Contact: Susan Martin, Quinn & Co., 212.868.1900 ext. 224, suzequinn@aol.com

ENHANCEMENTS AT LE PARKER MERIDIEN MAKE HOTEL

UPTOWN. NOT UPTIGHT.

New York, NY – With recently completed enhancements in both lobby and food & beverage areas, Le Parker Meridien helps travelers take a greater bite out of the Big Apple. The hotel’s new Uptown attitude includes an update to the world renowned atrium lobby featuring artwork by Damien Hirst and Charles Long and comfortable lounge seating for guests to sit an watch Midtowners hustle by: the introduction of two new restaurants: NORMA’S and Seppi’s ; and the oh-so-cool lounge jack’s. Add to these enhancements the hotel’s rooftop pool, full-service business center, and complete wellness center, and travelers will indulge in an experience that is truly Uptown. Not Uptight.

· NORMA’S. No time for breakfast? No excuses. Now NORMA’S offers you

the most important meal of the day, all day, every day. Named New York’s

Best Breakfast by New York Magazine and given exceptional ratings in Zagat’s Survey

2000, NORMA’S features a menu filled with imaginative spins on morning favorites.

Indulge in Super Blueberry Pancakes with Devonshire Cream, Scrambled Eggs

and Bacon Breakfast Quesadilla with Monterrey Jack Cheese, Salsa and Fresh

Guacamole, Irresistible Banana Macademia Nut Flap Jacks with Whipped Banana

Brown Sugar Butter and Red Berry Risotto Oatmeal. From a serious business

meeting to a relaxed family meal, NORMA’S is the perfect restaurant for both

breakfast and lunch. NORMA’S is open Monday – Friday from 6:30 AM – 3:00

PM and Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For breakfast all day reservations,

please call 212.708.7460.

· Seppi’s. Escape the hectic pace of Big Apple life by stepping into the relaxed Parisian

charm of Seppi’s. The owners of the downtown institution Raoul’s venture uptown

(and next door) with traditional and inventive French fare. Specialties include Tarte

Flambée, Braised Short Ribs with Root Vegetable Puree, Steak au Poivre, Roast Baby

Chicken with Celery Root-Garlic Puree and Lemon Sauce and Frite Steak From a

business lunch to a romantic rendezvous, Seppi’s will delight with its old world

atmosphere, welcoming you like an old friend. Who knows? The resident tarot

card reader might even offer insight into tomorrow’s client meeting. Seppi’s is open

Monday – Friday from 11:30 AM – 2:30 AM and Saturday and Sunday from 5:30 PM –

2:00 AM.. For reservations, please call 212.708.7444.

· jack’s. Watch what you say when sitting in jack’s. The bar’s oculus, domed

ceiling and curved walls provide the perfect setting for eavesdropping. Primary

colors set the tone of this special bar from the chameleon-like lighting to the carpet

swirls to the Italian-glass snack bowls on the tables. The intimate seating is perfect for

relaxation and recovery as you indulge in our provocative selection of beer, wine and

spirits. And those black-and-white framed smiling faces on the back wall? Just our way

to test your knowledge of famous Jacks. Let us know if we forgot your favorite. jack’s

is open everyday from 5:00 PM – Midnight.

What’s up next? All 700 spacious rooms and suites are scheduled to be given a fresh, updated look by Fall 2000. During the summer Le Parker Meridien will put the finishing touches on the 60 Million-dollar renovation with new elevators, marquis and the expansion of the spa in the hotel’s fitness center, Gravity. For more information on renovation plans or for hotel reservations, please call 212.245.5000 or 1.800.543.4300.