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HYATT AT FISHERMAN’S WHARF
Table of Contents:
A. Destination Fisherman’s Wharf feature
B. Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf Anchors the Bay release
C. List of unique story suggestions
D. Hotel fact sheet
E. Feature/Renovation release
F. Business Traveler release
G. Meeting/function space fact sheet
H. Meet and be Green
I. Knuckles at the Wharf and Enoteca Musto
J. StayFit@Hyatt
K. 2010 Hotel Room Packages with corresponding lists of Top Ten Things To Do
L. Hyatt At Fisherman’s Wharf Introduces Bar/Bat Mitzvah Package
M. Hyatt Hotels of San Francisco and SFMTA Introduce Exclusive San Francisco Passport Package
N. San Francisco Hyatt Hotels Raise A Toast To Generate Donations For Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
O. Hyatt Hotels of San Francisco Have Got You Covered With Accommodations If You're Headed To The City-By-The-Bay For The World's Most Prestigious Sailing Race Trials
P. Hyatt Treats Children To New Organic Menu Created By Chef Alice Waters
A. HYATT AT FISHERMAN’S WHARF CELEBRATES THE CITY’S MOST POPULAR DESTINATION
Fisherman’s Wharf Background:
Fisherman's Wharf is a mile in length, starting at Aquatic Park and ending at Pier 39. Along with its variety of restaurants, the pulse of the neighborhood appeals to visitors of all persuasions, because of the myriad of activities, including the Wax Museum, Guinness Museum of World Records, Boudin Bakery and Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum. Additionally, the Red and White Fleet runs tour boats around Alcatraz and to the Golden Gate Bridge, both popular tours. Two shopping areas, The Anchorage and The Cannery, are located in the central area. Each is filled with unique stores, selling boutique items not available elsewhere.
Few visitors realize that the area known as Fisherman's Wharf extends to Aquatic Park, a popular attraction where residents and visitors alike have always enjoyed the opportunity to picnic, promenade or play bocce ball. The Maritime Museum, once the park's palatial bathhouse, exhibits memorabilia from the West Coast's seafaring days and includes giant masts, painted figureheads and detailed ship models. The building itself resembles a cruise ship, perfect for taking a break from explorations to sit on the outside deck and listen to the waves break on shore.
Rising on a hill across the street are the brick buildings of Ghirardelli Square, once a chocolate factory. Historical plaques tell the history of Domingo Ghirardelli who came to California to prospect gold but ended up becoming the king of chocolate. The Chocolate Manufactory & Soda Fountain still makes chocolate with the original old fashioned machines and few can resist enjoying a luscious ice cream sundae with chocolate on top or a cup of hot chocolate.
Ghirardelli Square is also filled with shops, selling everything from apparel to folk art. With their hilltop location, the restaurants are known for million dollar views as well as spectacular cuisine.
Riding a cable car is another popular option. The turnaround for the Powell/Hyde Cable Car is located in Victorian Park across the street from Ghirardelli Square, while the Mason/Powell Cable Car line is conveniently located right across from the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf.
Back on the bay is Hyde Street Pier, a U.S. National Park located on the water and exhibiting historic ships from the past. Visitors can board the Eureka, one of the last auto ferries on the bay, or the schooner, the C.A. Thayer, which transported lumber between 1895 and 1912. There is also an Italian felucca, almost unseen because of its small size. Queen of the pier is the Balclutha with its square-rigged masts. Built in 1887, the ship carried coal regularly around Cape Horn to San Francisco before becoming a lumber ship and then a transporter of men and supplies to Alaska. She was also the star of the 1930s movie, "Mutiny on the Bounty."
The views of the bay, the wharf, Golden Gate Bridge and the city from the far end of Hyde Street Pier are magnificent. On the far east end of Fisherman's Wharf are the Blue & Gold Fleet, which cruises to various ports around the bay and San Francisco Seaplane Tours, which offers 30 minute flightseeing tours. Plus, there are pedicabs, motorized cable cars and horse-drawn carriages, all available for memorable excursions.
Another unique feature at Fisherman’s Wharf is the Boudin Bakery, where bakers make bread with a recipe the company has nurtured since 1849, making it San Francisco's oldest continuously running company. The newly renovated facility boasts a Bakery & Cafe in Baker's Hall, gourmet gifts in the marketplace, a comprehensive museum to learn about Boudin's history, the full-service Bistro Boudin and the Bistro bar.
Additionally, the neighborhood features PIER 39, a shopping and entertainment complex that has been popular with visitors since it was reincarnated into its present form almost 25 years ago. At the entrance is Aquarium of the Bay, a $40 million aquarium, where guests can view eyeball to eyeball the marine life in San Francisco Bay. Clear acrylic tunnels transport visitors through gigantic tanks to see thousands of fish (rays, sharks and eels) swim inches away.
For those who enjoy marine life, the large colony of sea lions who have made their home on floating platforms west of Pier 39 is a must see. Fat, lazy and noisy, the sea lions never fail to entertain.
But then, serendipitous entertainment is what Fisherman's Wharf is all about. Street performers are found everywhere, on the streets, at the shopping centers and on the piers. Some are worth watching, others not, depending on your taste. A rap singer might compose a rap song about you as you walk by, or a human mannequin may stand frozen in one position, hoping you will toss a coin into his hat. A few of the street performers have even become highly paid entertainers on television.
Recently, the F-Line was completed, transporting passengers on historic trolleys along the waterfront from the Embarcadero to Fisherman's Wharf.
Fisherman’s Wharf Attraction/Activity Options:
* Check out all the fun and exciting events to discover why Fisherman's Wharf is San Francisco's #1 visitor destination
* Enjoy a bay cruise aboard Red and White Fleet under the Golden Gate Bridge
* Climb half way to the stars aboard the legendary cable cars
* One of the most popular attractions for all ages, watch sea lions frolic in the bay, which can be viewed from the PIER 39 perimeter road
* Discover the bay at PIER 39’s Aquarium of the Bay (www.aquariumofthebay.com)
* Experience world famous Ghirardelli chocolate at Ghirardelli Square
* Explore the National Maritime Museum (www.maritime.org) and the USS Pampanito Submarine Museum www.maritime.org/pamphome.htm * Hop on a ferry to Alcatraz (www.nps.gov/alcatraz/)
* Take a roller coaster ride at an exhibit tracing the fascinating history of Amusement Attractions in America, now open at Pier 45
* Board one of the Blue & Gold Fleets ferries and trek one of the last undeveloped islands left in the San Francisco Bay, Angel Island (www.angelisland.org)
* Browse Fort Mason, a former military installation and port of embarkation
* Walk the decks of the tall ships and stroll along the Hyde Street Pier, home of the world's largest collection of historic ships by tonnage, where visitors can board several National Landmark vessels
* Browse through the flagship Boudin Bakery and enjoy a freshly baked loaf of sourdough
* Enjoy an Irish coffee at Buena Vista Café, the beverage’s origin
* Get a work out rollerblading, bicycling or walking over the Golden Gate Bridge
* Take a thrilling adventure on Turbo Ride through the magic of films and sophisticated simulation technology where the hydraulic seats move in sync with the action on the big-screen at PIER 39
* A food lover's haven, Fisherman's Wharf boasts some of the best dining in the world. Savor Ghirardelli chocolate, fresh sourdough bread, fresh Dungeness crab and the myriad of restaurant options, an eclectic mix of international cuisine
* Raise a toast at San Francisco’s Best Sports Bar, Knuckles at the Wharf
* During the day, street performers entertain onlookers with a number of different acts, including talented magicians, human robots, musicians, jugglers, clowns and fire-eaters, while at night enjoy live music, dancing and comedy clubs as well
Fisherman’s Wharf History:
Those who are privileged to visit San Francisco never fail to recall their stroll along this city’s historic Fisherman’s Wharf. Here they can peer down at the fishing craft gently riding in the calm water or pause to watch fishermen mending a net and listen to shouted Latin-tongued exchanges between the followers of the sea. Most of the boats in view belong to a third generation of fishing craft, which have made history at the "Wharf."
From the days of the Gold Rush until the turn of the Century, the San Francisco fishing fleet was composed of lateen-rigged sailboats. They were copies of the craft, which the Italian fishermen knew in their native land. Green was the prevailing color of the tiny boats and the name of a patron saint appeared on the hull. The fishermen themselves were as colorful as their craft. Their natural talent for song was to be heard in renditions of arias from Verdi, lusty if not always true to the ear. In the fog-shrouded waters outside the Golden Gate, the singing was a means of communication. You could not see a companion boat, but you knew it was there.
The "second-generation" of fishing boats came with the introduction of gasoline engines, small but dependable "put-puts." What became known as the Monterey Hull boats came into general use. The gas engine made it possible to fish more days of the year, gave a wider range for their operation in the ocean water and provided power to haul in the nets or lines.
