Westin New York at Times Square Names Terry Lewis GM
New York, NY - October 8, 2010 - The Westin New York at Times Square is please to welcome Terry Lewis as general manager. Lewis joins the 863-room hotel from the W Times Square where she held the same position. In her new role, Lewis will oversee all operations for the award-winning hotel and its 500-plus employees.
Lewis is an industry veteran of over 25 years, and boasts nearly 15 years of experience with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, the management company of The Westin New York at Times Square. Prior to the past year at the W Times Square, Lewis has held posts at the Four Points in Pittsburgh, Sheraton Suites in Columbus, Ohio, and the Sheraton Gateway Suites in Chicago. She is a graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, where she received a Bachelor of Science in marketing.
Lewis takes the helm at an exciting time, as The Westin New York at Times Square recently completed a $24-million, four-year refreshment program, well-timed to the trend of rebounding business travel. The entire 863-room hotel, which opened in 2002, received upgrades in all areas including guestrooms, Bar 10 and the Majestic Ballroom. The enhancement's final stage, completed this spring, was 126 new Atrium Club Rooms and Atrium Club Lounge by renowned designer Vicente Wolf.
The Westin New York at Times Square boasts over 34,000 square feet of flexible meeting space featuring 32 meeting and breakout rooms, including a dramatic, seven-story interior atrium, and three ballrooms, ranging from 220 square feet to 3,500 square feet. There is also a 13-screen movie theatre, accommodating up to 526 people, connected to the hotel. All of the flexible meeting space features sophisticated and extensive audiovisual capabilities and full banquet and catering services. The property recently became the first hotel in the state of New York to receive the GS-33 Lodging Properties Silver certification from Green Seal™, and the first Westin Hotel worldwide to earn silver status.
For hotel reservations and information, call 1-888-627-7149 or visit www.westinny.com.
A distinguished AAA Four Diamond ranked hotel, The Westin New York at Times Square, with its eye-catching façade and signature beam of light, is located at 270 W. 43rd Street in the heart of the world-acclaimed 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 designed by Vicente Wolf, feature Westin'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; iron/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 Westin New York 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.