New York City's HKhotels Rank In Top 10 On Tripadvisor.com

Travelers in New York City are among the most sophisticated in the world. And, according to Trip Advisor's new Popularity Index, when choosing a hotel, trendy gimmicks are not at the top of their wish list. Rather, a commitment to exemplary service and personal attention, and a luxurious sensibility combined with good value, are the qualities that count.


Independent hotelier Henry Kallan's HKHotels - the Library Hotel, the Hotel Giraffe, the Hotel Elysie, and the Casablanca Hotel - all rank in the Top Ten of hundreds of New York City Hotels.

John Avina, General Manager of The Hotel Elysie says, "In addition to the excitement of finding our hotel on the top 10 list of TripAdvisor.com, our entire staff was thrilled to see the Hotel Elysie along with our sister HKHotels recognized by the new Michelin guide for New York City. It lets us know that all the efforts we spend looking for ways to please our guests are noticed and truly appreciated."

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According to Henry Kallan, President of HKHotels, "The secret to our success is to surround ourselves with the kind of people who genuinely enjoy looking after our hotel guests, simply because it makes them feel happy to do so. Guests sense that positive energy and they respond not only by coming back but by wanting to share the good news of what they have discovered with their friends and fellow travelers. At HKHotels, We have been so fortunate with the great loyalty and word of mouth that we have never had to pay for advertising."

HKHotels also succeeds because it handles the basics well. It offers properties in prime locations and features excellent value for the dollar including complimentary breakfast, complimentary wine and cheese each evening, no-charge Internet and WiFi access, and complimentary bottled water.

According to Peter Jurecka, General Manager of the Casablanca Hotel, "Most of our guests at the Casablanca are either returning guests or they have been recommended to us by past guests and travel agents who use us regularly. I am always visiting with the guests in Rick's Cafi during our complimentary evening receptions and when I ask new visitors how they found the Casablanca, it is clear that the #1 source of new business, other than direct guest referrals, are referrals from websites which feature reviews from past guests, such as tripadvisor.com."

HKHotels

The innovative and much acclaimed HKHotels collection includes the glamorous Hotel Giraffe on 26th and Park Avenue South; the book-lovers paradise, the Library Hotel on 41st and Madison Avenue; the country French Style Hotel Elysie on East 54th and Madison Avenue; and the Moroccan motif Casablanca Hotel on 43rd just off Broadway.

For more information on Henry Kallan or any HKHotel please contact Adele Gutman at 212-201-1153 or visit www.hkhotels.com. Press visits are offered based upon availability when an assignment letter is provided.