Rosewood Sand Hill

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts raised the bar on the hotelier 's art in Silicon Valley when it opened Rosewood Sand Hill in spring 2009. Located at the crest of Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park, California, just a mile from Stanford University, the 16-acre retreat promises a highly personalized sanctuary for business groups between San Francisco Bay and the Pacific.

Meetings gather in two distinct areas: off the courtyard entrance in three conference rooms connected by open breezeways and in the ballroom, three boardrooms, and outdoor venues off the main building. Distinguished by a modern indoor-outdoor feel, all rooms provide an easily adaptable canvas to which meeting planners can add their own unique touches. Rosewood catering accommodates organizers' every wish, from custom break and banquet menus to sunset cocktail setups on the terrace or lawn.

Along with inspiring views of California's Santa Cruz Mountains, guests enjoy lavish accommodations, including the two-bedroom Presidential Villa with living room fireplace, private terraces and lawns, and an optional connecting third bedroom. Revitalizing treatments highlight the 17,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, while epicurean cuisine distinguishes the signature restaurant, Madera, and casual fare rules at the seasonal pool grill and year-round spa cafe. Those with local appointments on the agenda have a complimentary car to whisk them to and from the university or countless venture capital and high-tech firms within a five-mile radius. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted 24 Jun, 2011 by Sharon Cabral MADERA RESTAURANT AT ROSEWOOD SAND HILL IS
HONORED BY MICHELIN

Menlo Park Restaurant Receives One Star in the
2011 MICHELIN Guide San Francisco, Bay Area & Wine Country

Madera Marks Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ First Hotel Restaurant to Earn a Michelin Star

MENLO PARK, Calif. (October 26, 2010) – Michael Casey, managing director of Rosewood Sand Hill, the luxury hotel and spa in Menlo Park, is pleased to announce that the hotel’s signature restaurant, Madera, has received a Michelin one star designation, a distinguished honor for Madera, Executive Chef Peter Rudolph and his talented culinary team. As a Michelin one star restaurant, Madera becomes one of only 39 restaurants in Northern California to be honored with the prestigious star rating. Additionally, Madera’s one star designation marks the first hotel restaurant to earn a Michelin star for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.

“We are extremely honored to receive this recognition from Michelin, a guide that serves as an international benchmark,” said Casey. “Chef Rudolph and his team strive to create a memorable dining experience for each guest, and this is a true testament to their efforts.”

According to Michelin, to have a star rating means that not only is Madera among the best restaurants in the region, but also in the world. It is a mark of consistent excellence across all categories and it is based solely on the quality of the food.

“Receiving a Michelin star is both exciting and humbling,” said Chef Rudolph. “We have an incredible team at the restaurant and it’s a result of their hard work, talent and dedication that we’ve received this designation. I also want to thank our loyal guests for helping us to achieve this honor. They’ve been instrumental in providing us with feedback since the day the restaurant opened.”

Madera offers a menu of refined yet approachable food that honors the many culinary traditions of the Bay Area. The restaurant’s artfully-crafted, market-driven cuisine of bold flavors are built around the restaurant’s wood-fire grill and rotisserie oven and created from sustainably harvested and produced seafood and meats, coupled with the bountiful harvest of the surrounding farming communities. The restaurant’s wine program, led by Wine Director Paul Mekis, reflects the underlying culinary philosophy of the restaurant, showcasing an impressive wine list that embraces the regional cuisine and local influences with wines from the world’s best wine producing regions.

In addition to indoor and outdoor dining, Madera offers two private dining rooms with private terraces and cozy fireplaces. A comfortable dining destination presenting exceptional cuisine, impeccable service, and an extensive wine list, Madera is an exciting new entry among the area’s fine dining establishments. Madera is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as for Sunday brunch. The Lounge is open daily with continuous service from 10 a.m. to 12 midnight. Madera and Rosewood Sand Hill are located at 2825 Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park, California. Additional information is available at www.maderasandhill.com or at www.rosewoodsandhill.com.

