New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania is gearing up to host all the canine hopefuls taking part in the 139th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show to be held Feb. 16 and 17 at Madison Square Garden (directly across from the hotel). The Groups, Junior Showmanship Finals and Best In Show will be held at Madison Square Garden; the breed judging and benching will be held at Piers 92/94.
New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania hosts a pet fashion show as part of the festivities surrounding the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
- A new and improved indoor doggie spa, Room To Groom Dog S’paw, offers canines everything they need to get ready for the show: bathing tubs, grooming area, exercise/fitness area, and an in-house relieving area.
- Direct shuttle bus service for Dog Show exhibitors and spectators from the Hotel to Piers 92/94 each day (courtesy of Westminster Kennel Club).
- Exclusive welcome package for Westminster guests.
- Hosting the 2015 New York Pet Fashion Show taking place on Feb.12, starting at 6 pm EST.
- A live Westminster Kennel Club broadcast satellite feed from the hotel’s lobby on the morning of Feb. 13.
- Hosting the Progressive Dog Club events at the PennTop Ballroom Feb. 13 to 15.
- Hosting a live three-hour radio broadcast of Talkin’ Pets with Jon Patch from 5 to 8 p.m. EST Feb. 14.
- Hosting the 2015 Dog Writers Association of America Annual Awards Banquet on Feb. 15.
- On-site Doggie Concierge will attend to all canine requirements (such as ‘pup’arazzi interviews and hotel tours).
As a bonus for dog show guests, should their dog win Best in Show, their entire hotel stay will be complimentary.
For details, call 212-736-5000 or 800-223-8585, or visit www.hotelpenn.com.
