Run, pass, dunk, swoosh – March Madness is almost here! We are counting down to the 2012 Big East and it’s the perfect time for you to plan your stay.

The 2012 Big East takes place right across the street from us – literally, a three-point shot away! Recognized as the World’s Most Popular Hotel for the Big East, New York’s Hotel Pennsylvania is pleased to be the host hotel for all teams, fans, and media outlets participating in this annual event.

Hotel Exclusive Promotion

To mark this annual event, the hotel is offering a Big East Basketball promotion of 15% off Penn 5000 accommodations from March 5th through March 11th. This promotion also includes:

• 3 PM late checkout (so you can stay up late to celebrate your favorite team)
  
• Complimentary continental breakfast served in our Penn 5000 Lounge, featuring 24-hour coffee/tea service, computers with complimentary high-speed Internet and daily newspaper.
  
• Shopper's Special coupons, which offer a wide range of savings at some of New York's most popular stores. Click here to view all of the discounts and gifts!

Terms & Conditions: Applicable on all room types (based on single or double occupancy). Offer is subject to availability at time of booking. Cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion.

Live Sports Radio Broadcast

Not only are we the perfect location for all Big East visitors, but just for our fans we are hosting exclusive three-hour broadcasts of the Joe Bendel Show on 970 ESPN, from Monday, March 5 to Friday, March 9th, 4PM – 7PM right in our lobby! Honestly, you can’t get any closer to the action, unless you plan to sleep at the Garden (which, they don’t allow…).

To book your stay at the World's Most Popular Hotel, please use the following code when booking over the phone or through the web site:

Mention Code: MM12 or click here to book

For more about the 2012 Big East Championship, visit www.bigeast.org

We look forward to hosting all fans and teams coming into New York for the Big East. We tend to sell out during the show, so make sure you book now and take advantage of our special Big East rates. Remember, we are right across the street from the Garden (literally a three-point shot away!) where all the action takes place.