The MICHELIN Guide San Francisco, Bay Area & Wine Country 2011 covers a wide geographic region, stretching from Los Gatos in the south to Geyserville in the north. Over the past year, Michelin inspectors have analyzed restaurants throughout Northern California, always anonymously. At the end of their investigative process, they gather to debate the region’s restaurants in full, determining which restaurants should be retained in the selection, and which merit one, two or three stars. Thanks to a rigorous selection process that is applied independently and consistently around the 23 countries by the MICHELIN Guide, the MICHELIN Guide has become an international benchmark in gourmet dining. The selection is made by anonymous, professional inspectors who are Michelin employees and is based on the same working methods in all countries. They pay all their bills in full to guarantee total independence of the Guide. For more information, visit www.michelinguide.com.

About Rosewood Sand Hill
Rosewood Sand Hill, which opened in April 2009, is located on a 16-acre site in Menlo Park, California, just one mile west of the Stanford University campus and adjacent to some of the nation’s foremost venture capital and private equity firms. Intended to meld with the surrounding landscape, the hotel’s low-rise design is inspired by local architectural traditions and expressive of the transparency between indoors and outdoors. Rosewood Sand Hill features 123 elegantly appointed guest rooms with state-of-the-art in-room technology. In addition to Madera, hotel amenities include a 17,000-square-foot Rosewood Spa, which includes 13 treatment rooms, Alex Chases Salon, a fitness room and outdoor pool, and 13,000 square feet of well-equipped, beautifully designed meeting spaces. For sales or reservation information call 1-888-ROSEWOOD or visit Rosewood Sand Hill online at www.rosewoodsandhill.com

About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts:
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages properties worldwide including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, The Mansion on Peachtree in Atlanta, Rosewood Sand Hill, CordeValle and San Ysidro Ranch in California, Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, Las Ventanas al Paraíso and Rosewood Mayakobá in Mexico, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties – Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. Rosewood also offers Sense, A Rosewood Spa® - featuring treatments reflective of the brand's signature philosophy A Sense of Place® - available exclusively at select properties and now open at Jumby Bay. For more information on Rosewood Hotels & Resorts or Sense, A Rosewood Spa®, please call 888.ROSEWOOD or visit rosewoodhotels.com. Posted 24 Jun, 2011 by Sharon Cabral Hotel Teams Up with Celebrated Sprinkles Cupcakes A SPRINKLE OF DELICIOUS FUN ARRIVES AT ROSEWOOD SAND HILL®
Hotel Teams Up with Celebrated Sprinkles Cupcakes to
Provide Guests with Customized Treats

MENLO PARK, Calif. (February 24, 2011) – Rosewood Sand Hill® announces a delightfully delicious new partnership with Sprinkles Cupcakes, sure to bring butter cream frosting-filled smiles to guests of all ages. The world famous cupcake bakery – with a location in nearby Palo Alto – will provide its celebrated custom confection treats for Rosewood Sand Hill’s guests, including the children’s Rose Buds™ program, private events and business meetings.

“There’s no better way to brighten your day than with a delicious and fun cupcake – and no better cupcake than Sprinkles,” said Michael Casey, managing director of Rosewood Sand Hill. “It’s a memorable, customized service unique to Rosewood Sand Hill – a special little touch that our guests are sure to appreciate.”

As part of its exclusive Rose Buds™ program, upon arrival, Rosewood Sand Hill’s youngest guests will each receive a Sprinkles Cupcake with their initial on top. Created especially for families, Rose Buds™ provides special services, amenities and convenience items to make families feel comfortable and pampered. Rose Buds™ has services and amenities for children of all ages, including in-room wireless baby monitors, bottle warmers and Baby Primrose skincare products, as well as kid-sized lush velour bathrobes and slippers and custom babysitting and spa services.

Sprinkles Cupcakes will also be available as a distinctive VIP amenity at Rosewood Sand Hill for special events or groups, and can be customized with company logos or special occasion artwork. Or, to breathe a little life back into a day-long company retreat, Rosewood Sand Hill has created an exclusive Sprinkles Break for group events – complete with customized cupcakes, coffee and tea service and, of course, fresh milk.

