North America/Caribbean

First Staybridge Suites to open in New York City

March 16, 2010

New York—InterContinental Hotels Group's first Staybridge Suites property in New York City opens this May. Located on West 40th Street at Ninth Avenue, the epicenter of Manhattan, the new 310-studio Staybridge Suites Times Square ∙ New York City, offers business and leisure travelers front row access to Times Square, Theatre District, Restaurant Row, the Jacob Javits Convention Center, cruise ship terminals, all major transportation hubs and the city’s museums, shopping and evening hotspots. 

For a limited time only, May 1 – June 30, 2010, the Staybridge Suites Times Square welcomes its first guests with special rates starting at $189 per night.

“At a time when travelers are being nickel and dimed on everything from airline baggage fees to hidden service charges, the value-added comforts of Staybridge Suites Times Square make visiting Manhattan worry free and wallet friendly, it’s on us!” said owner KK Mehta. Stay a week, stay a day, stay a year, the new Staybridge Suites Times Square offers guests the best of home and hotel for any length of stay.

Staybridge Suites Times Square is designed as a calming oasis of modern style. From the moment of arrival, guests are welcomed by the soothing natural sounds of waterfalls in the lobby, where a striking gold-tiered column stands at the focal point. A crackling fireplace makes for a tranquil setting in the Great Room for guests to relax and unwind with a cup of coffee and a newspaper. Two additional water treatments coupled with dramatic floor to ceiling windows border the Atrium dining lounge, a peaceful ­­­setting for daily breakfast.

Designed to maximize guest comfort for an overnight business trip, weekend getaway or extended stay, each studio in this 32-floor hotel is smartly decorated in vibrant hues and rich wood furnishings with touches such as white leather chairs and custom photography. Each features Serta Perfect Sleeper pillow top mattresses wrapped in 300 thread count luxury linen; a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, cookware and place settings; 37’’ LG flat screen televisions; generous work space with desk-level charging stations; wireless and hard wired Internet access; speaker phones; iHome docking alarm clocks; motion sensor thermostats and much more.

In addition to in-room kitchens, Staybridge Suites Times Square’s 24-hour convenience store, BridgeMart, is stocked with snacks, beverages, easy-to-prepare meals, personal items and an array of New York-centric food and novelty items for purchase. Guests can request grocery shopping and delivery through the concierge as well. In addition, guests can bring their best friend along, as Staybridge Suites Times Square is pet friendly.

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