Elite Traveler Fall 2019

The Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel PRESIDENTIAL SUITE Step back in time to 19th-century San Francisco’s glamorous post-Gold-Rush heyday at the Palace Hotel. It has a prestigious history dating to 1875, when it opened as the city’s first luxury hotel. Since then, the grande dame has undergone several renovations (the most recent in 2015), keeping its service and offerings in line with its royal pedigree. Its impressive public spaces include an enormous marble promenade, a gracious lobby with arched ceilings and the iconic Garden Court, which is the city’s only indoor historic landmark. The breathtaking Paris-inspired court is filled with mirrors, gold, ornate marble columns, a domed glass ceiling and more chandeliers than you can count. It’s a dreamy spot for brunch or a tea service. The Presidential Suite naturally also showcases the hotel’s storied past. The living room has large arched windows, a baby grand piano, a carved marble fireplace and beautiful moldings throughout. There’s a formal dining room for six, a cozy media room and one elegant bedroom in the 2,000-sq-ft corner space. A few pieces of modern art and several brightly colored carpets keep the suite firmly planted in the 21st century. San Francisco sights Choose your favorite grape varietal and let the hotel’s well-connected concierges arrange a special day trip to Napa Valley. A private driver will take you to the US’s premier wine country, where you’ll embark on a hot-air balloon ride to admire the rolling hills and vineyards, and enjoy VIP tours and tastings at exclusive wineries.

Rate from $7,500 per night Contact Nicole Fondry, marketing manager, nicole.fondry@marriott.com, +1 415 512 1111, marriott.com