New York Hilton Midtown today announced the upcoming commemoration of 50 years of hospitality and personalized attention to New Yorkers and visitors from around the world. On June 26, 1963, legendary hotelier, Conrad Hilton officiated over the ribbon-cutting event when the hotel opened its doors for the first time, immediately generating awe and gathering accolades that continue to this day. The hotel was originally called “New York Hilton at Rockefeller Center” since the original boundaries of this iconic Art Deco building complex extended northward to West 53rd Street and Sixth Avenue.