The Mark Hotel Offers Exclusive Access to the Neue Galerie New York

The Mark New YorkArt lovers visiting Manhattan will want to reserve a room at The Mark. Steps from Central Park, the award-winning hotel has recently partnered with the Neue Galerie New York to provide exclusive tours off the tourist track. Located on the historic Museum Mile just a few blocks from the hotel the Neue Galerie is a museum of German and Austrian art founded by philanthropist Ronald S. Lauder and art dealer and curator Serge Sabarsky. A former Vanderbilt townhouse is now home to their impressive collection of early 20th Century Austrian and German art. Not only can guests visit the Neue Galerie on closed days and after business hours, but they also get benefits usually reserved for museum membership: advance reservations at Caf Sabarsky plus access to Neue Galerie members programs including special lectures, gallery talks, exclusive breakfasts and Members Thursdays which provides extended viewing hours.

The Mark New YorkBook the In the Art of New York package, starting at $800 in a Superior Courtyard King Room, and get daily continental breakfast for two; a private tour for two people outside of business hours or on closed days (Tuesday and ! Wednesda y); a reservation at the exclusive Caf Sabarsky; a complimentary copy of the book Portrait of Adele Block-Bauer; access to Members lectures, gallery talks, breakfasts and monthly Members Thursday which provides for extended viewing hours; a 10% discount in both the Design Shop and the Book Shop; a welcome package in your hotel room from the Neue Galerie. This package at The Mark New York is valid until April 24, 2011.


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