Fairfield, N.J., October 23, 2003 -- Prime Hospitality
Corp. (NYSE: PDQ), today announced that effective October 21, 2003, Prime
has assumed management of the Empire Hotel in New York City. The
Property was previously managed by Ian Schrager Hotels and will continue
to carry the Empire name.
The 14 story
Empire Hotel is located at 44 West 63rd Street overlooking Lincoln Center,
at the convergence of Broadway and Columbus Avenue. The hotel features
465 guest rooms with a significant retail component. The landmark
quality building exemplifies classic pre-war architecture with a brick
and limestone facade, defining one of the city�s best luxury locations
at the junction of prime commercial, residential, and leisure areas.
Prime Hospitality Corp., one of the nation�s premiere
lodging companies, |
Empire Hotel
44 West 63 Street
New York, New York |
owns, manages, develops and franchises more than
240 hotels throughout North America. The Company owns and operates
three proprietary brands, AmeriSuites® (all-suites), Prime Hotels &
Resorts(sm) (full-service) and Wellesley Inns & Suites® (limited
service). Also within Prime�s portfolio are owned and/or managed
hotels operated under franchise agreements with national hotel chains including
Hilton, Radisson, Sheraton and Holiday Inn. |