18 May 2011
Be "Gleek" Chic at the InterContinental New York Times Square
New Gleekend Package Includes Glee-Inspired City Guide, Slushies and Exclusive Gleekend Apparel
NEW YORK - To celebrate the season finale of the hit musical television series Glee, InterContinental New York Times Square is launching a new GLEEKEND package allowing guests to live out the pop-culture phenomenon just as Mr. Schuester and the kids did when they were in the Big Apple competing for Nationals. Airing on May 24th on FOX, the much-anticipated episode includes scenes of the harmonizing gang in all of Manhattan's top spots - from the lobby of InterContinental New York Times Square to lush Central Park and the bustling Theater District.
Committed to creating a signature Insider Experience that will make each guest want to break out in song, the Gleekend package includes:
- Overnight accommodations in a Standard Room (minimum two-night stay)
- Daily breakfast for two at Ça Va Brasserie by Todd English
- Two complimentary Gleekend Slushies at Ça Va Brasserie (alcoholic and non-alcoholic available)
- Two exclusive Gleekend tees
- A Glee-inspired map following all the New York City haunts visited by New Directions
- Picture frame with photo of the Glee cast filming at InterContinental New York Times Square
Additionally, the hotel's stellar InterContinental Concierge team is on hand to help immerse guests - and possibly Broadway's future stars - in the theater world and the city that never sleeps. Upon request, the concierge team can arrange Broadway workshops, classes at the Broadway Dance Center, guided tours of Lincoln Center, or one-on-one singing lessons with celebrated theater veterans.
Rates for the new Gleekend package begin at $399. For reservations or additional information, call 1-877-331-5888 or visit www.intercontinental.com/timessquare.
InterContinental New York Times Square offers an ideal location on 44th Street just west of Times Square in the heart of the Broadway Theater District and a short stroll from Fifth Avenue shopping. Opened in July 2010, the Times Square hotel features 36 stories with over 600 rooms; Ça Va, a Todd English restaurant; 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, including a 4,000-square foot Gotham Ballroom; and 10 smaller meeting rooms on one designated floor.
About InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has 171 hotels, located in more than 60 countries with local insight that comes from over 60 years of experience. At InterContinental we believe that superior, understated service and outstanding facilities are important, but what makes us truly different, is the genuine interest we show in our guests. Our desire is to help guests make the most of their time. We connect our well-travelled guests to what's special about a destination, by sharing our knowledge so they enjoy authentic experiences that will enrich their lives and broaden their outlook. For more information, visit http://www.intercontinental.com/.
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