Launched in Beverly Hills in 2005, Sprinkles Cupcakes was one of the world’s first specialized bakeries, leading a trend that is now a culinary fixture of popular culture. Craved by celebrities from Oprah to Barbra Streisand to Katie Holmes, Sprinkles Cupcakes are known for their homemade recipes, handcrafted designs, and, most of all, their menu of delicious flavors, such as Red Velvet, Chocolate Coconut, Vanilla, Peanut Butter Chocolate, and a dozen more delectable varieties.

About Rosewood Sand Hill
Nestled amid 16 acres on San Francisco’s Peninsula, Rosewood Sand Hill melds the relaxed style and beauty of California Ranch architecture with fragrant gardens and stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Whether relaxing in the spacious guestrooms, indulging at Sense spa, or enjoying delicious offerings inspired by the freshest local ingredients at Michelin-starred Madera, guests will experience unparalleled attention to detail and impeccable service at this urban oasis.

Rosewood Sand Hill’s luxurious accommodations feature 121 elegantly appointed guest rooms, including 31 suites ranging in size from 527 square feet for the deluxe guestroom to 2,372 square feet for the two-bedroom Presidential Villa. All guestrooms and suites offer private balconies or terraces with views of landscaped courtyard gardens, the swimming pool or the Santa Cruz Mountains.

About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages luxury properties worldwide including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek® and Rosewood Crescent Hotel® in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, The Mansion on Peachtree in Atlanta, Rosewood Sand Hill®, CordeValle and San Ysidro Ranch in California, Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi® in Santa Fe, Las Ventanas al Paraíso, Rosewood Mayakobá and newly opened Rosewood San Miguel de Allende® in Mexico, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties – Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. Rosewood also offers Sense® spa – featuring treatments reflective of the brand’s signature A Sense of Place® philosophy – available exclusively at select properties.

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HONORED BY MICHELIN

Menlo Park Restaurant Receives One Star in the
2011 MICHELIN Guide San Francisco, Bay Area & Wine Country

Madera Marks Rosewood Hotels & Resorts’ First Hotel Restaurant to Earn a Michelin Star

MENLO PARK, Calif. (October 26, 2010) – Michael Casey, managing director of Rosewood Sand Hill, the luxury hotel and spa in Menlo Park, is pleased to announce that the hotel’s signature restaurant, Madera, has received a Michelin one star designation, a distinguished honor for Madera, Executive Chef Peter Rudolph and his talented culinary team. As a Michelin one star restaurant, Madera becomes one of only 39 restaurants in Northern California to be honored with the prestigious star rating. Additionally, Madera’s one star designation marks the first hotel restaurant to earn a Michelin star for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.

“We are extremely honored to receive this recognition from Michelin, a guide that serves as an international benchmark,” said Casey. “Chef Rudolph and his team strive to create a memorable dining experience for each guest, and this is a true testament to their efforts.”

According to Michelin, to have a star rating means that not only is Madera among the best restaurants in the region, but also in the world. It is a mark of consistent excellence across all categories and it is based solely on the quality of the food.

“Receiving a Michelin star is both exciting and humbling,” said Chef Rudolph. “We have an incredible team at the restaurant and it’s a result of their hard work, talent and dedication that we’ve received this designation. I also want to thank our loyal guests for helping us to achieve this honor. They’ve been instrumental in providing us with feedback since the day the restaurant opened.”

Madera offers a menu of refined yet approachable food that honors the many culinary traditions of the Bay Area. The restaurant’s artfully-crafted, market-driven cuisine of bold flavors are built around the restaurant’s wood-fire grill and rotisserie oven and created from sustainably harvested and produced seafood and meats, coupled with the bountiful harvest of the surrounding farming communities. The restaurant’s wine program, led by Wine Director Paul Mekis, reflects the underlying culinary philosophy of the restaurant, showcasing an impressive wine list that embraces the regional cuisine and local influences with wines from the world’s best wine producing regions.

In addition to indoor and outdoor dining, Madera offers two private dining rooms with private terraces and cozy fireplaces. A comfortable dining destination presenting exceptional cuisine, impeccable service, and an extensive wine list, Madera is an exciting new entry among the area’s fine dining establishments. Madera is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as for Sunday brunch. The Lounge is open daily with continuous service from 10 a.m. to 12 midnight. Madera and Rosewood Sand Hill are located at 2825 Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park, California. Additional information is available at www.maderasandhill.com or at www.rosewoodsandhill.com.

