that demonstrates what the best hospitality and members’ club interiors do so well. They do not simply look impressive on opening day. They are designed to be used, enjoyed and remembered.

A Members Club with a Remarkable History

The Sloane Club London was originally established in 1922 as a sanctuary and place of accommodation for ex-service women following the First World War. Its roots are deeply connected with community, friendship, independence and belonging; values that remain central to the club’s identity today.

What began as a practical and pioneering space for women returning from service evolved over the decades into one of Chelsea’s most recognised private members’ clubs. Its story is not one of static tradition, but of careful adaptation. The club has continually responded to the needs of its members, while retaining a sense of discretion, character and understated British elegance.

The building itself brings another layer of history. The club’s Chelsea home dates back to the 18th century, giving the refurbishment a rich architectural context. For any designer, working within a historic building of this nature requires a delicate balance. The interiors must feel relevant and luxurious for modern users, yet they cannot erase the atmosphere that made the building special in the first place.

That balance sits at the heart of the new Sloane Club.

Russell Sage Studio: Heritage Reimagined

The redesigned club was imagined and specified by Russell Sage Studio, the London-based interior design practice renowned for creating richly layered hospitality spaces with narrative, wit and deep attention to detail.

The transformation of The Sloane Club is not a simple refresh. It is a full reimagining of how a private members’ club can function in the 21st century. Today’s members expect more than a lounge and dining room. They want spaces that support every part of daily life: work, wellness, dining, socialising, rest and private events.

The new interiors reflect that shift beautifully. Across the club, Russell Sage Studio has drawn inspiration from The Sloane Club’s history, Chelsea location and original community spirit, translating these references into spaces that feel elegant, warm and highly individual.

The renewed club includes a Wellness Suite, restaurants and bars, private dining spaces, dedicated work areas, elegant event rooms and 66 member-only bedrooms and suites. It is a complete hospitality ecosystem, but with the personal feel of a private address.
For specifiers, this kind of project is especially demanding. Every surface must contribute to the atmosphere of the space, while also meeting the practical demands of a busy, high-end hospitality environment.

This is where Versital’s cultured marble becomes so valuable.

Why Cultured Marble Works in Private Members’ Club Design

Private members’ clubs occupy a unique position in hospitality design. They must feel luxurious, intimate and highly considered, while also withstanding constant daily use. Surfaces are touched, cleaned, leaned on, placed under lighting, photographed, used for drinks, toiletries, dining, treatments and service. They are part of the member experience every day.

Natural marble has long been associated with luxury interiors, particularly in bathrooms, spas, bars and restaurants. It brings movement, depth and individuality. However, in commercial environments, designers often need a material that offers the aesthetic of marble with greater control, durability and ease of maintenance.

Versital cultured marble offers exactly that.

Handmade in Manchester, Versital surfaces are designed to deliver the decorative impact of marble while being waterproof, stain resistant and non-porous. This makes them particularly well suited to hospitality spaces where moisture, cleaning regimes and heavy footfall are unavoidable.

For a project such as The Sloane Club, that combination of beauty and practicality is essential. The material needed to sit comfortably within a sophisticated Russell Sage Studio scheme, while performing across multiple different areas of the building.

Versital in the Spa and Wellness Areas

Wellness has become one of the most important elements in modern hospitality and members’ club design. The Sloane Club’s new Wellness Suite reflects a broader shift in how people use private clubs: not simply as places to dine or socialise, but as destinations for everyday balance and restoration.

Within this environment, surfaces have to work hard. Spa and wellness areas involve humidity, water, oils, cosmetics, treatment products and regular cleaning. They need to feel serene and luxurious, but also be hygienic and resilient.

Versital supplied counters and surfaces for the spa areas, helping to create a refined, tactile finish that complements the sense of calm and care within the space. In the changing and treatment environments, marble-style surfaces provide a feeling of permanence and quality, while the non-porous nature of cultured marble makes it ideally suited to areas where hygiene and easy maintenance are non-negotiable.

A rich marble finish, such as the Moss Green surface used for vanity tops and splash backs within the spa-style scheme, brings depth and a natural design language without the maintenance concerns associated with quarried stone. The result is a surface that feels elevated and design-led, but remains practical for daily use in a high-performance wellness environment.

For interior designers, this is often the sweet spot: a material that looks bespoke and luxurious, but can be confidently specified for the realities of commercial use.

Public Washrooms with a Sense of Occasion

In luxury hospitality, washrooms are no longer secondary spaces. They are an essential part of the guest journey and often one of the most memorable design moments in a venue.

At The Sloane Club, Versital surfaces were supplied for the public washrooms for the vanity tops and splashbacks, contributing to spaces that needed to feel polished, durable and consistent with the wider interior narrative. In members’ clubs, washrooms experience frequent use throughout the day and evening, yet they must maintain a flawless appearance.

