The Americana hosted the 1974 NFL Draft and served as Democratic headquarters for the 1976 Democratic National Convention and 1980 Democratic National Convention. American merged the hotels with their existing Sky Chefs Hotels chain, and marketed all the properties under the Americana Hotels brand. On July 21, 1972, American Airlines leased the Americana of New York from Loews, as well as the City Squire Motor Inn across the street, and the Americana Hotels in Bal Harbour, Florida, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, for a period of thirty years. In 1971, a scene in The Godfather was filmed in a suite at the Americana. The hotel's supper club, The Royal Box, hosted performances by musical legends including Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Julie London and Peggy Lee. The Americana also hosted the New York portion of the 19 Emmy Awards.
On May 14, 1968, John Lennon and Paul McCartney held a press conference at the Americana to announce the formation of Apple Corps, their music label.
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In 1965, portions of the French movie Gendarme in New York, starring Louis de Funès, were filmed at the Americana. The 1963 Tony Awards were held in the hotel's Imperial Ballroom on April 28, 1963. The hotel was also marketed as Loews Americana of New York. With 51 floors reaching up to 501 feet (153 m), it was acclaimed for many years in its advertising and by the media as the tallest hotel in the world, based on the number and height of its inhabited floors (though the spire of the 1957 Hotel Ukraina in Moscow was taller). It was constructed by brothers Laurence Tisch and Preston Tisch, co-owners of the Loews Corporation and was the first over 1,000-room hotel to be built in New York since the Waldorf Astoria in 1931. The 2000-room hotel opened on September 25, 1962, as the Americana of New York. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).History Americana of New York Social distancing measures are in place staff at the property wear personal protective equipment masks are required in public areas. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Cash is not accepted.įor guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche.
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This property is managed by a professional host.The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detectorĬharges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.Ī cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. This property accepts credit cards cash is not accepted The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges special requests cannot be guaranteed Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges This property is managed by a professional hostĮxtra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy