Thursday, February 14, 2008

New York, New York

Fitzpatrick Hotels, New York joined up with Continental Airlines, to host an exclusive New York, New York evening last week in the glamorous surroundings of the Champagne Bar, Ron Blacks. John Fitzpatrick, CEO of Fitzpatrick Hotels in the US welcomed and mingled with friends and colleagues discussing the many undiscovered delights that only New York has to offer. A stylish evening of all things New York, guests were treated to a celebration of the superb value this unique city offers its many glamorous visitors as they sipped champagne, Cosmo’s and Manhattan’s.

This exclusive event proved to be simply a must attend among Dublin’s celebrity circuit. Social butterflies Grainne Seoige, and Lucy Kennedy looked radiant as they popped in for a quick Manhattan before moving across the road to attend a ball in the Mansion House. Broadcaster George Hook just back from a week long stay at Fitzpatricks Manhattan Hotel entertained guests as only he can with his unique comic wit.

Other regular Fitzpatrick guests such as Rosanna Davison, Wesley Quirke, Glenda Gilson enjoyed catching up with John as they planned their next trip state side. Other stylish guests included TV3’s Collette Fitzpatrick, RTE star Ryan Tubridy and socialites, Avila Lipsett and Susan Pratt.

John later shared with friends that the €7m refurbishment of the Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel is nearing completion, resulting in a superb new design for the restaurant and bar, and a stylish new look for both the lobby as well as the façade of the hotel. A state-of-the-art boardroom has already been added to the hotel. Renovation of the hotel’s 91 bedrooms is also complete, ensuring that guests will enjoy a greater degree of luxury during their stay.

The evening concluded with one stylish guest winning a once in a lifetime trip to New York where they will be free to experience all the Big Apple has to offer.