Contemporary modern
Located in the sought-after downtown San Francisco district just a stone’s throw from the shopping of Union Square, the Hotel Palomar is close to most attractions. It is well located for those on business in the financial district yet equally convenient for the Museum of Modern Art, the Cartoon Museum and the Grace Cathedral. This luxury hotel is in the thriving South of Market (SOMA) district, just a short distance from the Convention Centre. The extensive Chinatown district is within easy walking distance and the rejuvenated Fisherman’s Wharf has a fine collection of shops, bars, restaurants and small shops right on the bay.
The Hotel Palomar is an award-winning boutique hotel is San Francisco’s vibrant downtown area. This stylish hotel manages to be hip and trendy without being too over the top. Modern features are balanced with the intricate parquet flooring and modern local artwork mixes with black and white photographs to give the hotel a pleasing identity.
Interior designer Jean Michael Frank introduced an eclectic mix of artistic styles. Rooms are decorated in earth tones with odd splashes of colour in the armchair and the geometrically inspired headboard. With clean lines, tailored soft furnishings, alligator patterned carpet and beautifully crafted armoires, the emphasis is on comfort and subtle design. The 195 guest rooms of this luxury hotel include complimentary WiFi, longer beds upon request, Aveda bath products, TV and DVD player, an honour bar with gourmet treats, complimentary morning tea or coffee, a safe, iron and makeup mirrors. A goldfish can also be delivered to your room upon request. Rooms are graded from King Deluxe up to the 16 Deluxe Suites, each with a Fuji soaking tub and a separate shower. A small fitness centre and spa services complete the hotel amenities.
The Fifth Floor Restaurant and lounge bar are popular places to chill out with specially mixed cocktails from the bar or a choice of 1500 wines from the sommelier’s choice wine list. Chef Jennie Lorenzo creates excellent dining menus, influenced by Gordon Ramsey who she worked under in London.
This award-winning luxury hotel is well known for its exceptional standards of service and continues to receive the AAA Four diamond hotel award for its high standards. Guests will appreciate the little extra touches such as the hosted wine hour each evening and the shopping program.
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