Four Seasons Hotel Boston Reopens, Revealing A Dramatic Lobby Transformation, Intimate New Restaurant And New Signature Amenities For Guests Of All Ages

Just in time for spring and the reawakening of Boston's iconic Public Garden, Four Seasons Hotel Boston has reopened its doors, welcoming guests to a new era of gracious hospitality. The city's premier address has completed a dramatic design update of its arrival area, lobby and porte cochere, revealing artful and inspired new spaces created in partnership with AD100 designer Ken Fulk. This revitalization sets the stage for a new generation of guest experiences, unforgettable events and cherished memories.

"We are delighted to begin the next chapter of Four Seasons Hotel Boston and introduce an updated vision of luxury that evokes the character and rich history of Back Bay," said Michael Pedder, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Boston. "We look forward to welcoming guests to our reimagined hotel."

A Grand Hotel Experience on an Intimate Scale

Years in the making, Four Seasons Hotel Boston's transformation blends the timelessness of the hotel with the grandeur of its verdant Public Garden setting. Drawing inspiration from the elegant homes of neighboring Beacon Hill and Back Bay, where old meets new, Fulk envisioned the hotel as a great residence overlooking stately grounds. He designed a new arrival experience that visually links the hotel to the historic garden on its doorstep. Guests are now greeted in a black-and-white-tiled entry court, enhanced with plantings and lanterns that lead them into the sanctuary of the new lobby.

Four Seasons Hotel Boston's redesigned interiors welcome guests with a new sense of intimacy. The wide lobby has been masterfully reimagined as a series of smaller spaces that are grand, yet residential in scale. A new front desk crafted in tooled leather stands beneath an expansive original artwork depicting the Public Garden. A mural drawn in Impressionist style with a nod to Maxfield Parrish features the Garden's flora and fauna, with willows, elm and oak trees surrounding the lagoon, where swan boats glide under the Foot Bridge and one swan holds a key. The key is a clue to a hidden, fanciful mystery closet next to the front desk. Upon their arrival, young guests are handed a large "kids-only" key to the closet and invited to select their own toys for an enchanting beginning to their Four Seasons Hotel Boston stay.

Spaces for Gracious Living, Day into Evening

Hotel guests will discover a collection of lobby-level spaces to enjoy from early morning until late evening. One of the newest is Coterie, a new lounge and restaurant open daily for dinner and bar service, with lunch to follow soon. Conceived as a place for intimate conversation and a retreat from the world outside, Coterie is inspired by Boston's centuries-old tradition of thinkers and creators gathering to share ideas and socialize. Elevated traditional fare created by Executive Chef Patrice Martineau will be complemented by a selection of classic and signature cocktails, some featuring a custom botanical gin created exclusively for Four Seasons Hotel Boston, and honey from the hotel's rooftop hives. Here, Fulk's design evokes a charming estate, richly layered and decorated with a gallery of hand-drawn botanical illustrations and portraits of writers and artists, a soft color palette inspired by garden florals, all accented with vintage lighting and anchored by a zinc-topped bar with leather and brass details.

Opposite Coterie is the Library, a quiet respite offering rich velvet seating accented in silk fringe, where guests can wait for a friend or sit back with a classic cocktail and select from the bookshelves, curated to evoke a collection gathered by a family through the generations. Coffee-lovers and early risers will delight in Sottovento, a glamorous gourmet coffee bar serving made-to-order specialty coffee, tea and beverages – complimentary – every morning, alongside a selection of pastries and light refreshments. Using the hotel's new Coffee Concierge service, in-house guests of Four Seasons Hotel Boston can place their custom coffee order seamlessly using the Four Seasons mobile app to have it delivered to their room or ready to collect.

Making a return to Four Seasons Hotel Boston this month is Aujourd'hui, the second-floor breakfast and lunch restaurant with its hallmark floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic Public Garden views. Sanctuary, a quiet, sixth-floor garden terrace, also makes its debut this month, offering guests a rare private courtyard in the city for quiet reading or enjoying in-room dining al fresco. Also making its return with the hotel's reopening: The Vaults, refreshment pantries on every guest room floor of the hotel, stocked with snacks, treats and beverages, all complimentary to hotel guests and available 24 hours a day.

For more information or to book a reservation at Four Seasons Hotel Boston, please visit http://www.fourseasons.com/boston/ or call 1 (617) 338-4400.

