The hotel’s decor also reflects a sensibility that supports both green, sustainable practices and also New York City — Meeting rooms are named for New York City parks, and the lobby and hallways feature original artwork by local artists.
All rooms in the new InterContinental New York Times Square feature 42-inch HDTV flat panel television screens and touch-screen computers and ‘rainforest’ showers. Guestrooms range from 350 sq. ft. to the sumptuous three-bedroom penthouse Presidential Suite on two levels, with a gas-fired fireplace on both levels and panoramic views on three sides of the building. That one rents for $15,000 a night.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg presided over the official ribbon cutting, saying travelers want to know when they visit a city that sustainability is important to the city and to the hotel where they are staying. I couldn’t agree more.
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