Westgate Resorts Acquires Hilton New York Grand Central in Midtown Manhattan

NEW YORK CITY — Westgate Resorts has acquired the Hilton New York Grand Central, a 23-story, 300-room hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The sales price was not disclosed. Westgate will rebrand the two-tower hotel as the Westgate New York City. The hotel first opened in 1931 and was formerly known as the Hotel Tudor and Hilton Manhattan East. The property features gothic-revival architecture blended with modern luxuries. Amenities include a business center, 24-hour fitness center and 3,500 square feet of flexible meeting space. Westgate will continue to operate the resort as a hotel while it undergoes an extensive renovation. The company will also explore opportunities to add timeshare vill