Towering over the swirling activity of Union Square, the Westin St Francis has stood as a landmark among the city's hotels for more than 100 years. Enveloped in a rich and colourful history, the hotel first opened its doors in 1904, only to have its interior completely destroyed in the earthquake of 1906. It reopened in 1907, and ever since has been at the centre of the city's social and cultural life, hosting royalty, presidents and countless movie stars.
The original turn-of-the century building, the Landmark Building, was joined in 1971 by the 32-storey Tower Building, most famous for its stunning external glass lifts, that whisk you sky-high at high speed to enjoy spectacular views from the top. The Landmark Building has a resplendent lobby of black marble and intricately carved redwood panelling, with huge marble columns and ornately detailed ceiling moulding - its most iconic feature being the historic Magneta Grandfather Clock, which has been a meeting place and rendezvous for the city for generations. The attention to detail of the reception staff is demonstrated by the unique 60-year-old "money laundering" service, whereby all cash passing through the hotel registers is hand cleaned, by a staff member employed for that purpose -- originally to overcome the problem of ladies' white gloves being soiled by dirty coins.
Off the lobby is the renowned Michael Mina Bourbon Steak Restaurant, serving some of Mina's signature dishes, including lobster pot pie and black truffle popcorn. Also off the lobby is the recently renovated Clock Bar, named after the famous clock, offering small plates and handcrafted cocktails, as well as Caruso's coffee shop and lounge, where you can enjoy a speciality coffee, a homemade pastry or a glass of wine. Caruso's hosts the unique St Francis Wine Experience, every afternoon from Tuesday to Saturday, pairing different wine varietals with appropriate hors d'oeuvres.
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Towering over the swirling activity of Union Square, the Westin St Francis has stood as a landmark among the city's hotels for more than 100 years. Enveloped in a rich and colourful history, the hotel first opened its doors in 1904, only to have its interior completely destroyed in the earthquake of 1906. It reopened in 1907, and ever since has been at the centre of the city's social and cultural life, hosting royalty, presidents and countless movie stars.
The original turn-of-the century building, the Landmark Building, was joined in 1971 by the 32-storey Tower Building, most famous for its stunning external glass lifts, that whisk you sky-high at high speed to enjoy spectacular views from the top. The Landmark Building has a resplendent lobby of black marble and intricately carved redwood panelling, with huge marble columns and ornately detailed ceiling moulding - its most iconic feature being the historic Magneta Grandfather Clock, which has been a meeting place and rendezvous for the city for generations. The attention to detail of the reception staff is demonstrated by the unique 60-year-old "money laundering" service, whereby all cash passing through the hotel registers is hand cleaned, by a staff member employed for that purpose -- originally to overcome the problem of ladies' white gloves being soiled by dirty coins.
Off the lobby is the renowned Michael Mina Bourbon Steak Restaurant, serving some of Mina's signature dishes, including lobster pot pie and black truffle popcorn. Also off the lobby is the recently renovated Clock Bar, named after the famous clock, offering small plates and handcrafted cocktails, as well as Caruso's coffee shop and lounge, where you can enjoy a speciality coffee, a homemade pastry or a glass of wine. Caruso's hosts the unique St Francis Wine Experience, every afternoon from Tuesday to Saturday, pairing different wine varietals with appropriate hors d'oeuvres.
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