Tanglewood Presents 2017 Season, June 16-Labor Day Weekend

Tanglewood— Summer Home Of The Boston Symphony Orchestra Since 1937—Presents Its 2017 Season, June 16-Labor Day Weekend; Tickets On Sale At WWW.TANGLEWOOD.ORG And 888-266-1200

BSO Music Director Andris Nelsons—expanding his commitment to Tanglewood—leads ten programs over four weeks, including the opening and closing BSO concerts—Mahler's Symphony No. 2 on July 7 and Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, August 27—as well as the BSO's first full-length concert performance of Wagner's Das Rheingold, an unprecedented undertaking for the Festival, on July 15

Detailed Tanglewood 2017 Season Announcement 
Tanglewood 2017 Season HighlightsTanglewood 2017 Season Program Listing

(New details since November 18, 2016 announcement indicated 
throughout the release and listing in green)

Tanglewood will feature several new initiatives complementing the Festival's beloved traditions of weekly performances by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, including Summer Sundays— a new program designed to give visitors a variety of activities to enjoy pre- and post-concert hours around the BSO’s Sunday afternoon 2:30 p.m. concerts; activities include lectures and musical demonstrations for all ages, food, wine and beer tastings, face painting, yoga, Qigong, sing-alongs, and games. Highlights of the 2017 Tanglewood season also include an extraordinary lineup of guest artists from the worlds of classical, Broadway, dance, and pop culture, free family fun activities and adult education programs, on-site cafes and fine dining, a wide variety of discounted ticket programs, free tickets for patrons 17 years and younger, and free tours of the iconic grounds.

Additions to the 2017 Tanglewood Season Since Original Season Announcement in November 2016
Popular Artists added to the 2017 lineup since the November 2016 season announcement include: The Hot Sardines, who open the 2017 Tanglewood season in Ozawa Hall on June 16; “Four Voices,” featuring Joan Baez, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Amy Ray, and Emily Saliers, June 17; Joey Alexander, June 23; Boz Scaggs and Michael McDonald, June 30; John Mellencamp with Emmylou Harris and Carlene Carter, July 1; Natalie Merchant, July 2; James Taylor and his All-Star Band, July 3 & 4; Sting, August 29; Diana Ross and Rhonda Ross, August 30; The Avett Brothers, September 1. These concerts join the originally announced Popular Artist program on August 20 featuring comedian David Sedaris. Boston Pops concerts added to the original 2016 November announcement include: Chris Botti and special guest conductor Lawrence Loh on June 24; guest conductor Ted Sperling leading a program in celebration of the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, on June 25; and Keith Lockhart leading a program featuring Melissa Etheridge on September 3. Baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky has had to withdraw from the opera gala program on Saturday, August 26, for reasons of health. Another vocal soloist will be announced at a later date. Additional changes to the 2017 Tanglewood classical music offering appear in green type throughout the attached updated concert listing. 

One of the premier summer music festivals in the world and summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1937, Tanglewood is located in the beautiful Berkshire Hills, between Stockbridge and Lenox, Massachusetts. Tickets for the 2017 Tanglewood season, $12-$124, are available through Tanglewood’s website, www.tanglewood.org, SymphonyCharge at 888-266-1200, and at the Symphony Hall Box Office at 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston MA. Full season details of the 2017 Tanglewood season, including downloadable photos and video, program listings, and artist photos and biographies are available here.

Curio – A Collection By Hilton Opens Historic Ames Boston Hotel

CURIO – A COLLECTION BY

 HILTON OPENS

 HISTORIC AMES BOSTON HOTEL

Following multimillion dollar renovation,

 first Boston hotel

 joins Curio blending modern style

 and old-world sophistication for guests

 seeking

 authentic local experiences

  One of the most historic and distinctive hotels in Boston joins

 Curio – A Collection by Hilton^TMoffering independent-minded travelers and Hilton

 HHonors members another unique, upscale hotel option from the global set of more than

 20 open properties. Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is the first Boston

 hotel to operate as part of the hand-picked collection of distinctive properties.

Ames Boston Hotel opens in the iconic Ames Building, which is listed on the National Register

 of Historic Places and is still widely referred to as Boston's "original skyscraper." Constructed

 in 1893, the 114-room boutique hotel – which has undergone a multimillion dollar renovation – is

 conveniently situated near Boston’s busy Financial District, the Hynes Convention Center in

 Back Bay, the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in the innovative Seaport District, and

 many public transit access points, including “T” stations at Haymarket, State Street, and

 Government Center. Additionally, Ames Boston Hotel abuts many of the city’s beloved

 landmarks and old-world neighborhoods, including the Old State House, Faneuil Hall and

 Beacon Hill.

