New York City Subway Turns 100
Tuesday October 12, 2004
New York City's subway system has been an inexpensive and convenient way of navigating Manhattan for a long time -- one hundred years, to be exact. The New York City subway system turns 100 years old later this month, and several hotels on the subway lines are helping guests celebrate. The Westin New York at Times Square, the Hotel Roger Williams, the Franklin Hotel and Hotel 5A are all giving complimentary MetroCard passes and subway maps. The passes are also good on New York City's MTA bus system.
• The Westin New York at Times Square is offering 1-Day Fun Pass or a 7-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard, depending on the length of stay From October 27 (the actual 100th birthday of the subway) through October 31, 2004, guests of the hotel will receive a complimentary MetroCard. Straphangers must request the cards at check-in. The Westin New York at Times Square is conveniently located just steps away from access to many subway lines, making it easy for hotel guests to get to most destinations within the city in no time at all. Rates at The Westin New York at Times Square start at $279 per room, per night, single or double occupancy, over the aforementioned dates. For reservations, call 1-888-627-7149 or visit www.westinny.com.
• Hotel Roger Williams and the Franklin Hotel introduce the Subway Concierge, exclusive to the sister hotels. The Subway Concierge will be on-hand for the entire month of October offering guests a guide to Subway etiquette, an MTA map and a MetroCard Fun Pass. Room rates start at $255 per night, a discount of 15% off regular room rates. For reservations: Hotel Roger Williams, 888-448-7788, www.rogerwilliamshotel.com The Franklin Hotel, 800-607-4009, www.franklinhotel.com.
• Hotel 5A: On October 27th, the NYC hotel will be giving away MetroCard 1-Day Fun Passes and subway maps to all hotel guests who mention the centennial. Perfect for those trying to avoid the recent taxi fare hike and the handy subway maps arms guests with all that is needed to get around the city. Hotel room rates start at $250. For reservations, call 212-447-1500 or visit www.hotel5a.com.
1-Day Fun Passes are good for unlimited subway and local bus rides from the first use until 3 a.m. the following day. 7-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCards are good for unlimited subway and local bus rides until midnight, 7 days from day of first use.
• The Westin New York at Times Square is offering 1-Day Fun Pass or a 7-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCard, depending on the length of stay From October 27 (the actual 100th birthday of the subway) through October 31, 2004, guests of the hotel will receive a complimentary MetroCard. Straphangers must request the cards at check-in. The Westin New York at Times Square is conveniently located just steps away from access to many subway lines, making it easy for hotel guests to get to most destinations within the city in no time at all. Rates at The Westin New York at Times Square start at $279 per room, per night, single or double occupancy, over the aforementioned dates. For reservations, call 1-888-627-7149 or visit www.westinny.com.
• Hotel Roger Williams and the Franklin Hotel introduce the Subway Concierge, exclusive to the sister hotels. The Subway Concierge will be on-hand for the entire month of October offering guests a guide to Subway etiquette, an MTA map and a MetroCard Fun Pass. Room rates start at $255 per night, a discount of 15% off regular room rates. For reservations: Hotel Roger Williams, 888-448-7788, www.rogerwilliamshotel.com The Franklin Hotel, 800-607-4009, www.franklinhotel.com.
• Hotel 5A: On October 27th, the NYC hotel will be giving away MetroCard 1-Day Fun Passes and subway maps to all hotel guests who mention the centennial. Perfect for those trying to avoid the recent taxi fare hike and the handy subway maps arms guests with all that is needed to get around the city. Hotel room rates start at $250. For reservations, call 212-447-1500 or visit www.hotel5a.com.
1-Day Fun Passes are good for unlimited subway and local bus rides from the first use until 3 a.m. the following day. 7-Day Unlimited Ride MetroCards are good for unlimited subway and local bus rides until midnight, 7 days from day of first use.
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