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New Airport Wing Opens at San Francisco Airport

Carmen — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:02:07 +0000

After a three-year construction project San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has opened a new state-of-the-art terminal to handle increased domestic traffic. Terminal 2 is not new construction; rather, it is an old terminal that was previously closed in 2000 when SFO opened a new international terminal. The airport decided to resurrect the former terminal in 2008 in response to increased traffic. American Airlines and Virgin America will call the new terminal home.

The San Francisco Bay area stands to benefit, with the addition of nearly 3,000 new jobs between airline expansion and terminal tenants. Tenant construction is expected to bring an additional $15 million to the airport while the increased traffic should benefit both business and tourism.

Terminal 2 concessions provide a innovative verity of dining an shopping options that are far superior to other airports thought the world including:

29,909 square feet of retail development including 12 eating establishments and a retail street to include a gourmet market, wine bar, bookstore, spa, museum store, art exhibits and specialty retail stores
A “club room” feel to the food court and passenger waiting area with blended spaces and a variety of seating options and children’s play areas. Whether they are dining, shopping or enjoying an exhibit, passengers will be able to keep an eye on their gates from these areas.
A fresh, sophisticated San Francisco focus in all retail
A sustainable food focus in all restaurants.

Among the most talked about features of the new Terminal 2 are 14 gates capable of handling anything from the narrowest passenger jets to large Boeing 747s. The terminal’s 640,000 ft² of floor space can handle up to 5.5 million passengers annually, while more than 30,000 ft.² of retail space now includes restaurants, a wine bar, nine retail outlets, and even a spa. Art is being supplied in partnership with the San Francisco Arts Commission.

Finally, terminal designers have sought to encourage sustainability and “green thinking” among passengers with several features including a new footbridge connecting Terminal 2 with the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system, a paperless ticketing system, and preferred parking for hybrid electric cars.

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Clift Hotel in San Francisco Has Old World Elegance With a Contemporary Flair

Carmen — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 07:59:34 +0000

The Clift Hotel in San Francisco is centrally located just a few steps from Union Square shopping and the legendary Nob Hill. This luxury hotel is a perfect place for sightseeing, shopping and socializing. One of the first things you’ll notice upon your entrance is the beautiful furniture collection, which is designed by Philippe Starck and other great designers such as Ray and Charles Eames, Salvador Dali and William Sawaya. The hotel is well known for some of its oversized furniture in its lobby areas.

The guest rooms size range from 260 square feet for standard to a 925 square feet deluxe suite. In room Spa services and 24-hour room services are available to all guests. There is an exclusive apartment available for private events, which has wood paneled walls and fireplace. The room is chic and elegant, yet comfortable.

The stylish meeting rooms are an ideal place for conferences and other business meetings and events. Rooms are decorated with white velvet curtains, Venetian mirrors and banquet furniture. The Spanish Suite, private home of the original owner in 1913, serves as a private function room today. It is classically furnished, has landscaped terraces and mesmerizing views of the city.

The Velvet Room is multi-purpose venue of eating, drinking and entertaining, which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Redwood Room is a historic room that has been restored into a modern San Francisco bar. The bar gets its name from the original redwood paneling and bar, which rumor has, was carved from a single redwood tree.

Rates start from just over $300 per night.

Clift Hotel
http://www.clifthotel.com/
495 Geary Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-775-4700

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Centrally Located Luxury Hotel In The Heart of San Francisco

Carmen — Tue, 18 May 2010 07:34:34 +0000

Parc 55 Union Square Hotel is just a block from Union Square in San Francisco, CA. Cable cars and Bay Area Rapid Transit, typically known, as BART are only a few steps away from the hotel.

The boutique luxury hotel has 1,011 spacious guest rooms and 15 suites. All rooms have bay-style windows screening astonishing panoramic city views. You’ll have access to more than 30,000 square feet of event space, 24-hour health club, three onsite restaurants, cocktail lounge, and safe deposit box at front desk. Free internet access in the business center and work stations is available at all times. Other great features you’ll find at the luxury hotel to make your stay even more comfortable are massage therapists; specialty and gift shop, valet parking, one-hour express pressing, over night laundry, even childcare services.

The Parc 55 hotel is not only luxurious, but also centrally located. Both The San Francisco International Airport and Oak International Airports are less than 15 miles away from the hotel.

Rates start at an affordable $169 per night.

Parc 55 Hotel
55 Cyril Magnin St
San Francisco, CA 94102

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Modern Day Luxury in an Old Time Building – St. Regis San Francisco Hotel

Carmen — Tue, 11 May 2010 07:43:10 +0000

The luxurious St. Regis San Francisco is a historic building, yet has flair of modern day style. The hotel is attached to the Museum of the African Diaspora, and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Hotel amenities include butler service that provides personalized attention to every guest while staying at the hotel by making dinner reservations, getting theater tickets, making wake-up calls, helping with unpacking and packing your luggage, coffee and tea services, laundry, Remede Spa appointments, and more.

The St. Regis San Francisco, which is a part of Starwood Hotels offers a fitness center, indoor infinity pool, a 9000-square foot Remède Spa, business services, babysitting services and more. The St. Regis in San Francisco provides every convenience possible to serve and pleasure a guest’s need.

The superb service at the hotel will keep your stay comfortable. Whether you’re traveling for a business need or just an escape from the busy life, you’ll be in love with the St. Regis stay and the artful palace.

The Remède Spa is a wonderful place for relaxation. Guests have access to the luxe locker rooms, separate whirlpools, steam rooms, and saunas for men and women. While waiting at the lounge for a therapist, enjoy your time with chilled champagne, artisanal cheeses, and hand-made truffles. Treatments are carefully customized to meet individual needs. The exclusive bath menu at the St. Regis San Francisco is offered for relaxation to the guests, including a krug Champagne and chocolate Extra vagance, and Rose Petal Romance.

The St. Regis San Francisco hotel is centrally located in the city across the street from Moscone Center where several conferences take place throughout the year.

Rates start at over $300 per night.

125 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-284-4000

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