(The Martin Guitar Suite
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The Historic Hotel Bethlehem)

Bethlehem, Pa., (April 24, 2008) - The General Manager of the Historic Hotel Bethlehem, Dennis Costello, and C. F. Martin IV, Chairman and CEO of C. F. Martin & Co., are proud to announce the opening of the Martin Guitar Suite. The maker of the world’s finest guitars since 1833, C. F. Martin Co., Inc., headquarted in nearby by Nazareth. Pa. is known for unprecedented quality craftsmanship, tone and excellence in the field of guitar production.

The Historic Hotel Bethlehem joins C. F. Martin & Co. in celebrating their 175th Anniversary by collaborating on the design of an entire suite that honors the revered company and its musical legacy. The room reflects some of the world famous artists who have made music history on their Martin Guitar. The suite is afforded with historical books, periodicals and other information about the company and its guitars. The suite comes equipped with a very special D-42 Martin Dreadnought guitar for guests who would like to experience for themselves why a Martin plays like no other guitar. Guests are also cordially invited and encouraged to visit the new Martin Guitar Museum & Visitors Center and take the Martin factory tour – one of the most popular factory tours in the USA.

C. F. Martin & Co. has the dedication of generations of both amateur and professional Martin players. The Historic Hotel Bethlehem is pleased to announce the opening of this very special suite and invites everyone to visit.

Some well-known Martin Guitar owners; Eric Clapton, Elvis Presley, Keith Richards, Gene Autry, Kurt Cobain, John Lennon, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Paul McCartney, Peter Frampton, Jimmy Page, Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, Dolly, Parton, Paul Simon, Hank Williams Sr., Neil Young & Ron Wood

The Historic Hotel Bethlehem is located in Bethlehem, Pa, in the center of the Lehigh Valley, minutes from Lehigh University and Moravian College and a five-minute drive from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE). We are conveniently situated in the heart of Bethlehem’s nationally registered, historic district, with an array of quaint shops and colonial museums. Embrace our lovely hotel, built in the opulent “roaring twenties” by steel baron, multi-millionaire, Charles M. Schwab. Experience world-class service, charming guest accommodations and award winning cuisine, all on a site that has been warmly welcoming guests since 1741.

For reservations for please contact The Historic Hotel Bethlehem at (610) 625-5000, or visit our Website at www.hotelbethlehem.com.

The Historic Hotel Bethlehem is a privately owned hotel, and a proud member of Historic Hotels of America and the Lehigh Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau.