10 Reasons to Stay at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Tony Bennett’s, “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” bumped up his celebrity and is considered his signature song. Bennett painted a heart, located in San Francisco’s Union Square, as a symbol of his heart being left in San Francisco. The song expresses the uniqueness of this lively city, offering breathtaking ocean and bay views, iconic red cable cars, luxury shopping and some of the best dining opportunities in the world.
The 336-room Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is located in the most prestigious Nob Hill neighborhood. It’s Neo-classical architecture is a masterpiece with its massive white columns, detailed architrave and cornice, and decorative lion’s head medallions.
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The hotel offers exciting enrichment opportunities, much needed relaxation and a plethora of wellness programs. Here are 10 reasons to stay at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco:
- The hotel is offering a special respite program for guests. Those who stay on the 8th floor receive Club Lounge privileges that includes personalized service, with complimentary and continuous culinary offerings throughout the day starting with breakfast and lunch, appetizers in the late afternoon, light dinner entrees, desserts, beverages, cocktails, wine and beer. This oasis within a hotel is well-appointed with a quiet lounge area ideal for working and dining.
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- Guests who stay at The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco on September 24 – 26, 2021, can enjoy a wellness reboot during the exclusive Wellness Weekend. The hotel is partnering with women’s and men’s luxury apparel brands, Alala and Rhone, as well as local aperitif company Jardesca, to curate the ultimate three-day mind and body refresh. Exclusive wellness activations include four complimentary fitness classes by top local instructors, plus a visit to an exclusive pop-up retail shop featuring exclusive rates on the newest styles from Alala and Rhone, healthy cuisine, all-natural, botanically infused sips and more.
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- Guests can book a ‘Retail Respite’ package and stay in one of the beautifully decorated Club Level guest rooms. The next day is a special shopping experience at Saks Fifth Avenue on Union Square, with a $100 gift card for shopping. Guests will sip champagne upon arrival at the Fifth Avenue Club, and receive a private shopping experience with a personal stylist. After making your new purchases, they will be delivered directly to the hotel.
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- Arrange a sailing onboard a private San Francisco Sailing Company sail boat that skims the water around the scenic Bay on a 90 minute tour. Wine and beer are served as you sit out in the open air and take in the sights of the city.
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- Stay through the weekend and attend a complimentary “silent disco” yoga class in the peaceful brick courtyard garden. A top yoga instructor in the city leads guests to breathe, pose, and meditate in the hour long stretch class. Yoga mats, headphones, water, towels and hand sanitizer is provided.
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- Step into the elegant JCB Tasting Room off the lobby of the hotel, for a one-of-a-kind wine tasting experience. Award-winning winemaker Jean-Charles Boisset wines are displayed and a knowledgeable wine host pours some of his finest wines. Throughout the cozy room there are exquisite pieces of his own custom jewelry line, sparkling accessories, coffee table books and crystal wine glasses. Exclusive wine tasting flights range from $35 to $75 per person, and includes some of the most decadent, limited wines within the Boisset Collection.
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- Enjoy some aromatherapy at the Krigler boutique (the only location in Northern California) near the JCB Tasting Room. Each of the bespoke perfumes have a fascinating story about how the scent was designed and created by master perfumer Albert Krigler. Each numbered scent was inspired by romance, or an iconic personality’s favorite flower or spice combination. The quaint boutique has perfume experts who will offer sample smells, share a few stories and guide you to the right pleasing scent for yourself or for gifts for others.
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- Enjoy One-on-One Fitness with top-rated trainer and local expert Coach B from The City is Our Gym, personalizing a workout while exploring the city.
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- Dine at the grand Lobby Lounge overlooking the courtyard for market-drive culinary delights and creative hand-crafted cocktails. Venture downstairs to Parallel 37 for fine dining and the best buttermilk pancakes in San Francisco.
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- Explore the city by foot to the oldest Chinatown in North American and also the largest Chinatown outside of Asia. Nearby is the Italian North Beach neighborhood and Coit Tower overlooking the city and bay. Right at the corner of The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco, the iconic California Street Cable Car rings it bell welcoming visitors and locals to take a ride to other neighborhoods in the city.
Rates begin at $549 at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, inquire about Respite Concierge and packages when contacting the hotel’s concierge desk at (415) 773-6189.
