San Francisco's Savoy Hotel Offers Special Hotel Packages for Same Sex Wedding Parties

Business Wire, Feb 23, 2004

News Editors/Travel Writers

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2004

Gay and lesbian couples are coming to San Francisco in droves to tie the knot, but haven't thought about a place to stay while in the beautiful city by the Bay.

The Savoy Hotel, a member of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, has always had special prices for gay travelers and has created a great package for gay married couples.

Any same sex couple who wants to spend an evening or entire honeymoon in San Francisco will receive $10 off their room rate. Additionally, couples staying in The Savoy's junior suites also receive a complimentary bottle of champagne.

All Savoy guests enjoy the hotel's billowy feather beds and complimentary wine & cheese reception as well as the European-charm that this boutique style hotel has become known for. Guests in deluxe rooms also enjoy bay windows, CD players and fluffy robes. Junior suites have the same amenities as well as bedrooms with king size beds and a separate living room area with loveseat or couch.

To take advantage of this special offer, same sex couples should call 800/227-4223 and ask for the GAYWED special rate.

"Additionally," says Sales Manager Kevin Thomas, "we would be happy to recommend some lovely gay or gay-friendly restaurants for them to make their visit to San Francisco more special. We even have Millennium, an award winning vegetarian restaurant, right inside the hotel." Thomas adds, "For the right price, I even know a small cafe with an amazing chef that would open up his restaurant some week night for just the two of you or your wedding party."

A favorite with "Frommer's" and "Travel & Leisure" magazine, The Savoy Hotel is located in the heart of San Francisco in Union Square. "Close enough to everything," says Thomas. "City Hall is just a few blocks away, South of Market is very close and Polk and Castro Streets are also not far." The Savoy is located at 580 Geary Street. Check them out at www.thesavoyhotel.com.