NEW YORK : Pakistan International Airlines\u2019 (PIA) Roosevelt Hotel that is located in the heart of Manhattan has announced to permanently shut its doors from October 31 as the coronavirus pandemic has almost destroyed the hotel industry.<\/p>\n
The notice by the administration stated, \u201cDue to the current economic impacts, after almost 100 years of welcoming guests to The Grand Dame of New York, The Roosevelt Hotel, is regretfully closing its doors permanently as of Oct 31, 2020.\u201d<\/p>\n
“We have been honored to serve alongside our wonderful staff and to be a part of our many guests\u2019 and clients\u2019 lives and celebrations, who have graced us over these past nine decades,” it said.<\/p>\n
The notice on the website further stated that the hotel was working on alternative accommodations for guests with future reservations.<\/p>\n
“We have enjoyed being as much a part of our guests\u2019 stories as we have been an integral part of the history of Midtown Manhattan since 1924,” it read.<\/p>\n
Later, the announcement was removed from the website but the hotel is not taking any reservations after October 31.
\nCurrently, the cost of the hotel stands around $1 billion. Incumbent US President Donald Trump has also offered to buy the building.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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