The MICHELIN Guide San Francisco, Bay Area & Wine Country 2011 covers a wide geographic region, stretching from Los Gatos in the south to Geyserville in the north. Over the past year, Michelin inspectors have analyzed restaurants throughout Northern California, always anonymously. At the end of their investigative process, they gather to debate the region’s restaurants in full, determining which restaurants should be retained in the selection, and which merit one, two or three stars. Thanks to a rigorous selection process that is applied independently and consistently around the 23 countries by the MICHELIN Guide, the MICHELIN Guide has become an international benchmark in gourmet dining. The selection is made by anonymous, professional inspectors who are Michelin employees and is based on the same working methods in all countries. They pay all their bills in full to guarantee total independence of the Guide. For more information, visit www.michelinguide.com.

About Rosewood Sand Hill
Rosewood Sand Hill, which opened in April 2009, is located on a 16-acre site in Menlo Park, California, just one mile west of the Stanford University campus and adjacent to some of the nation’s foremost venture capital and private equity firms. Intended to meld with the surrounding landscape, the hotel’s low-rise design is inspired by local architectural traditions and expressive of the transparency between indoors and outdoors. Rosewood Sand Hill features 123 elegantly appointed guest rooms with state-of-the-art in-room technology. In addition to Madera, hotel amenities include a 17,000-square-foot Rosewood Spa, which includes 13 treatment rooms, Alex Chases Salon, a fitness room and outdoor pool, and 13,000 square feet of well-equipped, beautifully designed meeting spaces. For sales or reservation information call 1-888-ROSEWOOD or visit Rosewood Sand Hill online at www.rosewoodsandhill.com

About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts:
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages properties worldwide including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, The Mansion on Peachtree in Atlanta, Rosewood Sand Hill, CordeValle and San Ysidro Ranch in California, Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, Las Ventanas al Paraíso and Rosewood Mayakobá in Mexico, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties – Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. Rosewood also offers Sense, A Rosewood Spa® - featuring treatments reflective of the brand's signature philosophy A Sense of Place® - available exclusively at select properties and now open at Jumby Bay. For more information on Rosewood Hotels & Resorts or Sense, A Rosewood Spa®, please call 888.ROSEWOOD or visit rosewoodhotels.com. Posted 22 Nov, 2010 by Concierge Elite Dallas-November 22, 2010-UniFocus today announced that its innovative interactive staff portal and hosted Watson, R.M.â„¢ Time & Attendance system has won over employees at Rosewood Sand Hill-and has introduced dramatic new scheduling efficiencies for both management and associates at the five-star luxury property.

"We are very happy with the interactive staff portal that UniFocus has provided, along with their hosted Time & Attendance system," said Kim Sun, Director of Finance. "Our associates love the fact that they can check schedules remotely or request time off via the online web module; also it takes a huge load off of management's shoulders when the associates can check their punches often at their own convenience, which can reduce unauthorized overtime. The program allows the managers to monitor their labor costs and run various reports with a range of options instantaneously.

"From a customer service standpoint we were also most impressed with how quickly UniFocus gets back to us," added Sun. "Whenever we need technological assistance, UniFocus has been great to work with."

Located on a 16-acre site in Menlo Park, California, Rosewood Sand Hill melds the rich heritage of relaxed California Ranch architecture with fragrant gardens and a stunning view of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

"The fact that Watson, R.M. Time & Attendance is centralized and hosted means that it's a good fit not only for uniquely positioned luxury hotels but also for an entire portfolio of properties," said Mark Heymann, UniFocus President and CEO. "We're pleased that the interactive staff portal has been a big hit at Rosewood Sand Hill and look forward to helping them realize even more benefits from the system."

UniFocus' Time & Attendance is fully hosted, enabling organizations to realize cost savings early on- regardless of which time clock is used-from eliminating unauthorized overtime, incorrect or early punches to paperless employee authorizations. In addition, the UniFocus interactive touch screen acts as a communication device, enabling associates to request changes in their schedules.

