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

New York, NY – Red, Blue, Yellow, Green. At jack’s, they’re not just colors. They’re a way of life. From the mood lighting to the carpet swirls to the specialty cocktails, jack’s has your primary colors covered. The new bar located just off the lobby at Le Parker Meridien offers a colorful and clever alternative to the traditionally stark midtown hotel bars.

Red. Dramatic. jack’s curved metal wall accented with neon lights intrigues guests from the moment they enter the lobby, while the circular layout of jack’s is capped by a wood-domed oculus suspended from the ceiling. The custom Italian chairs, barstools and tables with frosted glass continue the jewel-toned color palette, with Venetian glass snack bowls and cut crystal glassware imported from Finland adding an international flair.

Blue. Soothing. “jack’s is not a hotel lounge,” declares Steven Pipes, Le Parker Meridien’s General Manager. “Whereas most hotels have areas of the lobby called lounges that might serve afternoon tea, a selection of cocktails and sometimes foods, we have created a true bar where guests can smoke, drink and enjoy time with their friends.”

Yellow. Comforting. The intimate setting is perfect for relaxation and recovery as you indulge in jack’s provocative selection of wine and spirits. “We purposely feature a limited number of unusual, yet world-glass, alcohol so that guests will have not just a beer, but and experience,” Pipes continues. Menu highlights include the 25-ounce Belgian beer Duvel (a corruption of the Flemish world for “Devil”) that comes capped with a champagne cork. Rather than choosing traditional vodka, jack’s features Polish Belvedere, a spirit that has been distilled five times for smoothness and flavor.

Green. Go. Add some color to your life. Experience jack’s. Let the knowledgeable staff guide you through the unique selections. 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 missed your favorite. jack’s, located lobby level of Le Parker Meridien at 118 West 57^th Street, is open daily from 5:00 P.M. – Midnight, 212.245.5000.

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Traditionally French. Decidedly New York. Le Parker Meridien features 700 spacious rooms and suites with breathtaking views of Central Park and the Midtown Manhattan skyline. The recently redesigned lobby compliments the complete wellness center and rooftop pool. Enjoy the unique dining and drinking experiences of the award-winning, breakfast-all-day restaurant NORMA’S and the upscale French bistro Seppi’s. Le Parker Meridien. Uptown. Not uptight. For reservations and hotel information please call 212.245.500 or 800.543.4300, or email reservations@parkermeridien.com.