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Palace Hotel Appoints David Teig as Executive Chef
The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts | February 14, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (February 14, 2024) – San Francisco’s historic Palace Hotel, a member of Marriott International’s Luxury Collection, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Teig as executive chef. With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Teig is an accomplished culinary leader with a dedication to sustainable, local cuisine. He will be responsible for all food and beverage operations at the landmark hotel, including the legendary Pied Piper restaurant and bar, The Garden Court Restaurant under the hotel’s famed 110-year-old glass dome, in-room dining, and private catering events. “Palace Hotel prou...
Palace Hotel Appoints Geoffrey Sarabia-Mason as Director of Sales & Marketing
The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts | January 15, 2024
Seasoned Industry Executive Joins Elite Hospitality Team at San Francisco’s Historic Hotel SAN FRANCISCO (January 15, 2024) – San Francisco’s historic Palace Hotel, a member of Marriott International’s Luxury Collection, is pleased to announce the appointment of Geoffrey Sarabia-Mason as director of sales and marketing. He joins the luxury property with more than three decades of management experience. A tenured industry professional, Sarabia-Mason will be responsible for planning and implementing sales and marketing programs for the landmark hotel. “Geoffrey comes to Palace Hotel with extensive experience in leadership roles ...
Japan’s Palace Hotel Brand Expands to Taiwan With Planned Ambassador Palace Hotel Taipei
Palace Hotel Tokyo | October 27, 2022
TOKYO (October 27, 2022) – An iconic independent Japanese hotel brand, known for its rich history and homegrown hospitality, is embarking on its first-ever luxury project overseas with a Taiwanese property that also has a notable past and deep roots in the local culture. After over five decades in operation, the landmark Ambassador Hotel Taipei has closed its doors to undergo a complete redesign. Once razed and rebuilt by The Ambassador Hotel Co. Ltd., its brand-new iteration is slated to be unveiled in 2028 as Ambassador Palace Hotel Taipei, a world-class property to be managed by Palace Hotel Co., Ltd. “It’s fitting that our first l...
Palace Hotel to Launch New Brand With Q3 2020 Opening of Zentis Osaka in Japan
June 15, 2020
TOKYO (June 15, 2020) - With a pedigree that flows from the acclaimed Palace Hotel Tokyo and designs on rewriting the playbook for lifestyle brands, the management arm of Palace Hotel Co. Ltd. has announced plans for a Q3 opening of Zentis Osaka, the first property of its new hospitality brand. Internationally renowned UK designer, Tara Bernerd of Tara Bernerd & Partners, has been tapped for the property’s modern interiors while Café Co. – the esteemed Japanese food & beverage operator behind the one Michelin-starred CRAFTALE in Tokyo – will develop and operate the hotel’s restaurant, bar and lounge. A top-flight team of s...
Katara Hospitality Switzerland Plans June Opening of 108-Room Palace Hotel at Bürgenstock Resort at Lake Lucerne
March 6, 2017
LUCERNE, Switzerland, March 6, 2017 – A Belle Époque jewel will open for meetings and incentives guests in June 2017 after eight years of meticulous restoration and architectural preservation. The 111-year-old, four-star superior Palace Hotel – one of four properties in the Bürgenstock Resort – will feature 108 rooms and suites, a French restaurant, a lobby and lounge, an expansive terrace overlooking Lake Lucerne and 8,751 square feet of meeting facilities. Bruno Schöpfer, Managing Director of Katara Hospitality Switzerland Ltd., the mastermind behind the resort had a vision. "Our aim was to pres...
The Palace Hotel Names Chadwick Howard Director of Restaurants & Bars
the Palace Hotel | August 2, 2016
San Francisco, CA - The Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel in San Francisco is pleased to announce Chadwick (Chad) Howard as the Director of Restaurants & Bars. Chad joined the Palace team in October 2014 as a Restaurant & Bar Manager. In his new role, Chad manages 82 associates, 3 managers and 1 manager in training. He will oversee the operation of 3 iconic dining venues at the Palace Hotel; the 135 seat landmark Garden Court, the 40 seat GC Lounge and the famous 120 seat Pied Piper. He will also supervise In Room Dining for the 556 room luxury property. Chad began his career in hospitality with Starwood Hotels & Resor...
The Palace Hotel, San Francisco Concludes Yearlong Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
the Palace Hotel, San Francisco | July 28, 2015
San Francisco, CA – July 2015 – The Luxury Collection® Hotels & Resorts announces today that the brand and its owners, Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts, will soon conclude the extensive renovation of The Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco. Rolling out in two phases, the redesigned guestrooms have just been revealed while the renovation of the hotel's public spaces, famed Garden Court and new restaurant concept will debut in August 2015. With 95 hotels and resorts around the world, including 16 in North America, The Luxury Collection brand continues to invest in the renovation and conversion of the world's most ic...
