Historic Sir Francis Drake Hotel turns 80 years young

HISTORIC SIR FRANCIS DRAKE HOTEL IN SAN FRANCISCO'S UNION SQUARE CELEBRATES 80 YEARS AS ONE OF THE CITY'S MOST REVERED AND CHERISHED INSTITUTIONS

SAN FRANCISCO- April 2, 2008 -The legendary Sir Francis Drake Hotel turns 80 years young this year, and like a good bottle of wine, proves that things only get better with age. The hotel, a Kimpton Hotel in San Francisco's Union Square, recently underwent a $20 million transformation, giving it a more contemporary look and feel that perfectly complements the traditional elements and original architecture of the property.

In honor of this historic milestone, the Sir Francis Drake Hotel will offer a variety of exciting and enticing programs and packages throughout the year, which are outlined below:

Roaring 20s Roll-Back Rate
To kick off the year-long celebration, the hotel will offer a Roaring 20s Roll-Back Rate to past guests who have original receipts dating back prior to 1958, in an effort to collect historical artifacts for a future display at the hotel. With rates ranging from $3.50 per night when the hotel opened to $40 for the best suite in the 40s, guests who have held onto these mementos will find extraordinary value in this special offering when during the month of April when the Sir Francis Drake will honor the rates on these original receipts.

Ruby Jubilee Treasure Hunt
The Sir Francis Drake will offer guests the chance to win a variety of fantastic prizes with the Ruby Jubilee Treasure Hunt. During the month of April, 80 faux ruby rings will be hidden throughout the hotel in guestrooms and public spaces alike. The 80 lucky guests who find the "jewels" will be able to redeem them at the front desk in exchange for gifts ranging from complimentary hotel stays to complimentary dinners at the adjacent Scala's Bistro to a real ruby ring. Read more