Located in a 1909 Nob Hill landmark, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco features surroundings that combine classic elegance with refined service. Located minutes away from Union Square shopping, Fisherman's Wharf and the Financial District, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is the city's only Mobil Five Star, AAA Five Diamond Hotel.
Each of the 336 guest rooms and suites offer views of city skyline, cable cars and the hotel's landscaped Courtyard. All rooms feature a high-speed Internet port, two-line speaker phones with data ports and voice mail, feather beds and 300 thread count Egyptian cotton Frette linen.
The Dining Room at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is one of only 14 restaurants in North America to earn the coveted Five-Star Award from Exxon Mobil for 2005. According the 2005 San Francisco Zagat Survey, the 'technically perfect' dining room fawn fanciers of this 'formal' Nob Hill address, offering a 'privileged' experience in the 'grand European tradition;' the setting's 'splendor' is outranked only by the 'first-class' staff rated the Survey's No. 1 -- that serves from 'so many carts, you lost count;' chef Ron Siegel (ex Masa's) is expected to add slight Asian influences to the 'heavenly' New French menu.
The intimate, candlelit atmosphere of The Dining Room perfectly complements Chef Ron Siegel's evolving menu, which focuses on modern French cuisine with a Japanese influence. The dining experience begins with Sommelier Stephane Lacroix welcoming guests with a glass of Champagne or sparkling wine from the custom-made Champagne cart. After dinner, guests may select from over a dozen varieties of both International and domestic cheese made by local artisans followed by dessert temptations by Pastry Chef Alexander Espiritu.
Enjoy Sunday Jazz Brunch served in the garden Courtyard of The Terrace. While some of the Bay Area's finest jazz musicians perform, guests select from an extensive buffet that includes a caviar station laden with American sturgeon, salmon, golden caviar and freshly made blinis; a made-to-order egg and omelet station, sushi bar, smoked salmon, shrimp, oysters, beef carpaccio, domestic and imported cheeses, fresh fruits and cold salads.
The Lobby Lounge, where guests enjoy a view of The Garden Courtyard and San Francisco skyline, features traditional Afternoon Tea and cocktails throughout the day. A harpist entertains during tea and a jazz trio begins at dusk amidst the Victorian d?cor, crystal chandeliers and original 18th and 19th century portraits.
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco draws on a long tradition of hosting gala events in surroundings that define elegance and sophistication. Here you will find the most modern of meeting and banquet amenities, first-class service, and unparalleled food and beverage presentations.
