Joie de Vivre Hotels, San Francisco, USA
Airing Date: Nov 14th, 2005
Joie de Vivre Hospitality is a collection of more than 25 Northern California boutique hotels (24 hotels and one day spa) in San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Marin County. Whether you're travelling for business or planning an event, romantic getaway or family holiday, the theory is that they have a hotel that is uniquely suited to your personality. You can choose from 17 hotels in San Francisco, two in nearby Mill Valley, one in Tiburon and four in San Jose, Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Los Gatos.
The Phoenix Hotel is a landmark celebrating its 17th year of being San Francisco's world-renowned rock 'n roll hotel. Funky and young-at-heart, The Phoenix's central courtyard is a great place to check out visiting artists and entertainers. The Phoenix has 50s styled spacious guestrooms that feature tropical bungalow styling and imported island furnishings. Each of the 44 guestrooms, including three suites, face the pool and courtyard sculpture garden and include cable TV, phone with voicemail , dataport, electronic locks and complimentary continental breakfast. Artwork by local San Francisco artists decorates the walls. Non-smoking rooms are available.
Visit the Archbishop's Mansion for something completely different. Built for the Archbishop of San Francisco in 1904, this French chateau mansion is now a grand bed and breakfast located on charming Alamo Square Park. The mansion is surrounded by San Francisco's most plentiful collection of Victorian architecture including the famous Painted Ladies. Spectacularly crafted woodwork, antiques and a sweeping staircase grace the varied common areas. Each of the 15 guestrooms and suites are individually decorated and named after an opera.
Formerly the Shannon Court, Hotel Adagio has recently reopened after a six month renovation. The new Hotel Adagio features a fresh design that bridges its Spanish Colonial Revival architectural roots to a clean and contemporary design aesthetic. Located in the heart of San Francisco's theatre, dining and shopping districts, the Adagio is the perfect destination for exploring whether you're visiting on business or pleasure.
Hotel Bijou is Inspired by San Francisco's rich cinematic history, the Hotel Bijou is adorned with movie palace styling, dramatic Hollywood portraits, and a mini-movie theatre in the lobby. Each light and comfortable guestroom is named for a motion picture shot in San Francisco, with original movie stills as decorative room accents. A double feature of San Francisco-based films is screened each evening in the Petit Theatre Bijou.
Further information
Air New Zealand fly to San Francisco from $1796 ex Sydney, $2747 ex Perth, $1879 ex Melbourne & $1881 ex Brisbane
Prices available online only & include surcharges, fees & taxes. Blockout dates & conditions apply.
Air New Zealand
Website: airnewzealand.com.au
The Phoenix Hotel Rooms from $138 a double & $163 a deluxe king, including continental breakfast. Rooms at the Archbishop's Mansion from $197 a double, $237 with fireplace & $370 fireplace suite, includes continental breakfast
Joie de Vivre Hospitality
Website: thephoenixhotel.com
Website: thearchbishopsmansion.com
Website: www.hotelbijou.com
Website: www.thehoteladagio.com
Prices correct at 14/11/05
