Century Club

What Century Club does

Century Club is a private, non-profit members-only social and recreational club founded in 1917 by Sir M. Visvesvaraya and formally opened in 1918 by the Maharaja of Mysore. It operates on a 7-acre heritage campus located within Cubbon Park in central Bangalore, and serves an exclusive, gated membership base of approximately 6,600 individuals structured across 12 membership categories, primarily affluent professionals, business leaders, and retired officials above 25 years of age. Membership requires sponsorship and seconding by existing members, creating a closed referral-driven acquisition model. The institution is not a venture-backed or publicly traded entity and is operated as a non-profit association.

The club's core offering is a bundled hospitality and lifestyle product comprising 7 party halls, 2 suites and 18 deluxe rooms, 4 dining venues, 6 bars, and sports and wellness facilities including tennis, badminton, billiards, swimming, gym, table tennis, and recently added pickle ball. Ancillary services include a Proreflex spa, salon services, a library, a children's play area, and member business promotion listings. The on-site partner ecosystem integrates Apollo Pharmacy, Foodworld supermarket, HOPCOMS, and spa operators within the premises. The technology footprint is minimal: a basic member login portal, a public website, and an email newsletter; there is no proprietary digital platform, no mobile application of significance, and no AI/ML capability described.

Revenue is generated from a mix of membership fees (pricing not publicly disclosed across the 12 categories), accommodation rentals at Rs.3,000-4,000 per night, party hall rentals ranging from Rs.500 to Rs.15,000, food and beverage across the 4 dining venues and 6 bars, and member business promotion fees of Rs.2,000 per month. A reciprocal membership network covering 100+ affiliated clubs across India and overseas (Canada, UK, Kenya, Qatar, Malaysia, USA) extends the value proposition to members without incremental capital outlay. As a non-profit, financial disclosures are not publicly available, and growth is funded internally through operating surpluses rather than external capital.

Name

Century Club

Legal name

Century Club

Website

https://centuryclub.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Century Club is a private, non-profit members-only social and recreational club founded in 1917 in Bangalore, India, serving an exclusive base of approximately 6,600 affluent members across 12 categories with dining, sports, accommodation, event, and lifestyle amenities on a 7-acre heritage campus in Cubbon Park.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual and periodic membership fees charged across 12 categories including Permanent Members, Life Members, Donor Members, Honorary Members, Institutional Members, and various Temporary Members (Indian Nationals, NRIs/Foreign Nationals, Short Term, and Service Members). Fees are non-refundable once processed per club refund policy.
2. Guest Rooms / Residential Accommodation: Revenue from Suite Rooms (Rs.4,000 + taxes per day) and Deluxe Rooms (Rs.3,000 + taxes per day), plus extra bed charges (Rs.500 + taxes). Temporary Membership Fee of Rs.50 + taxes for affiliated club members using residential rooms.
3. Party Hall Rentals: Revenue from renting multiple party halls and lounges — Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Hall (up to Rs.15,000 per session), Presidential Lounge, Sampige Village, Bright Lounge, The Terrace, Park View Lounge, and Baritone — at varying time slots throughout the day.
4. Food & Beverage: Revenue from multiple dining spaces (Mysuru Dining Hall, Veranda, Pergola, Lawn) and six bars (Main Bar, Chimney Bar, Bar Annexe, Mysuru Bar, Veranda Bar, Bamboo Bar). Includes Delices Bakery Counter and Chinese cuisine service. Dining hall serves breakfast, lunch, tea & snacks, and dinner across defined timings.
5. Member Business Promotions: Companies can promote products and services to members through the club's Offers section for Rs.2,000 per month.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Century Club is a private members-only social and recreational club operating from a heritage clubhouse within Cubbon Park, Bangalore. It sells club membership across 12 categories and delivers on-premises access to dining and bars, 20 air-conditioned guest rooms, seven party/event halls, sports and recreation facilities, a wellness spa, salons, a library, and convenience retail. Offerings are consumed at the single Bangalore physical facility by inducted members and their guests.

