The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – November 15, 2016 – The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is very pleased to welcome Spa L’OCCITANE by the Bay to its Nob Hill luxury award-winning hotel, combining an opulent hotel experience with the Provençal art de vivre.
Created in partnership with Sanghvi Group, which operates L’OCCITANE spas across five hotels in India and now one in the US, Spa L’OCCITANE by the Bay is the first of its kind on the West Coast. At 6,200 square feet, the new sanctuary offers exceptional spa services that combine the brand’s authentic ingredients from the South of France with traditional massage therapies. With over 3,000 boutiques and 85 spas worldwide, L’OCCITANE brings a wealth of beauty and spa development expertise to The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, and is excited to call the ‘City by the Bay’ its newest home.
“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Spa L’OCCITANE by the Bay to The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, “ says Bruce Gorelick, General Manager. “L’OCCITANE’s award-winning history of luxury and service dovetail so well with The Ritz-Carlton brand by creating unrivaled, authentic spa experiences using the highest quality ingredients. This makes them an exciting addition to our Nob Hill landmark hotel which will inspire new memories for our guests.”

Tucked away on the first floor of The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, Spa L’OCCITANE by the Bay welcomes guests into a setting that personifies the brand’s spirit and core values: authenticity, sensoriality and respect. Coupling modern elegance and Provençal warmth, the spa’s design features a clean, crisp waiting area complemented by scenic portraits, giving guests a glimpse into the natural beauty of the French countryside.

Inside the treatment area, guests will encounter cozy havens equipped to deliver a holistic menu of rituals highlighting L’OCCITANE’s most beloved products and natural ingredients -- Lavender, Verbena and Immortelle for a true moment of pampering and delight.

Staffed by a team of 12 professional therapists, the spa is open daily from 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. and offers over 30 unique services to choose from, ranging from aromatherapy massages to anti-aging treatments like the signature Immortelle Divine Secret Facial which combines lifting and contouring massage techniques to help boost youthfulness and rejuvenate skin.

“We are very pleased to be opening our newest spa at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco,” said Maddie Smith, Regional Managing Director of North America. “The luxurious San Francisco property is the perfect place for L’OCCITANE to deliver premium spa services with a touch of Provence.”

With The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco situated in the picturesque neighborhood of Nob Hill, not only does Spa L’OCCITANE by the Bay offer travelers the perfect sanctuary to rejuvenate after exploring the hilly city, it is also a destination that locals can benefit from. With three world-exclusive treatments, including a jet lag reviver, microclimate healing treatment and tech tension relief, the spa will cater to tourists and local residents alike.

Coinciding with the launch of the spa, select suites at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco will begin to sport L’OCCITANE’s popular Verbena amenities that many frequent travelers have come to know and love.

About The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Completely transformed and reimagined, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco sets a new standard of excellence in the City by the Bay, drawing inspiration from the alluring designs of couture and the city’s iconic architecture. Set within a 1909 Neoclassical landmark building in the prestigious Nob Hill neighborhood, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is the city’s only AAA Five Diamond hotel and was recently named the #1 hotel in San Francisco by the readers of Travel + Leisure for their 2016 ‘World’s Best Awards’. Conveniently located in the heart of the city, the iconic hotel is nearby San Francisco’s most visited attractions and the historic cable car is accessible right outside its doors. Offering globally-inspired California cuisine and seasonal cocktails at the award-winning Parallel 37, the largest luxury Club Level experience in San Francisco, and more than 24,000 sq. ft. of grand event spaces, the 336-room Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco provides the ultimate in personalized Ritz-Carlton service, comfort and luxury.

About L’OCCITANE
Founded by Olivier Baussan over 40 years ago, L’OCCITANE en Provence captures the true art de vivre of Provence, offering a sensorial immersion in the natural beauty, fragrance and lifestyle of the south of France. From the texture of L’OCCITANE en Provence products to their scent, each skincare, body care and fragrance formula promises pleasure through beauty and well-being—a moment rich in enjoyment and discovery that goes beyond tangible benefits to create a different experience of Provence. L’OCCITANE en Provence products are available at usa.loccitane.com and in 200+ boutiques throughout the U.S. For more information, please contact: Nicole Parker, L’OCCITANE en Provence Public Relations, nicole.parker@loccitane.com.

