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I Slept Under Joe D’Maggio

But I Never Scored

By Madelyn Miller

Guests familiar with American baseball and cinema, will be interested in knowing the Radisson Lexington Hotel in New York houses a penthouse suite that served as the residence for Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio during the 18 seasons he played for the New York Yankees as well as during the time he was married to movie star Marilyn Monroe.

I never met him. In fact, I can honestly say I did not spend any time with Joe in the Centerfield Suite.

But recently, I got to sleep in a wonderful room just a few floors below. 

The Centerfield Suite itself includes a living room, dining area, main bedroom, large master bathroom, kitchenette (including refrigerator) and a terrace that offers a memorable view of midtown Manhattan from 18 stories high.  The suite is adorned with granite, marble and mahogany furniture, and features nostalgic, not-often-seen photos of Joe DiMaggio on and off the field. 

RADISSON LEXINGTON HOTEL
RICH IN HISTORY, ELEGANCE & STYLE

Located in the heart of Manhattan’s fashionable East Side at 48th Street and Lexington Avenue, the Triple Play award-winning Radisson Lexington Hotel offers stylish décor and modern amenities that meet the needs of today’s sophisticated traveler.

The 27-story hotel has served as a hospitality landmark since 1929, offering the best of “Old World Elegance” with its warm and inviting lobby, unique dining facilities, quaint meeting rooms, and state-of-the-art guestrooms and suites. 

Its 705 guestrooms feature modern décor, marble bathrooms, spacious work desks and bureaus, high-speed Internet access, color cable TV with pay-per-view movies and in-room safes.  Suites are individually designed and several offer private terraces overlooking Manhattan’s majestic skyline.

A GREAT PLACE TO MEET

In keeping with its promise to provide a thoroughly modern house of refined atmosphere and exceptional service, the Radisson Lexington Hotel offers wireless Internet connection (Wi-Fi) in their lobby, at the lobby bar and in all conference rooms.  Its three meeting rooms, conveniently located on the hotel’s mezzanine level, can comfortably accommodate between five and 50 attendees.  A business center is available, complete with high-speed internet access, computers, a printer and copy machine.  For a nominal fee, the hotel can arrange for T1 lines, a projector, speakerphone, flip charts and audio-visual equipment.

Restaurant/Lounge Areas

The Radisson Lexington Hotel offers an impressive selection of dining venues:

S. Dynasty – For the best Chinese cuisine in Midtown, visit the Mezzanine level of the hotel, where beautifully adorned S. Dynasty awaits.  Celebrities, politicians and sports icons agree, as demonstrated by the wall of fame photo gallery lining the restaurant’s lobby.

Raffles – This charming coffee shop serves snacks, sandwiches and light meals.  New to the hotel, Pizza Hut Express is located in Raffles, and delivers exclusively to Radisson Lexington Hotel guests and features pan pizza, medium-sized pizza and bread sticks.

The Lex Lounge – The coziness of the cocktail lounge adds to the charm of the lobby area.  It’s the perfect spot to enjoy beverages and light snacks with business associates. 

Starbucks Coffee – Starbucks, the leading retailer, roaster and brand of specialty coffee in the world, is conveniently located on the hotel’s main floor.          

 “LQ” (Latin Quarter) -- New York City’s brand new nightclub is a premiere destination for an all-inclusive evening of dinner and dancing offering the highest quality of La’Tasian food – a fusion of Latino and Asian cuisines – along with great service and entertainment.

The Courtesy & Convenience of a Multi-Lingual Staff

The hotel’s multi-lingual front desk staff can help expedite check-in and check-out procedures, while their knowledgeable, friendly and multi-lingual concierge staff can arrange tickets for the theater, sporting events, or transportation and directions to Manhattan’s most interesting sights.  And they will even get you tickets to baseball games.

Popular Points of Interest in the Heart of New York City

The Radisson Lexington Hotel is located in the heart of the fashionable East Side of Manhattan, just steps from numerous Fortune 500 Companies and walking distance from Grand Central Station.  Major points of interest in close proximity to the hotel include Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square, the United Nations, Madison Square Garden and New York’s theater district.

For reservations and more information about the Radisson Lexington Hotel,  call toll-free, 1-800-448-4471.  Visit www.lexingtonhotelnyc.com. 

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