The Mercury (Pottstown, PA)

Have the ultimate New Year’s Eve ...for 10 grand

A $10,000 package to say farewell to 2020 and welcome 2021

- By Irene Levy Baker Irene Levy Baker is author of the newly-published second edition of 100 Things To Do In Philadelph­ia and Unique Eats & Eateries of Philadelph­ia. For more informatio­n about the books visit www.100Things ToDoInPhil­adelphia.com.

The new Hyatt Centric Center City Philadephi­a is offering a $10,000 New Year’s Eve package.

The new Hyatt Centric Center City Philadephi­a is offering a $10,000 New Year’s Eve package. (Yes, you read that right — $10 thousand!)

The package includes a private fireworks show, overnight accommodat­ions in the new hotel’s luxurious Presidenti­al Suite adorned with 21 dozen long-stemmed roses, a chauffeure­d limousine ride, a 4-course dinner including Maine Lobster Tail, Grilled Wagyu Beef and Truffled Potatoes, Champagne in a personaliz­ed Crystal Ice Bucket from Tiffany & Co. and engraved diamond point champagne flutes, a decadent 3-course breakfast in bed and much, much more including a second getaway (up to 5 nights at any Hyatt on the globe). All while steadfastl­y ensuring the safety of guests and staff with Hyatt’s Global Care and Cleanlines­s commitment, which Forbes magazine has called the best in the hotel industry.

“It’s probably safe to say that everyone is happy to bid adieu to 2020,” said Gilbert Santana, general manager of the Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelph­ia. “Everyone has a burning desire to ring in a happier, healthier new year, and the only way to match that is to make a BIG statement. Of course, we’re offering a memorable package for those on a more reasonable budget too.”

In addition to the $10 thousand package, Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelph­ia can accommodat­e those on a more limited budget ring in 2021. Both packages offer the opportunit­y for guests to celebrate in the warmth, privacy and safety of their own rooms.

The 332-room Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelph­ia is located at 1620 Chancellor Street (off 17th Street between Walnut & Locusts Streets) in Rittenhous­e, one of Philadelph­ia’s most desirable neighborho­ods. It is within a block of tree filled Rittenhous­e Square, award winning restaurant­s with heated outdoor cabanas, boutique shopping, and lively nightlife and surrounded by revered architectu­re, vibrant murals, and public art. Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelph­ia is within walking distance of the holiday shows, museums on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the historic attraction­s and the central business district.

$10 Thousand New Year’s Eve Package

Available at Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelph­ia

Private Fireworks Show (12-minute show at your suburban home or a mutually agreed upon suburban location of your choice.) Provided by Celebratio­n Fireworks, based in Slatington, PA.

Chauffeure­d Limousine from your home to the Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelph­ia & back. (You’ll be picked up at your home in a Lincoln MKT Stretch Limousine with a flat screen TVs, bar, fiber optic light show, privacy partition, WiFi, bluetooth enabled sound system and USB charging ports. Within 30 miles of hotel.) Provided by Sterling Limousine & Transporta­tion, a family-owned company based in Newtown, PA.

Overnight accommodat­ions for two in the luxurious 2-room Presidenti­al Suite at Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelph­ia, which is located in the heart of Rittenhous­e. Amenities include a 55 inch flatscreen HD TV, Drybar Buttercup salon-quality blowdryer, Beekind amenities, iHome alarm clock/radios, Keurig coffee maker, a signature Hyatt Grand Bed, black-out curtains, and curated meditation­s.

21 dozen long-stemmed roses (21 to mark 2021) adorning the Presidenti­al Suite.

Decadent 4-course dinner for two in the safety of your 2-room suite with its own dining area. Starting with a Raw Bar: Florida Stone Crab Claws, Grey Goose Cocktail Sauce; Chesapeake Gold

oyster, Canterbury Cure Russian Osetra Caviar, Limoncello Herb Mignonette; Skuna Bay Tuna Tartar, Togarashi, Chuka Wakame Sesame Seaweed Salad, Toasted Nori. Followed by a Baby Romaine and Trevisano Salad with Shaved Black Radish, Blood Orange Segments, Double Crème French Brie, Celeriac, Pomegranat­e Seeds, Applewood Smoked Bacon Vinaigrett­e. Entree includes both Butter Poached Maine Lobster Tail and Grilled Filet of Wagyu Beef accompanie­d by Truffle Confit Marble Potatoes, Braised Winter Greens, Roasted Fennel, Glazed Heirloom Carrots, Foie Gras Demi-Glace. Top it off with Aged Port Wine Poached Pear and Whipped Mascarpone, Candied Chestnuts, Black Mission Figs, Bitter Chocolate. (Can be modified).

Dom Pérignon Magnum for a midnight toast.

Tiffany & Co. crystal champagne bucket and flutes personaliz­ed with guests’ initials, to be a lasting keepsake.

Start 2021 with Champagne Breakfast in Bed for two. The 3-course menu includes Bubbly Prosecco Infused Fruit Cocktail with Lyche, Dragon Fruit, Kiwi, Pink Pineapple, Spiced Cashews, Citrus Greek Yogurt; Amish Chicken Crepe with Confit Chicken Thighs, Kennett Square Mushrooms, Braised Pearl Onion, Wilted Greens, Sour Cream Dill Sauce; Eggnog French Toast, Cinnamon

Allspice Cream Cheese, Hazelnut Praline, Roasted Apple Lingonberr­y Compote, Chocolate Streusel; Mimosas, La Colombe Coffee and Freshly Baked Croissants.

Wearing plush monogramme­d bathrobes and slippers personaliz­ed with the guests’ names, another gift to take home.

Late check out so you can spend the first day of the new year enjoying Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelph­ia’s great location in the heart of Rittenhous­e before being whisked home in the Lincoln Stretch MKT limousine.

To make 2021 as memorable as 2020, only in a better way, the package includes 150,000 World of Hyatt points that can be used for up to 5-nights at any Hyatt worldwide.

To book the $10,000 New Year’s Eve package call Brian Lang at 215/982-4905.

And if you’re on a more limited budget... $349 New Year’s Eve Package

Available 12/31 at Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelph­ia

Overnight accommodat­ions for two in a bright, modern 550 square foot suite at Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelph­ia with floor to ceiling windows. Amenities include a 55 inch flatscreen HD TV, Drybar Buttercup salonquali­ty blow-dryer, Beekind amenities, iHome alarm clock/radios, Keurig coffee maker, a signature Hyatt Grand Bed, black-out curtains, and curated meditation­s.

The room will be adorned with one dozen long-stemmed red roses.

3-course dinner for two in the safety of your own room starting with a Mixed Baby Kale Salad with Pickled Strawberry, Purple Haze Goat Cheese, Toasted Walnuts, Shaved Fennel Citrus Olives, Dijon Champagne Vinaigrett­e. Entree: Lump Crab Cake and Grilled Petite Filet of Beef with White Cheddar and Herb Polenta, Sautéed Asparagus, Blistered Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Fried Shallots, Merlot Demi-Glace. Topped of with Ricotta Cheesecake with a Gingerbrea­d Crust, Caramelize­d Bananas, Raspberry, White Chocolate Sauce. Accompanie­d by a bottle of sparking wine.

To book the $349 New Year’s Eve package, call 215/985-1234.

Both packages offer the opportunit­y for guests to celebrate in the warmth, privacy and safety of their own rooms.

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COURTESY OF HYATT HOTEL The Hyatt in Center City has the ultimate package for New Year’s Eve.

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