Albuquerque, NM – December 2, 2010 – The Hotel Andaluz is planning the hottest New Year’s Eve in town and is currently taking reservations for its first come first served New Year’s Eve celebrations. Reservations are recommended to guarantee a spot.

On Friday, December 31, 2010, patrons can enjoy a variety of party options:

Ballroom Dinner & Entertainment Package featuring Soul Kitchen ($79/person, or $299/couple for dinner and guest room accommodations)
· A fabulous four course dinner
· Light jazz music
· Television monitors streaming countdowns throughout the world
· Admission to the Soul Kitchen lobby party
· Free valet parking

Lucia Dinner Package ($75/person, $99/person with wine pairings included)
· A fabulous four course dinner including appetizer, soup or salad, entrée, and dessert
· Choice of two seating times: 6:00 or *9:00 (the late seating includes admission to the Soul Kitchen lobby party after dinner)
· Free valet parking

The hotel lobby party will include dancing to the music of the popular local band, Soul Kitchen (featuring Hilary Smith & Chris Dracup), a champagne toast at midnight, and party favors.

Party add-on/option includes:
Lobby Casbahs ($300, plus a one bottle minimum purchase with bottle prices starting at $275)
· Admission to the lobby party for 10 guests
· Bottle service throughout the night
· One bottle of champagne included
· Party favors for 10 guests
· Free valet parking

Ibiza ($35/person, Indoor/Outdoor Party in our Tented Terrace and Lounge
· DJ dance music
· Champagne toast at midnight
· Party favors

Ibiza VIP seating ($300, plus a one bottle minimum purchase with bottle prices starting at $275)
· Admission for 6 guests
· One bottle of champagne included
· Party favors for 6 guests

Alisa Room ($1,000, plus a two bottle minimum purchase with bottle prices starting at $275)
· Admission for 20 guests
· Bottle service throughout the evening
· Three bottles of champagne included
· Party favors for 20 guests

For reservations and information on Ibiza VIP seating and the Alisa Room, please contact Christina Rhoderick at (505) 507-9879

Take the Elevator Home
· Room rates starting at $150/room

“Planning this event has been the most exciting adventure for our staff this year…we have come-up with over the top celebrations that provide something for everyone no matter what your taste or mood,” said Peter Rockwood, General Manager of Hotel Andaluz. For more information or to make New Year’s Eve reservations call (505) 923-9088 or visit the hotel’s website at www.hotelandaluz.com.

Hotel Andaluz is managed by Gemstone Hotels & Resorts, a full-service management operating company that specializes in luxury and upscale hotels and resorts. Gemstone Hotels & Resorts manages properties all over the country including the Mosaic Hotel in Beverly Hills and the Carlton Hotel in New York City. They are experts in seamlessly blending effective management with hotel luxury, creating uncommon results in their management partnerships. For more information on Gemstone Hotels & Resorts go to www.gemstoneresorts.com.