Saturday 26 October 2019

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT THE WESTIN ST. FRANCIS

Featuring Two Magnificent Castles, The Sweet Boutique, Holiday Hideaway, and So Much More Sure To Inspire the Spirit of the Season!

Guests and visitors will delight in a variety of exciting happenings this holiday season at San Francisco’s legendary Westin St. Francis. This year’s highly anticipated castle display will feature the legendary 12-feet tall Medieval Sugar Castle plus the spectacular St. Francis Enchanted Castle. New this year is Holiday Hideaway, a festive holiday floor just for families. The popular Sweet Boutique will be filled with tasty treats, and gorgeous holiday décor will adorn both lobbies. All of this, combined with traditional holiday tea service, delicious meals, and fun hotel packages create the perfect seasonal getaway to San Francisco. Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square, spectacular holiday shopping, a ride on a historic cable car, and the Safeway Holiday Ice Rink are just steps away.

Guests and visitors will have the opportunity to spread some holiday cheer by donating to Guide Dogs for the Blind, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, De Marillac Academy, and Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame. Bright red donation boxes located around the Medieval Sugar Castle in the Landmark Lobby will be on display from November 27 - January 2.

Below is the large array of festivities to enjoy at The Westin St. Francis this holiday season.

- TWO SPECTACULAR CASTLES -
On Wednesday, November 27 at 11 a.m., Executive Pastry Chef Jean-Francois Houdré and his team will unveil two one-of-a-kind handcrafted sugar castles in the Landmark Lobby. In celebration of a hotel tradition that began in 2005, is the stunning 12-ft. Medieval Sugar Castle. Resembling a French Chateau inspired by Chef Houdre’s travels, this life-like magical castle features grand circular towers, individual rooms, and colorful illuminated windows. New this year is the addition of a second train circling an expanded village with a snowy ski resort, a pond, snowcapped trees, and a souvenir shop.

Adding a touch of modernity, the St. Francis Enchanted Castle showcases a winter wonderland of elaborate gift boxes, gingerbread trees, and brilliantly colored candies, all intricately handmade with sugar and pastry. Elves can be spotted climbing all the way up to a towering sugar castle.

The unveiling of the Sugar Castles is open to the public and will feature complimentary hot chocolate and tray-passed cookies. The Westlake School for the Performing Arts choir will perform at 11:30 a.m. Both castles will be on display through January 2.

- SWEET BOUTIQUE -
Visions of sugarplums will come to life when The Westin St. Francis opens its uber-popular Sweet Boutique for the holiday season. Located in the Landmark Lobby, Executive Pastry Chef Jean-Francois Houdré and his team will satisfy sweet tooths with a selection of freshly baked decorative cookies, orange-scented shortbread, gingerbread men, holiday Parisian macarons, and other items. For those who want to take home some extra goodies, boxes of Chef Houdre’s famous macarons and assorted holiday cookies plus a surprise “special of the day” are also available for purchase. Open Saturdays and Sundays from November 30 - December 22; 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

– HOLIDAY HIDEAWAY –
The holidays are the perfect opportunity to enjoy a family vacation and with the brand new “Holiday Hideaway” kids and their parents can enjoy a festive hotel floor and fun surprises designed just for them. At check-in, kids will be welcomed with candy canes, holiday coloring books and crayons, plus a golden ticket redeemable for in-room delivery of sweet and savory goodies and a “Letter to Santa Kit.” Upon entering the Holiday Hideaway floor in the historic Landmark Building, families will be greeted by two life-size toy soldiers and festive décor, along with their very own in-room miniature Christmas tree. Later that evening, magical elves will secretly bring special surprise treats for everyone. Children will awaken the next morning to a delivery from the North Pole of San Francisco-inspired gifts. Rates start at $319 per night, excluding tax. Must cancel up to seven days prior to date of reservation. Cannot be combined with any other offers and not applicable to groups. Available December 19, 2019 – January 4, 2020. For reservations, call (866) 716-8108 or click here.

– DAZZLING DECOR –
On November 27, The Westin St. Francis will be transformed into a joyful oasis, embellished with spectacular holiday decorations. The historic Landmark Lobby will be adorned with a large illuminated tree and two incredible sugar castles. The Tower Lobby will have a soaring 18-feet tall evergreen tree decorated with LED lights, toy soldiers, drum and trumpet ornaments, and colorful balls. Santa’s sleigh, filled with an assortment of decorative gift boxes, and glistening holiday décor will garnish the front desk area. Large wreaths embellished with lights and ornaments will be displayed throughout the hotel. Exhibited through January 2.

- HOLIDAY PACKAGES -
Make it a holiday tradition to enjoy a luxurious overnight stay at The Westin St. Francis. Choose from a selection of festive packages or enjoy an exclusive holiday rate starting at just $199 per night.

Magical Cable Car Package
Experience the sights and sounds of San Francisco’s holiday festivities aboard a famous cable car! Enjoy a one-night stay, two San Francisco cable car passes, and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Rates start at $224 per night. Two cable car passes per room, per stay. No expiration date. For reservations, call (866) 716-8108 or click here.

Macy’s Holiday Shopping Package
What’s better than a fun day of holiday shopping followed by a comfortable overnight stay in the heart of SF? The “Holiday Shopping Package” includes a $100 gift certificate to the west coast’s largest Macy’s, located just steps from the hotel, plus a keepsake Ghirardelli cable car ornament. Rates start at $294 per night. Includes one $100 Macy’s gift card per night (issued upon check-in). For reservations, call (866) 716-8108 or click here.

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