Charitable programs range from Afternoon Tea to a “Positively Pink” spa retreat with a portion of the proceeds supporting the SHARE breast cancer support community
This October, The Peninsula New York will be pink with pride as it takes part in Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its “Peninsula in Pink” charitable program – a group-wide campaign spearheaded by The Peninsula Hotels. In New York, the program is designed to raise both awareness and funds from October 1 to 31, 2014 to support SHARE, a nationwide community that offers support, information and the benefit of experience to women diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancers.
“Peninsula in Pink” Afternoon Tea in Gotham Lounge
The newly renovated Gotham Lounge will feature a “Peninsula in Pink” Afternoon Tea, perked up with a variety of pink-themed pastry items including rosewater macarons, strawberry shortcake, raspberry white chocolate tart, pink velvet mini cupcakes and more.
Time: 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm, daily
Price: $60 per person (including a $5 donation)
Reservations: (212) 903 3049 or e-mail diningpny@peninsula.com
“Pretty in Pink” Cocktail
The bespoke cocktail, “Pretty in Pink”, will be available at all dining outlets throughout the hotel. This simple and sweet cocktail is comprised of grapefruit-infused vodka, crème de cassis and fresh-squeezed orange juice, topped with a splash of Champagne and priced at $25, including a $5 donation. In addition, a step-by-step mixology video instructing viewers how to make the cocktail will be available via www.peninsula.com/PINK from October 1, 2014.
Dessert en Rose
This year, in celebration of the opening of The Peninsula Paris on August 1, 2014, the hotel group’s initiatives offer a French twist with a variety of French-inspired, pink Afternoon Teas, patisseries and cocktails. The Peninsula New York’s Executive Pastry Chef Deden Putra created a rosy Raspberry Cheesecake with raspberry caviar, white chocolate ganache, raspberry rocks and Champagne raspberry sorbet. This special dessert is priced at $15, including a $5 donation, and is available for purchase at Clement and Gotham Lounge.
The “Peninsula in Pink” Website
The Peninsula Hotels has created a special webpage www.peninsula.com/PINK, which features information on the group’s initiatives including the campaign’s history, photographs and videos. Peninsula chefs and bartenders from across the world are interviewed on their inspirations for the desserts and specialty cocktails that they have created.
The Peninsula Spa “Pink” Treatments
The Peninsula Spa supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month with several ways to embrace wellness and philanthropy.
SHARE Get Fit Package
This package will help keep guests fit with a training session in the cutting-edge Fitness Center, followed by a relaxing massage and poolside lunch.
· 60-minute Holistic Massage
· 60-minute Personal Training or Private Yoga Session
· Bento box lunch
Full-day use of the Fitness Center including pool, sun terrace and all group fitness classes$15 donation to SHARE
Price: $325 (not including taxes and gratuity)
Positively Pink Package
Retreat with this exceptional offer.
· 60-minute Holistic Massage or European Facial
· 15-minute “Deeper Relaxation” addition with choice of facial cleanse, scalp massage or additional massage time
30-minute body scrub
· Bento box lunch
· Essential “Pink Manicure”
Full-day use of the Fitness Center including pool, sun terrace and all group fitness classes· $15 donation to SHARE
Price: $375 (not including taxes and gratuity)
Validity: October 1 to 31, 2014
Pink Pop-up Shop
The Spa will add a pink pop-up shop to its retail offerings from October 1 to 31, 2014. Items range from fluffy pink robes to celebratory boxes of pink macarons, with 15% of the proceeds donated to SHARE’s breast cancer helpline.
Reservations for The Peninsula Spa can be made directly by phone: (212) 903 3910, or e-mail: spapny@peninsula.com. The Spa is open seven days a week, from 8:00 am to 9:30 pm. For additional information on The Peninsula Spa, please visit www.peninsula.com/newyorkspa.
In addition to the above initiatives, the hotel’s front entrance will feature special pink lighting, and there will be a pink floral theme throughout the hotel.
The Peninsula New York is ideally located on Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, in the heart of New York City’s most prestigious shopping, cultural, and business neighborhood, in Midtown Manhattan. A 23-story, 1905 landmark building, The Peninsula New York features 185 spacious and luxurious guest rooms and 54 suites, decorated in a classic, contemporary style with art nouveau accents. For additional information on The Peninsula New York please visit www.peninsula.com/newyork.