New York, NY- Oct. 8, 2010- The Westin New York at Times Square is proud to announce the availability of the hotel app for the iPad, providing a sneak peek of the property and the ability to book reservations, just as hotel bookings completed over smartphones are rising ramatically.* While hospitality brands have iPad apps, The Westin New York at Times Square is the first hotel to offer this service to travelers. With just a few taps, users can see information on the various types of rooms and amenities available, an array of vibrant photos, and a video that showcases the New York City hotel, its services, and local attractions.

“We strive to keep the hotel ahead of the curve,” said General Manager Terry Lewis. “After the launch of our iPhone app last year, an iPad app was a natural progression.”

Visitors who do not have their own iPad, and are staying in one of the new Atrium Club Rooms, can test-drive the app on the hotel’s iPad available for guest use in the Atrium Club Lounge.

For reservations, call 1-888-627-7149. For information on The Westin New York at Times Square, visit the award-winning website, www.westinny.com.

A distinguished AAA Four Diamond ranked hotel, The Westin New York at Times Square, with its eyecatching façade and signature beam of light, is located at 270 W. 43rd Street in the heart of the worldacclaimed theater district and within walking distance to many family-friendly sights in Times Square. The newly-renovated hotel was the first Westin Hotel and first property in New York to receive the GS-33 Lodging
Properties Silver certification from Green Seal™. All 863 Westin New York hotel rooms and suites, including the 126 Atrium Club Rooms esigned by Vicente Wolf, feature the Westin New York hotel’s world famous Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bathsm; workstation with task lights, cordless phone, voicemail, data ports, and wireless and high-speed Internet access; dual-line phones; an intelligent refrigerated refreshment center replenishing favorite items automatically; in-room safe that can accommodate a laptop; AM/FM clock radio; deluxe grooming amenities; ron/ironing board; hair dryer; One-Cup coffee maker with complimentary Starbucks® coffee; individual climate control, and most offer incredible views of the city and the Hudson River. The entire 23rd floor of the hotel has been converted into Spa Inspired Guestrooms that feature an electronic Shiatsu Massage chair, aromatherapy bath amenities, a mini-bar with healthy alternatives, health and fitness magazines and more. Nestled atop the 44th floor with sweeping vistas of the Hudson River is the 1,200-square foot Renewal Suite which features chromotherapy, digital art, a spa bath, tranquil water, and light and music features throughout. The hotel features New York City’s first Shula’s Steak House; Bar 10, a trendy lounge; wireless internet access throughout; 24-hour room service; a fitness center; a spa with treatment rooms and saunas; a concierge and theater ticket desk, among other services. The Westin New York at Times Square was named one of America’s Top 11 Healthiest Hotels by Health magazine and AOL CityGuide and is a certified member of the Green Hotels Association. The hotel is interconnected to E Walk®, a 200,000 square-foot entertainment and retail complex featuring movie theaters, restaurants, and shops.

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*USA Today; March 3, 2010, “Smartphones have changed the way we travel”