FACT SHEET

DESCRIPTION:	Celebrating its 75th year, the Buckingham Hotel is a stylish 100-suite boutique property, providing guests with residential comfort in hotel style.  Located in the heart of New York’s cultural district, containing such landmarks as Carnegie Hall, the Museum of Modern Art and Lincoln Center, the Buckingham has been an historic home to generations of performing artists – from renowned opera stars to Broadway choreographers to world-class jazz musicians.
LOCATION:	101 West 57th Street @ 6th Avenue New York, NY 10019   Steps from Carnegie Hall on West 57th Street, blocks from Central Park and within close distance of shopping, business and theatre districts, the Buckingham Hotel is at the cultural and business heart of New York. Minutes from subways Q, N, R and F.
HOTEL CONTACT:	Tel. 212-246-1500 Fax. 212-262-1311 Toll Free Reservations: 888-511-1900
WEBSITE:	www.buckinghamhotel.com
EMAIL:	info@buckinghamhotel.com   reservations@buckinghamhotel.com
MEDIA CONTACT:	Neil Alumkal   neil@5wpr.com   5WPR 62 West 45th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10036   Tel. 212-999-5585 Fax. 646-328-1711
AMENITIES:	·         100 generously-sized studio and one-bedroom suites with King or Queen size beds   ·         Suites feature a well-stocked kitchen area with utensils and modern appliances, including service for four   ·         Spacious studio suites ranging in size from 360 – 405 sq ft   ·      One-bedroom suites ranging in size from 450 – 800 sq ft   ·      State-of-the-art anywhere high-speed available in suites.   ·         In-room iron and ironing board, hairdryer, coffee maker, data port, CD stereo system, premium cable television in each room, video player, 2-line cordless phone, voicemail. Private, direct-dialed telephone number option available.   ·         Individual suite climate control   ·         Laundry facility   ·         Pet friendly hotel, including on-site veterinarian   ·        Discounted Parking off-site
HOTEL SERVICES AND FEATURES:	Concierge service to book restaurants, events, services and to provide information and recommendations   Patrons Lounge for relaxation, wide-screen flat-panel TV, surround-sound music, catered meetings (fully wired for presentations and high-speed)   High speed T-1 internet connections available free to guests in Patrons Lounge   Full-service Business Center including computer availability, high speed internet access, fax machine, image and document scanning, disk burning and secretarial services   Complimentary use of 24-hour state-of-the-art fitness center with personal cable TV stations and private sauna and shower
	Full array of Pre-Arrival Concierge Services -- from pre-ordering groceries to scheduling in-suite veterinary appointments -- available to guests on-line in advance of arrival.    Audio and Video Lending Library of live performances from the neighborhood -- from stand-up comedy and classical performances at Carnegie Hall to opera at the Metropolitan to Irish dance at Radio City.     Combining unparalleled access to New York’s rich cultural history with relaxing accommodations, the Buckingham is your home away from home. Suites are uniquely spacious and bright – a true rarity in New York – and are appointed with kitchens fully-stocked with appliances and service ware, making both short and long stays as comfortable as home… and a lot more convenient!     The Buckingham is a true institution to the arts.  Since 1928, the Hotel has been one of New York`s most sought-after hotels by performing artists – from opera stars and dancers to composers and jazz musicians – because of its perfect location and spacious, all-suite rooms.  The Hotel’s public spaces are filled with the music of live performances from Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and, in addition, house an extensive collection of both modern and contemporary art (including two magnificent Blatas portraits from his Carnegie Hall artist series hanging in the lobby on its Art Wall and the eleven, unique multi-media musical displays by the New York Studio School lining the entrance gallery).
WHO`S WHO OF    PAST & PRESENT  PERFORMERS THAT CALLED (AND CALL)THE   BUCKINGHAM  HOME	·         Ignacy Jan Paderewski Composer, one of the world’s greatest pianists, international humanitarian and first Prime Minister of a free Poland following World War I   ·         Giuseppe De Luca Lead baritone at the Metropolitan Opera for over 30 years   ·         Albertina Rasch Dancer and international choreographer for both Broadway shows and Hollywood films   ·         Dmitri Tiomkin Academy Award-winning Hollywood composer   ·         Gato Barbieri Legendary jazz saxophonist   ·         Victoria de los Angeles World famous soprano opera singer   ·         Giovanni Martinelli One of the world’s greatest tenors   ·         Paul Schöffler A great bass-baritone opera singer   ·         Renata Tebaldi One of the world’s great dramatic sopranos   ·         Regina Resnik A living legend, the only opera star to transform her repertoire from Soprano to Mezzo and achieve renown as both   ·         Sherill Milnes Perhaps America’s greatest Baritone   ·         Ben Heppner One of the leading lights of this generation’s opera singer, a Heldentenor   ·         Van Cliburn One of the world`s most dynamic pianists   ·         Maxim Vengerov From Siberia, perhaps the most exciting of the world`s young violinists   ·         Bobby Vann Broadway choreographer and dance star   ·         Marcus Haddock Winner of the prestigious Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and one of the most sought-after tenors of the new generation   ·         Angela Marambio Sensational young Chilean Mezzo Soprano, who debuted in 2003 at the City Opera with La Bohéme and Carmen   ·         Lang Lang China’s sensational piano prodigy
LOCAL  ATTRACTIONS  WITHIN STEPS OF  THE BUCKINGHAM	·         Carnegie Hall ·         Lincoln Center ·         Central Park ·         World-renowned shopping along 57th Street and at Madison and 5th Avenues ·         City Center ·         Museum of Modern Art ·         Radio City Music Hall ·         Rockefeller Center ·         Broadway Theatre District ·         Columbus Circle and Time Warner Center ·         Saint Patrick’s Cathedral ·         Intrepid Sea-Air Space Museum ·         American Folk Art Museum ·         American Museum of Arts and Design

                                                The Buckingham is the Official Hotel of the American Symphony Orchestra League
                                                and of the Blue Note Jazz Club. The Buckingham is a member of Luxe Hotels Worldwide.