The Kitano New York Announces Valentine’s Day Package

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January 28, 2008 – With its magnificent restaurants, world-class entertainment and spectacular sites, New York City has always been an ideal romantic getaway. This Valentine’s weekend, The Kitano New York, the city’s first and only Japanese-owned hotel, invites couples to enjoy a romantic rendezvous in the city with its Valentine’s Day Package, valid the nights of February 14, 15 and 16, 2008.

With rates starting at $450 per night (plus tax), the special offer includes deluxe accommodations for two, chilled champagne upon arrival, complimentary admission for two to a live jazz performance in the hotel’s Bar Lounge (food and beverage charge not included), a 15 percent discount for a Valentine’s dinner at the Garden Café, breakfast for two and a late check-out to enjoy the city at your leisure.

For a romantic dinner for two, The Garden Café, which features a wide variety American and European inspired cuisine in a tranquil setting, will feature a special prix fixe, three-course menu for $75 per person (not including package discount) from February 14-16. Guests will begin the meal by enjoying a glass of Chateau Langlois Cremant de Loire Rosé followed by sumptuous first-course selection such as Fresh Malpeque Oysters with Cucumber-Shallot Mignonette or Sliced Bresola with Arugula and Parmigiano-Reggiano. The restaurant will feature dishes such as Lobster Pot Pie with Caramelized Root Vegetables and Chanterelles and Roasted Rack of Lamb with Fingerling Potatoes and Ratatouille for the main course, and the meal will be topped off by a decadent dessert choice of Chocolate Fondue for Two, Mille Crêpe with Banana Foster Sauce or Cheese Cake with Passion Fruit Sauce. Restaurant reservations can be made by calling (212) 885-7123.

Following the meal, guests will enjoy a live jazz performance in The Kitano Bar Lounge, considered by many as one of the city’s top venues for live jazz performances. Valentine’s weekend performers include Johannes Enders Quartet on February 14 and Harry Allen and Joe Cohn Classic Jazz Quartet on February 15-16. Throughout the performance, guests are invited to enjoy the Bar Lounge’s relaxing setting while they listen to the smooth beats and dine on a variety of light fare. In addition, the lounge also features an extensive and innovative drink menu. Jazz reservations are suggested as space is limited. Reservations can be made by calling (212) 885-7119 or jazz@kitano.com.

Package Details:

King/Double Premier $450/per room, per night
King/Double Junior Suite $550/per room, per night

*Package rates are not inclusive of tax.

The Kitano New York’s Valentine’s Day Package:

Accommodations in a King/Double Premier or King/Double Junior Suite room
Complimentary admittance to the evening jazz performance ($15 food & drink minimum not included)
Chilled champagne upon arrival
15 percent discount on Valentine’s Day dinner at The Garden Café (available February 14-16, 2008)
Breakfast for two at The Garden Café
Late check-out at 1 p.m.

During their stay, guests will enjoy The Kitano New York’s superior guestrooms equipped with custom-made furniture, flat screen plasma televisions, luxurious marble bathroom and double-paned windows that ensure the sounds of the city do not disturb a good night’s sleep. Unlike many New York hotels, The Kitano New York features 149 spacious guestrooms, allowing guests to feel at ease during their stay.

The special package also allows guests to experience all of The Kitano New York’s on-site offerings such as The Garden Café, which is situated in a historic townhouse adjacent to the hotel. For a truly Japanese experience, guests can enjoy some of the city’s most authentic Japanese cuisine at the hotel’s Michelin-rated Hakubai Restaurant. The Kitano Boutique also is a great spot to select a keepsake memento from a New York escape, as it features a unique collection of handmade items European and Asian artists.

The Kitano features traditional East and West services and amenities that are unmatched anywhere in the world. Asian hospitality merges seamlessly with New York style for an ambience that is pure Kitano. Awarded the AAA Four-Diamond rating, The Kitano New York is distinguished by a contemporary interior that is both elegant and supremely comfortable. The newly-refurbished guestrooms feature custom-made mahogany and cherry furniture, down comforters, exquisite artwork and Roman pleated shades with windows that open to views of the historic Murray Hill, Grand Central Terminal, the Empire State Building and other New York landmarks. The renovation was designed to bring the same sense of serenity combined with the maximum level of comfort and service for which the hotel is known to the guestrooms. The hotel is also home to the Michelin-rated Hakubai, which serves traditional Japanese Kaiseki delicacies. For hotel reservations, visit www.kitano.com or call 212-885-7000.

Rates are subject to availability. The package is exclusive of taxes and gratuities. For more information and reservations, please contact The Kitano New York Hotel at 1-800-548-2666 or log onto www.kitano.com.

SOURCE The Kitano New York