Rosewood Sand Hill's Time & Attendance system has been in use since they opened in April 2009.

About Rosewood Sand Hill
Nestled amid 16 acres, Rosewood Sand Hill melds the relaxed style and beauty of California Ranch architecture with fragrant gardens and stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Whether relaxing in the spacious guestrooms, indulging at Sense spa, or enjoying Madera's delicious offerings inspired by the freshest local ingredients, guests will experience unparalleled attention to detail and impeccable service at this urban oasis. Rosewood Sand Hill's luxurious accommodations feature 123 elegantly appointed guest rooms, including 31 suites ranging in size from 527 square feet for the deluxe guestroom to 2,372 square feet for the two-bedroom Presidential Villa. All guest rooms and suites offer private balconies or terraces with views of landscaped courtyard gardens, the swimming pool or the Santa Cruz Mountains. For more information about Rosewood Sand Hill, visit www.rosewoodsandhill.com.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages properties worldwide including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, The Mansion on Peachtree in Atlanta, Rosewood Sand Hill, CordeValle and San Ysidro Ranch in California, Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, Las Ventanas al Paraíso and Rosewood Mayakobá in Mexico, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties - Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. Rosewood also offers Sense, A Rosewood Spa® - featuring treatments reflective of the brand's signature philosophy A Sense of Place® - available exclusively at select properties and now open at Jumby Bay. For more information on Rosewood Hotels & Resorts or Sense, A Rosewood Spa®, please call 888.ROSEWOOD or visit www.rosewoodhotels.com.

About UniFocus
UniFocus is a global pioneer in the hospitality industry for advanced technology solutions-utilized today in more than 82 countries. Our technologies include industry-leading labor management systems, integrated with time & attendance; budgeting and performance intelligence. Coupled with guest, employee and meeting planner feedback, and multi-dimensional mystery evaluations, UniFocus' unmatched consulting and training expertise ensures clients get measurable returns for the systems we deliver-and customize to their needs.

UniFocus is a member of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), a member of the Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International (ACCED-I), a Microsoft® Certified Partner, an affinity partner of the International Association of Conference Centers, and an allied member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. For more information, visit www.unifocus.com or call 972-512-5100.

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Contact:
Michael Adkisson
Director of Public Relations
UniFocus, LP
Tel: (972) 512-5187
madkisson@unifocus.com Posted 02 Feb, 2010 by Sharon Cabral MENLO PARK, Calif. - Michael Casey, Managing Director of Rosewood Sand Hill, is pleased to announce that internationally renowned hairstylist Alex Chases will bring his signature service and inimitable style to the luxury hotel with the opening of a new salon at Sense, A Rosewood Spa. Alex Chases Salon will begin taking appointments on Monday, October 12, 2009.

Located within the 17,000-square-foot Sense Spa, Alex Chases Salon will cater to women and men by offering impeccable cuts and superbly artistic color, evening hairstyles and makeup, and chic styling for elegant weddings and exclusive events. Chases, who has already attracted an international coterie of discerning, style-conscious clients, comes to Rosewood Sand Hill following the overwhelming success of his ultra-private, by-appointment-only salon overlooking Union Square in San Francisco.

"I am thrilled to be opening the new Alex Chases Salon at Sense Spa, a calm environment in harmony with its Sand Hill surroundings, which mirrors my own vision of beauty," said Alex Chases. "My philosophy is to make every client look and feel her or his best. With a goal of achieving the most alluring, natural, and flattering tones that are simple to maintain, I cut and color hair to make life easy."

Chases is renowned not only for his craft and skill with proportions and scissors -- evident in his flattering cuts -- but for his relaxed approach and warmth, always providing his full attention to make each client feel extraordinary. Truly versatile, he is a master of all color effects and is especially beloved for the beautiful blonde tones he creates. As a result of Chases' reputation for excellence, he is currently booking appointments one year in advance.

"It is an honor for us to welcome Alex Chases Salon to Sense Spa," said Casey. "Rosewood Sand Hill is committed to providing unparalleled, personalized service and this is no exception. Alex Chases is one of the world's master hairstylists, and we are pleased to offer guests exclusive access to Alex and his talented team of stylists and makeup artists, each of whom is dedicated to perfection, individuality, and creating beauty."

