Issue 1: March-April 2006

Hotel Penn

In this issue:


For further information or to inquire about press trips to New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania, contact Jerry Grymek at
1-800-387-1399 or jerry@lma.net

New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania March - April 2006 E-newsletter

Welcome to the first edition of New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania’s e-newsletter. As one of the five largest hotels in Manhattan, the property holds an impressive history and offers an excellent Midtown location directly opposite Madison Square Garden and Amtrak's Penn Station. In each issue, we will keep you informed about exciting and new developments at the Hotel. We’ll even highlight our package of the month so you can plan your next visit to The Big Apple and ‘The World’s Most Popular Hotel®.’

Book your hotel at the touch of a stylus pen:
New York's Hotel Pennsylvania unveils PDA-friendly web site

New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania is proud to be the first independent hotel to launch a new PDA (personal digital assistant) version of its HotelPenn.com web site targeted exclusively to wireless device users, located at Mobile.HotelPenn.com.

The Mobile.HotelPenn.com PDA web site offers a condensed version of the existing Internet site and provides all of the critical information a busy executive, meeting planner or leisure traveler needs to book a stay – all at the touch of a stylus pen. The site will allow travelers to research and book reservations, select an appropriate package, and check rates and hotel availability all while keeping track of appointments and schedules. Furthermore, travelers can also use their PDA to research and view the Hotel’s business/conference facilities and reserve meeting space accordingly.

Now, guests can book their stay with us right in the palm of their hand – whether they are at the airport, exiting a meeting or on their way to the Hotel. To view the PDA site, log on at mobile.hotelpenn.com or click here
Running with the Top Dogs:
Hotel Pennsylvania hosts Westminster hopefuls

With the 130th Westminster Dog Show wrapping up on February 14th in New York, many wonder where the dogs stay at during the competition? Well wonder no further as we explain howthe Hotel converts into a ’dog house’ for Westminster hopefuls.

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Package of the Month:
Super Shopper’s Special

Calling all Shop-oholics! Hotel Pennsylvania has teamed up with many of the city’s popular merchants to offer the ultimate package for Shopper’s: the Super Shopper’s Special.

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Did You Know?

Here are some things about New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania that you might not have
been aware of…

- Since opening in 1919, New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania has recorded over 27,000,000 guests, more than any other hotel to date.  Second and third place goes to two Chicago based hotels, the Palmer House Hilton and Chicago Hilton, with over 20,000,000 guests respectively!

- The Hotel hosts over 1,100 dogs during the Annual Westminster Dog Show – which means that over 45% of Show dogs stay at the Hotel Pennsylvania! Instead of World’s Most Popular Hotel, we should call it the World’s Most ‘Pup’ular!


About New York’s
Hotel Pennsylvania

Welcome to New York's Hotel Pennsylvania, The World's Most Popular Hotel®. As one of the five largest hotels in Manhattan, the property holds an impressive history and offers an excellent Midtown location directly opposite Madison Square Garden and Amtrak's Penn Station.

Since 1919, New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania has been host to millions of visitors in Manhattan.  Extensively renovated, the property has 1,700 rooms and over 90,000 square feet of meeting and adjacent exhibit space.  New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania is capable of handling conventions, tours, and individual traveler requirements.

Its location on 7th Avenue at 33rd Street is convenient to the business and fashion districts, as well as the Jacob Javits Convention Center.  The property is known for having the longest-running telephone number in New York City, immortalized in Glenn Miller’s famous song, “Pennsylvania 6-5000.” Reservations can be made to this number locally 212-736-5000, toll free 800-223-8585, via PDA at mobile.hotelpenn.com or on-line at www.hotelpenn.com. The World’s Most Popular Hotel® is a registered trademark of New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania.


Contact New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania

401 Seventh Avenue (at 33rd St.)
New York, N.Y., 10001
Toll-free 1.800.223.8585
Tel. 212.736.5000
www.hotelpenn.com

Make a Reservation
 
To make a reservation, contact toll-free 1.800.223.8585, locally 212.736.5000, by email at reservations@hotelpenn.com, or click here to make one online.

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Running with the Top Dogs: Hotel Pennsylvania hosts Westminster hopefuls

With the 130th Westminster Dog Show wrapping up on February 14th in New York, many wonder where the dogs stay at during the competition? Well wonder no further as we explain how we convert the Hotel into a ’dog house’ for Westminster hopefuls. For years, the Hotel has been considered the ‘Hotel of choice’ for canine participants in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show given the property’s proximity to the Show, added canine amenities and year-round pet-friendly status. For the 1,100 dogs that checked into the Hotel, it was nothing but the best for these four-legged guests!In honor of the Dog Show, the Hotel sets up a number of services to cater to the V.I.P.'s (Very Important Pooches) and included:
  • Offering a Welcome Package consisting of Dogs' Delight dog treats, a copy of Fido-Friendly magazine,
    a commemorative postcard, a heart shaped cookie for Valentine's Day, and a contact list of local dog services in and around the Hotel.
  • Hosting the 1st Annual “Red Carpet” Pre-Westminster Fashion Show with professionals and dog enthusiasts from the Westminster Kennel Club modeling designer fashions.
  • Setting up a spacious 4,000 square-foot Dog Spa within the great hall of the Hotel, which acts as a one-stop shop for all a dog's needs: bathing/beauty parlor/salon, exercising area, walking/relieving area, and a Dog-tor's Corner, which includes a canine and handler masseuse and an animal psychic/communicator!
  • Assigning a doggie concierge to attend to all canine requirements (such as extra pillows, ‘Paw’rier water, and special food orders) and handle media interviews.
  • Offering a Paw Mall in the Lobby with products and gifts for those dogs that want to shop.
  • Partnering with the Westminster Kennel Club to host a live post-show broadcast satellite feed from the Hotel’s Main Lobby with the Best In Show winner and handler. 

As a result of our added amenities and activities, the Hotel received national media coverage was garnered, including a full-page feature in the New York Times as well as a number of spots on broadcast television including Telemundo, Inside Edition, and the Animal Shopping Club Network. Here’s something interesting: it turns out the Hotel hosted 4 of the 7 group winners, including Best in Show Rufus, the bull-faced terrier! Could it have been the added Hotel amenities that gave Rufus the edge he needed to win Best in Show? Hmm…

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Package of the Month: Super Shopper’s Special

Calling all Shop-oholics! Hotel Pennsylvania has teamed up with many of the city’s popular merchants to offer the ultimate package for Shopper’s: the Super Shopper’s Special.

The Super Shopper’s Special promotion is exclusive to New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania and includes:

  • $50 Gift Certificate courtesy of Landau – Landau, the world's premier costume jeweler offers guests a $50 gift certificate with any purchase of $60 or more.

  • 15% Discount at Crouch & Fitzgerald – Crouch & Fitzgerald, one of the oldest luggage and leather goods stores in New York offers guests a 15% discount off all regular priced merchandise.

  • Free Gift at Macy's – Macy's, the World's Largest Department Store offers guests a free gift with a current purchase of $50 or more in Macy's Herald Square.

  • $10 Off Certificate at SKECHERS USA – SKECHERS, a leader in lifestyle footwear for men, women and kids offers guests $10 off any purchase of $50 or more at any SKECHERS retail store.

  • and many more! And the best part: the Super Shopper's Special is available at no extra cost when you book your next visit to Hotel Pennsylvania through the web site: www.hotelpenn.com. click here to view the list of participating retailers…

The Hotel also offers a number of other unique packages and deals. Click here to find the right package for you…

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