The Big Apple Stars Awards is an event that highlights the hard work and dedication of hotel employees within New York City. Held annually at the Jacob Javits Center, thousands of hotel associates and managers rally up and cheer as each of the close to 400 nominees walk across the stage to accept their awards from the representatives of the Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC).

We are proud to announce that five team members from The Roosevelt Hotel New York (including yours truly!) were nominated for this honor. Congratulations to these fabulous associates!

Anthony (Guest Services)
Malaika (Front Office)
Warren (Accounting)
Nancy (Housekeeping)
Kelli (Ecommerce)
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We are so proud that The Roosevelt Hotel associates and managers have once again, for the 5th consecutive year, won the trophy for the Highest Participation in the Annual Hotel Industry Walkathon for Charity.  Even more important, we collected the most money for this year’s charity the Make a Wish Foundation.  With over 200 walkers our significant donation will surely be very much appreciated by those in need.

This is what being in the hospitality industry means…assisting those who need assistance, working together, delivering excellent results and creating memorable moments.
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The historic Roosevelt Hotel New York is famously named after President Theodore Roosevelt himself , but this property is also home to another historic political figure. The Roosevelt also played a part in one of the most famous presidential elections in history. Dewey v. Truman.

From 1943 to 1955 the hotel became New York City’s Governor Thomas E. Dewey’s business headquarters and residence. Dewey later ran and lost to President Harry Truman in 1948, receiving the news of his loss in Suite 1527 of the hotel, properly named the Governors Suite. This loss is said to be one of the greatest political upsets in American history.

This week, the hotel welcomes C-SPAN series, The Contenders. as they film a program dedicated to Governor Dewey right back in Suite 1527. Be sure to tune in on October 28th at 8:00pm ET.
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Just in time for Halloween, we thought we would check into the legendary, hauntings of New York.  Nothing says “spooky” quite like a good ghost sighting! Here are a few of NYC best known haunts. There’s nothing like a good ‘ol experience of getting spooked in NYC.

St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery
131 E. 10th St., 212-674-6377, East Village, Manhattan
Peter Stuyvesant served as the last Director-General of New Amsterdam (the former name of New York City). Stuyvesant resided on a farm on what is now Stuyvesant Street, that connected it to a chapel (St. Mark’s Church) until his death in 1672. Stuyvesant was buried in a vault, which was permanently sealed in 1953 in the east wall of St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery. These days, church attendants have reported hearing the tapping of his wooden peg leg and he
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It’s that time again!  Holiday season is right around the corner so it’s time to start planning the festivities!  How about an event at the historic Roosevelt Hotel?  Or perhaps a rooftop party with a view?  Yes, we have both.  Check out this great offer for The Roosevelt Hotel New York and mad46 Rooftop Lounge.  Naughty or Nice?  Yeah, we’ve hosted both.

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY BY NOV 1ST AND WE”LL THROW IN ANY TWO OF THE FOLLOWING OFFERS:

• 5% Off your final holiday party bill
• Complimentary holiday cocktail served to all arriving guests
• Complimentary ice carving with your company logo

BONUS GIFT

• Book any holiday party with a minimum of $35,000 in F&B and we’ll leave an iPad2 in your
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