Even today, several hundred of the Monterey-type boats remain as a part of the fishing fleet. Often likened to the "vintage" automobiles of the Model-T era, the Monterey Hull craft ride at harbor alongside a "'third generation" of commercial fishing boats, diesel-powered craft which overshadow them in size, cruising capacity and are often equipped with two-way radio telephones and "sonar" depth-finders.
In those older days, the fishermen got their news about the weather from nature instead of a radio report. If the moon was in the east, the tide was coming in or if in the west, the tide was flowing out the Golden Gate. A circle around the moon meant rain. Porpoises playing around the boat indicated a bad wind was brewing.
Old timers around Fisherman's Wharf have other tales to tell, recalled from the period of the last sailboats. It was hard work. If the boat was becalmed, they waited long hours for a breeze, or got out the oars and rowed. Sometimes they would throw a grappling hook into the rudder chain of a passing steamer and get a ride home. When the steamer crews called out imprecations against these marine hitchhikers, the Italian fishermen screamed right back in words that soon became a part of waterfront "lingo."
In those earlier periods, the favorite fishing spots were outside the Golden Gate, just beyond the waves breaking on the rocks and sandy beaches. It took great skill to manage the boats so they did not drift ashore and become shipwrecked. In terms of money, the rewards were very low, if today's standards of value are to serve as a measure. The average fisherman made $2 or $3 a week, sometimes as much as $5. But, on the other hand a loaf of bread could be bought for less than five cents and good red wine came from grapes that could be purchased for $5 a ton.
Today, as in the past, it is the fishing fleet, operated by the grandsons and great-grandsons of these past generations, which make Fisherman’s Wharf a place of activity, the center of an ocean-oriented industry beloved by natives and visitors alike.
B. HYATT AT FISHERMAN’S WHARF ANCHORS THE BAY
Taking up residence on San Francisco’s coveted waterfront, the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf embraces the city’s most popular attractions and is one of the most tourist friendly “anchors” for visitors to rest their weary heads after a day full of excursions.
Popular Attractions: Anchoring the Bay (from Ferry Building to Ghirardelli Square):
Anchoring San Francisco’s #1 destination, the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf is conveniently located across the street from the Mason/Powell Cable Car line with nearby attractions that include Alcatraz, PIER 39, The Cannery, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Cruises, Coit Tower, Lombard Street, Ghirardelli Square and Aquarium of the Bay.
One of the most popular destinations in the entire United States, San Francisco’s bay waterfront boasts the most desirable attractions in this city-by-the-bay. Below is a comprehensive list of Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf’s personal suggestions.
Shopping:
Embarcadero Center: featuring over 70 stores, 36 restaurants, a five screen cinema, art walk tour, fountains and gardens. www.embarcaderocenter.com
Jackson Square: One of the city's oldest districts, this area features several antique shops, art galleries and fine-dining. www.jacksonsquaresf.com
The Cannery and The Anchorage: Both centers are located along Fisherman’s Wharf and are filled with unique stores, selling boutique items not available elsewhere.
Art and Culture:
San Francisco Railway Museum: The new museum features a permanent display of artifacts depicting the City’s transportation www.streetcar.org Continued…
Attractions, Landmarks and Points of Interest:
AT&T Park San Francisco: Home of Major League Baseball’s San Francisco Giants, this new stadium hosts baseball games, musical concerts, special events and tours. www.sanfrancisco.giants.com
Ferry Building: Today in all its refurbished glory, the Ferry Building houses a gourmet food marketplace with shops and restaurants and a farmer’s market every Tuesday and food marketplace with shops and restaurants and a farmer’s market every Tuesday and Saturday. www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com
Piers 1½, 3 & 5: Featuring a Bayside History Walk with maritime photographs around the entire parameter of the Piers, these refurbished piers reconnect the public with the waterfront. www.thepierssf.com
Cable Cars: Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf not only anchors the bay, but the hotel is also conveniently located at the turn-arounds for the Mason/Powell lines. www.sfmta.com
San Francisco’s F-Line Streetcars: Re-introduced in the 1980s, these vintage streetcars travel six miles, from Fisherman's Wharf along the Embarcadero and up Market Street to Castro Street. www.streetcar.org
Filbert Steps: This unique stairway “to Heaven” leads up to Coit Tower, with gardens and sculptures guiding the way up to a phenomenal, panoramic view of the bay at the top.
Bay Trail: This path connects all regions of the bay with over 240 miles of space to jog, roller blade and hike.
PIER 39: A shopping and entertainment complex with a myriad of shops, restaurants and attractions, including: Aquarium of the Bay, a $40 million aquarium, where guests can view the marine life in San Francisco Bay; a large colony of sea lions that have made their “stage” on floating platforms west of Pier 39; the thrilling adventures of Turbo Ride; a carousal; and street performers. www.pier39.com
Wax Museum: Home to over 250 international personalities, this is one of the largest museums of its kind. A millennium of history is represented in fabulous scenes from the birth of Christ through the dramatic milestones in man's history. www.waxmuseum.com
Guinness Museum of World Records: Displays from the famous record-breaking book.
Boudin Bakery: Bakers still make bread with a recipe the company has nurtured since 1849, making it San Francisco's oldest continuously running company. The newly renovated facility boasts a Bakery & Cafe in Baker's Hall, gourmet gifts in the marketplace, a comprehensive museum, the full-service Bistro Boudin and the Bistro bar.
Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum: 10,000 square feet filled with the strange, the unusual, and the unbelievable. www.ripleys.com
Ghirardelli Square: Once a chocolate factory, this shopping center attraction is home to The Chocolate Manufactory & Soda Fountain as well as shops, selling everything from apparel to folk art. www.ghirardellisq.com
Fisherman’s Wharf: During the day, street performers entertain onlookers with a number of different acts, including talented magicians, human robots, musicians, jugglers, clowns and fire-eaters, while at night enjoy live music, dancing and comedy clubs as well. Additionally, the myriad of shops, restaurants and attractions line the streets between Aquatic Park and Pier 39. www.maritime.org
Aquatic Park: A popular attraction where residents and visitors alike enjoy the opportunity to picnic, promenade or play bocce ball.
The Maritime Museum: Once Aquatic Park's palatial bathhouse, memorabilia from the West Coast's seafaring days are displayed, including giant masts, painted figureheads and detailed ship models.
Hyde Street Pier: Walk the decks of the tall ships and stroll along the U.S. National Park, home of the world's largest collection of historic ships by tonnage, where visitors can board several National Landmark vessels. www.maritime.org
Attractions in America: Take a roller coaster ride at an exhibit tracing the fascinating history of Amusement, now open at Pier 45.
Transportation:
BART: Bay Area Rapid Transit stops at Embarcadero Station and runs to destinations such as San Francisco International Airport, the Oakland Coliseum, Berkeley, Oakland, and all over the Bay Area. www.bart.gov
MUNI: San Francisco's Municipal Railway features underground light rail service as well as buses and trolleys that run throughout the entire city. www.sfmta.com
Pedicabs/motorized cable cars/horse-drawn carriages: All options on the waterfront.
Cruises, Tours and Recreation:
Alcatraz Cruises: Alcatraz Landing, located at Pier 33 on the waterfront is the departure and return point for the ferry to the notorious prison island. www.alcatrazcruises.com
Red and White Fleet: As the first San Francisco bay cruise tour operator, the outfit features the original Golden Gate Bay Cruise, California Sunset Cruise and the new Bridge to Bridge Cruise. Boarding at Pier 43½. www.redandwhite.com
Escape from the Rock: a 90-minute journey, which sails under the Golden Gate Bridge, includes undisclosed secrets of notorious criminals. www.BlueandGoldFleet.com
City Guides: Free tours of the Ferry Building and Embarcadero North and South, as well as many other local areas of interest. www.sfcityguides.org
Ferry Building Cruise Line: Enjoy environmental landscapes and dramatic scenery on this 90-minute cruise around the bay. www.redandwhite.com
Golden Gate Ferry: Take the ferry to a Giant's game or across the bay to Sausalito, Larkspur, Angel Island and Oakland. www.goldengate.org
Hornblower Cruises & Events: Discovery Lunch Cruises every day, dinner cruises every night and Champagne brunches on the weekends. www.hornblower.com
Adventure Cat San Francisco: 90-minute sailing bay cruise. www.adventurecat.com
City Kayak: For an adventurous day on the bay, this outfit offers kayak lessons, rentals and guided tours. www.citykayak.com
Signature Yacht Events: A two-hour cruise of the bay with Champagne brunch buffet. www.signaturesf.com
San Francisco Comprehensive Shuttle Tours: A five-hour tour of the greatest sights in San Francisco. www.sanfranshuttletours.com
Ride The Ducks: Experience San Francisco in a whole new way…on board a U.S. Coast Guard inspected DUKW, an original, refurbished World War II Amphibious landing craft. www.sanfranciscoducks.com
San Francisco Seaplane Tours: Offers 30-minute flightseeing tours of the bay
Night Life:
Knuckles at the Wharf and Enoteca Musto: The ideal locale for watching any myriad of sports, all at one time, on any one of the bar’s 18 TV screens or kicking back in the hotel’s new (adjacent) wine lounge.
