New York's Hotel Pennsylvania beats out 1,600 competitors to win the ENERGY STAR National Building Competition for superior water conservation

03/06/2016 08:00

NEW YORK, June 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- New York's Hotel Pennsylvania, The World's Most Popular Hotel^®, is pleased to announce that it has won the 2015 ENERGY STAR National Building Competition for demonstrating leadership in water conservation.

The Hotel competed against more than 1,600 buildings with the goal of reducing its water use and protecting the environment. The recognition was awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

"We are pleased to be recognized for our water conservation efforts," said Gene Nicotra, General Manager at the Hotel. "Not only do we offer excellent location and value, but we also continue to improve efficiencies in reducing our carbon footprint."

The ENERGY STAR is the national symbol for energy efficiency in America. More than 50 different kinds of products as well as thousands of new homes and commercial and industrial facilities have earned the ENERGY STAR for superior energy performance. Commercial buildings and industrial plants that rate in the top 25 percent of facilities in the nation for energy efficiency may qualify for the ENERGY STAR.

About New York's Hotel Pennsylvania
Since 1919, New York's Hotel Pennsylvania has been host to millions of visitors to Manhattan, more than any other hotel in the world. The hotel is one of only two hotels in Manhattan to earn the prestigious ENERGY STAR award, which exemplifies superior energy performance and efficiency. With 1,700 rooms and over 24,000 square feet of function and adjacent exhibit space, the hotel's location on 7th Avenue at 33rd Street is conveniently located to the Midtown business district and within walking distance to many of Manhattan's famed tourist attractions, including Times Square, the Theater District and the Empire State Building. Directly across from Penn Station and with most major subway lines within one block makes getting to and around Manhattan exceptionally easy. Reservations can be made on-line at www.hotelpenn.com or by calling 212-736-5000 or toll-free at 800-223-8585. The World's Most Popular Hotel is a registered trademark of New York's Hotel Pennsylvania.