NEW YORK, May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The Roosevelt Hotel, located at the corner of Madison Avenue and 46th, reaches new heights with the debut of its rooftop lounge mad46 in June 2008. Guests are invited to kick back, relax and enjoy a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of the "city that never sleeps" atop the 19th floor of a legendary landmark hotel.

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In form, The Roosevelt Hotel's mad46 offers a modern and minimalist feel, but its function does not sacrifice service and spaciousness as ultra-trendy bars in the city often do. Its feel is cosmopolitan and creative, urbane without being absurd.

mad46 opens its skies Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to midnight and is available Saturday by request for private parties or receptions. Offering views of midtown Manhattan, the sky-high lounge serves as an unpretentious after-work hideaway and is accessible to visitors through an exclusive elevator located on the 46th Street entrance at the back of the hotel.

The signature drink list for mad46 includes everything from the Teddy-Tini and Mad Bellini to the Sangria 46 Rosada and Rooftop Mojito.

"We are extremely pleased to announce the opening of The Roosevelt Hotel's new rooftop lounge," John Trovato, the General Manager of The Roosevelt Hotel, said. "With the hotel's proximity to many large corporations on Madison and Park Avenue, mad46 will serve as an ideal hot spot for happy-hour."

Happy-hour enthusiasts in search of slightly more substantial fare simply shoot downstairs to sample The Roosevelt Hotel's own palate-pleasing dining experiences. From the 1920's inspired Roosevelt Grill where guests are treated to classic American cuisine, to the Madison Club Lounge with its casual fare and extensive cocktail menu in a relaxed and comfortable setting, visitors dine in dignified simplicity at this midtown masterpiece.

Deemed Grand Dame of Madison Avenue since 1924, The Roosevelt Hotel New York City is located right in the thick of things -- steps from Fifth-Avenue shopping and a straight shot to the hip East Village and Lower East Side's restaurants and lounges. Offering 1,015 guestrooms, its historic heritage is reflected in the meticulously restored interiors, designed to capture the original architecture and offer modern-day amenities.

For more information on The Roosevelt Hotel's new rooftop lounge mad46, call The Roosevelt Hotel toll-free 888-TEDDY-NY or visit http://www.theroosevelthotel.com/.

CONTACT: Jaimee Colley, jcolley@zimmerman.com, or Jordan Wilson, of The
Zimmerman Agency, for The Roosevelt Hotel, +1-850-668-2222

Web site: http://www.theroosevelthotel.com/