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ABOUT US

Mahjong is having a moment—and The Mahjong Lounge is turning it into a shared experience

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Founded by Laura Summers, a global media executive turned entrepreneur, The Mahjong Lounge was born from a simple idea: resorts, private clubs, and curated spaces already offer beautifully crafted amenities and memorable programming so why not engaging, learned, and social experiences that naturally bring people together?

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Laura’s passion for the game began with lessons from the legendary Cissy Crawford, whose warmth, teaching style, and love of mahjong sparked not only a personal obsession, but the vision for The Mahjong Lounge: a modern, welcoming way to reintroduce mahjong as a shared experience rooted in connection and fun.

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Today, The Mahjong Lounge partners with resorts, private clubs, and businesses to deliver hosted mahjong experiences designed to be inclusive, lively, and memorable. Our instructor-led gameplay encourages conversation, laughter, and repeat participation—whether guests are learning for the first time or returning to the table.

 

To support each experience, we also offer custom tile sets and accessories thoughtfully designed to complement the character of each space and reflect the host’s brand ensuring the game feels as natural to the environment as the people playing it.

 

We create moments guests remember and return for.
 

Because mahjong isn’t just a game.

It’s a ritual. A vibe. A connection. And a whole lot of fun!

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Elegant mahjong game setup at Charleston Place Hotel, showcasing the growing trend of mahjong tables featured in boutique hot
Mahjong table set with tiles and cocktails at a luxury hotel lounge, reflecting Travel + Leisure’s report on mahjong nights a

Mahjong in the Headlines

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Travel + Leisure reports that mahjong nights have quickly become a “must-have hotel amenity,” with properties like the Ace Hotel New York and Charleston Place hosting regular gameplay alongside signature cocktails

 

The New York Times

“Mahjong Is Having a Moment” 

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Vogue

“The New Mahjong Sets You’ll Want to Leave Out on the Coffee Table” 

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The Cut (New York Magazine)

“Mahjong Is the New Girls’ Night In” 

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Architectural Digest

“The Rise of Mahjong as Design Object” 

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Elle Decor

“Why Mahjong Has Officially Become the Coolest Game in the Room

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Forbes 

“Strategy, Ritual, And Connection: How Mahjong Continues To Gain Traction”

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Forbes

“Move Over, Pickleball And Padel: Guests Are Playing Mah Jongg At Posh Resorts”

 

Yahoo

“This wildly popular game is making a comeback”

 

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In The Press

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"Skokie Country Club was transformed into an immersive mahjong experience by the Mahjong Lounge, where guests learned how to play the centuries-old game that is captivating a new generation worldwide."

Sheridan Road Magazine


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Info@themahjonglounge.com
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