The Westin St. Francis Celebrates Its 110th Anniversary Throughout 2014

Originally opened in 1904 to international acclaim, the hotel quickly became the center of the west coast’s social, theatrical and business life. Commissioned by Charles T. Crocker and his affluent circle of friends, their vision of making San Francisco the “Paris of the West” and the St. Francis Hotel the flagship came to life after two years of construction and $2.5 million, a hefty sum for that time period. The opening of the historic St. Francis Hotel set a new echelon for innovation and opulence in San Francisco.

Throughout the entire year, guests and visitors to The Westin St. Francis can celebrate the 110th anniversary of the hotel with special packages, menu items, historic tours, spa treatments and more. For more information, visit westinstfrancis.com or call (415) 397-7000. Visit us on Facebook www.facebook.com/WestinSF and follow us on Twitter twitter.com/westinstfr for special contests and prizes throughout the year.

- HISTORIC TOURS -

Guests and locals will have the opportunity to learn about the hotel’s rich history during complimentary tours held on the 21st of each month at 1:10 pm. These ambassador-led tours include the Landmark Lobby, the renowned Magneta Clock and the historic cases filled with relics that exemplify the story of the hotel. Tours begin in the Landmark Lobby. Free and open to the public.

- OVERNIGHT PACKAGES -

For those who wish to spend the night in luxury, the hotel is offering three special packages. For reservations, call (888) 627-8546 or visit www.westinstfrancis.com. All packages exclude tax and are based upon availability.
• The “110th Anniversary Special” – Spend the night in luxury while enjoying a historically low rate of only $110 per night. Available on specific dates January-March 2014. Must book by January 20.

• The “Cable Car Package” – with the famous San Francisco cable cars just right outside the front door, this package is a convenient way for guests to enjoy the city. The package includes overnight accommodations, two cable car tickets, two historic cocktails in Caruso’s and complimentary Internet access. Valid Jan 1-Dec 31, 2014. Rates start at $249.

• Perfect for pet lovers, the “Francis the Dog 110th Anniversary Package” celebrates Francis, a small terrier who survived the 1906 earthquake and fire, and was found in the basement of The Westin St. Francis. Dogs and their owners will enjoy gourmet dog treats, homemade giant chocolate chip cookies and two bottles of VOSS water with a silver drinking bowl, overnight accommodations complete with a Westin Heavenly Dog Bed and a miniature duvet, and the keepsake “Francis: The Earthquake Dog” GUND plush toy as a special memento of the hotel’s history. Please note: the silver drinking bowl, Westin Heavenly Dog Bed and miniature duvet are for use during stay only. Valid Jan 1-Dec 31, 2014. Rates start at $259.

- FOOD & BEVERAGE -

• Complimentary Historic Bites - on the 21st of each month from 1:10 – 2:10 p.m., guests will enjoy complimentary historic bites from the “The Hotel St. Francis Cook Book,” published in 1910 by the legendary Victor Hirtzler, the first chef of the hotel. One item per month such as Canapé Julia, Celery Victor and Crabmeat, à la Louise will be presented on a cart for all to enjoy. Available in Caruso’s.

• Historic Cocktails - rotating historic cocktails will be served on the 21st of each month in Caruso’s, The Oak Room Restaurant, Clock Bar and Bourbon Steak. A sampling includes the “1904 St. Francis Martini,” the “Gold Rush” and a “Basil Gin Gimlet” classic gimlet. Available on the 21st of each month only. In addition, Caruso’s will serve the “Cable Car Cocktail” year round.

• Pre-Fixe Menu – Starting on January 21 and continuing throughout the year, The Oak Room Restaurant will feature a rotating three course pre-fixe menu with items from Victor Hirtzler’s “The Hotel St. Francis Cook Book.” $45 per person.

- SPA TREATMENTS -

The St. Francis Renewal Spa will offer two treatments that celebrate the history of the hotel. For spa reservations, call (415) 774-0357.

• Pacific Pleasure Sea Salt Glow – The Westin St. Francis was home to a bathhouse on the 11th and 12th floors where seawater was pumped in from the San Francisco Bay. Now, spa lovers can relive a bit of history while getting silky smooth skin. Sea salt is applied with a massaging motion, the salts are then removed with hot steamed towels, dissolving the salts into the skin, followed by a body cream to leave the skin fully moisturized. 50 minutes $120.

• Milk Manicure & Pedicure - hotel resident Anna Held, wife of theatre performer Florenz Zeigfeld, would only bathe in gallons of milk, and each day waiters would bring 30 gallons of milk to her room to prepare her bath. Featuring products from Archipelago’s Milk line, the treatment begins with a milk soak to nurture and soften, followed by a milk scrub and an oat crème to finish. Manicure $40/Pedicure $50.

Opened more than a century ago on March 21, 1904, The Westin St. Francis still today maintains its preeminence as San Francisco's center of social, theatrical and business life. Renowned for luxury accommodations and excellent service, The Westin St. Francis continues to preserve its rich history and elegance while enhancing the guest experience with fresh, innovative concepts. The only hotel located on San Francisco’s famous Union Square, The Westin St. Francis is just steps from world class shopping, dining, theatres and art galleries. For reservations and more information, call (415) 397-7000, toll free (800) 917-7458 or visit www.westinstfrancis.com.