From Concerts To Cruises, Valentine's Day Getaways At Millennium Hotels And Resorts Join Fun And Romance

Love is in the air throughout February, when great values are offered at Millennium Hotels and Resorts across the country. And with deals galore, you'll love your credit card statement almost as much as your sweetheart.

Following is a sample of what Millennium Hotels and Resorts has to offer this Valentine's Day:

- Get snowed in with that special someone this Valentine's Day at the Millennium Alaskan Hotel, Anchorage. Available February 13-16, 2003, the hotel's "Sensational Romance" package includes accommodations for two in a luxurious suite, complete with an in-room hot tub, a bouquet of roses and chilled champagne upon arrival, a romantic dinner specially prepared by the hotel's executive chef, an assortment of chocolate truffles, turndown service and full breakfast in the morning. This package is priced at $495 per room, per night and is inclusive of all taxes and gratuities. The Millennium Alaskan Hotel, Anchorage is also offering a "Valentine's Extravaganza" package priced at $199 per room, per night that incorporates accommodations for two in a deluxe king room, a romantic four-course dinner served either by room service or in the dining room and evening turndown service with a rose. Tax and gratuities are additional. Both packages are based on availability.

- V-Day in LA. . . The Millennium Biltmore, Los Angeles invites you to spend Valentine's Day in grand style. From February 13-16, 2003, the landmark downtown hotel, which personifies Hollywood glamour and has served as a backdrop for numerous films and television shows, is offering a $194 per night rate that includes accommodations for two, champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries upon arrival, continental breakfast at Smeraldi's restaurant, complimentary health club access and free parking. The offer is based on availability, and tax and gratuities are additional.

- Rekindle and old romance or provide the "spark" for a new one at the Millennium Bostonian Hotel, Boston this Valentine's Day. The hotel's "Fireside" package allows couples to warm up by a roaring fire while sipping Godiva hot chocolate and Godiva cherry cordials. The Bostonian's Fireplace Rooms are the perfect indulgence on a cold New England winter night. The offer include luxurious Fireside Room accommodations for two, as well as full American breakfast the following morning, served either by room service or at the hotel's acclaimed Seasons restaurant. Valid through March 31, 2003, the package is priced at $299 per room, per night, excluding tax and gratuities, and is based on availability. An upgrade to a Fireplace Junior Suite is available for an additional $50 per room, per night.

The Millennium Bostonian Hotel, Boston, is also offering a "Be My Valentine" package that includes overnight accommodations for two, champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries upon arrival and full American breakfast, served either by room service or at Season's restaurant. Available Fridays and Saturdays in February - this includes Valentine's Day - the package is priced at $229 for a Classic Balcony Room, $249 for a Junior Fireplace Room and $449 for a Fireplace Junior Suite. Guests staying on Valentine's Day may also choose to add a memorable, five-course dinner at Season's restaurant for $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For an additional fee, the hotel can arrange tickets to a Faneuil Hall performance of "Mozart and Love" by the Boston Classical Orchestra. The "Be My Valentine" package is based on availability, and tax and gratuities are additional.

For art lovers, the Millennium Bostonian Hotel, Boston is offering a "Museum of Fine Arts" package through March 31, 2003, which combines an opportunity to see some of the world's finest works while staying at one of Boston's finest addresses. Priced at $219 per room, per night, the package includes accommodations for two in a Classic Balcony Room overlooking Faneuil Hall, two general admission passes to the Museum of Fine Arts, Full American breakfast at Seasons restaurant, turndown service and a special welcome gift. The offer is based on availability, and tax and gratuities are additional.

- Spa-ctacular . . . Pamper yourself as well as your sweetheart this Valentine's Day with the Millennium Broadway Hotel, New York's "Time of Your Life" package, which combines a stay in the hotel's Premier Tower with a deluxe Premier Purification package, developed by the Ajune medi-spa exclusively for guests of the hotel. Priced at $595 per room, per night with a two-night minimum stay required, the package is available Friday and Saturday nights through February 28, 2003. The offer includes accommodations for two, spa treatment (one per night of stay), round-trip town car transportation to and from the spa, pre-dinner cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, daily continental breakfast, valet parking and an upgrade certificate for a future stay in the Premier Tower at the Millennium Classic Room rate. Guests also receive an exclusive Ajune gift with special spa sandals and a tote bag. Premier guests must reserve space in advance for Ajune services. The offer is based on availability, and tax and gratuities are additional.

