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Multimillion Dollar Renovation; Reflagged as Hilton San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf |
| BEVERLY HILLS, Calif - April 10, 2000 - Hilton
Hotels Corp. has announced the opening of the newly renovated 234-room
Hilton San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf, representing another addition to
Hilton’s roster of first-class franchise hotels.
Formerly known as the Ramada Plaza, the hotel has undergone a massive, multimillion dollar transformation to become the city’s second full-service Hilton hotel, just a mile away from the 1,850-room Hilton San Francisco and minutes from all of San Francisco’s fabled sights and attractions. The Hilton San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf is owned by Wharf Associates, a California general partnership; managed by Embarcadero Hospitality Corp.; and operated under a license agreement with Hilton Inns Inc., the franchise subsidiary of Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corp. “Offering the best in first-class features and amenities, the Hilton San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf will stand out among its competition as a community centerpiece,” said Nick Ghawi, general manager of the Hilton San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf. “Our hotel’s fabulous location, coupled with the service people come to expect from Hilton, will appeal greatly to our guests when visiting one of America’s most cosmopolitan and scenic cities.” “When leisure and business travelers visit San Francisco, most agree that each section of the city offer its own unique charm coupled with memorable experiences,” said Dieter Huckestein, president-hotel division for Hilton Hotels Corp. “Tourism and hospitality continue to be dynamic industries in this region of California, and we are proud to add the Hilton San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf to our company’s portfolio of more than 30 hotels in the San Francisco Bay Area.”
Guest room accommodations and features include a sitting area with an easy chair, a hairdryer, a coffee maker, and an iron and ironing board. In-room entertainment and information services, including on-demand movies, cable television and interactive Hilton guest services, are provided by On Command Corp. Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include productivity-enhanced work desks with ergonomic chairs, and two telephones equipped with two lines, data ports and voice mail. Select rooms also offer high-speed Internet access for today’s “wired traveler.” For meetings and conferences, the hotel offers approximately 3,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including 4 meeting rooms and a 1,450 square-foot ballroom. The hotel also features a 24-hour self-service business center that offers photocopying and facsimile services, personal computers and printers. San Francisco is known as a global capital where food and drink are highly celebrated. To satisfy those needs, the hotel presents The Vintner’s Grill, a full-service restaurant featuring an exceptional presentation of American and Continental cuisine; and The Vintner’s Bar, a comfortable lounge featuring a unique array of signature drinks that were designed by eight of Hilton’s most distinguished bartenders worldwide. The Hilton San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf is situated in the heart of the city, within minutes of most major business centers, several art and cultural museums, and various leisure attractions including Pier 39, Ghiradelli Square, North Beach, Union Square, Alcatraz Island, and the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge. Located 15 miles from both San Francisco and Oakland International Airports at the corner of Jones and Bay Streets, the hotel’s address is 2620 Jones Street, San Francisco, Calif., 94133; phone: 415/885-4700. Hilton Hotels Corp. is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises approximately 1,800 hotels, resorts and vacation ownership properties. |
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Hilton Hotels Corp. Jeanne Datz 310/205-4545 jeanne_datz@hilton.com http://www.hilton.com or Hilton San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf Nick Ghawi 415/885-4700 |
| Also See: | San Francisco CVB Describes the Ingredients to a Top Tourist Destination: Fisherman's Wharf / Feb 1998 |