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· The Westin New York at Times Square, Which Turns One This Year, Invites Guests to Bring a Book in Honor of First Anniversary Gift of Paper & Receive Special Anniversary Rate Starting at $179 Book Drive Supports First Lady's Preferred Literacy OrganizationNEW YORK (June 30, 2003) - The Westin New York at Times Square is marking its one-year anniversary with a special book-drive promotion. In the tradition of the first year anniversary gift of paper, guests who bring a new or gently-used book to the hotel will receive a special rate starting as low as $199 per night on weekdays (Monday through Thursday) and $179 per night on weekends (Friday through Sunday), valid July 1 through October 18, 2003 (the hotel's official anniversary date).* When booking, please ask for the BOOK (weekday stays) or BOOKEND (weekend stays) rate plans. All books will be donated to Reach Out and Read, a national, non-profit organization that promotes early literacy by making books a routine part of pediatric care and is supported by First Lady Laura Bush. "Our first year has been a tremendous success," said John Sweeney, general manager of The Westin New York at Times Square. "And we have our loyal guests to thank. The book-drive promotion enables us to show our appreciation to guests while contributing to such a worthwhile cause." The Westin New York at Times Square, with its eye-catching facade, is located at 270 West 43rd Street. A 45-story prism, featuring 8,000 sheets of glass in ten colors, is split by a curving beam of light that beckons visitors. Designed by acclaimed Arquitectonica of Miami and developed, built, and owned by affiliates of Tishman Realty & Construction Co., Inc. and managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc the 863-room hotel, with 126 Westin Executive Club(R) rooms and suites, wireless capabilities, and 32 technically advanced meeting rooms, is Manhattan's premier business hotel for the 21st century. All rooms and suites, designed in contemporary furnishings, offer incredible views and feature Westin's world-famous Heavenly Bed(R) and its signature Heavenly Bathsm, two-line phones, data ports with high-speed Internet access, a refrigerated refreshment center, bathrobes, deluxe grooming amenities, an iron/ironing board, a coffeemaker, an in-room safe, and more. The hotel also features New York City's first Shula's Steak House; a lounge and sushi bar called Bar 10; 24-hour room service; a fitness center; a spa with treatment rooms and saunas; and concierge and theater ticket desks, among other services. The Westin New York at Times Square also has internal access to E Walk(R), a 200,000 square-foot entertainment and retail complex featuring movie theaters, restaurants, and shops. The hotel will also boast a gourmet coffee and pastry shop. For hotel reservations, call 1-888-627-7149. For information on The Westin New York at Times Square, visit the award-winning web site, www.westinny.com. *Rates are based on availability and blackout dates may apply. Media Contact: Charlotte Kinnicutt Quinn & Co. 212-868-1900 x222 ckinnicutt@quinnandco.com |
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