Your Royal Family Welcomed at NY's Palatial Plaza Athenee from $870/N
When you've raised a prince and princess, it can be challenging to find accommodations worthy of their status in life. And then there's New York's Plaza Athenee Hotel, where the rich, famous and royal have gathered for generations.
The small, elegant European-style Plaza Athenee offers 142 guest rooms and suites with an ambience reminiscent of fine homes. It's graciously located at 37 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10065, in the heart of New York's East Side, surrounded by embassies, consulates and private townhouses. Dining options include the pretty Arabelle serving contemporary French-American bistro -- as well as a fancy and popular Sunday brunch -- and Bar Seine, site of one of those "Sex and the City" episodes you may recall.
Beginning in February and continuing through August, the hotel is offering a "Pillows & Penguins" Children's Package aimed at pampering guests age 15 and under. Their guardians are well taken care of, too.
As part of the offer, parents can take 50% off a second room... for the nanny and kids, perhaps? Rooms are decorated in Asian silks and French contemporary furnishings. Some suites even have glass-enclosed terraces and outdoor balconies with sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. True, you'll be able to check in two adults and up to two children into two gorgeous connecting guestrooms or a two-bedroom suite.
The little ones can enjoy a Children's gift bag including a New York taxi, New York coloring book; crayons, Yankee’s baseball cap, plush penguin, and other gift items. Everyone will get a kick out of milk and cookies at turndown.
Courtesy of the hotel, the entire family will get up to 4 tickets to the Central Park Zoo, located just a few blocks away from the hotel in Central Park at 60th Street. This is a fun neighborhood for families because it's close to the Museum of Modern Art, shopping and Rockefeller Center and just a short walk to pubic transportation. Of course, the doorman will welcome your limo to wait by the curb if you prefer.
On all dates through March 31, and again for the months of July and August 2010, families will pay a special rate of $870 for two connecting King bedded rooms, or $1,600 for a Classic Two Bedroom Suite. The package price is per night, does not include taxes and is subject to availability.
For information, visit the Plaza Athenee site; for reservations, contact your travel agent or personal butler, or the hotel at 212/734-9100.
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