Cultured marble is particularly effective in this setting. It can be used for vanity tops, counters and decorative surfaces, creating a seamless marble look while offering the waterproof and stain resistant qualities required for commercial washrooms.

For designers, the advantage is not only practical. Versital offers a broad range of marble finishes and colours, allowing surfaces to be selected around a specific palette. Whether the scheme calls for a classic white marble, a darker dramatic tone, a green statement finish or a warmer neutral, cultured marble allows the surface to become part of the design language rather than a compromise.

In The Sloane Club, where the overall design approach is layered, historic and richly detailed, this flexibility is key.

Bathroom Surfaces for the Private Hotel Rooms

The Sloane Club is not only a members’ club; it also includes private bedrooms and suites for members and their guests. These rooms have been redesigned to feel like elegant Chelsea boltholes, with the comfort of a hotel and the character of a private residence.

Bathrooms within this setting need to do several things at once. They must feel refined and luxurious. They must withstand frequent cleaning and guest turnover. They must be easy to maintain. And, importantly, they must still feel personal, not generic.

Versital supplied cultured marble surfaces for the bathrooms within the private hotel rooms, supporting the project’s blend of comfort, sophistication and practicality. Opting for the classic neutral finish Perino, a beautiful soft cream marble with a touch of pink flecks. The finish is timeless. In hotel bathrooms, waterproof performance is critical. Surfaces are exposed to water, toiletries, cosmetics and cleaning products every day, so choosing a non-porous and stain resistant material like Versitals helps protect the long-term appearance of the scheme.

The ability to create bespoke sizes and details also makes cultured marble a strong choice for bedroom refurbishments, particularly within existing buildings where dimensions and layouts can vary. Instead of forcing a standard product into a characterful architectural setting, Versital can be made to suit the space. Russell Sage took inspiration from the building and heritage, incorporating curves and waves to the upstands custom made using Versital.

For designers and specifiers working in hospitality, this can make a significant difference. A surface can be tailored to the room, the vanity, the wall detail or the overall scheme, helping to preserve the design intent while simplifying the practicalities of installation and maintenance.

Restaurant Tables Designed for Daily Hospitality

The club’s dining offer is a major part of its new identity, with restaurants and bars designed to serve members throughout the day. From relaxed all-day dining to signature restaurant spaces and private dining, The Sloane Club now offers a varied food and beverage experience within one highly curated setting.

Versital also supplied cultured marble table tops for the club restaurants, bringing cultured marble into areas where surfaces are not only seen, but constantly used.

Restaurant tables have to be beautiful from every angle. They form part of the first impression when a guest sits down. They appear in photography, social media, member memories and daily service. But they also need to cope with wine, coffee, acidic spills, hot plates, cleaning products and constant contact.

This is where stain resistant cultured marble offers an important advantage. It delivers the look and weight of a luxury surface without the same concerns around staining and porosity that can affect natural stone in food and beverage environments.

For a private members’ club, this matters. The finish must feel special enough for a premium dining room, but resilient enough for breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails and private events. Versital tables help bridge that gap, combining decorative impact with the practical needs of hospitality operations.

A Material Choice That Supports the Whole Scheme

One of the most interesting aspects of Versital’s involvement at The Sloane Club is the way the material appears across multiple areas of the project. Rather than being confined to a single washroom or vanity, cultured marble was used throughout the building: spa, public washrooms, private bathrooms and restaurant tables.

This reflects one of the key strengths of Versital as a specification choice. It allows designers to use a consistent material language across very different environments, while adapting finish, colour, shape and detail to each specific space.

In the spa, the material supports a calm, wellness-led atmosphere. In the washrooms, it offers polish and durability. In the hotel bathrooms, it provides waterproof luxury and bespoke practicality. In the restaurants, it becomes part of the dining experience.

For a project of this scale and complexity, that versatility is extremely valuable.

The Beauty of Marble, Made for Hospitality

The Sloane Club is a powerful example of how historic hospitality spaces are evolving. The most successful refurbishments do not simply preserve the past or chase trends. They create interiors that feel rooted, relevant and ready for the future.

Russell Sage Studio’s redesign achieves this through storytelling, craftsmanship and a deep understanding of how members will use the club throughout the day. Every space has its own personality, yet the project feels cohesive. It is elegant without feeling untouchable. Historic without feeling dated. Luxurious without losing warmth.

Versital’s cultured marble surfaces sit naturally within this design philosophy. They offer the richness and visual movement associated with marble, but with the practical benefits required for modern hospitality interiors.

Waterproof, stain resistant, hygienic and made to order, Versital cultured marble is designed for exactly this type of environment: beautiful spaces that are used every day.

For designers and specifiers working on hotels, private members’ clubs, spas, restaurants and luxury washrooms, The Sloane Club demonstrates the value of choosing surfaces that do more than look good. They must support the design, protect the investment and continue to perform long after the opening night.

At The Sloane Club, Versital is proud to have played a part in a project that celebrates heritage, craftsmanship and the future of hospitality design.