Park Hyatt New York Opens Its Doors Soon To Virtuoso® Travelers

New Flagship Hotel Launches Via Virtuoso's Preview Program

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Jun 05, 2014, 02:53 ET

NEW YORK, June 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- International luxury travel network Virtuoso®, its world-class travel advisors and their upscale clients are eagerly awaiting August 2014, when Park Hyatt New York is set to open its doors. The hotel, which counts itself as one of Virtuoso's illustrious Preview properties, is one of the most anticipated openings to occur in New York, thanks in large part to its location in One57, a new 90-story glass skyscraper designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Christian de Portzamparc, which has changed the city's skyline.

As part of the Preview Program, the division of Virtuoso's renowned Hotels & Resorts Program that celebrates new hotels, Park Hyatt New York will offer value-added amenities exclusively for guests who reserve their stay through a Virtuoso travel advisor. Included in the package are:

Three nights for the price of two, July 1 – September 1, 2014
Four nights for the price of three, September 2 – December 30, 2014
For bookings in Park Executive Suites and above, guests additionally receive round-trip sedan transfers from New York's three major commercial airports to Park Hyatt New York

Park Hyatt New York is located in the heart of Midtown between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, across from Carnegie Hall, one block from Central Park and a short walk from Columbus Circle. The hotel will occupy the first 25 floors of One57, which is the tallest residential tower in New York City. It has 210 luxurious guestrooms, including 92 premier suites, all with floor-to-ceiling windows. The rooms are among the largest in the luxury market in New York City, with the majority spanning 530 square feet. The interior design, by Yabu Pushelberg, captures the energy of the city through modern materials and furnishings, as well as art by local New York artists.

"Park Hyatt's new crown jewel, the Park Hyatt New York, is a welcomed addition to our portfolio," says Albert Herrera, Virtuoso's Senior Vice President of Global Product Partnerships. "As the brand's global flagship, we know the hotel will offer our clients exceptional service in a stunning setting while giving them the opportunity to experience one of the city's most exciting new buildings."

Executive Chef Sam Hazen will lead the hotel's dining experiences; The Living Room – to include the lobby lounge and bar, the signature restaurant featuring an American Grille concept, and the event space. The signature restaurant seats 96 while The Living Room is more intimate, featuring a bar that overlooks the historic Carnegie Hall. The ballroom, designed with illuminated white onyx walls, is large enough to host a seated dinner for 220 people and a reception for 450 people.

The hotel's spa, Spa Nalai, is made up of six all-inclusive treatment suites, as well as private outdoor balconies. The menu, which changes seasonally, offers international treatments that incorporate ingredients sourced from around the world. The treatments can be tailored to travelers' specific needs, from soothing minor ailments, to medical-grade services.

Park Hyatt New York joins an impressive roster of new hotels accepted into Virtuoso's Preview Program, including Portrait Firenze and Rosewood London. Through this exclusive partnership, Park Hyatt New York will benefit from Virtuoso's networking opportunities, advisor education programs, marketing initiatives and sales support. As a result, clients of Virtuoso travel advisors receive benefits unavailable elsewhere.

To be connected to a Virtuoso travel advisor to reserve a stay at Park Hyatt New York, contact Virtuoso at 855-570-3830 or visit www.virtuoso.com.

About Virtuoso
Virtuoso^® is the industry's leading luxury travel network. This by-invitation-only organization comprises 340 agencies with more than 8,900 elite travel specialists in 20 countries in North and South America, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand, as well as over 1,700 of the world's best travel providers and premier destinations. The network's member agencies generate over $12.5 billion annually in travel sales, making the group the most powerful in the luxury travel segment. Their relationships with the finest travel companies provide the network's affluent clientele with exclusive amenities, rare experiences and privileged access. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com. To view Virtuoso's latest videos, go to http://www.youtube.com/user/VirtuosoTraveler.

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