“Ames Boston Hotel is an iconic landmark in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, and

 perfectly represents Curio’s focus on offering travelers distinctive hotels that are imbued 

with local character and personality,” said Mark Nogal, global head, Curio – A Collection

 by Hilton. “With our first property in Boston, we look forward to providing leisure and

 business guests the unique experience they seek from Curio when visiting spectacular

 destinations around the globe.”

The 15-story Ames Boston Hotel merges the past, present and future, offering a 

blend of modern style and old-world sophistication. The renovation preserved

 many original features, such as the lobby’s tiled mosaic arched ceiling and a marble

 staircase that runs from the first floor to the roof. Upon arrival, guests will enter into

 a renovated lobby space featuring sleek new check-in stations and a casual seating

 area accented by warmly-toned wood shelving and trim pieces. Adjacent to the

 revamped entryway is a brand new Library Room boasting the same eye-catching,

 mid-century design scheme that begins in the lobby, which serves as communal

 workspace for guests and features a variety of comfortable seating arrangements

 that are ideally suited for solo travelers looking to unwind and small groups seeking

 informal meeting space.

“Ames Boston Hotel blends modern style and old-world sophistication, a unique style

 enhanced by joining Hilton’s Curio collection,” said Trish Berry, general manager,

 Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. “We are delighted to offer guests

 this perfect combination of age-old Boston charm with globally-recognized service

 and amenities.”

Guest Rooms and Suites: Stylish Luxury

Each of its 114 modern guest rooms, including one-bedroom suites, bears an elegant,

 sleek and luxurious design that pays homage to the original 19th century appearance

 of the building.

·         The suites are accented by dramatic, Romanesque arched windows and

 decorative fireplaces complemented by inventive design interpretations.

·         Grand windows usher in ambient natural light, while high ceilings, light oak

 hardwood floors and modern décor balance sophistication and comfort.

·         Other features include oversized closets and ergonomic workspace and an

 elegantly designed bathroom with white marble rain shower, stainless steel fixtures

 and illuminated vanity mirrors.

On-Site Dining: Breakfast Served in New Library Room, Cultivar by Acclaimed

 Chef Mary Dumont to Open

Ames Boston Hotel offers guests a delicious American Continental Breakfast served

 buffet-style in the property’s new Library Room located on the lobby level, consisting

 of freshly prepared hot items like assorted breakfast sandwiches and meats, as well an

 assortment of seasonal fruits, pastries, cereals, coffees, teas and fresh juices. Late

r this year, acclaimed Boston Chef Mary Dumont will open the doors to Cultivar, a

 highly-anticipated, unique dining concept that will serve modern American garden

 cuisine to local Bostonians and guests alike.

Fitness and Events

Ames Boston Hotel seeks to cater to every guest need, with popular amenities 

including a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles (seasonally) to ride

 through Boston’s bucolic parks in style. Also set to open in December is the hotel’s

 meeting and event space, which will accommodate gatherings of up to 75 people.

Just two miles from Boston's Logan International Airport, the hotel is situated on the

 Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile brick path around iconic Boston sites. Its idyllic location

 also offers panoramic views over the city's downtown and nearby attractions, including

 Boston Common, the Seaport District, North End, Hines Convention Center, Boston 

Convention and Exhibition Center, and the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway.

Hilton HHonors and Location

Ames Boston Hotel is part of Hilton HHonors, the award-winning guest-loyalty

 program for Hilton’s 13 distinct hotel brands. Guests are encouraged 

to participate in Hilton HHonors, Hilton's free-to-join loyalty program.

 Hilton HHonors members who book directly with Hilton save time and money

 and gain instant access to the benefits they care about most, including:

·         An additional 1,000 bonus points on eligible rates starting November 1, 2016

 through March 31, 2017 to celebrate the hotel’s addition to the Curio collection.

 Gold and Diamond HHonors members staying at Ames Boston Hotel will enjoy

 complimentary breakfast for up to two registered guests per room and space-available

 room upgrades.

• An exclusive member rate at more than 4,500 hotels worldwide.
• Instant benefits, such as free Wi-Fi, the ability to earn and redeem Points for free nights
•  as well as access to digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key.
• Unforgettable, exclusive experiences, available via Points at HHonors.com/auctions,
•  such as access to private concerts or sought-after events.

