08/04-10   -   Press releases

New York City’s Tribeca Grand Hotel celebrates Tribeca Film Festival with the Director’s Cut Package

NEW YORK, NY – Tribeca Film Festival runs from April 20th to May 2nd and Tribeca Grand is calling all aspiring auteurs with their “Director’s Cut Package". This innovative package marries Apple’s stylish line of digital lifestyle products to the Tribeca Grand’s luxury boutique hotel experience.

The adventure begins upon arrival when guests are given a Flip Ultra HD Digital Video Camcorder and can take to the streets around the Tribeca Grand Hotel to film in the city that has been the backdrop for countless cultural masterpieces and a favorite haunt for legendary film icons like Woody Allen, Scorsese, De Niro, and Coppola.

Guestroom accommodations are in Tribeca Grand Hotel’s iStudios. Each outfitted with digital pioneer Apple’s latest multimedia technology; a fully-loaded iMac with film, photo, and sound editing software capabilities including the latest version of Final Cut Pro to add special effects, cut unwanted scenes, and lay a soundtrack, post production. Each room also features an Apple wireless keyboard and mouse, and for music lovers, an iPod and Sound Dock.

The Director’s Cut package offers guests a compelling, next-wave mix of function and fun. With this package, the Tribeca Grand Hotel adds the latest in technology to the list of amenities it offers guests. Continuing the hotel’s pioneering force and emphasis on offering visitors a true slice of the TriBeCa lifestyle all the while extending the neighborhood’s leadership in the film industry. From its inception, the Tribeca Grand Hotel has had firm roots in film: the design inspiration and downtown location, paired with the private screening room located on the lower lobby level. With roomy plush leather seating, state-of-the-art projection, and digital surround sound, it continuously attracts the film industry’s finest and swiftly secured it as a reputable venue that offers all the luxuries expected. Guests can attend the Sunday Night Film Screenings, curated by the Manhattan Hotel’s lifestyle arm, GrandLifeNYC.

Tribeca Grand Hotel, and sister property, Soho Grand Hotel, are downtown Manhattan hotel pioneers; the first to introduce the luxury boutique hotel experience to downtown Manhattan. They are located in two of New York City’s most sought after neighborhoods, alongside world renowned art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Since their debut, they have emerged as modern classics, offering a refined clientele impeccable service, luxurious accommodations, stunning decor and a vibrant, local take on dining, nightlife and entertainment.

For more information about the Tribeca Grand Hotel and the Directors Cut Package, visit - http://www.tribecagrandhotel.co.uk/

About Grand Hotels, NYC
The Soho and Tribeca Grand Hotels are operated by Grand Hotels NYC.

Soho Grand Hotel and Tribeca Grand Hotel are part of Grand Hotels NYC
A pioneer in the industry; Grand Hotels NYC was the first company to establish luxury Manhattan boutique hotels in the downtown New York neighborhoods of SoHo and TriBeCa. Formerly Grand Hospitality, Grand Hotels NYC is the managing company that operates the Soho and Tribeca Grand Hotels. Grand Hotels NYC is renowned for offering the highest level of personalized service and has continually set industry standards for premier amenities and guest services.

Grand Hotels NYC has also re-invented the conventional hotel bar concept and New York City’s notion of nightlife by offering a stylish, yet approachable experience in the Church Lounge and Grand Bar & Lounge – two of Manhattan’s key destinations for day or night.

Grand Hotels NYC is owned by Leonard Stern and Emanuel Stern of Hartz Mountain Industries. To find out more and to make reservations, please visit: http://www.sohogrand.com and http://www.tribecagrand.com.

Lori De Blois
ldeblois@grandhotelsnyc.com
Director of Public Relations
Grand Hotels NYC
Soho Grand | Tribeca Grand
310 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013 USA
Tel. 212-965-3057
Fax 212-965-3517