Kor Hotel Group Acquires Renowned Campton Place Hotel on San Francisco's Union Square; Four-Star Hotel Launches Kor Hotel Group's Presence in Northern California

Business Wire, Nov 17, 2005

LOS ANGELES -- Kor Hotel Group, the Los Angeles-based luxury hotel operator, brings its management expertise to San Francisco's high-end hospitality industry. On November 17, Kor Hotel Group acquired and assumed management of Campton Place Hotel, the four-star, 110-room landmark property just steps from Union Square, known for its signature fusion of progressive design elements, luxury amenities and impeccable service.

"For Kor Hotel Group's first venture into the Bay Area, we could not have found a more distinguished and prestigious hotel than Campton Place," said John Arnett, President of Kor Hotel Group. "We are honored to include this exquisite boutique in our growing portfolio of unique properties across the country."

Conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco, just off Union Square, Campton Place Hotel is known as a sanctuary for the sophisticated traveler, providing an elegant, quiet, and intimate atmosphere. Exquisite interiors maintain the hotel's charm, while distinct high-tech touches update its presence.

The hotel's facilities occupy two picturesque 1909 structures, the original hotel, now fifteen stories, and the seven-story Wilson Building. Named one of "The Top 100 Hotels in the World" by Conde Nast Traveler's readers, and ranked one of the "World's Best Places to Stay" on Conde Nast Traveler's 2005 Gold List, Campton Place enjoys a reputation as one of the world's finest upscale, four-star hotels.

In addition, Campton Place Restaurant, headed by young, highly acclaimed Chef Daniel Humm, is a Four-Star destination in itself. Chef Humm's menu dazzles guests with a refined, modern French cuisine that masterfully blends Mediterranean flavors and influences with the richness of California's ever-changing seasonal bounty. The restaurant received four stars from The San Francisco Chronicle in 2005, and Chef Humm was selected as one of "America's Best New Chefs `05" by Food and Wine Magazine.

For reservations or more information about Campton Place Hotel, please call 866-332-1673 or 415-781-5555 or visit camptonplace.com.

The Kor Group is a privately held real estate development and management firm with investments primarily in hotels, resorts and multi-family real estate. Kor Hotel Group, the hospitality division of Kor, holds a diverse property portfolio and manages both its own assets and non-owned hotels under third-party management agreements. Kor Hotel Group's properties include Viceroy Santa Monica and Viceroy Palm Springs, Avalon Hotel and Maison 140 in Beverly Hills, Tides in South Beach, Chamberlain in West Hollywood and The Jefferson in Washington D.C., as well as forthcoming Viceroy Resorts and Residences in Miami, Anguilla and Riviera Maya debuting in 2008.