Escape to New York City -- and Enjoy a Bloomingdale's Shopping Trip -- With Marriott

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - May 9, 2012) - New York City is known for many things - Broadway shows, championship sports teams, fine dining, historic sites, and eclectic neighborhoods - but when it comes to shopping, few cities can rival New York's selection and excitement. Combining history and retail therapy, shopping mecca Bloomingdale's is a New York mainstay and a shopping destination for millions of visitors. A jewel among hotels near the Empire State Building and Bloomingdale's' flagship store on 59^th street and Lexington Avenue, the New York Marriott East Side hotel is proud to offer a special package to make a Manhattan shopping trip comfortable and convenient.

Through September 3, 2012, guests can enjoy warm weather savings, a comfortable stay, and world-class shopping at Bloomingdale's in New York City. Starting at $304 per night*, the "Bloomingdale's Escape!" Package includes deluxe accommodations; a $50 Bloomingdale's gift card; a complimentary Bloomingdale's VIP Passport featuring a 15% off all-day savings certificate, 15% off of your bill at Le Train Bleu, FLIP, or David Burke at Bloomingdale's, complimentary services and samples from select cosmetics counters including Dior, Bobbi Brown, Clarins, Chantecaille and SK-II, a complimentary appointment with a personal shopper, a limited edition Bloomingdale's tote bag when you spend $300 or more, one free frozen yogurt from Forty Carrots on Level 7, and when the shopping day is done, free delivery of all your purchases to the New York Marriott East Side.

This is just one of many exciting hotel deals in Manhattan at the New York Marriott East Side. To book a Bloomingdale's Escape, guests are invited to visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/nycea-new-york-marriott-east-side/, and be sure that promotional code SHO appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making an online reservation, or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US and ask for promotional code SHO.

A popular choice among New York hotels, Midtown Manhattan's New York Marriott East Side recently completed a $24 million guest room renovation. Truly a treasure, this hotel features 629 guest rooms and 17 suites with luxurious bed linens and 32-inch plasma screen HDTVs. Guests will delight in the state-of-the-art fitness center and upgraded concierge lounge with outdoor terrace. The Midtown Manhattan hotel's location on Lexington Avenue is near Rockefeller Center, Central Park, Broadway theaters, shopping on 5th Avenue and more. Guests will also enjoy this Midtown luxury hotel's new restaurant and lounge, 525LEX, for classic to cool cocktails and American cuisine.

* Valid Thursday - Sunday through 9/3/12. Offer based on availability. Gift card to be provided at check-in. Limit one gift card per stay. Professional shopping appointment requires 48 hours notice -- call 212-705-3135 to schedule. Beauty Imaging System full skin analysis requires 48 hours advanced notice -- call 212-705-2879 to schedule. Limited number of rooms are available for this promotion. Tax is additional. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Advance reservations required. Other restrictions apply. Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations.

About the New York Marriott East Side Hotel

With 629 guest rooms and 17 suites on 35 floors, this stylish choice among family friendly hotels in NYC offers over 21,000 square feet of meeting and event space, perfect for wedding receptions or business meetings. This luxury Manhattan hotel on the East Side is perfect for visiting the city's best attractions, restaurants and shopping, and is easily accessible by Grand Central Station, Penn Station, the subway, LaGuardia, JFK and Newark airports.