It’s finally time!  The Roosevelt Hotel has been working diligently designing and selecting all the new furnishings for our anticipated guestroom “face lift” and we are excited to announce that it is fully underway!   

All of our 1,015 guestrooms and suites will be completely refreshed with scheduled completion by February 2012.  The hotel is getting a look that is new and fresh, but maintains our legendary heritage in the heart of Midtown!!

While we provide the finest contemporary amenities, the hotel’s suites and guest rooms will now be equipped with all new furniture, fixtures, carpeting and corridor carpeting, as well as new artwork in each room capturing historic images of The Roosevelt Hotel. We also will be adding a very chic red accent wall (some of
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It is with respect and reverence that New York City honors the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and the nearly 3,000 lives lost on that day. Whether you’re a visitor or a lifetime resident, each of us has a personal connection to the events and remembers vividly where we were that day.

With a decade of strength and growth behind us this year our city has much to do to honor those affected by that day. This 10th anniversary will mark the official opening of The National 9/11 Memorial which will be dedicated on September 11, 2011 to the 9/11 attacks in a ceremony for victims’ families. The following day, it will open to the public on September 12, 2011 for visitors who have
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It was announced not long ago that Lady Liberty will be undergoing a “make-over” and will be open for limited access to visitors for about a year. As of October 29, 2011, the interior access to the Statue of Liberty will be temporarily restricted as she gets a $27.25 million ‘facelift’, a project intended to improve visitor safety and accessibility. Liberty Island will remain open to visitors during the planned improvements but access will be limited so we though this was a great time to hare some details on how you can visit one of New York’s most spectacular landmarks before the renovation project begins.

The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. She was dedicated on October 28, 1886, designated as a National Monument in
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Looking for a unique day trip during your stay in NYC this summer? Then hop on a subway and take the ride to Brooklyn’s famous Coney Island!! You can always just sit and relax on the beach, but Coney Island is unique in so many ways and offers quite a few entertainment and recreational activities. Here are just a few things to do!

The Boardwalk
One of the most famous attractions at Coney Island is the boardwalk.  You’ll find street performers, spontaneous dance acts and delicious snacks all along the way.  You won’t want to be at Coney Island and miss out on eating a Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog at it’s original restaurant located right on the corner of the boardwalk!  Lines will be long, but it’s worth the wait. While on your stroll and eating that delicious hot dog,  you won’t be able to deny the history factor that is held within that boardwalk so stop by the Coney Island History
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Lace up those roller skates everyone!  This week High-Line opens one of Manhattans only outdoor roller rinks and we are very excited! Located at West 30th Street and 10th Avenue admission to the fun will cost you $12 and includes skate rentals. 

The rink will be pumping tunes from a selection of Top 40/Disco/Techno  from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m Thursday through Saturday. 

You’ll probably work up an appetite with all that rolling around but have no fear, there will be a rotating series of the city’s favorite food trucks offering delicious food and beverage. If you’re not too dizzy already, then catch a drink at The Lot on Tap right next door where they serve beer and wine.

It’s only open until September 26th so get out there and have some fun!

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