Ames Boston Hotel is owned by a joint venture doing business as Ames Investor,

 LLC and managed by Benchmark, a global hospitality company. The property will

 be part of Benchmark’s Gemstone Collection, which features unique personal

 luxury hotels around the globe. Ames Boston Hotel is located at 1 Court Street,

 Boston, Massachusetts 02108. To make a reservation, travelers can

 call +1 617-979-8100 or visit Curio.com.

10 Most Expensive Summer Destinations In New England Named

Newport, Rhode Island

The seaside town of Newport, Rhode Island has been singled out as New England's third most expensive summer destination.

A recent survey conducted by CheapHotels.org came to this determination after comparing the hotel rates of 30 popular destinations in New England. The main summer travel period of July 1 to August 31, 2015 served as the basis of comparison.

In coming up with the rankings, the survey used the average cost of each location's cheapest available double room. The prices mentioned therefore reflect the minimum amount travelers can expect to pay at the hotel check-in counter at each respective destination this summer. The survey considered only those hotels with a central location and with a rating of at least 2 stars.

Visitors to Newport, Rhode Island will have to spend, on average, $226 per night for a double room this summer. Only two destinations are more expensive: 1) Provincetown, located in Cape Cod, Massachusetts and 2) Kennebunkport, situated in Maine's York County. Average rates of $247 and $234 nightly, respectively, secured these locales the survey's number one and two spots.

Providence, the capital and most populous city in Rhode Island, ranks 12th most expensive in New England. An average overnight price tag of $157 for its least expensive double room put the city just outside the Top 10.

The following table ranks the 10 most expensive destinations in New England this summer. The prices shown reflect the average rate for each destination's cheapest available double room for the time period spanning July 1 through August 31, 2015.

1. Provincetown (MA) $247
2. Kennebunkport (ME) $234
3. Newport (RI) $226
4. Chatham (MA) $225
5. Portland (ME) $223
6. Boston (MA) $213
7. Cambridge (MA) $207
8. Martha's Vineyard (MA) $189
9. Ogunquit (ME) $187
10. Falmouth (MA) $164

Cunard Celebrates 175th Anniversary With Events In Ports Of Halifax, Boston And New York

SOUTHAMPTON, England - On 4 July 2015, Cunard's Queen Mary 2 will embark on the capstone of Cunard's 175th worldwide anniversary celebrations with a commemorative Transatlantic Crossing departing from Liverpool, England, paying tribute to the original voyage made by the company's first flagship, Britannia, on 4 July 1840. This journey inaugurated the first scheduled mail and passenger service across the Atlantic and Cunard will be celebrating this historic milestone in three cities which hold a special place in the company's storied past: Halifax, Boston and New York.

Queen Mary 2, Cunard's reigning flagship, will depart Southampton on 2 July, then call on Liverpool, the "spiritual home" of the company, amid fanfare and fireworks, and then sail onward to North America with celebratory onboard and commemorative shoreside events scheduled for each port of call.

"Cunard is honoured to be one of the few companies who can claim a 175-year history, and to celebrate this milestone and our enduring relationships with these cornerstone cities means so much to us," said Richard Meadows, president, Cunard, North America. "We look forward to honouring Sir Samuel Cunard in his birthplace of Halifax, to commemorate our heritage in Boston in what was the first American company headquarters, and to salute our U.S. homeport, New York in a festive and fitting fashion," he continued.

Halifax, 10 July

Halifax, Nova Scotia, the home of founder Sir Samuel Cunard, will be the first port to welcome Queen Mary 2 on 10 July.

• Cunard will mark the milestone occasion in a special outdoor ceremony, which will include local dignitaries, port officials and key members of the Halifax community. As a key component of the anniversary celebration ceremony, a public area of the future waterfront development will be named for Cunard. The ceremony will take place on the grounds of an upcoming mixed use development created by Southwest Properties and Streamliner Properties in collaboration with the Waterfront Development Corporation. Rhapsody Quintet, who are also members of Symphony Nova Scotia will perform during the event.

• Cunard has joined together with the Canadian Maritime Heritage Foundation and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic to create the first annual "Samuel Cunard Prize for Vision, Courage and Creativity," which will be awarded to James D. Irving, Canadian industrialist. This inaugural prize event will take place every year aboard Queen Mary 2 and recognize a different recipient who exemplifies the world-changing vision, courage and creativity shown by Samuel Cunard throughout his life.