Bix: Live jazz nightly. www.bixrestaurant.com The Cosmopolitan California: Piano bar/cocktail lounge. www.thecosmopolitancafe.com
The Holding Company: Known for its large selection of beers, this local hang out is a great place to wind down at the end of the day.
Monte Cristo Café: The Mediterranean bistro, transitions from a popular restaurant into a night club with Salsa dancing and jazz music. www.montecristocafesf.com Punchline: San Francisco’s longest running comedy club. www.punchlinecomedy.com
Teatro Zinzanni: This theater offers a mix of Cirque and Caberet, with incredible cuisine to complement the experience. www.zinzanni.org
Restaurants:
Eclipse Café: Situated at the base of the Hyatt Regency San Francisco’s soaring atrium lobby, features classic interpretations of local cuisine.
Knuckles at the Wharf: Located at the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf, this newly renovated Fisherman’s Wharf, sports-friendly restaurant dishes up classic American favorites and now features the new Enoteca Musto wine lounge.
Alioto’s: Three generations of Alioto’s have cultivated Sicilian recipes incorporating the local, fresh seafood. www.aliotos.com
Ana Mandara: Owned by actor Don Johnson, featuring authentic, modern Vietnamese.
Bix: Classic American food, with live jazz nightly. www.bixrestaurant.com Boulevard: American cuisine with a California flare. www.boulevardrestaurant.com
Buena Vista Café: Enjoy an Irish coffee at the beverage’s origin
Butterfly Restaurant: Pan-Asian cuisine with a spectacular view. www.butterflysf.com Castagnola’s: one of the oldest, most respected restaurants at Fisherman’s Wharf. Chaya Brasserie: French-Japanese fusion. www.thechaya.com Crab House: Voted "Best Crab in San Francisco," this cozy boathouse is home of the world-famous killer crab, over two pounds of whole roasted Dungeness crab. Faz: Mediterranean. www.fazrestaurants.com Franciscan Crab Restaurant: In a word, crab! http://www.franciscanrestaurant.com/
Gordon Biersch: Local brew pub with dramatic bay views. www.gordonbiersch.com Hog Island Oyster Co.: Oyster Bar with daily specials. www.hogislandoysters.com L’Olivier: French cuisine. www.lolivierrestaurant.com MarketBar: Mediterranean. www.marketbar.com McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant: The very freshest Northwest-style seafood with spectacular panoramic views. www.mccormickandschmicks.com Monte Cristo Café: Mediterranean bistro with bay views. www.montecristocafesf.com Nick's Lighthouse: A quaint, romantic waterfront, featuring fresh Italian seafood. One Market: American. www.onemarket.com
Ozumo Restaurant: Japanese. www.ozumo.com Palomino: American. www.palomino.com
Pier 23 Café: Great food and live music every night. www.pier23cafe.com Pier Market Seafood Restaurant: Award winning clam chowder, mesquite grilled fresh fish and meats and stunning views.
Pompei’s Grotto: Fresh seafood, with specialties that include crab and Italian favorites.
Rain Forest Café: Located at Fisherman’s Wharf, it’s a wild place for the whole family to shop and eat. http://www.rainforestcafe.com/
Red’s Java House: This landmark building, dating back to 1912, is an old-fashioned, no-frills burger shack with a prime Embarcadero (view) location. Sabella and LaTorre: one of the original family restaurants on Fisherman's Wharf.
Scoma’s: With views of the bay, this historic restaurant is one of the nation’s highest grossing independent restaurants, serving 450,000 annually. www.scomas.com Shanghai 1930: Chinese restaurant with 1930’s décor. www.shanghai1930.com Sinbads Restaurant: Seafood. www.sinbadsrestaurant.com
The Slanted Door: Modern Vietnamese food. www.slanteddoor.com The Waterfront Restaurant: Mediterranean-Seafood. www.waterfrontsf.com Yank Sing: Chinese/Dim Sum. www.yanksing.com
Events:
Ferry Building Farmers’ Market: (On-going) www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com
St Patrick’s Day Parade: Annual parade through San Francisco starting at the Ferry Building. www.sfstpatricksdayparade.com
Bay to Breakers: Held yearly on the third Sunday of May, this is the “world’s largest foot race.” www.ingbaytobreakers.com
San Francisco's 4th of July Music Festival & Fireworks Spectacular!: Enjoy live music, local artists, family entertainment and fireworks. www.4thofjulysf.com
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Parade: Held during the pride celebrations in June, this annual parade runs along Market Street. www.sfpride.org
San Francisco Marathon: Usually held in July, the race starts at the Ferry Building. www.runsfm.com
“People in Plazas” Free Summer Concert Series: 100 free concerts during the months of July/August/September, ranging from Blues to Mariachi. www.embarcaderocenter.com
Fleet Week: A spectacular weekend family event featuring the Navy Blue Angels, a Parade of Navy ships and other exciting demonstrations. http://www.fleetweek.us/
C. HYATT AT FISHERMAN’S WHARF: Media “Tool Kit”: Story Suggestions
Story Lines:
* Last year, almost 12 million people made their way to Fisherman’s Wharf, making the neighborhood San Francisco’s #1 destination, according SFGate.com, the official website for the San Francisco Chronicle. The recently renovated Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf resides in the center of all the action, with nearby attractions that include the Cable Cars, Alcatraz, Pier 39, The Cannery, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Cruises, Coit Tower, Lombard Street, Ghirardelli Square, Aquarium of the Bay and North Beach.
* Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf Makes a Splash for groups as the only property in San Francisco that can host exclusive outdoor poolside functions, complete with year-round heated pool, thematic menus and décor.
* For Business Travelers: As an alternative to typical downtown accommodations, business travelers have the option to stay in San Francisco’s #1 destination, amidst all the action and after work night life, which is noticeably lacking in other business districts. Additionally, the property caters to those who prefer to optimize their business travel by offering unique amenities and services as well as a unique, yet very local San Francisco, approach to hospitality. Free car service is also offered to get business travelers to downtown meetings and appointments.
* For Families: With the myriad of activities for families, young and old, Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf sits within walking distance of the city’s most popular family attractions and boasts one of San Francisco’s only outdoor swimming pools.
* Cable Car Features: Conveniently located across the street from the Mason/Powell Cable Car line, Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf is connected to all the city’s major attractions and is a convenient haven for those who want to utilize.
D. HYATT AT FISHERMAN’S WHARF HOTEL FACT SHEET
Address/Phone:
555 North Point Street San Francisco, California 94133
(415) 563-1234, phone
(800) 233-1234, toll free
(415) 486-4444, fax
http://fishermanswharf.hyatt.com/
Location: Conveniently located across the street from the Mason/Powell Cable Car line, nearby attractions include Alcatraz, Pier 39, The Cannery, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Cruises, Coit Tower, Lombard Street, Ghirardelli Square, Aquarium of the Bay and North Beach.
Description: Notably “the best hotel in San Francisco’s #1 destination,” the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf earns that distinction due to its newly renovated and chic guest rooms, the popular Knuckles at the Wharf restaurant, new Enoteca Musto wine lounge and the myriad of special upgraded amenities and services. Additionally, the property’s central location and proximity to the city’s favorite attractions makes this hotel an ideal home away from home.
Guest Rooms: The hotel features 313 recently renovated and spacious guest rooms that exude a residential feel and represent the most chic accommodations in San Francisco. All rooms include the Hyatt Grand Bed, a multifunctional workstation with ergonomically designed chair and comfortable seating area with wireless capabilities. The newly designed guest rooms also feature a 32-inch flat-screen LCD TV, deluxe baths, modernized vanity and exclusive Portico® bath amenities. King rooms feature a luxurious oversized rain-shower.
Dining and Open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Knuckles at the Wharf
Entertainment: has been recognized as San Francisco’s #1 Sports Bar by AOL’s City Guide. The newly renovated sports-friendly atmosphere dishes up classic American favorites and is complemented by the new Enoteca Musto wine lounge, open from 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. Featured menu items include: Mojito Skirt Steak, Big and Bold Salads and a line of bar bites to share including Baby Crab Cakes, Sticky Wings, Cambozola Flat Bread and a variety of sliders. Knuckle's famous house smoked BBQ is still offered with our house-made sauces and cole slaw. Enoteca Musto highlights wine from California’s wine country and small plates featuring artisanal cheeses and local seasonal products.