Product overview

Century Club is a members-only private club offering a unified portfolio of hospitality, leisure, and recreational services. The core offering centers on club membership with access to guest room accommodations (2 Suites, 18 Deluxe Rooms), multiple dining venues (Mysuru Dining Hall, Veranda, Pergola, Lawn), and seven bars (Main Bar, Chimney Bar, Bar Annexe, Mysuru Bar, Veranda Bar, Bamboo Bar). The club provides sports facilities (badminton, billiards, tennis, table tennis, swimming pool, gym, tombola), wellness services (Proreflex Spa, Beleza Salons), and seven party halls for events (Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Hall up to 300 persons, Presidential Lounge, Sampige Village, Bright Lounge, The Terrace, Park View Lounge, Baritone). Additional on-site amenities include a library, children's play area, medical store (Apollo Pharmacy), supermarket (Foodworld), fruits and vegetables stall (HOPCOMS), dry cleaning services, and SBI ATM. The club operates various membership tiers for Indian and foreign nationals seeking access to these integrated facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Club Membership Gated subscription access to Century Club's facilities across 12 membership categories for individuals above 25 years of age, subject to sponsorship, seconding and Executive Committee interview.
• Guest Rooms (Suite and Deluxe) 2 Suites and 18 Deluxe AC double rooms with multi-channel TVs, complimentary WiFi, morning tea and biscuits, and access to Mysuru Dining Hall; rates from Rs.3,000 + taxes (Deluxe) and Rs.4,000 + taxes (Suite) per day.
• Party Halls and Event Venues Seven event spaces for members: Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar Hall (up to 300 persons), Sampige Village (100 persons), Baritone (50 persons), The Terrace (40 persons), Presidential Lounge (30 persons), Park View Lounge (25 persons), and Bright Lounge (20 persons), each bookable by time slot.
• Dining and Bar Service Multiple dining venues (Mysuru Dining Hall, Veranda, Pergola, Lawn) serving breakfast, lunch, tea and snacks, and dinner, alongside six bar venues (Main Bar, Chimney Bar, Bar Annexe, Mysuru Bar, Veranda Bar, Bamboo Bar) operating 11am–11pm (midnight Saturdays), a French Delices Bakery Counter offering desserts, breads, pastries, eggless options, pizzas and burgers, plus Chinese cuisine service.
• Sports and Recreation Facilities Comprehensive sports facilities including 3 tennis courts with floodlights, badminton courts, 4 billiards tables, 3 table tennis tables, swimming pool, fully equipped gym with sauna, steam and massage, card rooms, and tombola gaming for members and their families.
• Proreflex Wellness Spa Top-of-the-line unisex health and wellness spa offering therapeutic services including foot and back reflexology, deep tissue rehabilitation, Tok Sen therapy, assisted passive stretching and lymphatic drainage based on traditional Nuad Bo Rarn principles.
• Beleza Salons Full-service ladies and gents salons offering facials, haircuts, styling, hair coloring, manicure, pedicure, tanning, waxing, and personal care services for members.
• Library Heritage literary facility serving as the basis of the club's memorandum 'Learned Leisure', offering a wide collection of books and magazines for all ages plus internet browsing facilities for members.
• Children's Play Area A safe on-site play area with scientifically and ergonomically designed play equipment and soft sand for children of members.
• On-site Retail Services (Pharmacy, Supermarket, Fruits & Vegetables, ATM, Dry Cleaning) On-premises conveniences for members including Apollo Pharmacy with senior citizen discounts and free home delivery, Foodworld supermarket with up to 10% off for Easyday Club members, HOPCOMS fresh produce stall, SBI ATM, and Fabric Spa dry cleaning and laundry with free doorstep collection and delivery.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Belgaum ClubminorOthersReciprocal club affiliation agreement under which members of affiliated clubs may use Century Club facilities for up to 7 days per month on production of valid identity card. Located in Belgaum, Karnataka.
• Mysore Sports ClubminorOthersReciprocal affiliation allowing members of both clubs to use each other's facilities. Located in Mysore, Karnataka, on Narasimharaja Boulevard.
• Club TranscendminorOthersReciprocal club affiliation for members. Located in Guwahati, Assam, Beltola area. One of the affiliated clubs outside South India.
• The Vancouver ClubminorOthersOverseas reciprocal club affiliation in Vancouver, Canada, allowing members to access club facilities internationally. Located at 915 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C.
• The National Liberal ClubminorOthersOverseas reciprocal club affiliation in London, UK. Located at Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2HE. Enables members to access club facilities while traveling internationally.
• Muthaiga Country ClubminorOthersOverseas reciprocal club affiliation in Nairobi, Kenya. Located at P.O. Box 16526, Nairobi. One of two Kenyan affiliated clubs, enabling cross-continental member access.
• The University Club Of Washington, DcminorOthersOverseas reciprocal club affiliation in Washington D.C., USA. Located at 1135 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. Provides international reciprocal access for members traveling to the US.
• Apollo Pharmacy (Medical Store)minorOthersApollo Pharmacy operates the medical store within the club premises, offering a well-stocked pharmacy with discounts for senior citizens and free home delivery for members.
• Foodworld (Super Market)minorOthersFoodworld maintains the super market within the club, providing groceries and provisions with special offers and discounts of up to 10% for Easyday Club members, benefiting from easy parking and short billing queues.
• HOPCOMS (Horticultural Producers' Cooperative Marketing and Processing Society)minorOthersHOPCOMS operates the fruits and vegetables stall within the club, offering fresh, reliable quality produce sourced from a farmers' society.
• Fabric Spa (Dry Cleaning & Laundry)minorOthersFabric Spa provides dry cleaning and laundry services with free doorstep collection and delivery within the club, covering clothing, footwear, accessories, home linen, and furnishing.
• Proreflex Wellness SpaminorOthersProreflex is a top-of-the-line unisex health and wellness spa offering therapeutic services including foot and back reflexology, deep tissue rehabilitation, Tok Sen therapy, and assisted passive stretching, founded on traditional Nuad Bo Rarn principles.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The National Liberal Club: London-based heritage private members' club (founded 1884) and a confirmed reciprocal affiliation partner of Century Club. Shares the heritage private-club model and offers a comparable breadth of dining, library, event, and accommodation services in a major international city.
• The University Club of Washington, DC: A US-based heritage private members' club and reciprocal affiliation partner of Century Club. Offers comparable dining, lodging, library, and event amenities, and serves as a benchmark for the international private-club experience.

