New York Paramount Hotel - Free Gasoline Promotion

NEW YORK, March 14 -- Has the price of gas got you down? Spring is in the air for those within driving distance of the Paramount Hotel New York, located in the heart of Times Square at 235 West 46th Street. Guests need simply show their gasoline receipt -- dated within the past 24 hours -- upon check-in, and the hotel will refund their bill up to $30.00.

"We want to make it easier for those who have been wanting to take a drive to Manhattan for some spring shopping or a stroll down Broadway," said Andrew Tilley, general manager of the Paramount Hotel New York. "Spend two evenings or more with us, and we'll contribute to your gas for the trip!"

For reservations, call the hotel directly at 1-212-764-5500, or email reservations at reservations@paramount-nyc.com and ask for the "GASOLINE" package.

The promotion is being offered seven days a week from April 1 to May 31, 2005, requires a two-night minimum stay, is available with any non-discounted rate plan, and is subject to availability.

With a prime location in Times Square and the Theater District, The Paramount New York offers 610 guestrooms and suites, all with wireless high speed Internet access, cable and video on demand, two-line telephones and data ports. Valet and shoeshine are available. Guests can enjoy afternoon coffee and tea, cocktails in the Library and Paramount Bars, dining in the Mezzanine Restaurant, 24-hour room service, and shopping at Dean & Deluca Gourmet Food Store. There is a full service 24-hour Business Center, with executive boardrooms and state-of-the-art audiovisual and telecommunications equipment. The hotel provides a 24-hour Fitness Center with complimentary beverage and towel service. For reservations and information, call 1-888-741-5600 or visit www.solmelia.com .

Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts is one of the world's most successful hotel companies, managing five distinctive brands -- Melia Hotels & Resorts, Tryp Hotels, Sol Hotels & Resorts, Paradisus Resorts and Hard Rock Hotel -- totaling more than 350 hotels in 30 countries. Individual reservations can be made through a travel consultant, by calling 1-800-33MELIA or the nearest Sol Melia Reservation Center or on-line at www.solmelia.com .