Function Space: The hotel’s meetings and event space encompasses over 19,000 square feet of flexible function space; stunning ballroom with skylights and fireplace; complete A/V equipment with onsite experts; and Wi-Fi in all meeting, event and pre-function areas. The diversity of the function space lends itself to several unique offerings so that groups can enjoy a variety of environments. For instance, the ballroom features a skylight lined ceiling filtering natural light along with a fireplace and built in bar and the pre-function space creates a cozy ambiance of European charm, complete with bubbling fountain, fireplace and built-in bar.
Guest Services and Wi-Fi service throughout hotel
Amenities: 24-hour automated business center
Cable Car across the street
Express check-in and check-out kiosks with the ability to print boarding passes
Complimentary transportation to Financial District (Monday-Friday, mornings only)
Newly renovated 24-hour StayFit Fitness Center
Outdoor heated pool & Jacuzzi
24-hour front desk, security
Computer stations with Internet access and printing options
1-800-CHECK-IN
Full-service Concierge assistance
Assistance devices for persons with disabilities
Daily laundry/dry cleaning service
17-hour in-room dining
Express voicemail check out
Valet parking
Multi-lingual staff
Complete compliance with ADA standards
Non-smoking floors available
YogaAway and Hyatt Stay Fit Programs
eConcierge --- proving personal assistance and electronic itinerary
E. HYATT AT FISHERMAN’S WHARF FEATURES CHIC NEW ROOMS, FITNESS CENTER AND LOBBY
As the best hotel in San Francisco’s #1 destination, the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf recently completed a $6 million renovation of the hotel’s 313 guestrooms and expanded Stay Fit @ Hyatt Fitness Center as well as a complete lobby redesign and refurbishment and total restaurant renovation. Additionally, to complement the “hardware” improvements, the property has also upgraded service and amenity standards.
The guest room renovation features a contemporary residential feel and represents the most chic accommodations in San Francisco. All rooms include the Hyatt Grand Bed, a multifunctional workstation with ergonomically designed chair and comfortable seating area with wireless capabilities. The newly designed guest rooms also feature a 32-inch flat-screen LCD TV, deluxe baths, modernized vanity and exclusive Portico® bath amenities. King rooms feature a luxurious oversized rain-shower.
The expanded Stay Fit @ Hyatt Fitness Center offers 24-hour access and boasts state-of-the-art Life Fitness® cardio machines, yoga mats and free weights. The hotel also has an outdoor heated pool and whirlpool, open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The lobby redesign, completed in March 2007, is a comprehensive overhaul, featuring a contemporary ambiance with functional and design enhancements of the front desk, including new walls dressed in crisp white leather as well as the addition of a fireplace to provide a more residential, welcoming environment. The hotel also boasts a completely new and modern business center, which offers two computer terminals with printer options.
Additionally, great emphasis has been placed on enhancing the service standards at the hotel, which have already been noticeably improved and are evidenced by guest comment cards. In keeping with all of the upgrades at this newly positioned property, amenities are also being enhanced to appropriately accommodate the high expectations of the hotel’s refined guests.
Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf is located at 555 North Point Street, San Francisco, California, USA 94133. For reservations and additional information, visit http:fishermanswharf.hyatt.com or call (415) 563-1234 or toll free (800) 233-1234.
The hotel features 313 spacious guest rooms boasting the plush, Hyatt Grand Bed with pillow-top mattresses; multifunction workstation with ergonomic chair; and luxurious bath with deluxe amenities. Guest services and amenities include Wi-Fi service throughout the hotel; 24-hour automated business center; complimentary transportation to the Financial District; newly renovated 24-hour StayFit @ Hyatt Fitness Center; and outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi. Dining and Entertainment options range from Knuckles at the Wharf, which is a sports friendly environment featuring comfort food and barbeque specialties and the new Enoteca Musto wine lounge as well as room service, which is offered from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
The hotel’s meetings and event space encompasses over 19,000 square feet of flexible function space; stunning ballroom with skylights and fireplace; complete A/V equipment with onsite experts; and Wi-Fi in all meeting, event and pre-function areas.
Conveniently located across the street from the Mason/Powell Cable Car line, nearby attractions include Alcatraz, Pier 39, The Cannery, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Cruises, Coit Tower, Lombard Street, Ghirardelli Square, Aquarium of the Bay and North Beach.
F. THE NEWLY RENOVATED HYATT AT FISHERMAN’S WHARF IS AN IDEAL “HITCHING POST” FOR BUSINESS TRAVELERS
As the best hotel in San Francisco’s #1 destination, the newly renovated Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf is the ideal property for business travelers that take a different approach to their out of office ventures.
Renovation:
After the recent room renovation and the addition of a new fitness center, the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf just completed the redesign and reconstruction of the hotel’s chic new lobby. As the prototype for future Hyatt lobby renovation projects, features include a check-in kiosk, specifically designed for those in a hurry, which offers all in one room key processing, boarding pass print out and express check-out.
Additionally, the lobby renovation includes a fresh, modern setting that features engaging artwork as well as chic new furnishings, which set the stage for the hotel’s contemporary and innovative personality; a new (front desk) pod setting, which makes it easier for the agents to interact with the guests; and the new “Web-In” and “Web-Out” (check-in/check-out) feature whereby guests receive their room number via PDA upon arrival and email receipt upon departure.
The hotel also features 313 newly refurbished and spacious guest rooms boasting the plush, new Grand Bed with pillow-top mattresses; multifunction workstation with ergonomic chair; and luxurious bath with deluxe amenities.
Value Added Amenities and Services:
As an alternative to typical downtown accommodations, Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf provides business travelers with the option to stay in San Francisco’s #1 destination, amidst all the action and after work nightlife, which is noticeably lacking in other business districts. Located only minutes from the city’s Financial District, free car service is offered to get business travelers to downtown meetings and appointments.
The property also caters to those who prefer to optimize their business travel by offering unique, value added amenities and services as well as a local San Francisco approach to hospitality. In addition to the afore-mentioned check-in kiosk, Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf offers Wi-Fi service throughout the hotel; iHomes in all guest rooms; Fastboard --- complimentary printing of airline boarding pass; 24-hour automated business center; complimentary transportation to the Financial District; newly renovated 24-hour
StayFit @ Hyatt Fitness Center, featuring new equipment by LifeFitness, with individual TV monitors and headphones; outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi; and 18 flat screen TVs (some in HD) at Knuckles. Dining and Entertainment options range from Knuckles at the Wharf, which is a sports friendly environment featuring comfort food and barbeque specialties and the new Enoteca Musto wine lounge as well as room service, which is offered from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Within walking distance of the hotel, there is a wide range of restaurants and clubs that stay open late to accommodate those who want to incorporate evening amusements into their business trip.
Location, Location, Location:
Conveniently located at 555 North Point Street, across the street from the Mason/Powell Cable Car line, nearby attractions include Alcatraz, Pier 39, The Cannery, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Cruises, Coit Tower, Lombard Street, Ghirardelli Square, Aquarium of the Bay and North Beach.
For reservations and additional information, visit http:fishermanswharf.hyatt.com or call (415) 563-1234 or toll free (800) 233-1234.
G. HYATT AT FISHERMAN’S WHARF HOSTS THE CITY’S BEST MEETINGS & BANQUETS
Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf is ideally located in San Francisco’s #1 destination, convenient to such popular attractions as Mason/Powell Cable Car line, Alcatraz, PIER 39, The Cannery, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, bay cruises, Coit Tower, Lombard Street, Ghirardelli Square, Aquarium of the Bay and North Beach, to name a few.
With recently renovated guest rooms and public space, this property is capable of hosting groups of all sizes and accommodating the diverse needs of local, national and international constituents. The hotel’s meetings and event space encompasses over 19,000 square feet of flexible function space, including a stunning 3,290 square foot ballroom with skylights and fireplace (accommodating up to 312 guests) and 6,696 square feet of pre-function space in the luxurious North Point Lounge (accommodating up to 300 guests) as well as 10 other meeting rooms that can hold from eight in the Golden Gate Room to 180 for receptions in the C. A. Thayer room. Other features include use of the Presidio Ballroom for general sessions with up to eight surrounding break out rooms. (please see attached for room capacities/layouts).
The diversity of the function space lends itself to several unique offerings so that groups can enjoy a variety of environments. For instance, the ballroom features a skylight lined ceiling filtering natural light along with a fireplace and built in bar and the pre-function space creates a cozy ambiance of European charm, complete with bubbling fountain, fireplace and built-in bar.