• Re-opening of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic's Cunard exhibition, as well as the launch of a new Samuel Cunard retrospective exhibit, showcasing the company founder's impact on global business, transportation and world events.

• Queen Mary 2 will sail away with a festive evening departure, slated to include local navy cadets, with more details to be announced shortly.
Boston, 12 July

Early morning on 12 July, Queen Mary 2 will sail into Boston, Massachusetts, the company's first port of call in the U.S. and the home of its first North American headquarters.

• A special dedication ceremony to launch the newly renovated Cunard Building with the donation of the Servia ship model by Cunard. The model, built in 1881, is being brought over on Queen Mary 2 from the Science Museum in England and will be placed in the front entrance of the former North American Cunard headquarters at 120 State Street. Located in the Customs House District, the building is part of a redevelopment of the area and historically renovated by Highland Development and Morris Architects through the stewardship of the building's owner, Bill Mosakowsi, Public Consulting Group.

• 1:30 pm: Captain Kevin Oprey, Master of Queen Mary 2, will throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees game at Fenway Park.

• Evening: Fireworks will mark Queen Mary 2's evening departure as she sets off towards New York City for the final leg of her 175th Anniversary tour.

New York, 14 July

Although not a port of call in the original Crossing made by Britannia, New York has been Cunard's North American homeport for over a century.

• Captain Kevin Oprey, Master of Queen Mary 2 to ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

• Evening: Public viewing from Battery Park of a theatrical light and music show on Queen Mary 2 while the ship pauses in lower Manhattan harbor in front of the Statue of Liberty.
Further information regarding these special events will be forthcoming soon.

About Queen Mary 2

Christened by Her Majesty The Queen in 2004, Cunard Line's flagship Queen Mary 2 defines luxury travel for the 21st Century and continues an almost 175-year legacy of transatlantic travel. Queen Mary 2 achieved her 200th Transatlantic Crossing in July 2013. Famous names who have experienced this iconic voyage since 2004 include President George H.W. Bush, Desmond Tutu, James Taylor, Wes Anderson, Tilda Swinton, George Takei, Kim Novak, Uma Thurman, Richard Dreyfuss, John Cleese and Angela Bassett.

Lufthansa Marks 50 Years Of Service To Boston And Philadelphia

This year, Lufthansa commemorates 50 years of service to two of the carrier’s key U.S. gateways – Boston and Philadelphia. When initiated in 1965, flight LH 420 traveled twice-weekly (Wednesdays and Saturdays) from Frankfurt to Boston and then on to Philadelphia. The service, which utilized a Boeing 720 B Intercontinental Jet, provided Boston with its only non-stop connection to Frankfurt and made Lufthansa the only European airline operating to and from Philadelphia’s International Airport.

Today, Lufthansa offers daily, non-stop flights between Philadelphia and Frankfurt. From Boston, there’s daily service to Munich, as well as twice-daily flights to Frankfurt, including service via Lufthansa’s flagship Boeing 747-8 aircraft.

On the ground, at Boston’s Logan International Airport, premium passengers have access to Lufthansa’s own Senator and Business Class Lounges, the first in the U.S. to embrace the airline’s new design concept, offering passengers comfort and convenience on the ground. At Philadelphia International Airport, through Lufthansa’s Star Alliance Partnership, Lufthansa’s Business Class and status passengers have access to the United Lounge located in Terminal D. Additionally, passengers with children will appreciate Philadelphia International Airport’s popular Ready for Take Off aviation play area.

About Lufthansa

One of the world's largest and most prestigious airlines, Lufthansa currently flies to 207 destinations in 76 countries, with hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. With the Lufthansa Group acquisition of Austrian Airlines, SWISS and a stake in Brussels Airlines, Vienna, Brussels, and Zurich were added as additional hubs and the entire Group flew a total of 106 million passengers in 2014. From its 21 North American gateways, Lufthansa — voted by Fortune as one of the five most admired airlines in the world — along with its Group members and Star Alliance partners, serve over 1,300 destinations worldwide. An industry innovator, Lufthansa has long been committed to environmental care and sustainability, operating the most technologically-advanced and fuel-efficient fleet in the world. Its long-haul fleet to and from North America includes the Boeing 747-8, as well as the Airbus A380. Currently, Lufthansa has over 272 new aircraft worth about USD 46 billion in list prices on order. Lufthansa is the largest European operator of the A380 and was also the launch customer for the new Boeing 747-8, the industries’ two most fuel-efficient passenger aircraft. Known for its premium services, Lufthansa continues to build new or upgrade existing lounge facilities across its worldwide network and will spend more than USD 3.7 billion in new products and services by 2016. In 2014, Lufthansa introduced its new Premium Economy Class which offers further comfort and more personal space. In the first quarter of 2015, Lufthansa will finish revamping its First Class, followed by the completion of its Business Class retrofit in the second quarter. By the end of the third quarter of 2015, the new Premium Economy Class will be installed throughout the entire fleet – bringing Lufthansa one step closer to becoming the first five-star airline in the Western Hemisphere. Additionally, nearly the entire Lufthansa long-haul fleet is equipped with its onboard broadband wireless Internet service, FlyNet. For more information or reservations, visit www.LH.com

