Le Parker Meridien

118 West 57th Street

New York, New York 10019

Le Parker Meridien is a four-star hotel that more than aptly represents what a New York City hotel should be. Ultra-hip, modern and chic, the Le Parker Meridien has been pampering pleasure seekers and business travelers alike since the early 80's. The hotel is located in the heart of Mid-Town Manhattan and is conveniently just steps away from some of the Big Apple's most popular attractions including Central Park, the exclusive shops of Fifth Avenue and the lights of Broadway.

Ultra-Modern Accommodations

The Le Parker Meridien boasts 730 guest rooms, over 200 of

which are large suites. In order to enhance the modern theme, all guest rooms are newly designed. Original concept furniture, Aeron chairs and window seats are just a few of the unique design touches that have gone into making the hotel an experience unto it's own. Warm earth tones that grace the walls blend magnificently with the cherry and cedar woods. Many of the suites offer guests a breathtaking view of Central Park and the city skyline. The suites also include an L-shaped junior-suite with a separate sitting area. In addition to a king size bed, the suites also have a sleep sofa.

The exquisite bath is cedar lined and a large desk provides a conducive work space. Many suites also come with fully equipped kitchens.

Superb Amenities and Excellent Services

When it comes to amenities, the Le Parker Meridien is the creme de la creme. All guest rooms feature a state-of-the-art entertainment center that includes a large screen color TV, DVD and CD player. Guests may even opt to check-out of the hotel via video. All rooms are individually climate controlled. Valuables may be stored in the in-room safe. Telephones are equipped with datports, modem capability, call waiting and voicemail. Additional amenities include iron, ironing board, min-bar and hairdryer. Handicap accessible rooms are available upon request. Children ages 10 and under stay at the hotel for free.

The staff at the Le Parker Meridien strives to provide their guests with world class services. The hotel offers 24-hour

room service, same day laundry and dry cleaning service as well as complimentary shoe shine. The New York Times is delivered to guest rooms daily. The staff is highly professional and multi-lingual to better meet guests' needs. The concierges are more than happy to arrange for airline tickets, transportation and dining and entertainment reservations. The hotel also offers a full service business center that features cellular phones, pagers, personal computers, printers, copiers, Internet and e-mail capabilities and secretarial support.

Stay Fit at the Le Parker Meridien

Workout buffs will be happy to now that the hotel has dedicated 15,000-square feet of space to GRAVITY, a state-of-the-art fitness facility and spa.

Guests can choose from superb equipment such as Nautilus and Cybex weight training circuits, stairmasters, virtual reality bikes as well as racquetball, squash and basketball courts. An 800 square-foot glass enclosed pool is located on the penthouse floor offering swimmers a beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline. There is no way more wonderful to swim in New York than this. After a hard workout guests can reward themselves with a luxurious massage.

Fine Dining

Guests need not travel far for an out-of-this-world dining experience. The Le Parker Meridien is home to two restaurants and a bar. Norma's is located on the lobby level and was named "Best New York Breakfast" in 1999 by New York Magazine. Norma's features tasty and unique breakfast items such as red berry risotto oatmeal, molten chocolate French toast and sweet potato hash browns. Seppi's features bistro-style cuisine in an environment anyone will