The Millennium Broadway hotel, New York is also offering a special $179 per room, per night rate for Friday and Saturday night stays through February 28, 2003. The offer includes accommodations for two and a choice of either free parking or continental breakfast. The offer is based on availability, and tax and gratuities are additional.

- Mountains of Chocolate. . . What's the only thing better than spending Valentine's Day in the snow-capped Colorado Rockies? Spending the day in the snow-capped Colorado Rockies and eating mountains of decadent chocolate, of course. The Millennium Harvest House, Boulder is celebrating the occasion with a "Valentine's Chocolate Lovers" package that includes deluxe accommodations for two, a romantic dinner for two from a special Valentine's Day menu and a scrumptious chocolate display for dessert. Later, guests will literally sleep on a bed of roses, with a petal turndown service that features more chocolate treats and a bottle of champagne. Breakfast by room service and late check out are also included. Available Valentine's Day only, this package is priced at $229. Visitors can also extend their stay over the following evening and Sunday brunch for an additional $105. The offer is based on availability, and tax and gratuities are additional.

- Get "carried away" at the Millennium Hotel, Cincinnati this Valentine's Day. Available February 14th only, the hotel is offering a $169 "Horse & Snuggly" package, that includes accommodations for two, full American breakfast, a complimentary bottle of champagne, overnight parking, late check-out and, best of all, a carriage ride through scenic, downtown Cincinnati. For an extra $25, guests can also arrange for the delivery of a dozen long stem roses to their room. The offer is based on availability and includes tax and gratuities.

The Millennium Hotel, Cincinnati also offers a "Romantic Rendezvous" package. Available year-round, it includes overnight accommodations for two, continental breakfast, a bottle of champagne, a box of Godiva chocolates, overnight parking and late check out. The package is priced at $159 for a Classic Room and $179 for a Club Room. The hotel's "Bed and Breakfast" package is available throughout the year too, and features overnight accommodations for two, full American breakfast, overnight parking and late check out. It is priced at $199 for a Classic Room and $138 for a Club Room. Both packages are based on availability and include tax and gratuities.

- Bully for Durham. . . Throughout February, the Millennium Hotel, Durham is offering a $199 per room, per night "Valentine's Romance" package that includes upgraded deluxe accommodations for two, a gift of champagne and chocolates upon arrival, dinner for two and daily breakfast. The offer is based on availability, and tax and gratuities are additional.

- Warm your hearts in the middle of a Minnesota winter this Valentine's Day at the Millennium Hotel, Minneapolis. Priced at $129 and available only on February 14, 2003, the hotel's Valentine's package includes overnight accommodations for two in a Millennium Classic room, a gift of champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries, daily breakfast and complimentary parking. Guests may upgrade to a Millennium Club Room for an additional $20, and to a suite for an additional $100. The offer is based on availability, and tax and gratuities are included. Additionally, the hotel's acclaimed Nic's restaurant is preparing a special Valentine's Day menu.

- And the winner is . . . The Millennium Hotel, St. Louis is doing some matchmaking this Valentine's Day - by coupling an award-winning restaurant with an award-winning songwriter. Available February 14 and 15, 2003, The hotel's "Valentine's Day with Stephen Schwartz" package combines dinner for two at the acclaimed Top of the Riverfront restaurant, highlighting a special menu including such entrees as Seafood Mélange and a tender Double Cut Pork Rack, with an appearance by Grammy- and Oscar-winning songwriter Stephen Schwartz, who will perform some of his best known works with singing companions Liz Calloway and Scott Coulter. Best known for his Broadway creations like Godspell and Pippin, Schwartz has entertained generations through his work on original scores for films such as Pocahantas, The Prince of Egypt and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Priced at $359 and inclusive of tax and gratuities, the package also features overnight accommodations for two, champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival, breakfast at 4th Street Grill and complimentary parking. This package must be fully prepaid. The offer is based on availability.