Millennium Hotels And Resorts Offers "Spring Blooms” Package With Rates Starting At $79 From NYC To LA At 14 US Hotels

Get ready to push winter jackets aside and smell the roses! Starting March 1, 2015, Millennium Hotels and Resorts will fuel travelers’ wanderlust with its “Spring Blooms” package, featuring 10 percent off Best Flexible Rates, 10 percent off Food & Beverage, complimentary Wi-Fi and rates starting at just $79 per room per night ($199 in gateway cities).

Magnolias in Manhattan, poppies in LA, and fresh snowmelt waterfalls in Boulder are just a few springtime highlights to enjoy once travelers shake off the winter doldrums.  Spring in New York City is unlike anywhere else, and visitors of The Premier Hotel New York can take advantage of the outdoors by appreciating the picture-worthy vistas at Macy’s Flower Show taking place March 22-April 4. Or, enjoy the downtown location of the celebrated Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles, just a quick stroll to the Museum of Contemporary Art and the acclaimed Los Angeles Music Center.  Colorado visitors can mingle with artists, food vendors and more on the famous Pearl Street marketplace and enjoy Rocky Mountain views at the refurbished Millennium Harvest House Boulder.  Those looking for fun and sun will find it at The McCormick Scottsdale, an idyllic lakeside retreat with stunning newly renovated accommodations framed by views of Camelback Lake and the McDowell and Camelback Mountains. Guests of Millennium Knickerbocker Chicago can indulge in warmer-weather retail therapy and stroll Magnificent Mile featuring stores such as Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and Cartier.  Find the perfect springtime moment in these cities or at other Millennium hotels located in Anchorage, Buffalo, Boston, Cincinnati, Durham, Minneapolis or Nashville.

Parents can make their spring stay extra sweet for little ones with the Ask Alfred Children’s Concierge program, featuring the signature Alfred bear as part of a custom-designed children’s amenity kit, in partnership with leading toy company Melissa & Doug® and organic candy maker Surf Sweets®. For an additional $15 per child, kids will receive a cinch backpack filled with goodies including: a cuddly Alfred bear, Surf Sweets® Gummy Bears, a Melissa & Doug® crayon activity set, Alfred’s Lovable Stickables and a set of 12 collectible Color Me postcards. Millennium Hotels and Resorts will donate $2 from each Ask Alfred amenity sold to The Dream Factory, which grants the dreams of critically and chronically ill children.

The “Spring Blooms” package is valid from March 1 to May 31, 2015 and is subject to availability. M&C Loyalty Club members enjoy a complimentary upgrade to the next room category when booking this package. Terms and Conditions apply. For reservations, call 1-866-866-8086 or visit www.millenniumhotels.com.

About Millennium Hotels and Resorts North America:
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc (M&C), listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1996, is a dynamic, global hotel company, which owns, asset manages and/or operates a worldwide portfolio of over 100 hotels across seven distinct global brands – Grand Millennium, Millennium, Grand Copthorne, Copthorne, M Hotel, Studio M and Kingsgate – throughout Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and North America.

Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) was established as a global brand by Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc to provide a common marketing and operating platform across its entire portfolio.  Founded on the philosophy of genuine hospitality, this dynamic hospitality group has an outstanding reputation for excellence, taking pride in exceeding the needs of its business and leisure travelers.  The strategic locality of its properties in gateway cities such as London, Paris, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok makes MHR the perfect address to conduct your business or indulge yourself while on holiday.

Established in the United States in 2000, the North American arm of MHR includes a portfolio 14 hotels in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Anchorage, Boulder, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Durham, Minneapolis, Nashville and Scottsdale.  www.millenniumhotels.com