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  Sunday, March 09, 2008

THE LEGEND RETURNS

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has reopened The Plaza, of one of New York's most distinctive landmarks. After a delicate and thoughtfully curated $400 million, two-year, lobby-to-roof renovation, the new Plaza features lavish hotel rooms, private residences, destination restaurants, an exclusive retail collection, and state-of-the-art meeting and event spaces.

"Today marks the return of an international legend and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is proud to introduce the new Plaza to New York and welcome guests from around the world," commented Chris Cahill, President and COO, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. "This dramatic renovation has restored The Plaza's famous spaces to their previous opulence and raised standards for luxury hotels around the world through unrivalled service and extraordinary amenities."

The Plaza offers 282 guestrooms and suites, including 102 elegant suites in seven distinct designs and layouts. Each guestroom and suite has been designed to reflect the grace of a glorious past, and updated with contemporary conveniences to meet the needs of today's most discerning travellers. Inspired by the Louis XV style of French decor, rooms are impeccably adorned with custom-made furnishings, meticulously selected decorative accents and rich fabrics. The Plaza is proud to be the only hotel in the world offering stunning 24-karat gold plated Sherle Wagner sinks and fixtures, delicately cradled in hand-crafted solid white marble vanities, in every bathroom.

"The Plaza team is passionate about delivering the highest level of service to the most discerning travellers," said Shane Krige, general manager. "We will pamper our guests with personal touches, and offer one-of-a-kind amenities not available anywhere else in the city. Our iconic hotel will continue to host legendary events, from the most intimate to the most lavish, in our restored Grand Ballroom and throughout the hotel with the re-opening of the historic Palm Court, and the debuts of the new Champagne Bar and Rose Club."

www.theplaza.com


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