Warwick New York Hotel names new general manager: veteran hotelier Andrew Schlesinger

NEW YORK – 2012-09-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Warwick New York Hotel on West 54th Street, one of the city’s most iconic hotels, has a new general manager as of Aug. 28. He is Andrew “Drew” Schlesinger, a veteran hotelier whose career has taken him across major hotel brands in the Eastern United States, and Los Angeles, and as far away as Sydney.

In making the announcement, G. Paul LeBlanc, vice president of marketing and sales for parent company Warwick International Hotels and Resorts, said, “Drew is a seasoned general manager whose tenure with a number of well-known hotel brands and New York City properties will greatly benefit Warwick New York Hotel. We especially look forward to tapping his management and food and beverage experience as we continue to enhance our suite product and restaurant/catering operations.”

In joining Warwick New York Hotel, Schlesinger returns to the city from one-and-a-half years in Australia opening a five-star hotel and series of restaurants. Between 2003 and 2011, he occupied management positions with InterContinental Hotels Group, Kimpton Hotels & Resorts and the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. Earlier experience includes stints with such hotel brands as Ian Schrager, Four Seasons and Hyatt.

Schlesinger is a graduate of Boston University.
Built in 1926 by William Randolph Hearst, the grand, 36-story Warwick New York Hotel is centrally located in Midtown Manhattan, across the street from The Museum of Modern Art and just steps from Central Park, Rockefeller Center, and other attractions and shops. With 359 spacious guest rooms and 67 richly appointed suites, many with private terraces, this storied hotel provides a quiet oasis of luxury. Randolph’s Bar & Lounge serves cocktails and a full menu in a casual yet sophisticated atmosphere, while Murals on 54 offers a lavish daily buffet breakfast and lunch in the company of striking original murals by American artist Dean Cornwell. Warwick New York Hotel and is the flagship of Warwick International Hotels, which comprises more than 50 prestigious hotels, resorts and spas around the globe. For reservations or additional information, visit www.WarwickHotelNY.com or call (212) 247-2700.

About Warwick International Hotels

Warwick International Hotels (WIH) was launched in 1980 with the purchase of Warwick New York, a hotel originally built by William Randolph Hearst for his Hollywood friends. The WIH Group now includes more than 50 prestigious Hotels, Resorts & Spas worldwide located in city centres and resort destinations in the United States, Europe, Asia, Bali, the South Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Further details can be found at www.warwickhotels.com.