In addition to wireless capabilities in all meeting space and public areas, each meeting room features T1 lines for high speed Internet access, individual or master controls for heat and air conditioning, sound, music, telephones, multiple electrical and microphone outlets, special lighting effects and 120V single-phase 20 amp breaker and 208V single-phase 30 amp breaker electricity. The hotel also offers two computer stations
For planners interested in inquiring directly with the hotel about availability and customized programs, please contact Director of Sales & Marketing Marianne Milton at (415) 486-4415 or marianne.milton@hyatt.com.
Onsite Catering:
At Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf, the property recognizes the importance of providing flexible function space, impeccable service and creative culinary options. The hotel knows the highlights of a successful function is the quality, creativity and taste of the food. As a result, the hotel’s catering team will create custom tailored menus that best suit each group's needs.
HYATT FISHERMAN’S WHARF
COMPLETES RENOVATION
OF HOTEL’S MEETING SPACE
Inspired by its location in San Francisco’s #1 destination, Hyatt
Fisherman’s Wharf has just completed a comprehensive one million dollar renovation
of the hotel’s 19,000+ square feet of function space.
According to General Manager Matt
Humphreys, “We are very pleased with the outcome of our recent renovation and
the reaction from clients has been overwhelmingly positive.” He continues, “The new décor was designed to
reflect the hotel’s proximity to San Francisco’s most popular destination along
the Waterfront in Fisherman’s Wharf. As
a result, the colors, images and furnishings are reminiscent of the San
Francisco Bay, the fishermen community and the merchants along Fisherman’s Wharf.”
While incorporating the silver shimmer
off the water’s surface and the netting used for fishing, along with the beige
brown color of the sand, the new meeting space showcases a contemporary, pleasant
look and feel. Designed by Chicago’s Simeone
Deary Design Group, the renovation includes new fireplaces, custom hand blown
glass chandeliers, shimmering fountain and wall sconces, as well as a cozy area
that serves as a quiet workplace or for convenient, one-on-one networking. Additionally, the lounge provides additional
power outlets for mobile devices and lap tops.
For
planners interested in inquiring about availability, please contact Director of
Sales and Marketing, Marianne Milton at
(415) 486-4415 or marianne.milton@hyatt.com.
H. ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTICES TO ENHANCE HYATT AT FISHERMAN’S WHARF MEETING OFFERINGS
Introducing Meet and Be Green Program and Promotion:
(San Francisco, CA --- September 22, 2010) – Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf has just launched Meet and Be Green, a new program that encourages guests and planners to make green choices for their meetings. In order to Meet and Be Green at Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf, planners and meeting attendees will pledge to take these ten steps to “go green” during their meeting:
* Recycle during the meeting
* Use products with 100% recycled content
* Print materials locally
* Minimize shipping
* Rather than setting materials at every seat, place meeting materials, such as handouts, notepads, pens, etc., in a central location so attendees can take as needed
* Maintain room temperatures at an appropriate level
* Eliminate disposable water bottles
* Minimize use of other disposable products such as plates, cups, napkins, and utensils
* Select locally grown seasonal foods when planning the menu
* Plan ahead for the meeting to make it easier and more economical to keep the meeting green
Dedicated meeting planners at Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf will help source products with 100% recycled content, find local suppliers, and maximize efforts to reduce waste to create a meeting experience that exceeds expectations and helps the environment at the same time. To discuss Meet and Be Green options, meeting planners should contact the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf sales team at (415) 486-4410 or Marianne.milton@hyatt.com.
For new meetings booked by December 30, 2010, and held by March 31, 2011, groups participating in the Meet and Be Green program at Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf will be eligible for a 3% rebate on qualifying charges on the master bill. Meet and Be Green is one of the latest additions to Great Happens, Hyatt’s ongoing campaign to emphasize the power and importance of in-person meetings.
Meet and Be Green is one part of Hyatt’s larger pledge to conserve energy, minimize waste and create responsible, sustainable corporate practices to care for the earth and guests. By empowering guests to do the same, Hyatt and its planners can help minimize the environmental impact of meetings. Full details of the program and promotion are available at www.hyattmeetings.com.
In addition to the launch of Meet and Be Green, Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf recently introduced new Seasonal Banquet Menus. These menu selections are updated quarterly and provide food and beverage enhancements for meetings and events that feature items from local and regional farmers, fisherman and cheese makers.
About Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf:
Notably “the best hotel in San Francisco’s #1 destination,” the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf earns that distinction due to its newly renovated and chic guest rooms, the popular Knuckles at the Wharf restaurant, new Enoteca Musto wine lounge and the myriad of special upgraded amenities and services. Additionally, the property’s central location and proximity to the city’s favorite attractions makes this hotel an ideal home away from home. The hotel’s meetings and event space encompasses over 19,000 square feet of flexible function space; stunning ballroom with skylights and fireplace; complete A/V equipment with onsite experts; and Wi-Fi in all meeting, event and pre-function areas.
Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf
555 North Point Street, San Francisco, California 94133
(415) 563-1234, phone
(800) 233-1234, toll free
(415) 486-4444, fax
http://fishermanswharf.hyatt.com/
I. HYATT AT FISHERMAN’S WHARF EMBARKS UPON TRANSFORMATION OF THE HOTEL’S POPULAR KNUCKLES RESTAURANT AS WELL AS THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW ENOTECA MUSTO WINE LOUNGE
One of the most popular restaurants in Fisherman’s Wharf, Knuckles recently redefined itself with a whole new look and concept. Rebranded in 2009 as Knuckles at the Wharf, the historic restaurant has been redesigned by incorporating the historic architecture with a more contemporary ambiance, created by Cass Calder Smith. In order to create a more intimately social atmosphere, private booths for up to eight people line one wall, with a focus on the “Celebrity” booth, which accommodates 10.
A restaurant for all tastes, Knuckles at the Wharf continues to be a sports-friendly environment, with plenty of Plasma TV's for sports watching, but more focus was paid to the convivial, interactive atmosphere as well as the cuisine and special beverage offerings. The new design ties the recent $8 million hotel guest room and lobby renovation together with the new concept in food and beverage. The three-meal-a-day restaurant is well suited for those who want to dine in a chic, yet casual dining environment for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as cocktails and evening appetizers.
Knuckles’ menu has been expanded and recently enhanced by the new Executive Chef Hideki Myo. Some of the featured items are Mojito Skirt Steak, Big and Bold Salads and a line of bar bites to share including Baby Crab Cakes, Sticky Wings, Cambozola Flat Bread and a variety of sliders. Knuckle's famous house smoked BBQ is still offered with our barbecue sauce, cornbread and lots of Cole Slaw.
Inspired by the creative leadership of the hotel’s General Manager, Dania Duke, the redesigned facility also features a new concept in hospitality, namely the new Enoteca Musto, a chic wine lounge in an adjacent, yet private, club-like setting. Enoteca Musto highlights wine from California’s wine country and small plates featuring artisanal cheeses and local seasonal products.
J. HYATT AT FISHERMAN’S WHARF OPENS STAYFIT@HYATT 24/7 GYM TO HELP TRAVELERS STAY IN SHAPE ON THE ROAD
In addition to a host of several other amenities, Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf features its StayFit@Hyatt 24/7 gym, which features state-of-the-art Life Fitness® equipment, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
“At Hyatt, we understand the stress of business travel and the importance of upholding one’s daily routine even when away from home,” says Dania Duke, general manager of Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf. “Now, no matter what time guests arrive at Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf, they can still enjoy the great workout they have at home with access to state-of-the-art Life Fitness equipment anytime, any day.
Hyatt’s 24/7 gym is an extension of the dynamic StayFit@Hyatt program launched in late-2005, which caters to fitness-conscious business and leisure travelers. In addition to offering the 24/7 gym featuring the latest high-tech cardio and strength-training equipment from industry leader Life Fitness®, regularly scheduled exercise programs, and knowledgeable support staff on-site, StayFit@Hyatt also offers guests in-room, on-demand yoga videos through an exclusive partnership with Yoga Away; a 24-hour-a-day, seven day-a-week StayFit concierge service that provides workout attire upon request in under an hour; and complimentary GPS forerunner armbands to help runners and walkers easily monitor their heart rate, course and distance as well as provide easy navigation back to the hotel.
K. HYATT AT FISHERMAN’S WHARF REVEALS THEMATIC ROOM PACKAGES AND TOP TEN SUGGESTIONS OF THINGS TO DO TO SUIT THOSE MOODS
(June 23, 2010 - San Francisco, CA) --- As the best hotel in San Francisco’s #1 destination, the newly renovated Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf offers room packages that appeal to most any mood, including the “Amour Romance” Package;”Balance Relaxation” Package; “ Explore” Package; and the “Awaken Bed & Breakfast” Package.
