Merle Ayers

Director Of Banquets at The Garden City Hotel

Merle Ayers currently serves as an Airbnb Superhost since September 2023 and has been the Director of Banquets at The Garden City Hotel since December 2019. Previously, Merle Ayers held the position of Senior Banquet Manager at the Harvard Club of New York City from October 2008 to December 2019, and served as Banquet Manager at the Glen Cove Mansion Hotel & Conference Center from February 2004 to October 2008. Earlier experience includes roles as Director of Restaurants and Assistant Banquet Manager at New York Marriott Marquis from November 1996 to December 2003, Restaurant Manager at Crowne Plaza LaGuardia from August 1993 to November 1996, and Assistant Restaurant Manager at Marriott Teaneck at Glenpointe from April 1990 to August 1993. Merle Ayers attended County College of Morris from 1986 to 1988.

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The Garden City Hotel

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Experience the Garden City Hotel celebrating more than 147 years of Luxury on Long Island. The Garden City Hotel is the area’s longest-operating and most prestigious property with a AAA Four Diamond Award and Forbes Recommendation. The hotel was renovated and redesigned from the original traditional backdrop into a striking contemporary classic and is part of Preferred Hotels & Resorts LVX Collection. Truly a destination for dignitaries and celebrities as well as business travelers, NY locals, and visitors from around the globe. Our first-class service is enhanced by timeless elegance and modern comforts to include the Mynd Spa, a Fitness Center with Indoor Pool, along with the Red Salt Room Restaurant, King Bar and Patio Bar by David Burke. The Garden City Hotel proudly presents 269 spacious Guest rooms and Luxury Suites, redesigned as a relaxing retreat for overnight guests. The 25,000 square feet of enhanced banquet space offers the ambiance to impress. The hotel delivers the highest standards for business meetings and corporate events. Our legendary Grand Ballroom is the ideal setting for a Conference, Gala Event or a Dream Wedding. Business and Leisure Travelers will appreciate the Garden City Hotel’s location with easy access to NYC and close proximity to both JFK International (12 miles) and La Guardia Airport (16 miles) along with the Long Island Railroad directly across the street to NY Penn Station. Enjoy our virtual tours at http://www.gardencityhotel.com/360-tours.php or see our interactive meetings and events page with everything you'll need from floor plans to fact sheets at http://www.gardencityhotel.com/meetings. Career opportunities are available. http://www.gardencityhotel.com/our-hotel/careers