Bits, Bytes & Beds: Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley Opens
01 February 2006 - 2:29AM
PR Newswire (US)
Service, Style and Technology Come Together in the World's
High-Tech Capital TORONTO, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Four
Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hotel
company, is pleased to announce the opening of its 70th property,
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto, affording
unrivaled comfort in the heart of the high-tech capital of the
world. "Just as Silicon Valley changed the way the world
communicates with myriad technological advances, so too will Four
Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley redefine the way business is conducted
in this high-tech region," said Wolf Hengst, president, worldwide
hotel operations, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. "Every detail of
the Hotel, from design and architecture to services, amenities and
technological features, will appeal to savvy business and leisure
travellers alike." Located at the gateway to Palo Alto, the
birthplace of Silicon Valley, and just five minutes from Stanford
University, this intimate Hotel is the crown jewel of the City of
East Palo Alto's ambitious redevelopment project at University
Circle. Rising ten stories in a sleek, curving facade of shimmering
glass designed by Hill Glazier Architects of Palo Alto, the Hotel
features 200 rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows,
providing dramatic views of the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains
and San Francisco Bay. The roof top lap-pool, fitness centre, and
Spa - with its seven treatment rooms - offer the opportunity to
maintain a worklife balance for guests. Throughout the Hotel, a
natural harmony of wood and stone celebrates the warm, northern
California style. Rich vertical grain Douglas fir and Mekore, an
African cherry wood, are complemented by earth tones in fabrics,
paint tones, and furnishings. Well-appointed guest rooms feature
42" plasma televisions with HDTV programming, up-to-the-minute
technology including WiFi internet, expansive desk/work spaces,
comfortable divans, and laptop safes in every room. Extra-spacious
marble bathrooms include double basin vanities, deep soaking tubs,
separate glass-walled showers, and flat screen televisions. Quattro
Restaurant and Bar showcases contemporary Italian cuisine, the
creation of Italian born Executive Chef Alessandro Cartumini,
accompanied by boutique wines from Italy, California, and around
the world. Quattro offers something rare in the Mid-Peninsula area:
outdoor dining for up to 75 people in a lush, landscaped patio that
includes a waterfall and sleek fire pit. The Hotel is designed to
handle a variety of events, from small board meetings to
conferences, galas, and weddings. Stylish, and fully equipped with
built-in technology, the ballroom, two executive meeting rooms, and
two boardrooms offer over 7,000 square feet of flexible indoor
function space. To meet the needs of today's global business
traveller, the Hotel is fully equipped to support the most
demanding presentation and communication requirements. The Hotel is
equipped for live web casting, smooth video conferencing, and
instantaneous download and file transfer. More importantly, all of
this technology is backed up by the Hotel's on-site, highly trained
staff to ensure a seamless event, no matter how sophisticated the
technology requirements may be. "While all of these physical
facilities are important, our primary goal is to provide our guests
with highly personalized, attentive, and caring service," says
General Manager Robert Whitfield. "Our philosophy is simple - to
anticipate our guests' needs and delight them with an exceptional
experience, time and again." From San Francisco to San Diego,
world-renowned Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has spread its
signature service across California with the completion of its new
Silicon Valley property, the company's sixth in the Golden State.
### Dedicated to continuous innovation and the highest standards of
hospitality, Four Seasons invented luxury for the modern traveller.
From elegant surroundings of the finest quality, to caring, highly
personalised 24-hour service, Four Seasons embodies a true home
away from home for those who know and appreciate the best. The
deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is personified in its
employees - people who share a single focus and are inspired to
offer great service. Founded in 1960, Four Seasons has followed a
targeted course of expansion, opening hotels in major city centers
and desirable resort destinations around the world. Currently with
70 hotels in 31 countries, and more than 20 properties under
development, Four Seasons will continue to lead luxury hospitality
with innovative enhancements, making business travel easier and
leisure travel more rewarding. For more information on Four
Seasons, visit http://www.fourseasons.com/. DATASOURCE: Four
Seasons Hotels and Resorts CONTACT: Jeffrey Knollmiller,
Knollmiller Communications (Silicon Valley), (650) 331-0197, ;
Leanne Drago, Columbus PRCo (New York), (212) 251-1015, ; Nicola
Blazier, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts (Toronto), (416) 441-4301,
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