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NEW YORK,
March 1, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
today proudly announces the reopening of one of New
York's most distinctive landmarks, The Plaza. After a
delicate and thoughtfully curated $400 million,
two-year, lobby-to-roof renovation, The Plaza continues
its tradition of defining luxury and delivering
unmatched five-star service with a new contemporary
spirit. The hotel will open on March 1 with a grand
opening celebration planned for May. The ultimate luxury
lifestyle destination, the new Plaza features lavish
hotel rooms, private residences, destination
restaurants, an exclusive retail collection, and
state-of-the-art meeting and event spaces.
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WIRE FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS THE
PLAZA FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS THE PLAZA
An Icon Returns to
New York City; Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Reopens
The Plaza at New York's Most Celebrated Address.
(PRNewsFoto/Fairmont Hotels & Resorts) NEW YORK,
NY UNITED STATES 03/01/2008 |
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"Today marks the return
of an international legend and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
is proud to introduce the new Plaza to New York and
welcome guests from around the world," commented Chris
Cahill, President and COO, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
"This dramatic renovation has restored The Plaza's
famous spaces to their previous opulence and raised
standards for luxury hotels around the world through
unrivaled service and extraordinary amenities."
The Plaza offers 282 guestrooms and suites, featuring
the largest overall square footage of any luxury hotel
in New York City, including 102 elegant suites in seven
distinct designs and layouts. Each guestroom and suite
has been designed to reflect the grace of a glorious
past, and updated with contemporary conveniences to meet
the needs of today's most discerning travelers. Inspired
by the Louis XV style of French decor, rooms are
impeccably adorned with custom-made furnishings,
meticulously selected decorative accents and rich
fabrics. The Plaza is proud to be the only hotel in the
world offering stunning 24-karat gold plated Sherle
Wagner sinks and fixtures, delicately cradled in
hand-crafted solid white marble vanities, in every
bathroom.
Guests will experience truly unprecedented and unmatched
services and amenities at The Plaza, including white
glove butler service in every guestroom. The Plaza
butlers and guest relations team will provide flawless
experience, anticipating guests' every need and
accommodating every wish. The first-of-its-kind Guest
Services touch panel, created specifically for The Plaza
by AMX, provides access to personal butler and concierge
assistance and a wide range of hotel and travel
services. AMX is known for simplifying technology so
that anyone can control and automate their environment.
"The Plaza team is passionate about delivering the
highest level of service to the most discerning
travelers," said Shane Krige, general manager. "We will
pamper our guests with personal touches, and offer
one-of-a-kind amenities not available anywhere else in
the city. Our iconic hotel will continue to host
legendary events, from the most intimate to the most
lavish, in our restored Grand Ballroom and throughout
the hotel with the re-opening of the historic Palm
Court, and the debuts of the new Champagne Bar and Rose
Club."
Opulent style and design bring The Plaza experience to
life with the return of legendary and magnificent public
spaces such as the Palm Court and the Grand Ballroom.
Under the artful guidance of Executive Chef Didier Virot,
dining at the Palm Court blends classical and modern
French cuisine with imaginative breakfast, lunch,
dinner, afternoon tea and brunch menus. Two
highly-anticipated new public spaces at The Plaza
include the lobby's exquisite Champagne Bar, offering an
incomparable selection of champagne and the Rose Club,
overlooking the lobby on the mezzanine level bringing a
stylish ambiance to the property.
The elaborate and detailed restoration of The Plaza is
exemplified by a number of significant touches including
the reconstruction of a spectacular 1,800 square-foot
stained-glass laylight ceiling in the Palm Court. This
gives guests the first opportunity to enjoy this
spectacular work of art in more than 60 years. Its
historic renovation was based on the retrieval of shards
of colored glass from the original ceiling, archival
data and architectural records. Lit from above, it
promises to dazzle with a series of changing hues
throughout the day and evening, reflecting the history
and majesty of The Plaza's defining centerpiece.