For more information, visit www.ritzcarlton.com/sanfrancisco or follow the hotel on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ritzcarltonsanfrancisco and join the conversation using #RCMemories.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – September 9, 2015 – Recently completing its multi-phase transformative renovation in March 2015, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco has joined forces with legendary winemaker Jean-Charles Boisset to unveil a new luxury tasting lounge in the hotel lobby. The JCB Tasting Lounge, which is now open to the public, not only offers wine tastings and lite fare – perfect for private receptions, breakout sessions, intimate gatherings, and more – but the sophisticated space also houses a retail boutique. Combining two luxury icons – The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco and Jean-Charles Boisset – this ultra-chic tasting lounge creates an unparalleled wine experience.

Complementing the hotel’s fresh and modern transformation inspired by the Bay Area and couture fashion, The JCB Tasting Lounge offers rare and exclusive wines in an intimate setting that exudes vibrancy and opulence. The interiors and design, along with Jean-Charles Boisset’s own line of custom accessories create a lavish ambiance for the wine connoisseur.

“We’re excited to be joining with world-renowned winemaker Jean-Charles Boisset,” says General Manager Bruce Gorelick. “Through our commitment to personify the City by the Bay, The JCB Tasting Lounge seamlessly blends California’s rich history in wines with our hotel’s new couture fashion design to inspire new memories for our guests.”

The retail boutique at The JCB Tasting Lounge, designed by Jean-Charles Boisset and Joshua Rowland Interiors, Inc., adds an additional level of flair to match the wine tasting experience and the JCB wine collection. A selection of gifts ranging from JCB-branded items such as custom-designed jewelry, candles, wine accessories and perfumes, to select merchandise from Baccarat, Christofle, Bernardaud, and Goyard are available for purchase.

“We’re so honored to be partnering with The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco on this extraordinary new wine destination that is an extension of what we offer our guests in Northern California wine country and now will be exclusively available for their elite guests,” says Proprietor of Boisset Collection Jean-Charles Boisset. “The JCB Tasting Lounge unites the world of wine and fashion in a luxurious tasting experience that illuminates and then transcends terroir, reaching beyond the traditional confines of wine to embody style and sophistication. The JCB Tasting Lounge will also serve as a concierge providing guests of The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco with unique and engaging visitor experiences with direct access to the wine country for visits to any of our properties, including: Raymond Vineyards, DeLoach Vineyards, Buena Vista Winery and Historic Wine Tool Museum and also to visit our JCB Lounges in St. Helena, Santa Rosa and Sonoma – and soon to come, Yountville.”

The JCB Tasting Lounge offers exclusive wine tasting flights, ranging from $50 to $100 per person, and includes some of the most decadent, exquisite, limited wines within the Boisset Collection. Guests are invited to enjoy the tasting flights with specially curated food options from Chef de Cuisine Michael Rotondo of the hotel’s award-winning Parallel 37. From Crispy Liberty Farm Duck Fritter with Kumquat Relish and Flank Steak Steam Bun with Horseradish and Date Jam on the ‘Savory Flight’ to Nectarine and White Chocolate Bon Bons with Apricot and Chamomile, and Blueberry Pate de Fruit with Dark Chocolate Ganache on the ‘Dessert Flight,’ guests can indulge in these exquisite offerings – perfectly complementing the rare wines. The ‘Savory Flight’ costs $38 per person and the ‘Dessert Flight’ costs $28 per person. Additional lite fare includes an Artisanal Cheese Plate with Grilled Sour Dough and Accoutrements for $28, Caramelized Fig and Serrano Ham Flat Bread for $21, and 10 oz. White Sturgeon Caviar with Lobster Essence for $115.

The JCB Tasting Lounge also offers guests at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco an exclusive private event space for up to 14 guests that is luxuriously appointed with an eight-person sit down table, four-person bar, and two-banquets. The Tasting Lounge is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 1 (415) 296-2329 or visit www.boissetcollection.com, www.jcbwine.com or www.ritzcarlton.com/sanfrancisco.

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About The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Set within a 1909 Neoclassical landmark building in the prestigious neighborhood of Nob Hill,
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is the city’s only AAA Five-Diamond hotel and is a recent winner of a “World’s Best Award” by the readers of Travel + Leisure. Conveniently located in the heart of the city, the iconic hotel is nearby San Francisco’s most visited attractions and the historic cable car is accessible right outside its doors. Offering globally-inspired California cuisine and seasonal cocktails at Parallel 37, the largest luxury Club Level experience in San Francisco, and recently renovated meetings and special events space, the 336-room Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco provides the ultimate in personalized Ritz-Carlton service, comfort and luxury.

About JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset
Created by Jean-Charles Boisset, JCB is a collection of rare numbered wines that unite centuries of Burgundian family tradition with the graceful exploration of sophisticated terroir. Dedicated to capturing style within a bottle, JCB wines embody an uncompromising personality that transcends the traditional confines of wine and is audacious, unique and mysterious. For more information, please visit www.jcbwines.com or contact Tamara Stanfill at 707.963.6939 or tamara.stanfill@boisset.com.

About Boisset Collection
Boisset is a family-owned collection of historic and unique wineries bound together by a common cause: authentic, terroir-driven wines in harmony with their history, their future and the land and people essential to their existence. With more than twenty historical and prestigious wineries in the world’s preeminent terroirs, including the Côte d’Or, Beaujolais, Rhône Valley, California’s Russian River Valley and the Napa Valley, each house retains its unique history, identity, and style, and all are united in the pursuit of fine wines expressive of their terroir. To learn more about the Boisset Collection, please visit www.boissetcollection.com.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (March 30, 2015) – Situated within San Francisco’s luxury enclave, Nob Hill, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco – a beloved landmark for 105 years – completes its multi-phase transformative renovation this month. Led by the world’s largest hospitality design firm, Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), the classic architectural form of this iconic hotel has been carried throughout its interiors and contemporized with sleek, modern detailing.

Drawing inspiration from the Bay and the city’s iconic fog, the luxury hotel’s 336 guest rooms, inclusive of 60 suites, are reborn in palette of steely blues and greys, while furnishings take their cues from the alluring designs of couture fashion and men’s fine tailoring. From curtain cords resembling a man’s belt to chairs and chaise lounges in tweed fabric, delightful and unexpected touches embody the dapper gentlemen of today, while abstract artwork nods to the rich history of the San Francisco ballet.

“The new guestroom design draws inspiration from San Francisco’s Wilkes Bashford – one of the city’s iconic luxury department stores – and the legacy of former Mayor Willie Brown, renowned for his famous suits,” says HBA Principal Designer, Kathleen Dauber. “The suiting aesthetic can be found in the specially woven pillows, the layering of the wall coverings in the guest rooms and corridors – creating a sense of drama in the spaces.”

The hotel’s sleek, uncluttered and contemporary new interiors and high-tech flourishes – such as Virtual Concierges located in the lobby and meeting space foyers providing guests with various maps, attractions, and events – offer a striking juxtaposition between the building’s stately and historic exterior.

“We are so thrilled to usher in the next chapter of this iconic neoclassical building,” says General Manager Bruce Gorelick. “Today’s traveler is not only looking for high-tech amenities, but also a true sense of connection to the destination they are visiting, whether it be for business or pleasure. We look forward to welcoming guests to rediscover our hotel and inspiring them to build new memories with us.”

The new guest rooms complete the historic landmark’s multi-phase renovation that began with the re-opening of its signature restaurant, Parallel 37, in December 2011, the unveiling of the
lobby and The Lounge in February 2012, and the completion of its new meeting spaces and ballroom in September 2014.

Situated in the heart of downtown and bordering the city’s Financial District, Chinatown, and Union Square luxury shopping, the nine-story hotel commands an entire block of Stockton Street. The hotel features two food & beverage outlets including critically-acclaimed Parallel 37, and over 23,000 square feet of meeting space. The award-winning Ritz-Carlton Club® Level features exclusive access to the Club Lounge with unique weekend offerings and experiences.

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About The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Set within a 1909 Neoclassical landmark building in the prestigious neighborhood of Nob Hill,
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is the city’s only AAA Five-Diamond hotel and is a recent winner of a “World’s Best Award” by the readers of Travel + Leisure. Conveniently located in the heart of the city, the iconic hotel is nearby San Francisco’s most visited attractions and the historic cable car is accessible right outside its doors. Offering globally-inspired California cuisine and seasonal cocktails at Parallel 37, the largest luxury Club Level experience in San Francisco, and recently renovated meetings and special events space, the 336-room Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco provides the ultimate in personalized Ritz-Carlton service, comfort and luxury.

Photos available upon request.