For reservations and information, visit http:fishermanswharf.hyatt.com or call (800) 233-1234 and click on or ask for the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf “Special Offers.”
“Amour Romance” Package:
Designed for couples, the “Amour Romance” Package sets the stage for romance in one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Starting at only $269, the package includes: accommodations for two, for one night; full American breakfast for two (room service or in Knuckles); bottle of sparkling wine; chocolate covered strawberries; turndown service (on request); and late check out to 2:00 p.m. (on request). Since true romantics can celebrate their love at any time of year, this option is available from now through the December 30, 2010.
Top Ten Romantic Things To Do In San Francisco:
1. Walk, bike, run or skip across the Golden Gate Bridge.
2. Enjoy a California Sunset Cruise aboard Red and White Fleet
3. Share a hot fudge Sundae at world famous Ghirardelli chocolate
4. Pack a picnic lunch and bring it on board a rented boat at Golden Gate Park’s Stow Lake
5. Stroll through the Conservatory of Flowers
6. Enjoy a decadent dinner at Hubert Keller’s Fleur de Lys
7. Top off the evening with one of Bubble Lounge’s 300+ Champagnes/sparkling wines
8. Climb half way to the stars aboard one of the city’s iconic cable cars
9. Steal a kiss atop the Filbert Steps before joining the crowd at Coit Tower to view panoramic views of the bay
10. Fly a kite together at Chrissy Field and enjoy views of the Golden Gate Bridge
“Balance Relaxation” Package:
With a host of rejuvenating activities right outside the hotel’s front door, guests can check in with the “Balance Relaxation” Package, leave the car behind and bring balance back to life by enjoying a myriad of activities. This offer includes a sumptuous guest room for one night; full American breakfast for two (valid in hotel’s Knuckles Restaurant) ; and valet parking for one car . Rates for this package start at only $269.
Top Ten (recommended) Spas In San Francisco:
1. Kabuki Springs & Spa (kabukisprings.com)
2. Kamalaspa (kamalaspa.com)
3. Spa Radiance (sparadiance.com)
4. Burke Williams Spa (burkewilliamsspa.com)
5. Aura Skin Spa (auraskinspa.com)
6. Recharge Medical and Day Spa (rechargespa.com)
7. Imerial Spa (imperialdayspa.com)
8. International Orange Spa (internationalorange.com)
9. Tru Spa (truspa.com)
10. Therapeia Massage (therapeiamassage.com)
“Explore” Package:
For those who want to get out and really enjoy the adventures of San Francisco, the hotel features the “Explore Local Discovery” Package, which offers accommodations for one night along with two cable car passes for unlimited, one-day use. Whether it’s “climbing halfway to the stars” or just getting from one place to another, the cable cars are not only the city’s most iconic landmark, but a charming and environmentally friendly means of transportation. Rates for this package start at only $244.
Top Ten Explore-Adventures In San Francisco:
1. Climb the notorious Filbert Steps. This unique “stairway to Heaven” leads up to Coit Tower, with gardens and sculptures guiding the way up to a phenomenal, panoramic view of the bay at the top.
2. Take ‘em out to the ballgame at San Francisco Giant’s AT&T Ballpark. From the hotel, the entire family can board the historic F Line street cars to get to the park.
3. Wend your way through Pier 39’s new mirror maze.
4. Board one of Red and White Fleet’s vessels for a California Sunset Cruise or one of the city’s “original bay tours.”
5. Walk the decks of the tall ships and stroll along the Hyde Street Pier, home of the world's largest collection of historic ships, where visitors can board National Landmark vessels
6. Explore the National Maritime Museum (www.maritime.org) and the USS Pampanito Submarine Museum www.maritime.org/pamphome.htm
7. Take a thrilling ride on Turbo Ride through the magic of films and simulation technology where the hydraulic seats move in sync with the action on the big-screen at Pier 39
8. Take a 30-minute flight-seeing tour of the bay with San Francisco Seaplane Tours
9. Rent bikes or roller blades and head out to the 240 miles of scenic Bay Trail
10. And, to chill out from all the exploration at any point of the day, hang out at the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf’s outdoor swimming pool, one of the only hotel pools in the city.
“Awaken Bed & Breakfast” Package:
Perfect for those who just want the very basics, the “Awaken Bed & Breakfast” Package features a guest room for up to two people as well as full American breakfast (in the hotel’s Knuckles Restaurant). Rates start at only $249.
Top Ten Things To Do In The Neighborhood (Of Fisherman’s Wharf)
1. Enjoy public transportation convenience…aboard iconic cable cars or historic street cars
2. Check out all the fun and exciting events to discover why Fisherman's Wharf is San Francisco's #1 visitor destination (ie: Fleet Week)
3. Watch sea lions frolic in the bay, with viewing from the Pier 39 perimeter road
4. Discover the bay at Pier 39’s Aquarium of the Bay (www.aquariumofthebay.com)
5. Experience world famous Ghirardelli chocolate at Ghirardelli Square
6. Explore the National Maritime Museum (www.maritime.org) and the USS Pampanito Submarine Museum www.maritime.org/pamphome.htm
7. Hop on a ferry to Alcatraz (www.nps.gov/alcatraz/)
8. Take a roller coaster ride at an exhibit tracing the fascinating history of Amusement Attractions in America, now open at Pier 45
9. Browse through the flagship Boudin Bakery and enjoy a freshly baked loaf of sourdough
10. Enjoy an Irish coffee at Buena Vista Café, the beverage’s place of origin.
Hyatt At Fisherman’s Wharf Introduces Bar/Bat Mitzvah Package
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(San Francisco, CA – May 2, 2011) --- Notably “the best hotel in San Francisco’s #1 destination,” the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the city’s most coveted event venues. In addition to the variety of idyllic facilities, the hotel has just introduced special services that cater to the specific needs of those celebrating Bar- and Bat- Mitzvahs.
Recently established, a package has been designed to make the memorable event more cost-effective and simpler to navigate. The package starts at $107 per adult, and $45 per child and includes one hour open bar; four different passed hors d’oeuvres during cocktail reception; three-course, sit-down lunch, dinner or buffet; Hyatt Select red and white wine service with meal; special parking rate for guests (only $13 per car); special overnight rates for guestrooms; and one overnight guestroom for the host, on the event date. Enhancements are available at an additional cost, to include entertainment, lighting, flowers and specialty linens.
The hotel also boasts newly renovated, chic guest rooms; world-class catering service and culinary options; and a myriad of special upgraded amenities and services. Additionally, the property’s central location and proximity to the city’s favorite attractions makes this hotel an ideal venue for all event guests. And, as “icing on the cake,” the hotel has made it easier to plan, with its new catering site at www.fishermanswharf.hyattcatering.com.
The North Point Lounge, accommodating up to 200 guests, has an elegant ambiance. This is a must see location, with a focal point of the stained glass skylight that sits above an elegant centerpiece fountain, the room is further warmed with a fireplace setting off to one side. The Presidio Ballroom, accommodating up to 240 guests, boasts a ceiling of skylights that cast natural light into the venue. Those looking for a unique outdoor reception location, will enjoy the hotel’s beautiful pool deck courtyard.
The hotel’s professional catering staff compliments the many facility features, offering a personalized planner to help you customize your special day. Among the professional resources the Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf has a list of preferred photographers, DJs, bands, linens, florists, bakeries, transportation; all are familiar with the hotel and work with the staff regularly.
For more information, visit www.fishermanswharf.hyattcatering.com or contact
Catering Sales Manager, Stephanie Samele, as follows: Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf, 555 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; 415-486-4407; or Stephanie.Samele@hyatt.com. Additional information about the hotel’s facilities is available at www.fishermanswharf.hyatt.com.
Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf --- with starting rates at $199
San Francisco (June 28, 2012) – In support of the San Francisco Hotel Council’s city-wide Million Dollar Mission to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, four of the Hyatt hotels in the San Francisco Bay Area are shaking up their resources to get their customers and the local community involved to help reach the lofty goal of $1 million in one month. Participating Hyatt hotels include Hyatt Regency San Francisco; Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf; Grand Hyatt San Francisco and Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.
Hosting a simultaneous happy hour, entitled “Cocktails for a Cure” at each of the hotels’ bars from Sunday, July 22 to Saturday, July 27, Hyatt is inviting locals and guests alike to come celebrate with discounted libations for which 25% of proceeds will be contributed to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. From 5:00-7:00 p.m. each of the hotels’ bars will feature specialty “Cocktails for a Cure.”
Additionally, each of the hotels will encourage their associates to contribute to this fund-raising effort, which is poised to become one of the City’s most impressive (single industry supported) initiatives. This 30-day city-wide crusade will launch on July 1, 2012 and will bring together a diverse range of thousands of San Francisco’s hoteliers in a “Million Dollar Mission.”