Alex Chases Salon at Sense Spa is located at 2895 Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park, Calif. Appointments can be booked in advance by calling (650) 561-1580. Information is available by visiting [url]www.rosewoodsandhill.com/spa.cfm[/url].

About Rosewood Sand Hill
Nestled amid 16 acres, Rosewood Sand Hill melds the relaxed style and beauty of California Ranch architecture with fragrant gardens and stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Whether relaxing in the spacious guestrooms, indulging at Sense spa, or enjoying Madera's delicious offerings inspired by the freshest local ingredients, guests will experience unparalleled attention to detail and impeccable service at this urban oasis.

Rosewood Sand Hill's luxurious accommodations feature 123 elegantly appointed guest rooms, including 31 suites ranging in size from 527 square feet for the deluxe guestroom to 2,372 square feet for the two-bedroom Presidential Villa. All guestrooms and suites offer private balconies or terraces with views of landscaped courtyard gardens, the swimming pool or the Santa Cruz Mountains.

http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/rosewood-sand-hill/ Posted 02 Feb, 2010 by Sharon Cabral First Time Opportunity for Public to Play on Venerated Stanford University Golf Course

MENLO PARK, Calif. - Michael Casey, Managing Director of Rosewood Sand Hill, has announced that the recently opened 123-room hotel, spa and restaurant, located just one mile west of the Stanford University campus, will now offer stay-and-play packages that allow guests access to the acclaimed Stanford University Golf Course. The renowned course had previously been open only to Stanford students, faculty, alumni and their guests.

"We are very pleased that our partnership with Stanford University allows us to offer our guests the special opportunity to play this storied course," said Casey. "As with all Rosewood properties, we strive to create amenities that are not only unique to Rosewood, but reflect a strong and memorable sense of place. For golfers, playing the Stanford University course is about as memorable as it gets."

The Rosewood Sand Hill Stanford Golf Package includes an overnight stay in one of Rosewood Sand Hill's luxurious deluxe accommodations, a $50 breakfast credit at the hotel's elegant restaurant, Madera, two rounds of golf with cart at the Stanford University Golf Course, and a sleeve of Rosewood golf balls. Rates start at $599.

The hotel also offers the Golf & Spa Package, which includes overnight accommodations, a $50 breakfast credit at Madera, a 60-minute Sand Hill Signature Massage at Sense, A Rosewood Spa, and one round of golf with cart at the Stanford University Golf Course. Rates start at $599. Both packages are subject to change and based on availability. The golf packages must be booked five days prior to arrival and require a 48-hour cancellation notice.

Designed in 1930 by renowned architects William Bell and George Thomas (who also collaborated on such notable courses as the Bel-Air, Riviera and Los Angeles country clubs), the Stanford course is located in the foothills above the campus. The course is consistently rated one of the finest traditional golf courses in the country.

The collegiate training ground of golf luminaries Tiger Woods and Tom Watson, along with former USGA presidents Sandy Tatum and Grant Spaeth, the course is steeped in tradition. Throughout the years, Stanford has hosted many important events, including NCAA regional and final championships, Pac-10 Championships, U.S. Open qualifying, U.S. Junior Amateur qualifying, and a former Senior PGA Tour event, "The Gathering at the Farm."

Nestled amid 16 acres, Rosewood Sand Hill melds the relaxed style and beauty of California Craftsman architecture with fragrant gardens and stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Whether relaxing in the spacious guestrooms, indulging at Sense spa, or enjoying Madera's delicious offerings inspired by the freshest local ingredients, guests will experience unparalleled attention to detail and impeccable service at this urban oasis.

Rosewood Sand Hill is managed by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, well known throughout the world for its hotels and resorts of distinction. Defined by iconic properties that include The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York City, Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort in Los Cabos, and the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts offer exceptional service, luxury amenities and meticulous attention to detail.

Rosewood Sand Hill is at 2825 Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park, California, conveniently located minutes from high-end boutiques, galleries and restaurants, and just 35 miles south of San Francisco and 14 miles north of San Jose. Reservations are available by calling 1-888-ROSEWOOD or by visiting Rosewood Sand Hill online at [url]www.rosewoodsandhill.com[/url].

