The Royal Over-Seas League was founded in 1910 on the principles of equality and egality. Sir Evelyn Wrench’s vision to create a global community that promoted international friendship and understanding is reflected in our membership today with roughly half residing in the UK and half overseas.
Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our membership team, who will be happy to assist.
membership@rosl.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7408 0214 ext 214/215/216
We like to make everyone’s visit to the clubhouse as enjoyable as possible, so we have a few simple rules and dress code we require all members, guests and visitors to follow.
Members and their guests are requested to dress in a manner consistent with the character and standing of ROSL. Please note the dress code applies to anyone aged twelve and above.
Members and their guests are asked to wear smart casual clothing while enjoying the Club’s facilities. National/traditional dress equivalents are always welcome.
Organisations or individuals hiring ROSL’s facilities are expected to observe our dress standards.
Coats, outdoor garments, and large bags are to be left in the cloakroom.
Members and guests wishing to take exercise outside may pass through the public spaces of the Club in sportswear but should not linger. Sportswear is not permitted at any time. The following items of clothing are not permitted in the Club at any time:
• torn, dirty, bleached or distressed clothing (by design or otherwise)
• shorts (including fitted shorts)
• sportswear and sports shoes – including rugby or football shirts
• vests, t-shirts or any collarless shirt unless covered by a suitable over garment
• flip-flops, Crocs, ‘Ugg’ style boots or casual sandals (smart sandals are permitted)
• dirty or distressed footwear or trainers (clean, smart trainers are allowed)
• clothing or footwear which displays a logo or slogan which may cause offence
• clothing which is inappropriately revealing
• baseball caps are not permitted at any time; however hats are permitted in the Garden
Jackets are encouraged to be worn by gentlemen in the 1910 Dining Room when dining in the evening.
The Club reserves the right in its sole discretion to determine on a case-by-case basis what is or is not appropriate attire.
Cancellations must be received by noon 48 hours prior to the arrival date. The Member will otherwise be liable for the full charge for one night. For stays over 10 nights a different cancellation policy applies. Please contact the reservations team for further information.
Members are asked to vacate and remove luggage from bedrooms before 11am on the day of departure and hand their key to Reception. The cost of the room for the ensuing night may otherwise be charged.
Members are requested to settle all accounts in full on the morning of the day of departure. In the case of an extended stay Reception staff will present the account weekly for payment. No credit will be granted.
Members are liable for the cost of any damage they cause to ROSL property.
Members staying or visiting the Clubhouse are permitted to park in the designated parking bays on a first-come-first-served basis. One disabled bay is also available. ROSL management reserves the right to restrict parking spaces at their discretion and Members are required to leave the keys to their vehicle with Reception.
Members are reminded that ROSL is a Social Club. Members are kindly requested not to hold business meetings in the public areas or Garden, nor use events spaces without a prior booking. Members can book private meeting rooms through the Events Team.
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the Clubhouse. The password is available at Reception.
Members and guests are welcome to use their mobile telephones and tablets in the Clubhouse but are requested to place them on ‘silent’ or ‘vibration’ mode on entering the Clubhouse.
Laptops can only be used in the Central Lounge and Mountbatten Room. Users are requested to ensure that keyboard ‘clicks’ and notifications are switched off.
Telephone calls can only be made and received in the Central Lounge and the Garden. Please be considerate to other Members when making such calls.
Zoom calls are only permissible in the Central Lounge and must be conducted quietly and considerately with earphones/headsets.
Membership opens up an extensive global network for business or leisure.
Join the Club and benefit from the use of over 100 reciprocal clubs overseas in Europe, the Commonwealth and beyond.
Keep up to date with clubhouse news, views and events via Overseas Journal. Members also receive regular e-newsletters and event updates.
Visit the members’ portal to ensure your details are always current