Press Releases - 2003
Joie de Vivre Hospitality Announces the Addition of Three New Hotels to its San Francisco Portfolio
San Francisco, CA (February 6, 2002) JOIE DE VIVRE HOSPITALITY (www.jdvhospitality.com), known for its creative collection of lifestyle businesses in the Bay Area, announced today it has expanded its San Francisco portfolio to include three new hotels. These three properties will serve as the cornerstone of its new Small Hotels & Inns Collection.
Having recently opened the luxurious Hotel Los Gatos in November 2002, Joie de Vivre continues its upward growth trend. The addition of The White Swan Inn (26 rooms located at Union Square/Nob Hill), The Petite Auberge (26 rooms one door down from the White Swan) and the historic Hotel Drisco (48 rooms in Pacific Heights) is representative of the company's upscale expansion. Bringing the company-wide guestroom total to 1,813 rooms, this solidifies Joie de Vivre's position as the Bay Area's largest independent hotelier (based on total number of hotels operated in the Bay Area). It also highlights their commitment to building a diverse portfolio of unique, lifestyle-driven properties.
After sixteen years, San Francisco-based Joie de Vivre Hospitality has established a reputation as one of the world's most respected boutique hotel operators. It is the only Bay Area hotel company to continue to expand locally despite the most difficult market conditions San Francisco has experienced in decades. CEO Chip Conley says, "This new collection offers a wonderful opportunity to completely redefine the upscale boutique inn/small luxury hotel experience. This furthers our goal to provide the most diverse collection of lodging experiences in the Bay Area."
Hotel Drisco, celebrating its 100-year anniversary (originally opened in 1903 as the El Drisco), is a member of Leading Small Hotels of the World, and was constructed as a luxury hotel to serve internationally celebrated guests as well as residents of its exclusive Pacific Heights neighborhood. Joie de Vivre began its management of the property on January 1, 2003 for hotel owners, Pacific Union Development.
The White Swan Inn is a visually stunning tribute to the charming inns of England. Dark wood paneling, rich floral carpets, comfortable furniture covered with elegant fabrics, and fireplaces in each guestroom give the inn a sense of serenity and warmth in the midst of a busy city.
The Petite Auberge is a celebration of French provincial lifestyle. Design features include French doors with beveled glass, a collection of French art, and a cozy parlor with a crackling fire. The White Swan Inn and The Petite Auberge were purchased from the Four Sisters Inns group in November of 2002.
The addition of these fine small hotel properties formalizes Joie de Vivre's Small Hotels & Inns Collection. This collection includes: Hotel Drisco, Petite Auberge, White Swan Inn, Andrews Hotel, Nob Hill Lambourne, Jackson Court, Archbishop's Mansion, Mill Valley Inn and the Waters Edge Hotel. Characterized by warmth and hospitality, each offers guests complimentary continental breakfast and evening wine and hors d'oeuvres service. All of the properties in this collection epitomize an intimate and personalized hotel experience.
About Joie de Vivre Hospitality:
Based in San Francisco, Joie de Vivre Hospitality (www.jdvhospitality.com) is a creative collection of lifestyle businesses. As the Bay Area's fastest growing independent hospitality company, the Joie de Vivre portfolio features 20 boutique hotels and one day spa. These properties represent a total of 1713 rooms and include five distinctive restaurants and bars. Each property has been carefully designed to celebrate the Bay Area through its unique visual style, high design principals, one-of-a-kind amenities and personalized service. Chip Conley, founder and CEO of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, says it best, "Our goal is to create landmark destinations full of soul and personality!"
