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Trump International Hotel and Tower® Chicago Announces Festive Programming for St. Patrick’s Day Revelry

Guests can enjoy a birds’-eye view of the dyeing of the Chicago River and the Columbus Drive parade from luxury skyboxes or over spirited cocktails in Rebar, while supporting a local charity

CHICAGO – Feb. 21, 2012 – On Saturday, March 17, Trump International Hotel & Tower^® Chicago invites Chicagoans to mark St. Patrick’s Day – one of the city’s most spirited holidays – with unparalleled celebrations throughout the property, including available Skyboxes, a River Walk celebration and specialty cocktails at Rebar.

• St. Patrick’s Day Skyboxes. The AAA Five Diamond downtown Chicago luxury hotel, renowned for its panoramic views of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and the city’s historic architecture, will re-introduce its signature St. Patrick’s Day Skyboxes, located on the hotel’s 17^th floor, in conjunction with the dyeing of the Chicago River green (which takes place at 10:45 a.m.) and the Columbus Drive parade (which steps off at noon).

Guests who reserve the hotel’s St. Patrick’s Day Skyboxes will enjoy unparalleled perspective of Chicago’s most beloved tradition while feasting on traditional, gourmet Irish fare. Located in the hotel’s four spacious salons, the St. Patrick’s Day Skyboxes can accommodate up to 40 people and are ideal for businesses or groups of friend seeking a unique, cheerful outing. Hosts who reserve a St. Patrick’s Day Skybox may choose from either a breakfast or lunch package created especially for this festive occasion:

Morning Offerings

Scrambled Eggs

Irish Bacon and Sausage

Roasted Tomatoes

Sautéed Mushrooms

Traditional Black and White Pudding

Bachelor’s Beans

$46 per person

Afternoon Offerings

Potato Leek Soup

Corned Beef Carving

Cabbage and Bacon

Colcannon or Boiled Potatoes

Grilled Salmon with Leek and Pearl Onion Cream Sauce

Shepherd’s Pie

$58 per person

Guests looking to infuse their afternoon with an extra dose of Irish flare can request to supplement their package with specialties such as Smoked Salmon and Soda Bread with accoutrements ($16 per person), Cornish Pasties ($10 per person) or Sweet Treats crafted by Executive Pastry Chef Sarah Kosikowksi: Chocolate Guinness Cake; Grasshopper Brownies; Mint Julep Crème Cake; Irish Coffee Parfait and Key Lime Tarts ($16 per person). Two, all-inclusive beverage packages including Deluxe and Premium Brands, as well as a la carte specialty cocktails like Irish Coffee ($10), Irish Stout, ($8.50) Irish Cream ($12) and Irish Whiskey ($12) are also available. (*Note: Liquor cannot be served before 10:30 a.m.).

St. Patrick’s Day Skybox celebrations at Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago can be reserved by contacting Catering Sales Manager Natalie Arakelian 312.588.8062 or narakelian@trumphotels.com. Please visit www.trumpchicagohotel.com for additional details.

• Shamrocks for Kids. In addition, Trump Chicago associates will reach out to the local community throughout the weekend on Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17 in support of the Mercy Home for Boys & Girls’s “Shamrocks for Kids” initiative, by distributing special shamrocks in return for gracious donations.
• Rebar Revelry. Downstairs at Rebar, the hotel’s chic mezzanine-level lobby that overlooks the Chicago River, guests are invited to enjoy two signature cocktails ($17 each), designed to fill St. Patrick’s Day revelers with the “Luck o’ the Irish”: the Shamrockatini, crafted with Jameson Irish Whiskey, Godiva White, and Crème de Menthe, and the Leprechaun Elixir, a classic Irish coffee with a kick.

T. Colm O’Callaghan, vice president, managing director of Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago – and a native of Killarney, Ireland – is especially looking forward to the holiday. “It’s wonderful to bring a piece of my homeland to visitors and residents of Chicago. Our St. Patrick’s Day Skyboxes, River Walk offerings and specialty cocktails at Rebar provide opportunities to celebrate at every level,” he said. “No matter where they are in the property, every guest can experience a little taste of Ireland and prime views of the freshly-dyed Chicago River and the parade.”

About Trump International Hotel & Tower^® Chicago

Trump International Hotel & Tower^® Chicago, located in the heart of the city at 401 N. Wabash Avenue, welcomed its first hotel guests in January 2008. The hotel, comprising floors 14-27 of a 92-story residential tower developed by the Trump Organization, features 339 luxuriously appointed guestrooms including one-, two- and three-bedroom suites; Sixteen, a fine dining restaurant featuring the modern American cuisine of Executive Chef Thomas Lents; The Spa at Trump^® with 53 specially appointed spa guest rooms; the Trump Health Club; Rebar, a chic cocktail lounge; The Terrace at Trump and more. Designed by the noted architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill with interiors by McGinley Design, Trump International Hotel & Tower^® Chicago is a stunning addition to Chicago’s distinguished skyline. Recently, the hotel was ranked #1 in Large Scale Hotels in the Continental U.S. and Canada and #20 in the World’s Best Hotels Overall category by Travel + Leisure’s 2010 “World’s Best Awards.” For room and event reservations at Trump International Hotel & Tower^® Chicago, call (312) 588-8000, (877) 458-TRUMP (7867).  Click here to follow the hotel on Twitter. Click here to find the property on Facebook.

For information on owning a Residential Condominium or Hotel Condominium in Trump International Hotel and Tower^® Chicago, please call (312) 644-0900. Prices start from the upper $400,000s.

About Trump^® Hotel Collection

Launched in October 2007, TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION^™ is the next generation of luxury hospitality – one that is raising the bar in the top-tier travel experience with a level of customized service unrivaled in the market today. Presided over by internationally renowned developer Donald J. Trump and his three grown children – Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric – the prestigious portfolio includes the highly acclaimed Trump International Hotel & Tower^® New York, Trump International Hotel & Tower^® Chicago, Trump International Hotel™ Las Vegas, Trump International Hotel™ Waikiki Beach Walk^®, Trump SoHo®New York, Trump Ocean Club® International Hotel & Tower Panama, and the newly opened Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto®. Reservations can be made at www.TRUMPHOTELCOLLECTION.com or by calling (855) TRUMP-00 (878-6700). TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION is headquartered at Trump Tower, 725 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10022. Connect with TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION on its social media pages.

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