Links: Information on the campaign: www.lls.org/mission2012 Donations: www.donateSFMission.org San Francisco Hotel Council: www.hotelcouncilsf.org Hyatt Hotels: www.hyatt.com
About Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Situated on the Embarcadero Waterfront, across from the iconic Ferry Building Marketplace,
with ferries to Sausalito, Tiburon and Alameda, the Hyatt Regency San Francisco is the city’s most accessible hotel. The hotel is at the beginning of the California Street Cable Car line and is also in close proximity to the Embarcadero Center’s shops and restaurants, Financial District, Downtown, Chinatown, North Beach, Union Square, South of Market, AT&T Park (home of the SF Giants) and Embarcadero’s waterfront walking and jogging trail. As the city’s largest luxury waterfront hotel, the hotel boasts 802 rooms and suites. Guest services and amenities include Wi-Fi service throughout the hotel, 24-hour automated business center and newly constructed 24-hour StayFit @ Hyatt Fitness Center. Situated in the soaring atrium lobby of the hotel, amidst magnificent trees and trellises that create a serene and relaxing environment, Eclipse Café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring classic interpretations of local cuisine.
About Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf
The hotel features 313 spacious guest rooms boasting the plush, new Grand Bed with pillow-top mattresses; multifunction workstation with ergonomic chair; and luxurious bath with deluxe amenities. Guest services and amenities include Wi-Fi service throughout the hotel; 24-hour automated business center; complimentary transportation to the Financial District; newly renovated 24-hour StayFit @ Hyatt Fitness Center; outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi. Dining and entertainment options range from Knuckles at the Wharf, which was voted “Best Sports Bar in San Francisco,” as well as room service, which is offered from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Conveniently located across the street from the Mason/Powell Cable Car line, nearby attractions include Alcatraz, PIER 39, The Cannery, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Cruises, Coit Tower, Lombard Street, Ghirardelli Square, Aquarium of the Bay and North Beach.
About Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Sophistication on a Grand Level with an unparalleled location in the heart of the vibrant metropolis of San Francisco, Grand Hyatt San Francisco offers luxurious accommodations, authentic hospitality and limitless access to the city’s world-class shopping, historic landmarks, attractions, premier dining and entertainment. Ideal for business and leisure travelers alike, Grand Hyatt San Francisco features 659 guestrooms, including 29 suites, Respire hypo-allergenic rooms, a private Grand Club, expert Les Clef d’Or Concierge staff, Stay Fit health club, sophisticated dining with spectacular panoramic views, as well as award winning business facilities with 27,000 square-feet of flexible function space, plus San Francisco’s only conference theatre.
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Hyatt Regency Santa Clara is a luxury Bay Area hotel attached to the Convention Center and right across the street from California’s Great America Theme Park.
The hotel’s contemporary accommodations feature sweeping views of the valley,
Hyatt Grand Beds™, Wi-Fi & Internet access and oversized work desks.
Dining options range from Tuscan Cuisine to classic American and fresh sushi.
Facilities feature superb catering, expert meeting planners, 24-hour business center and extensive function space.
“As Alice Waters is a pioneer, we feel this aligns perfectly with Hyatt’s commitment to being a leader in our industry as it relates to the health of our youngest guests,” said Susan Santiago, vice president, food and beverage, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, North America. “We’ve done extensive research and it shows that kids have a more sophisticated palate than ever, and so working with Alice is a natural fit.”
Alice Waters’ menu at Hyatt features:
* Romaine Lettuce Hearts, Carrot Curls and a Radish Rose with Lemon Vinaigrette for Dipping. “Contrary to prevailing beliefs, getting kids to eat vegetables is not difficult. We simply have to meet their most basic impulses: to eat something that is engaging and that tastes delicious,” said Waters. “The aliveness of textures and colors, as well as the ‘do-it-yourself’ nature of this salad, makes this universally appealing to kids.”
* Grilled Chicken with Pesto Sauce, Roasted Potatoes and Cherry Tomatoes. “This is a dish of simple grilled and roasted ingredients, served with a pesto sauce. The trick with something so straightforward is to be confident that the ingredients are the best that they can be.”
* Strawberry and Orange Slices served with a Sweet Juice in a Real Orange Cup. “The goal here is to appeal to kids’ imagination about ‘dessert,’ without feeding them unhealthy, sugary food,” said Waters. “A real orange cup filled with a luxurious amount of perfectly sliced ripe fruit feels special, and the juice is made with a touch of honey to sweeten it.”
To add another layer of fun to mealtime, Hyatt will launch a Flavor Journey online experience in September where kids and parents can learn more about organic foods, the “For Kids By Kids” menu and enjoy games and activities. Guests can use a QR code on the “For Kids By Kids” menu to link to the site.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation:
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The Company's subsidiaries manage, franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt HouseTM. Hyatt House is changing its brand identity from Hyatt Summerfield Suites®. Hyatt Residential Group, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops, operates, markets or licenses Hyatt ResidencesTM and Hyatt Residence ClubTM. As of June 30, 2012, the Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 492 properties in 45 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com
Catering Sales Manager, Stephanie Samele, as follows: Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf, 555 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; 415-486-4407; or Stephanie.Samele@hyatt.com. Additional information about the hotel’s facilities is available at www.fishermanswharf.hyatt.com.
HYATT HOTELS OF SAN FRANCISCO AND SFMTA INTRODUCE EXCLUSIVE
EXPLORE SAN FRANCISCO (PASSPORT) PACKAGE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 29, 2012) --- Located in the city’s most desirable, family-friendly neighborhoods, Hyatt Hotels of San Francisco are teaming up with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to offer visitors a one-of-a-kind experience.
The two entities have just launched the city’s only “Explore San Francisco” package, that features accommodations at any one of Hyatt’s four San Francisco hotels along with two SFMTA passports, which provides unlimited daily use on any one or all of San Francisco’s public transportation vehicles, including the iconic cable cars, historic streetcars, busses, trolleys and any of the other convenient SFMTA modes of transportation. (Note: this is not only the best way to get around San Francisco, but by avoiding the use of a car, visitors will also depreciate their carbon footprint on the city, making this a greener alternative)
Additionally, those booking the “Explore San Francisco” package will also receive the exclusive Hyatt Passport, which is a unique keepsake that chronicles the guests’ journey through the city. Passport holders are also eligible to receive 15% discounts on food and beverage purchases at any one of the hotels’ restaurant (excludes alcohol) as well as $5.00 discounts from some of the city’s most popular attractions, including: Red and White Fleet, Wax Museum, Open Top Sightseeing, Tower Tours and Bike and Roll.
The Hyatt Passport features a long list of some of the Hyatt Concierge Team’s best suggestions for family friendly activities and attractions* and also includes a sheet of fun stickers for passport holders to “stamp” inside the VISA pages once they have visited featured sites. (Note: Please see a sample of suggested activities, listed below hotel contacts).
Each of the Hyatt hotels features an ideal location and proximity to the city’s favorite attractions making these properties an ideal home away from home, where “You’re more than welcome.” For hotel reservations and information, visit: hyatt.com, select San Francisco, then choose the individual hotel and its special offers page to book this package or call (800) 233-1234.
Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf --- with starting rates at $199
(415) 563-1234
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA HYATT HOTELS ARE RAISING A TOAST
TO GENERATE DONATIONS FOR THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
“Cocktails for a Cure”
San Francisco (June 28, 2012) – In support of the San Francisco Hotel Council’s city-wide Million Dollar Mission to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, four of the Hyatt hotels in the San Francisco Bay Area are shaking up their resources to get their customers and the local community involved to help reach the lofty goal of $1 million in one month. Participating Hyatt hotels include Hyatt Regency San Francisco; Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf; Grand Hyatt San Francisco and Hyatt Regency Santa Clara.
Hosting a simultaneous happy hour, entitled “Cocktails for a Cure” at each of the hotels’ bars from Sunday, July 22 to Saturday, July 27, Hyatt is inviting locals and guests alike to come celebrate with discounted libations for which 25% of proceeds will be contributed to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. From 5:00-7:00 p.m. each of the hotels’ bars will feature specialty “Cocktails for a Cure.”
Additionally, each of the hotels will encourage their associates to contribute to this fund-raising effort, which is poised to become one of the City’s most impressive (single industry supported) initiatives. This 30-day city-wide crusade will launch on July 1, 2012 and will bring together a diverse range of thousands of San Francisco’s hoteliers in a “Million Dollar Mission.”
