See Inside Hilton’s One-of-a-Kind Lion King Suite In New York City
In the heart of Times Square, there’s a doorway to The Pride Lands of Disney’s The Lion King. Three blocks from its show at Minskoff Theatre is a way for wide-eyed wanderers to stay in the Serengeti and feel the love of this iconic, award-winning Broadway musical.
A Journey To Pride Rock
The showstopping one-king one-bedroom deluxe suite allows guests to experience the peace and beauty of the Pride Lands right in the middle of New York City. Thoughtfully curated by Broadway’s top dressing room designer for its most legendary stars, Devin Sparkles Design, the immersive room is easily found in the hotel hallway, a fun surprise my kids loved spotting themselves.
As you open the hand-painted door, you look left and look right and everywhere you look is vignette in a spotlight.
Rich In Details
Large woven basket art, plants nodding to the sweeping grass that spreads across Africa’s plains, hand-painted Rafiki-inspired patterns that embellish the room’s furnishings, and a large Rafiki sketch print framing the suite’s entryway are just the start. While relaxing on the couch, my eagle-eyed daughter pointed out that the spotlights even create sunset scenes on the ceiling.
Elements directly from the show are featured throughout the room. Devin and his team repurposed leftover fabric from the Lion King musical into rugs, pillows, and bedding. Show super-fans will recognize the bright red bird kite on the wall. It is one of the actual props show ensemble members flew through the Broadway audience.
A Bathroom Like No Other
When Hilton invited my kids and me to preview the suite, I never imagined the bathroom would be one of our favorite spaces. Guests will find a lush, vibrant jungle oasis with artificial plants contrasted by the warm Serengeti elements in the room.
Throughout the suite, Pan-Asian-inspired woven baskets adorn the walls, bird puppets fly from the ceiling, and hand-painted patterned chairs provide a soft place for guests to land while taking in framed costume sketches from the musical.
It’s a Memory Maker
“Each detail of THE LION KING’s Royal Suite has been meticulously curated to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience completely inspired by Disney Theatrical Group’s iconic musical,” said Thomas Caska, general manager, Hilton New York Times Square.
“At Hilton New York Times Square, we’re committed to providing guests and families with an innovative stay from check-in to check-out. Whether guests are staying with us to experience either of our two Disney on Broadway suites, witness the magic of the theatre or simply take in all that Times Square has to offer, our property offers a memorable home away from home in the heart of the Big Apple.”
The Suite Life for Kings and Vagabonds
After a day exploring New York City, spread out across this two-room suite that provides both comfort and privacy with a fold couch bed. My kids loved that they could command the TV in the living room while I could pick out my show in the bedroom.
It’s a Royal Package
The LION KING’s Royal Suite experience package includes:
- One round of two Hakuna Manhattan cocktails or two Serengeti Sunrise mocktails
- A wake-up call from the Broadway musical’s own Rafiki, Tshidi Manye
- A thematic sleep mask, specialty memento item – a one-of-a-kind autographed costume rendering from one of the musical’s actors, and complimentary Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway merchandise
- Thematic Simba S’mores dessert amenity. My kids devoured them and were convinced is made with special marshmallows.
- Daily full breakfast buffet for two people (Valued at $49pp)
- Daily parking (Valued at $95)
- Exclusive access to a special rate for Premium Seats for Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway.
Here’s How Visit The Pride Lands in Manhattan
Available now, guests can visit the hotel’s website, contact [email protected] or call (212) 913-9488 to reserve the suite. Rates for this package start from $500 per night.
For more Disney fun, turn on the Disney channel in-room to relax with your favorite characters or head to one of the few remaining U.S. Disney stores, only four blocks from Hilton Times Square New York.
Prefer Magic Carpet Rides?
Book the hotel’s Aladdin’s Times Square Palace Suite celebrating Disney’s Aladdin the Musical, which plays a few feet away at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
This room package includes two “Genie-tini” cocktails and two Magic Mocktails, a lively wake-up call from the Broadway musical’s Genie himself, Michael James Scott, coloring materials for kids, complimentary breakfast, and complimentary parking. Guests will also receive two complimentary Premium Orchestra tickets to see Broadway’s Aladdin the Musical and show merchandise upon arrival at the theater.
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