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http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/rosewood-sand-hill/ Posted 30 Dec, 2008 by Sharon Cabral MENLO PARK, Calif. (December 31, 2008) - Michael Casey, Managing Director of Rosewood Sand Hill, has announced that the new ultra-luxury hotel and spa, located just one mile west of the Stanford University campus on Stanford-owned land, will open on April 1, 2009.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will manage Rosewood Sand Hill for Stanford University, the owner of the 16 acres, ideally located near the intersection of Sand Hill Road and Highway 280, where the new hotel is under construction. Rosewood Sand Hill represents the City of Menlo Park's largest hotel development to date, neighboring some of the nation's foremost venture capital and private equity firms.

"Rosewood Sand Hill is at the gateway to Silicon Valley and will be unlike any other hotel in the area, offering the largest guest rooms on the Peninsula," said Casey. "Overnight and local visitors will enjoy the world-class service for which Rosewood is renowned as well as a wide array of locally inspired guest experiences, including resort amenities such as Sense, A Rosewood Spa, Madera restaurant, outdoor hikes, and even touring the Sand Hill area on bicycles that we'll have available for guests at the hotel."

Nestled amid 16 pristine acres, Rosewood Sand Hill melds the relaxed style and beauty of California Craftsman architecture with fragrant gardens and stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Whether relaxing in the spacious guestrooms, indulging at Sense spa, or enjoying Madera's delicious offerings inspired by the freshest local ingredients, guests will experience unparalleled attention to detail and impeccable service at this urban oasis.

Rosewood Sand Hill is managed by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, well known throughout the world for its hotels and resorts of distinction. Defined by iconic properties that include The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York City, Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort in Los Cabos, and the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts offer exceptional service, luxury amenities and meticulous attention to detail.

As with all Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Rosewood Sand Hill embraces the company's A Sense of Place philosophy that finds expression in every aspect of the guest experience, from exceptional architectural details and elegant interiors to flawlessly delivered service and innovative culinary concepts that reflect the local culture.

Rosewood Sand Hill's ultra-luxury accommodations feature 123 elegantly appointed guest rooms, including 31 suites ranging in size from 527 square feet for the deluxe guestroom to 2,372 square feet for the two-bedroom Presidential Suite. All guestrooms and suites offer private balconies or terraces with views of landscaped courtyard gardens, the swimming pool or the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Rosewood Sand Hill also offers more than 13,000 square feet of premier meeting and event space, including a 2,800-square-foot ballroom accommodating up to 300 guests, three state-of-the-art boardrooms, and expansive outdoor event space, including La Vista Lawn which can accommodate up to 500 guests. Most indoor space offers natural lighting as well as private patios or terraces.

The 17,000-square-foot Sense Spa will feature 13 treatment rooms including two Duet suites, a state-of-the-art fitness center, movement studio, courtyard, relaxation lounge, a spa caf and spa boutique, and will be open to hotel guests and the public. Sense will offer an expansive menu of personalized services and revitalizing treatments that incorporate natural elements indigenous to the area.

Rosewood Sand Hill's signature destination restaurant, Madera, will offer locals and hotel guests a comfortably elegant ambiance with a wood-burning display kitchen, picturesque views and outdoor seating. Madera will serve American cuisine that celebrates the culinary traditions of the Western United States.

Palo Alto-based HKS Hill Glazier Studio, a premier hospitality design boutique firm, drew on inspiration from local architectural traditions for Rosewood Sand Hill's low-rise design that is tiered on a hillside. BAMO, Inc. of San Francisco, internationally known for refined and distinctive style, will provide Rosewood Sand Hill's interior design.

Rosewood Sand Hill is at 2825 Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park, California, conveniently located minutes from high-end boutiques, galleries and restaurants, and just 35 miles south of San Francisco and 14 miles north of San Jose. Reservations are available by calling 1-888-ROSEWOOD or by visiting Rosewood Sand Hill online at [url]www.rosewoodsandhill.com[/url].

