WHAT: Celebrate in the 3,200 square feet Presidential suite (starwoodhotels.com) WHERE: St. Regis Hotel, San Francisco WHY: Scan the City by the Bay’s magnificent panorama from on high in the luxury of breathtaking surroundings as you explore the modern living room, media room, library, dining room, butler’s pantry, powder room, bedroom and full bath, and dressing room. St. Regis butlers are on call to pamper you with French press coffee or tea upon your arrival, draw you a hot bath and indulge your every whim. If you’re resolved to share Dec. 31 with your honey, secure this abode or another of the St. Regis’ incredible suites immediately. Order room-service dinner followed by a couples’ in-room massage. The hotel is based downtown, close to the new San Francisco Modern Museum of Art as well as a cavalcade of retail shops and foodie haunts. Property amenities include an indoor swimming pool, Remede Spa, and Grill Restaurant. Room rates: $1,155 and up. A PARTY BEHIND EVERY DOOR! WHAT: South Bay New Year’s Eve Party (brownpapertickets.com) WHERE: Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara (5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara) WHY: Come nightfall, the Hyatt’s ballroom floor will be pulsating with a thousand pairs of dancing feet. If you are a Silicon Valley professional, join the gathering! Stomp to The Houserockers in one ballroom or jive to tunes from local DJ Mike Westerman in another. Pull up your antennae to take in music from jazz solo keyboardist Kevin Kooyumjian, whose flying fingers you’d swear are not of this world. Another room in this hotel party is slated to host casino games where you can win hundreds of dollars in prizes. Roaming photographers will shoot and print pictures on the spot and the always-photogenic Magic Momo Superdog will make a guest appearance and amaze the audience with canine stunts. Sponsored by the Professionals Guild (pguild.com), the party is expected to draw more than 1,000 singles and couples. Cost: $67–$87 (depending on whether you buy tickets in advance, online or at the door). December 2016/January 2017 89 FROM TOP: COURTESY OF ST. REGIS HOTEL; SHUTTERSTOCK; OPPOSITE PAGE: COURTESY OF HORNBLOWER CRUISES & EVENTS. THE SUITE LIFE OF YOU
South Bay Accent - DecJan 2016
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