Direct peers

• Bombay Gymkhana: Founded in 1875, Mumbai's premier heritage private members' club offering dining, sports, library, and events. Operates under a similar gated membership, broad-amenity model with reciprocal affiliations across India and overseas.
• The Bangalore Club: The original 1868 heritage private members' club in central Bangalore that directly inspired the founding of Century Club. Both target affluent Bangalore professionals with comparable amenities (dining, sports, events, accommodation) and a similar gated membership model.
• The Madras Club: Chennai's 19th-century heritage private members' club offering dining, sports, library, and event facilities. Highly comparable structure, governance model, and target member profile to Century Club.
• United Service Club (Shimla): One of India's oldest surviving private clubs (1904) in Shimla with heritage positioning and traditional amenities. Comparable in scale and member-gated model, though geographically focused on a leisure destination.
• The Gymkhana Club (Delhi): Delhi's historic private members' club (1913) offering sports, dining, events and accommodation. Comparable to Century Club in scale, heritage positioning, and member-gated multi-amenity model.
• The Bengal Club: Kolkata-based heritage private members' club (founded 1827) with dining, sports, library, and accommodation facilities. Operates under an identical membership-gated, multi-amenity model with reciprocal affiliations across India.
• Royal Bombay Yacht Club: Founded in 1846, one of India's oldest heritage members' clubs offering dining, sports, events and reciprocal affiliations. Highly comparable in heritage positioning, member-gated access, and breadth of amenities to Century Club.
• Tollygunge Club: Kolkata-based heritage private members' club founded in 1895 with extensive sports facilities, dining, bars, and event hosting. Closely mirrors Century Club's breadth of amenities and gated membership economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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