Links: Information on the campaign: www.lls.org/mission2012 Donations: www.donateSFMission.org San Francisco Hotel Council: www.hotelcouncilsf.org Hyatt Hotels: www.hyatt.com
About Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Situated on the Embarcadero Waterfront, across from the iconic Ferry Building Marketplace,
with ferries to Sausalito, Tiburon and Alameda, the Hyatt Regency San Francisco is the city’s most accessible hotel. The hotel is at the beginning of the California Street Cable Car line and is also in close proximity to the Embarcadero Center’s shops and restaurants, Financial District, Downtown, Chinatown, North Beach, Union Square, South of Market, AT&T Park (home of the SF Giants) and Embarcadero’s waterfront walking and jogging trail. As the city’s largest luxury waterfront hotel, the hotel boasts 802 rooms and suites. Guest services and amenities include Wi-Fi service throughout the hotel, 24-hour automated business center and newly constructed 24-hour StayFit @ Hyatt Fitness Center. Situated in the soaring atrium lobby of the hotel, amidst magnificent trees and trellises that create a serene and relaxing environment, Eclipse Café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring classic interpretations of local cuisine.
About Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf
The hotel features 313 spacious guest rooms boasting the plush, new Grand Bed with pillow-top mattresses; multifunction workstation with ergonomic chair; and luxurious bath with deluxe amenities. Guest services and amenities include Wi-Fi service throughout the hotel; 24-hour automated business center; complimentary transportation to the Financial District; newly renovated 24-hour StayFit @ Hyatt Fitness Center; outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi. Dining and entertainment options range from Knuckles at the Wharf, which was voted “Best Sports Bar in San Francisco,” as well as room service, which is offered from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Conveniently located across the street from the Mason/Powell Cable Car line, nearby attractions include Alcatraz, PIER 39, The Cannery, Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Cruises, Coit Tower, Lombard Street, Ghirardelli Square, Aquarium of the Bay and North Beach.
About Grand Hyatt San Francisco
Sophistication on a Grand Level with an unparalleled location in the heart of the vibrant metropolis of San Francisco, Grand Hyatt San Francisco offers luxurious accommodations, authentic hospitality and limitless access to the city’s world-class shopping, historic landmarks, attractions, premier dining and entertainment. Ideal for business and leisure travelers alike, Grand Hyatt San Francisco features 659 guestrooms, including 29 suites, Respire hypo-allergenic rooms, a private Grand Club, expert Les Clef d’Or Concierge staff, Stay Fit health club, sophisticated dining with spectacular panoramic views, as well as award winning business facilities with 27,000 square-feet of flexible function space, plus San Francisco’s only conference theatre.
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Hyatt Regency Santa Clara is a luxury Bay Area hotel attached to the Convention Center and right across the street from California’s Great America Theme Park.
The hotel’s contemporary accommodations feature sweeping views of the valley,
Hyatt Grand Beds™, Wi-Fi & Internet access and oversized work desks.
Dining options range from Tuscan Cuisine to classic American and fresh sushi.
Facilities feature superb catering, expert meeting planners, 24-hour business center and extensive function space.
HYATT HOTELS OF SAN FRANCISCO HAVE GOT
YOU COVERED
WITH ACCOMMODATIONS IF YOU’RE HEADED
TO THE CITY-BY-THE-BAY FOR
THE WORLD’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS SAILING
RACE TRIALS
As
the city-by-the-bay prepares for the most prestigious, global sailing race, Hyatt
Hotels of San Francisco still have rooms available for those that want to visit
the city and take in this nautical “World Series” in August and October of
2012.) For more information on the race,
please visit www.americascup.com and click on the San Francisco page).
Although
discount packages are not available, the best rooms “in the house” can be found
at either of the properties, specifically Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf and Hyatt
Regency San Francisco Airport. While both
properties offers different features, there is something available for every
fan’s tastes.
Hyatt at Fisherman’s
Wharf is in the
center of all the activity, located in the most popular San Francisco
destination, Fisherman’s Wharf. A very
short walk to the bay, guests will enjoy the ultimate in convenience to the
sailing races.
While
Hyatt
Regency San Francisco Airport is outside of the heart of downtown,
its quaint Burlingame location offers convenient access to the Bay Area Rapid
Transit (BART), which can easily whisk guests away to the San Francisco Bay
competition.
For
more information, room rates and hotel bookings. please visit www.hyatt.com and click on the San Francisco
accommodations choice.
Exclusive organic menu complements Hyatt’s industry-leading children’s menu “For Kids By Kids” and marks the first hotel partnership for Waters
CHICAGO (August 7, 2012) – Hyatt today announced details of its new organic and seasonal children’s menu created exclusively for Hyatt by renowned food pioneer and chef, Alice Waters. The new menu, featuring a three-course organic meal, marks the first hotel project for Waters and complements Hyatt’s groundbreaking “For Kids By Kids” menu, providing children more nutritious, fresh and interactive offerings. The new children’s food and beverage offerings at Hyatt are grounded in the brand’s industry-leading philosophy Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served., promoting healthy people, a healthy planet and healthy communities, and will be offered in all full-service Hyatt hotels and resorts throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean.
Waters, known for her culinary philosophy that maintains cooking should be based on fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients that are produced sustainably and locally, worked with Hyatt to develop a full organic meal offering including a salad, chicken entrée and a dessert.
“All children deserve to eat real food,” said Alice Waters. “I wanted to do a small, three course meal, within the context of Hyatt’s initiative, that could be sourced exclusively from organic farms across the country. Of course it’s about taste and ripeness and seasonality—but it’s bigger than that, too: it’s about supporting the people who are taking care of the land for our future generations.”
HYATT TREATS CHILDREN TO NEW ORGANIC MENU CREATED
BY RENOWNED FOOD PIONEER AND CHEF ALICE WATERS
Exclusive organic menu complements Hyatt’s industry-leading children’s menu “For Kids By Kids” and marks the first hotel partnership for Waters
CHICAGO (August 7, 2012) – Hyatt today announced details of its new organic and seasonal children’s menu created exclusively for Hyatt by renowned food pioneer and chef, Alice Waters. The new menu, featuring a three-course organic meal, marks the first hotel project for Waters and complements Hyatt’s groundbreaking “For Kids By Kids” menu, providing children more nutritious, fresh and interactive offerings. The new children’s food and beverage offerings at Hyatt are grounded in the brand’s industry-leading philosophy Food. Thoughtfully Sourced. Carefully Served., promoting healthy people, a healthy planet and healthy communities, and will be offered in all full-service Hyatt hotels and resorts throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean.
Waters, known for her culinary philosophy that maintains cooking should be based on fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients that are produced sustainably and locally, worked with Hyatt to develop a full organic meal offering including a salad, chicken entrée and a dessert.
“All children deserve to eat real food,” said Alice Waters. “I wanted to do a small, three course meal, within the context of Hyatt’s initiative, that could be sourced exclusively from organic farms across the country. Of course it’s about taste and ripeness and seasonality—but it’s bigger than that, too: it’s about supporting the people who are taking care of the land for our future generations.”
“As Alice Waters is a pioneer, we feel this aligns perfectly with Hyatt’s commitment to being a leader in our industry as it relates to the health of our youngest guests,” said Susan Santiago, vice president, food and beverage, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, North America. “We’ve done extensive research and it shows that kids have a more sophisticated palate than ever, and so working with Alice is a natural fit.”
Alice Waters’ menu at Hyatt features:
* Romaine Lettuce Hearts, Carrot Curls and a Radish Rose with Lemon Vinaigrette for Dipping. “Contrary to prevailing beliefs, getting kids to eat vegetables is not difficult. We simply have to meet their most basic impulses: to eat something that is engaging and that tastes delicious,” said Waters. “The aliveness of textures and colors, as well as the ‘do-it-yourself’ nature of this salad, makes this universally appealing to kids.”
* Grilled Chicken with Pesto Sauce, Roasted Potatoes and Cherry Tomatoes. “This is a dish of simple grilled and roasted ingredients, served with a pesto sauce. The trick with something so straightforward is to be confident that the ingredients are the best that they can be.”
* Strawberry and Orange Slices served with a Sweet Juice in a Real Orange Cup. “The goal here is to appeal to kids’ imagination about ‘dessert,’ without feeding them unhealthy, sugary food,” said Waters. “A real orange cup filled with a luxurious amount of perfectly sliced ripe fruit feels special, and the juice is made with a touch of honey to sweeten it.”
To add another layer of fun to mealtime, Hyatt will launch a Flavor Journey online experience in September where kids and parents can learn more about organic foods, the “For Kids By Kids” menu and enjoy games and activities. Guests can use a QR code on the “For Kids By Kids” menu to link to the site.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation:
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The Company's subsidiaries manage, franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt HouseTM. Hyatt House is changing its brand identity from Hyatt Summerfield Suites®. Hyatt Residential Group, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops, operates, markets or licenses Hyatt ResidencesTM and Hyatt Residence ClubTM. As of June 30, 2012, the Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 492 properties in 45 countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com
