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| York Hotel Description: The legendary York Hotel offers traditional European-style accommodations combined with modern amenities and services. Location & Contact Info: 940 Sutter Street San Francisco CA 94109 415.885.6800 www.yorkhotel.com York Hotel is located in the prestigious Nob Hill neighborhood, famous for its impressive historic buildings and hotels, cable cars and gorgeous city views. Nob Hill's noble tenants include: Grace Cathedral, a replica of Notre Dame in Paris; Huntington Park, the site of many arts shows and graced by a replica of a 16th Century Roman fountain; Nob Hill Masonic Center, an architectural dazzler hosting various musical events; and the Cable Car Museum. History: The historic York Hotel has played part to various roles in San Francisco's culture and history since its opening in the early 1920s – from its earliest days as a speakeasy to a supporting role in Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo." Originally named the Glen Royal, the hotel was opened in 1922 by Italian immigrants Caroline and William Haus. Shortly afterwards, Caroline was widowed and managed the property herself for four years. In 1926 she sold the hotel to William W. Stout and Norton R. Cowden who ran the hotel for a number of years, during which it was renamed The Empire. During the late 1920's at the height of Prohibition, the hotel quietly (and illegally) opened the now renowned Plush Room. To reach the secret nightclub, merry-makers found their way through a maze of underground passageways, which still exist today. San Francisco socialites, world famous singers, gangsters and movie stars gathered nightly to enjoy illegal spirits and to hear the top entertainers of the era perform. As prohibition faded into history, the Empire Plush Room, once shrouded in secrecy, became one of San Francisco's most popular live music venues. Young torch singers, comedians, dancers, and pianists flocked to the Empire Plush Room hoping to be discovered. In 1956, The Empire entered into film history when Alfred Hitchcock's chose it as a major location in his classic thriller "Vertigo." Today, Hitchcock fans flock to the hotel to witness the place where the charlatan Kim Novak lived during the second half of the film. In 1994, Prima Hotels purchased the hotel, completely renovating the property and changing the name to York Hotel in 1995. Personality Hotels purchased the hotel in 2007. The Plush Room & Empire Bar: The intimate Plush Room, one of San Francisco's original cabaret clubs, continues to provide premier live entertainment on a nightly basis. Located in a former speakeasy, this 1920s-style venue is home to some of the city's best singers, jazz performers and lounge acts. The Empire Bar provides the perfect spot for a pre or post performance cocktail. Guestrooms: 97 Guestrooms including:
The spacious, comfortable guestrooms are charmingly appointed with large walk-in closets, personal safes, complimentary in-room coffee & tea, premium cable channels, and more. Superior guestrooms are outfitted with premium bedding, flat screen televisions, CD player/alarm clocks and plush robes. Many guestrooms feature large bay windows. Legendary Amenities: York Hotel features complimentary high-speed internet access throughout the hotel, concierge services, complimentary breakfast, complimentary use of the Hotel Diva fitness center, valet parking and same-day dry cleaning. 2008 Rates: Guestrooms: $89 - $249 Suites: $169 - $369 Press Contact: Kelly Chamberlin Chamberlin Pubic Relations 415.336.4332 kelly@chamberlinpr.com |