Located in the heart of Manhattan’s Murray Hill district, the
St Giles Hotel New York
-
The Court
is known for offering
guests offers easy access to the Midtown tunnel and the U.S. Open Tennis
Center where the U.S. Open matches are played. In support of the J/P Haitian
Relief Organization (HRO), founded by actor Sean Penn, St Giles Hotel New
York's - The Court will offer tennis fans the opportunity to take home a
true collector’s item from the 2010 U.S.
From now until October 31, 2010, bids for a tennis racquet signed by
tennis’ Caroline Wozniacki will be accepted at the hotel’s front desk, which
is located at 130 East 39th Street New York, New York. Travelers and the
public are invited to submit bids and proceeds from the highest bid, and
help support the J/P Haitian Relief Organization, which started hours after
the deadly earthquake hit in Haiti in January 2010.
The organization was created to simply to save lives and bring relief to
the Haitian people quickly and effectively. Less than a week after the
disaster, J/P HRO was on the ground bringing much needed medical supplies
and a team of doctors to the country. In the months since the earthquake,
the organization has built a strong network of doctors and emergency
management volunteers who have made tremendous progress on the ground.
“We are so honored to be able to provide support to such a worthy
organization. J/P HRO’s efforts in the devastated country have provided
immense relief and brought hope and help to the citizens of Haiti,” said
David Lopez, General Manager of the St Giles – The Court. “In addition, we
are thrilled to partner with Tennis great Caroline Wozniacki for this
initiative as she is quickly becoming one of the most successful athletes on
the court.”
Caroline Wozniacki, who officially turned pro in 2006 and has since won six
Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Singles Titles, held the number 1 seed going into the
2010 U.S. Open. At the 2009 US Open, Caroline made her debut Grand Slam
singles appearance in the quarterfinals, semifinals and final before falling
to former Sony Ericsson WTA World #1 Kim Clijsters.
Offering an intimate aesthetic yet featuring some of New York City’s
largest guestrooms with standard rooms averaging 425 square feet, The Court
is considered to be a tremendous value. Accommodations feature oversize
closets, decadent baths outfitted with imported marble and high-end
fixtures, ample closets, and state-of-the-art technology and luxury
Treatment amenities.
The Court is as impressive as its amenities as it is within walking
distance of the Empire State and Chrysler buildings, Fifth Avenue shopping,
Grand Central Station, and a short taxi ride from Broadway and many of New
York’s most famed restaurants and attractions. The In the know concierge
staff provides guests with tips on “must see” attractions and events and can
easily secure tickets for shows and concerts.
To
learn more about the J/P
Haitian Relief
Organization or to make
a donation visit
www.jphro.org.