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Westin Times Square Gets an iPod Playlist Concierge

December 20, 2006 at 11:48 AM | 0 Comments

This holiday season iPods and iTunes gift certificates will probably be everyone's favorite stocking stuffer, despite the fact that Apple will churn out a newer and better iPod in three months thus rendering yours obsolete. Nevertheless to celebrate the popularity of the iPod and its fifth birthday  the Westin Times Square has created a new menu of services for guests and their iPods.

As we reported over the summer, each room comes with an iHome docking staion/alarm clock. Other rooms also have iPod docking stations with Bose Wave Radio. Now the hotel has Playlist Concierges who help guests find the perfect mix of tunes to listen to while on the road. Yes, you read correctly. A playlist concierge.

These digital DJs have put together a variety of soundtrack lists including song title and artist to make it easy to download.  Guests needing to unwind after a day of traveling may enjoy the Relax playlist including soothing sounds from Beethoven and Gershwin.  Those reveling in the Big Apple spirit can enjoy spectacular city views from their guestroom while listening to tunes from New York, NY including title tracks "On Broadway", "NY State of Mind," and "Spanish Harlem."  Great White Way aficionados may enjoy a compilation of show tunes such as "Memory" from CATS and "All that Jazz" from Chicago on the Broadway playlist.

From now through January 15 for travel from January 1 to February 2007, the hotel is offering guests who book one of the technologically-advanced rooms, a $10 iTunes gift card. (Rates start at $269. When booking ask for the IPOD rate plan.)

Here's a hint: If you can, book an Executive Club room as it comes with Apple iMac G5 computers with wireless mouse and keyboard.

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