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 Executive Hotels and Resorts Awarded Management
Agreement for the Hotel Vintage Court and Masa�s
Restaurant, San Francisco
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Vancouver � July 2003 - Executive Hotels & Resorts (TSX:EIG) announced today that it has signed a long term management agreement with Seattle based Executive Hotel Vintage Court LLC., an affiliated company, to manage its recent acquisition of the Hotel Vintage Court and Masa�s Restaurant on Nob Hill, San Francisco. The property will be operated as the Executive Hotel Vintage Court � Nob Hill and management by Executive Hotels & Resorts commenced July 1, 2003. 

The 107 room four star boutique hotel, well known for its superior location and high levels of service, has attracted many fans with its unique �Wine Country� theme. Reflecting the warmth and prestige of the nearby Napa Valley, each newly renovated suite is named after and decorated in the style of a different local California winery. Located in the heart of San Francisco�s financial and leisure district, the Executive Hotel Vintage Court is among the city�s best boutique hotel experiences. 

Adjacent to the hotel, Masa�s restaurant is internationally acclaimed as among the top contemporary French restaurant experiences in the country. Masa�s has long been considered one of the most honored restaurants in San Francisco. Executive Chef Ron Siegel, well known for his numerous culinary achievements and recent notoriety as a competitor and winner of the Japan�s prestigious �Iron Chef� television show competition, serves his acclaimed contemporary French cuisine amongst a striking new interior by award winning designer Orlando Diaz Azcuy. 

Executive also announced it has commenced plans for an exciting redesign of the hotel�s lobby and entrance area to further enhance the hotel�s image as a premiere destination for North American wine enthusiasts.

``We are excited to be able to open our second Executive managed city center San Francisco hotel '' said Salim Sayani, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Executive Hotels and Resorts. ``This unique property, which offers superb facilities for both the leisure and corporate traveler, will continue our expansion into North America�s premiere cities and add to our brand of personalized service in the world of premiere boutique hotels. The existing senior management of the hotel have now been retained by Executive Hotels & Resorts for the operation of the Executive Hotel Vintage Court and Masa�s Restaurant and the entire team looks forward to the upcoming Summer season ''

With a history spanning two decades and a portfolio that now extends to eighteen properties in North America, Executive Hotels and Resorts is a leading operator of full service boutique and plaza hotels and resorts. In 2003, the company has opened three hotels in North America and continues to expand, with several projects in development stages. Executive Hotels & Resorts has claimed first position on many prestigious lists; recent honors include top ranking in Foodservice and Hospitality Magazine�s Fastest Growing Hotel Chain Award. 

Contact:

Bruce Marks
Director of Hotel Operations
Executive Hotels and Resorts (Vancouver)
604) 642 5250
[email protected]
 http://www.executivehotels.net

Also See: Executive Hotels and Resorts Awarded Long Term Management Agreement for the Le Soleil Hotel � Vancouver, BC. /  March 2002


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