| SAN FRANCISCO (December 10, 2003)
� The La Quinta Inn & Suites San Francisco Downtown celebrated its
grand opening last night at a gala event to reintroduce a classic hotel
in a neighborhood that is emerging as a destination for San Franciscans
and tourists alike. The five-story, 168-room hotel, formerly the Hotel
Richelieu, is located at 1050 Van Ness Avenue in the Civic Center-Cathedral
Hill area of downtown.
The La Quinta Inn & Suites San Francisco Downtown was originally
built in 1909 as a Victorian style hotel characteristic of its Van Ness
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La Quinta Inn & Suites San Francisco
(formerly the Hotel Richelieu)
1050 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco , CA 94109 |
location. Offering high ceilings, comfortable common areas and large, quiet,
newly-renovated rooms, the hotel is located near the Symphony Hall Opera
House as well as the Civic Center. It is also steps from the California
Street Cable Car line, which puts Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown,
the Embarcadero and Financial District all within easy reach, and is a
short walk from the Upper Polk Street shops. The hotel houses the
internationally known Mel�s Diner, which will provide 24-hour room service
guests at the new La Quinta.
�We are pleased to open this beautiful hotel, which offers a modern,
affordable lodging alternative for both business and leisure travelers
visiting the San Francisco area, one of the premier cities in the country,
if not the world,� said Alan Tallis, executive vice president and chief
development officer for La Quinta. �The prime location of this La Quinta
Inn & Suites underscores our commitment to providing value to our guests
in key markets, coast-to-coast.�
The La Quinta Inn & Suites San Francisco Downtown features popular
amenities including a complimentary continental breakfast and fitness center,
as well as valet and guest laundry facilities.
About La Quinta Corporation
Dallas-based La Quinta Corporation (NYSE: LQI), a limited-service lodging
company, owns, operates or franchises more than 350 La Quinta Inns and
La Quinta Inn & Suites in 33 states. La Quinta, Returns, La Quinta
Inns and La Quinta Inns & Suites are registered in the US Patent and
Trademark Office. |