The Grand Ballroom, a New York City landmark, will
retain the neo- classical decor of its original design
and its walls will represent The Plaza's original color
palatte of white and gold. Offering 21,000 square feet
of meeting space with seven new meeting rooms, including
the Grand Ballroom and the Terrace Room, The Plaza will
once again be the premier location for events and
meetings in New York. While all seven rooms can be
opened to accommodate 450 people, the smallest room can
be reserved for as few as 10 people and the largest can
be reserved for up to 150. Depending upon the
arrangement of each room, The Grand Ballroom can
accommodate from 500 - 700 people while the Terrace Room
can accommodate from 350 - 500 people.
The Plaza Retail Collection is set to open in late
spring 2008 and will be an exciting new addition to The
Plaza experience, bringing together the world's most
luxurious shops, exclusive, high-end boutiques and
specialty food purveyors to one distinctive location.
Occupying 160,000 square feet on six levels, this
world-class retail collection will also include a
Caudalie Spa, Fitness Center by Radu, a Warren Tricomi
Salon and other unforgettable experiences. The Plaza
Retail Collection will have its own direct entrance from
58th Street.
The restoration of The Plaza, Henry Janeway
Hardenbergh's Beaux Arts masterpiece, has been overseen
by an award-winning design team including Gal Nauer
Architects, Costas Kondylis and Partners, Walter B.
Melvin Architects and Rani Ziss Architects. The Plaza
Hotel is managed by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and
jointly owned by the El Ad Group and Kingdom Holdings.
Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) Chaired by HRH Prince
Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Alsaud is one of the
world's most successful and diversified business
organizations, highly respected in the field of
investments and recognized as an elite player
internationally and in the Arabian Gulf region.
For reservations or additional information please call
888-240-7775 or visit www.theplaza.com.
About The Plaza
Timeless, captivating and unforgettable, The Plaza has
undergone a $400 million, two-year, lobby to roof
renovation and restoration. The passion and
uncompromising service which made the hotel a legend has
returned with a new and contemporary spirit. From the
graciously appointed decor to impeccable white glove
service, the Plaza is an extraordinary hotel that offers
guests every indulgence and, featuring a world-class
retail collection, Caudalie Spa and Fitness Center by
Radu, is a luxury lifestyle destination. The Oak Room
and Oak Bar provide quintessential New York experiences,
and the opulent Plaza Grand Ballroom will continue to
host the world's most memorable events. The Palm Court
will offer its famed afternoon tea, as well as power
breakfast, lunch and dinner. New additions include the
elegant Champagne Bar and stylish Rose Club. On May 10,
guests from the world-over, plus a star-studded list of
celebrities, will enjoy an elaborate reception and
performance in the Grand Ballroom, along with musical
interludes in the Palm Court, Oak Room, Rose Club and
Edwardian Room, as part of the official grand opening
celebration of The Plaza. Designated a New York City
Landmark in 1969 it is also the only New York City hotel
to be designated as a National Historic Landmark. The
Plaza is jointly owned by New York-based Elad
Properties, a subsidiary of the Elad Group, and Kingdom
Holdings, a Saudi Arabia-based corporation. It is
managed by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. For reservations
and additional information, please call 888-240-7775 or
visit www.theplaza.com .
About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
A leader in the global hospitality industry, Fairmont
Hotels & Resorts is an extraordinary collection of
luxury hotels which includes iconic landmarks like The
Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Monte Carlo and New
York's The Plaza. Fairmont hotels are one-of-a-kind
properties where sophisticated travellers can discover
culturally rich experiences that are authentic to the
destination. Situated in some of the most exclusive and
pristine areas in the world, Fairmont is committed to
responsible tourism and is an industry leader in
sustainable hotel management with its award-winning
Green Partnership program. Fairmont's portfolio includes
55 distinctive hotels, with plans to develop over 20 new
properties in the coming years in destinations as
diverse as Beijing, Abu Dhabi and South Africa.
Fairmont is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels
International, a leading global hotel company with over
85 hotels worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and
Swissotel brands. The company also owns Fairmont and
Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private
residence club properties. For more information or
reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit
www.fairmont.com.
CONTACT: Cynthia A. Scherer, Director of Sales &
Marketing, The Plaza,
cynthia.scherer@fairmont.com, +1-212-588-8000; Maria
Ronan, M. Silver
Associates, maria@msilver-pr.com, +1-212-754-6500 ext.
230, both for Fairmont
Hotels & Resorts
Web site: http://www.fairmont.com/
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