OMNI WILLIAM PENN'S CRYSTAL CHANDELIERS ARE A SPARKLING SPECTACLE!

11-03-2010

  

Annual Lowering of Magnificent Chandeliers is Holiday Season Tradition

 

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov 3, 2010 – Always an event that attracts public curiosity and attention, the Omni William Penn Hotel will lower the three magnificent crystal chandeliers in the main lobby for their annual cleaning.  Each of the 1,754 individual prisms of crystal on each chandelier will be meticulously hand cleaned to prevent damage to the fixtures.  This process takes five dedicated cleaners a total of 8 hours to complete each chandelier, and the hotel draws onlookers each year who are curious for a closer look at the beauty of the fixtures.

 

The Chandeliers were installed in the early 1960’s, and are hand made Bohemian “Maria Theresa” silver crystal style. Maria Theresa was one of the great empresses of European history, and loved crystal chandeliers that originated in Czech lands she ruled during the 18^th century. The chandeliers have stood as the focal point of the beautiful lobby of the hotel for years and create an unparalleled royal ambience upon entering. Each chandelier is twelve feet high, eight feet wide, and weighs approximately 500 pounds.  There are 84 bulbs in each fixture, and lowering these giant fixtures takes 386 turns by hand of a large crank located in the ceiling crawl space just above the lobby!

 

This year’s cleaning schedule is as follows:

Thursday November 4th- 1:00 PM– 5:00 PM

Thursday November 11th – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Monday November 15^th – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 

Each afternoon on the above dates, the hotel will pass complimentary champagne from 4:30PM – 5:00PM.  A “white glove” inspection will follow the completion of each fixture, and information cards containing the history of these beautiful chandeliers will be available to guests.

 

ABOUT OMNI WILLIAM PENN HOTEL

The Omni William Penn Hotel, with 596 rooms and 52,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space has served as Pittsburgh’s premiere hotel since 1916.  The opulence, striking beauty and charming presence of this historic landmark captivated guests from around the world.  The hotel has long been considered the “Grande Dame” of the city and is known for attracting famous politicians, as well as stars of Hollywood past and present.  Today, the Omni William Penn Hotel retains that heritage, while providing the latest in modern amenities and conveniences.

 

ABOUT OMNI HOTELS

Omni Hotels, based near Dallas in Irving, Texas, offers luxury accommodations at more than 40 hotels and resorts located throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.  Each property in the Omni Hotels portfolio provides guests with exceptional personalized service and exquisite décor, creating a distinctive experience at each location.  Omni Hotels offers unsurpassed meeting facilities with a wide range of guest services and amenities, including high-speed Internet connectivity, wine tastings, gourmet dining, state-of-the-art fitness facilities and tours of local attractions.  Through an aggressive expansion strategy, Omni Hotels is steadily entering new markets across North America.  Guests can locate hotels, book accommodations, or find out more about Omni Hotels by calling 1-800-THE-OMNI or accessing the company website at www.omnihotels.com.

 

 

 

 

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