NEW YORK, NY – As host hotel for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania is getting ready for another successful year of hosting all canine hopefuls taking part in the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The World’s Most ‘Pup-ular’ Hotel will once again be offering over the top treatment and is expecting this year to be better than ever! The 139th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show takes place on February 16th and 17th, 2015 at Madison Square Garden directly across from the hotel with only the Breed judging and benching at Piers 92/94.

The Westminster Kennel Club has arranged shuttle buses to transport exhibitors and spectators directly from Hotel Pennsylvania to Piers 92/94 throughout each day. The Groups, Junior Showmanship Finals and important Best In Show will still be held at Madison Square Garden, directly across the street from Hotel Pennsylvania.

“We are ‘paws’-itively excited to be welcoming back all of the Westminster VIPs (Very Important Pooches),” said Gene Nicotra, General Manager/All Dogs’ Best Friend at the Hotel. “Our perfect location and exclusive amenities are a treat for all Westminster hopefuls and fans alike.”

New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania is the only hotel for Westminster competitors and they know it. From ‘pup’tual Westminster wedding ceremonies to hosting the annual New York Pet Fashion Show, the Pet Friendly Hotel of the Year always goes the extra mile. To prepare for this special event, the hotel is planning to set up a variety of exclusive onsite daily events and amenities to coincide with the Show exclusively for guests, including:

• Hosting the new and improved Room To Groom Dog S’paw’, offering canines everything they need to get ready for the Show: bathing tubs, dog grooming area, exercise/fitness area, and an in-house relieving area.

• Direct shuttle bus service for Dog Show exhibitors and spectators from the Hotel to Piers 92/94 each day (courtesy of Westminster).

• Exclusive welcome package for Westminster guests.

• Hosting the Westminster Press Conference taking place on February 12th; starting at around 10 am EST.

• Hosting the 2015 New York Pet Fashion Show taking place on February 12th; starting at 6 pm EST.

• A live Westminster Kennel Club broadcast satellite feed from the Hotel’s Lobby on the morning of February 13th.

• Hosting the Progressive Dog Club events at the PennTop Ballroom from February 13th through February 15th.

• Hosting a live three-hour radio broadcast of Talkin’ Pets with Jon Patch on February 14th from 5 pm to 8 pm EST.

• Hosting the 2015 Dog Writers Association of America Annual Awards Banquet on February 15th.

• Our exclusive on-site Doggie Concierge will be working ‘doggone’ hard to attend to all canine requirements (such as ‘pup’arazzi interviews and hotel tours).

…and so much more!

As a bonus for Dog Show guests, should their dog win ‘Best in Show’ their entire Hotel stay will be complimentary!