About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages properties worldwide including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, The Mansion on Peachtree in Atlanta, CordeValle in San Martin, California, Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, Las Ventanas al Paraso and Rosewood Mayakob in Mexico, Hotel Seiyo Ginza in Tokyo, Japan, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties - Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. For more information on Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, please call 888.ROSEWOOD or visit rosewoodhotels.com.


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Media contact: Tish Gallegos (Tish@GlodowNead.com) or Amie Rubenstein (Amie@glodownead.com) at Glodow Nead Communications, 415.394.6500 Posted 24 Nov, 2008 by Concierge Elite Nov. 26, 2007 - Rosewood Sand Hill Set to Open in Spring 2009

MENLO PARK - Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced details of Rosewood Sand Hill, a luxury hotel and spa the company is building in partnership with Stanford University, owner of the 21 acres upon which the new hotel will sit near the intersection of Sand Hill Road and Highway 280.

Rosewood Sand Hill, scheduled to open in early 2009, represents the City of Menlo Park's largest hotel development to date. The 120-room hotel and spa, located one mile west of the Stanford University campus, is viewed by university and city officials as a welcome addition to the area's hotel offerings, attracting executives in town to visit some of the nation's foremost venture capital and private equity firms, Stanford University, as well as Silicon Valley leisure visitors seeking an urban oasis.

"Stanford has long been interested in providing top-tier accommodations for the many visitors to the university and to the region," said Bob Reidy, vice president, Stanford University. "We couldn't be more pleased to have Rosewood as a partner in developing and managing Rosewood Sand Hill."

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is known for its worldwide collection of unique properties offering luxurious accommodations, unparalleled quality and personalized service. Each Rosewood hotel is characterized by architectural details, elegant interiors and innovative culinary concepts that artfully reflect the local culture.

"Our goal is to create a uniquely authentic experience at each of our hotels," said John Scott, president and CEO of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. "Our goal is to bring the Rosewood standard of luxury to the beautiful natural landscape that surrounds the campus and is so much a part of the Stanford experience. The hotel's low-rise design will be tiered on a hillside and there will be unobstructed views of the nearby mountains, creating an ultra luxurious sanctuary for business and leisure guests."

Rosewood Sand Hill's world-class accommodations will include a spectacular three-bedroom presidential suite, an extravagant collection of one-bedroom deluxe and Rosewood junior suites, plus upscale king and double-queen rooms. In addition to lavish guest quarters and stunning views, Rosewood Sand Hill guests will experience revitalizing treatments at Sense, A Rosewood Spa TM, and sumptuous cuisine at Madera, the hotel's signature restaurant, as well as a lobby lounge and bar area that opens to the spectacular outdoor space. Rosewood Sand Hill will also offer more than 8,000 square feet of premier meeting and event space.

Palo Alto-based HKS Hill Glazier Studio, a premier hospitality design boutique firm, drew on inspiration from local architectural traditions for Rosewood Sand Hill, melding indoor and outdoor elements with large expanses of glass and terraces complemented by inviting gardens and natural vistas of the surrounding area. BAMO, Inc. of San Francisco, internationally known for refined and distinctive style, will provide Rosewood Sand Hill's interior design.

Opening in early 2009, Rosewood Sand Hill is located on a 21-acre site in Menlo Park, California, just one mile west of the Stanford University campus and adjacent to some of the nation's foremost venture capital and private equity firms. Intended to meld with the surrounding landscape, the hotel's low-rise design is inspired by local architectural traditions and expressive of the transparency between indoors and outdoors. Rosewood Sand Hill features 120 elegantly appointed guest rooms with state-of-the-art in-room technology. Hotel amenities include Sense, A Rosewood Spa TM with 13 treatment rooms, a fitness room and outdoor pool, and well-equipped and beautifully designed meeting spaces. The signature restaurant, Madera, and lounge spill into the outdoor space and offer stunning mountain views.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages properties worldwide including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, CordeValle in San Martin, California, Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, Las Ventanas al Paraso and Rosewood Mayakoba in Mexico, Hotel Seiyo Ginza in Tokyo, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties - Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. For more information on Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, please call 888.ROSEWOOD or visit rosewoodhotels.com.

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Glodow Nead Communicatins
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