The Millennium Hotel, St. Louis is also offering a "Valentine's Day at the Top" package that includes deluxe accommodations for two, champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries upon arrival, dinner at Top of the Riverfront restaurant, breakfast at 4th Street Grill and complimentary parking. Available February 14 and 15, 2003, this package is priced at $299 per room, per night. Without dinner the cost is $169 per room, per night. The offer is based on availability and includes tax and gratuities.

- Make the home of old fashioned country music the home for old fashioned love this Valentine's Day at the Millennium Maxwell House, Nashville. The hotel's "Valentine's Romance" package includes deluxe accommodations for two, complete with a panoramic view of beautiful Nashville, a welcome bottle of champagne upon arrival and a mood-setting turndown service with chocolate-covered strawberries and a rose. Breakfast by room service or in Praline's restaurant and late check-out are also featured. Available the nights of February 14 and 15, 2003, the package is priced at $99.95 per room, per night. The offer is based on availability; and tax and gratuities are additional.

- The Love Boat. . . Enjoy a romantic twilight cruise on Arizona's serene Camelback Lake this Valentine's Day as part of the Millennium Resort, Scottsdale, McCormick Ranch's "Winter Romance" package. Available through February 28, 2003, the offer is priced at $249 per room, per night and also includes deluxe accommodations for two with a view of the picturesque lake, a four-course dinner for two at the resort's award-winning Pinon Grill, champagne and hors d'oeuvres while on the cruise and a rose petal turndown. The offer is based on availability, and tax and gratuities are additional.

- Arts and Hearts . . .. Explore enchanting Santa Fe this Valentine's Day with a stay at the Eldorado Hotel. Fall in love with this wonderfully cultured city - as well as each other - as you visit some of the city's finest museums and galleries, and indulge in the casual sophistication of the splendid Eldorado with its five-star Old House Restaurant. From February 10-17, 2003, the hotel is offering a special Valentine's rate of $139 per room, per night. Rates are for double occupancy. The offer is based on availability, and taxes and gratuities are included.

- The Millennium UN Plaza Hotel, New York is offering a special Valentine's rate of $149 per room, per night. This package is available weekends throughout February and includes accommodations for two and a choice of either full American breakfast for two or complimentary parking. The offer is based on availability, and taxes and gratuities are additional.

- "Horse around" with that special someone this Valentine's Day at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago. Priced at $199 per room, pernight, the hotel's "Key to Your Heart" package includes overnight accommodations in a Millennium Classic room, champagne and chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival, evening turndown service and, best of all, a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride for two, complete with wool blankets to keep couples snuggly in the chilly Midwest winter. Full breakfast for two the next morning at
the acclaimed Nix restaurant is also included. Available from February
7-16, 2003, this offer is based on availability, and taxes and gratuities are additional.

About Millennium Hotels and Resorts
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR), established in the United States in 2000, is the North American arm of London-based Millennium and Copthorne Hotels plc (MLC). The MHR portfolio includes 20 holdings in The Americas, and the company operates properties including: Millennium Broadway Hotel, New York; Millennium UN Plaza Hotel, New York; Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles; Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago; Millennium Bostonian Hotel, Boston; Millennium Hotel, Minneapolis; Millennium Hotel, St. Louis; Millennium Hotel, Cincinnati; Millennium Harvest House, Boulder; Millennium Hotel, Durham; Millennium Alaskan Hotel, Anchorage; Millennium Resort, Scottsdale, McCormick Ranch; the Millennium Maxwell House, Nashville; Eldorado Hotel, Santa Fe; and the Royal Palm Resort, Galapagos Islands. MLC holdings outside of the Millennium brand include The Plaza, Millenium Hilton (both in New York) and Sheraton Four Points Sunnyvale (California).

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc is a dynamic, global hotel company comprising 91 hotels in 17 countries around the world, including the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Galapagos Islands, United Arab Emirates, Morocco and the Philippines. The group's range of four star and four star deluxe properties, as well as their six new five star hotels, reflect the individual characteristics of their location while delivering the high standards which today's business and leisure travelers require.

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