August 27, 2004 -- To celebrate the upcoming autumn season, Millennium Hotels and Resorts is offering sensational weekend packages in some of its key locations across the United States, including Anchorage, Boston, Boulder, Chicago, Cincinnati, Durham, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Los Angeles and St. Louis to name a few. Whether it's a romantic getaway, a cultural rendez-vous or a weekend with the family, Millennium has a package to suit all tastes and budgets.
In Los Angeles, the Millennium Biltmore Hotel is one of the city's most elegant and historic landmarks, conveniently located near the Walt Disney Concert Hall and Staples Center.
Their "Universal Studios Package" priced at $189 plus tax includes classic accommodation (24-hour room service, same day laundry, valet service, express check out); two adult two-day passes to Universal Studios; and valet parking.
Alternatively, their "Weekend Theater Package" priced at $199 plus tax includes club accommodation (complimentary breakfast, afternoon hors d'oeuvres and beverages, access to the health club, and valet parking), dinner for two in the hotel's award-winning Japanese restaurant Sai Sai, and complimentary shuttle to and from the Music Center/Walt Disney Concert Hall. Both these packages are available Fridays to Sundays until December 19, 2004.
Chicago's historic Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel is located on the Magnificent Mile, the heart of the Windy City's fine dining, entertainment and shopping district.
The "Park & Play Package" includes overnight deluxe room accommodation with evening turndown service and valet parking, priced from $169 plus tax and valid September 7 to November 25, 2004.
Couples can settle in for the night with the "Dinner & A Movie Package," which includes overnight accommodation in a one-bedroom suite, three-course candlelit dinner for two in-suite served by a personal butler and a complimentary pay-per-view movie. The package is priced at $309 plus tax and is valid from September 6 to December 30, 2004.
If that isn't romantic enough, they also have a "Romance Package," which offers overnight accommodation with evening turndown service, chilled champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries, breakfast for two in bed and a thirty minute horse-drawn carriage ride. The package is priced at $299 plus tax and is valid all year round.
Heading to Beantown? The Millennium Bostonian Hotel is centrally and historically located next to the Faneuil Hall Marketplace and offers at-your-door access to some of Boston's leading restaurants, entertainment venues and historic sites.
For something a little out of the ordinary, try their $279 "Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Tour Package," which includes deluxe queen accommodation, two tickets aboard the Ghosts and Gravestones Trolley and a "ghostly" welcome gift. This offer is valid Thursdays to Mondays, September 9 to October 31, 2004.
Another out of this world experience awaits you with the Bostonian's $299 "Lord of the Rings Package," which features classic king balcony accommodation overlooking Faneuil Hall with turndown service, American breakfast for two in Seasons Restaurant, two tickets to the LOTR exhibition at the Museum of Science and a special welcome gift. Valid weekends August 8 to October 16, 2004.
The Bostonian's "Art Deco Package" offers classic balcony accommodation with turndown service, American breakfast for two, two admission passes to the Museum of Fine Arts art deco exhibition and a special welcome gift. Priced at $329, this package is available on weekends, now through November 8, 2004. The price drops to $259 from November 9 to December 30, 2004.
Located in the heart of Manhattan, any visit to New York would be complemented by a stay at the Millennium Broadway Hotel. This elegant, sophisticated property is close to the Theatre District, Rockefeller Center and too many other sites and attractions to mention.
If you are Broadway bound, then the "Premier Ticket Package" is just the ticket. The package includes accommodation in the Premier tower with continental breakfast and complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the Premier Lounge. Guests who present a theatre ticket stub used during their stay will receive a rebate of the price of the ticket up to $100 per night. Go to two shows in two nights -- that's $200 off! This combo is priced at $399 per night and is available through December 30, 2004.
With the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) grand reopening in November comes the "MoMA Package," which includes classic room accommodation, continental breakfast for two and two much-coveted VIP MoMA tickets. Available for stays from November 20 to December 30, 2004, from $299 per room, or you can upgrade to a premier room from $349. Prices are valid both weekend and weekdays and do not include taxes or gratuities. This offer is also available at the Millennium UN Plaza, New York, as are the following two deals.
The "Weekend Package" starts at $209 and includes overnight deluxe room accommodation and breakfast for two. The "Weekend Discount Package" starts at $199 and includes standard room accommodation and requires a two night minimum stay. Packages are available Fridays to Sundays only from September 6 to December 31, 2004. Taxes are additional.
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city with an escape to scenic Alaska -- but do it in style. The Millennium Alaskan Hotel in Anchorage is the perfect step-off point to exploring Alaska's natural wonders including Mount McKinley, the Kenai Peninsula and Prince William Sound.
The hotel's $149 "Sweetheart Getaway Package" offers a romantic weekend with one night's accommodation in a deluxe king room, a bottle of chilled champagne and a turndown treat of chocolates and birch candy.
The "Weekend Escape Package" includes standard room accommodation and a $30 hotel food and beverage credit, for $119 per room, or $129 for a deluxe king room upgrade. Both these packages are only available Friday to Sunday nights from September 24 to December 31, 2004. 8% room tax is additional.
The Millennium Harvest House, in Boulder, CO is nestled at the foot of the majestic Rocky Mountains and offers a wide range of activities including tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, bike and hiking trails.
For the romantically inclined, the hotel's $199 "Two for Romance Package" includes a classic king room, dinner valued at $100 at the Thyme on the Creek Restaurant and a complimentary bottle of wine. Valid from August 30 to December 31, 2004.
Or for something a little more adventurous, the "Flight of the Rockies Package," includes classic room accommodation, a 30-minute helicopter tour for two with transfers and champagne room service after the helicopter tour. The package is priced at $300 per room, per night, and is valid from August 30 to November 30, 2004. A two-night minimum stay and seven-day advance notice is required. Weight restrictions apply for the helicopter tour.
The Millennium Hotel Minneapolis offers a prime downtown location near vibrant cultural, dining, entertainment, shopping and business districts.
Explore the Twin Cities with the "Freedom Package" for $99 plus tax, which includes overnight accommodation, parking and breakfast for two. Valid Thursdays to Sundays until December 30, 2004.
Guests looking for a pet friendly hotel will love their "VIPet Package." Your pampered pooch or feline will receive a "VIPet" welcome bag that includes a toy and treat along with an informational sheet of services and local parks that are pet friendly. Pet beds, pet blankets and food & water bowls are also available for use. Guests have the option of ordering snacks from the property's specially prepared Five Paws Pet Menu. This deals includes overnight accommodation & breakfast for two and is priced at $119 plus tax. Valid until December 31, 2004.
Finally, the Millennium Hotel St. Louis, is located downtown on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, overlooking the imposing Gateway Arch.
Their "Gateway Family Getaway Package" includes deluxe room accommodation, four tickets to the Gateway Arch, a basket of munchies, breakfast for two adults and two children, parking, and a St. Louis keepsake for kids. Priced at $159 including taxes, this deal is valid from September 1 to December 31, 2004.
The "African-American Heritage Package" includes deluxe overnight accommodation; a copy of "Scenes," a guide to exploring African-American heritage landmarks (Black World History Museum, Black Repertory Theatre, Scott Joplin House and Unity Theatre); breakfast for two and parking. This package is priced at $99 and is available from September 1 to December 31, 2004.
For further information about these and other fall season specials at Millennium Hotels and Resorts, visit www.millenniumhotels.com or call 866/866-8086.
