The Fairmont San Francisco's new Diplomat Club opens its doors to the world (United States)
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The Fairmont San Francisco's new Diplomat Club opens its doors to the world (United States)
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Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands - United States - Industry economy
- Hotel opening vRenovation / Addition
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2012-01-26
The White House of the West Now Offers a Private Club Venue for the San Francisco Consular Corps and Visiting Dignitaries
The Fairmont San Francisco unveiled its Diplomat Club yesterday during the first 2012 meeting of the San Francisco Consular Corps, which took place during a luncheon in the hotel’s newly established venue. The Diplomat Club’s creation was inspired by the over 75 Consul General Missions in the Bay Area, with the aim of offering a dedicated setting where they would be able to utilize The Fairmont San Francisco and its services as a “home away from home.”
Often referred to as “The White House of the West” or “Residence of Presidents”, The Fairmont San Francisco has been the official home base for the San Francisco Consular Corps for many years and has celebrated a number of the most important and memorable occasions tied to diplomatic endeavors. In 1945, The United Nations Charter was drafted in the hotel’s Garden Room and its famed Penthouse Suite was used by U.S. Secretary of State Edward Stettinius as his headquarters during the United Nations Convention.
“For decades, The Fairmont San Francisco has proudly served the diplomatic community, and we now look forward to further enhancing our ability to cater to the uniquely specific needs of this important group through the Diplomat Club,” commented Regional Vice President and General Manager Thomas Klein. “Club members will receive a number of personalized hotel privileges and dedicated service while having a truly special place to call their own.”
Located on the Arcade level of the hotel directly across from its Intersect Media Lounge, the Diplomat Club not only offers an elegant setting for meetings and business-related events, but also functions as an ideal venue for a social soiree, boasting a full bar, dining area, billiard room and private dining room.
Prior to its incarnation as The Diplomat Club, the 3,700 square foot space served as a series of restaurants throughout the years, and as a movie theater in the 1940s. In order to transform the already grand space, updated furniture and international décor were brought in along with historical photos from diplomatic visits, which are displayed throughout the Club.
THE FAIRMONT SAN FRANCISCO
Since 1907, The Fairmont has served as the San Francisco residence for U.S. presidents, world leaders and entertainment stars. The landmark hotel offers 591 newly renovated guest rooms and suites, three distinctive restaurants, a health club and easy access to the city’s most popular attractions. The Fairmont San Francisco is located atop Nob Hill at 950 Mason Street.
FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
With more than 60 distinctive hotels, including the iconic Fairmont San Francisco and Fairmont Peace Hotel Shanghai, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is an unrivalled collection of properties located in some of the world’s most coveted destinations. Known for its warm, engaging service and culturally rich experiences, this global hospitality brand features classic hotels that imbue a sense of heritage, sophistication and social importance and are often considered destinations in their own right. Fairmont is also committed to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont is owned by FRHI Holdings Limited, a leading global hotel company with over 95 hotels under the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel brands. The company also manages Fairmont and Raffles branded residences, estates and luxury private residence club properties.
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