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TO PARTICIPATE IN NYC&CO’S SUMMER IN THE CITY PROGRAM

– Travel incentive program offers 15 percent savings on room rate, cultural entertainment, restaurants, parking and complimentary daily breakfast for two –

BROOKLYN, NY – The 48-room hotel le bleu, located in the trendy Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, will participate in NYC&Co.’s Summer in the City promotion July 1 through September 1, 2008, as announced by General Manager, Robert Gaeta.

As a participating hotel, hotel le bleu will offer a 15 percent discount on the best available room rates during the period along with complimentary daily continental breakfast for two and complimentary parking. Rates range from $299-$329 per room, per night during this period, or $254 – $279.50 (15 percent discount).

In addition to savings on hotel rooms, travelers visiting New York City during this period will receive discounts on Broadway shows, special events, city landmarks and attractions, and renowned restaurants. The program will be launched domestically as well as in key international markets, including the United Kingdom.

Located on Fourth Avenue in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn, within close proximity of the historic Brooklyn Bridge and offering easy access to Manhattan and major thoroughfares, hotel le bleu is the first luxury boutique hotel to open in Brooklyn.

In recent years Park Slope has become one of New York’s most desirable addresses a hip neighborhood in what is considered the city’s coolest Borough. It is home to artists, celebrities and transplanted Manhattanites. Known for its stately and historic brownstones, beautiful parks, The Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music and Philharmonic, Park Slope attracts visitors from around the world. The neighborhood’s ideal location offers spectacular views of the island of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. Park Slope has become a favorite haunt among chefs and gourmands alike due to the opening of world-class restaurants and bars featuring cuisine from around the world.

hotel le bleu, which means the Blue Hotel in French, is a sleek chic architectural structure designed by the award-winning architect Andres Escobar. The steel architecture is enhanced by blue accents casting a distinctive blue glow when illuminated in the evening, thus the name hotel le bleu. The well-appointed guestrooms are decorated to maximize space and provide the ultimate experience in comfort. Luxury items such as Egyptian cotton bedding, orthopedic mattresses and high-end in-room amenities offer the ultimate in relaxation. hotel le bleu offers luxury, comfort and service comparable to Manhattan hotels but at significantly lower rates.

Custom designed ergonomic furnishings, Bose Wave DVD system, WiFi, Cable High-Speed Internet, iPod docking station, flat plasma televisions, mini bars, coffee and tea service are a few of the room features. However, the most impressive feature of the hotel is the guestroom balconies with unrestricted views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan skyline.

Summer 2008 hotel le bleu will welcome a signature restaurant Vue that will feature continental cuisine. Named for the panoramic views it offers from nearly every vantage point of the restaurant, Vue Restaurant features a contemporary design that allows natural light to flow easily from the adjoining outdoor terrace and bar. A rooftop bar provides a Birdseye view of Brooklyn and the New York City skyline. In addition to Restaurant Vue, hotel le bleu can arrange for meals to be delivered to guests from nearby restaurants with specialties ranging from Thai to French to Italian.

For information and reservations contact hotel le bleu at (866)427-6073 or www.hotellebleu.com  Rates are subject to change, based upon space availability and exclude tax and gratuities. Rates cannot be combined with