THE WESTIN ST. FRANCIS CELEBRATES ITS 110TH ANNIVERSARY THROUGHOUT 2014

March 21, 2014 marked the 110^th anniversary of the legendary Westin St. Francis, San Francisco’s most iconic hotel. 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 110^th anniversary of the hotel with special menu items, historic tours, spa treatments and more including:

• A Pre-Fixe Menu - The Oak Room Restaurant is featuring a three-course pre-fixe menu with items from the “1910 Hotel St. Francis Cookbook” by Chef Victor Hirtzler including Celery Victor, Beef Steak Provençale and Retooled Apple Pie. Price: $45 per person.
• Complimentary Historic Bites - on the 21^st 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 Crab la Louise will be presented on a cart for all to enjoy. Available in Caruso’s.
• Historic Cocktails - rotating historic cocktails will be served each month in Caruso’s, The Oak Room Restaurant, Clock Bar and Bourbon Steak. Samples include the classic Cable Car Cocktail, the 1904 St. Francis Martini and the Gold Rush.

For more information, visit westinstfrancis.com or call (415) 397-7000. Visit on Facebook www.facebook.com/WestinSF and follow on Twitter twitter.com/westinstfr for special contests and prizes throughout the year.

The Westin St. Francis
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.