http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/May 18,2013Greystone Hotels announces purchase of La Jolla, CA Hotel. San Francisco based Greystone Hotels announced Monday, April 15, the purchase of the Empress Hotel, La Jolla. The addition of the Empress Hotel brings the Greystone portfolio of owned and managed independent and branded hotels to 10. Eric Horodas, President and Founder of Greystone Hotels said: "We are excited to have had the opportunity to acquire an up-scale, independent hotel in an iconic destination such as La Jolla. In addition to its world class location, the Empress Hotel fits perfectly in our portfolio of 6 other boutique hotels in San Diego, Los Angeles, Palo Alto and San Francisco. In the coming months, Greystone plans to remodel the guest rooms, hallways and meeting rooms. "Our remodeling program, combined with our emphasis on top notch guest service will restore the Empress Hotel as one of the leading hotels in La Jolla," added Mr. Horodas. In addition to its 73 guest rooms and suites, including 4 suites with Jacuzzi tubs, the Empress Hotel is also home to the renowned restaurant, Manhattan of La Jolla, a local landmark serving Italian cuisine in a casual yet elegant setting. About Greystone Hotels One of the leading hotel owners and hospitality management companies on the West Coast, Greystone Hotels owns and manages unique boutique and independent hotels and inns, and is dedicated to exceptional customer service and eco-friendly hospitality operations. Greystone Hotels is proud to be affiliated with three distinguished collections of hotels worldwide: our two hotels in Bend, the Fairfield Inn & Suites and the Towne Place Suites, are affiliated with Marriott International. As well as the Best Western Seven Seas in San Diego, part of the Best Western International chain of hotels. Finally, our 7 non-branded independent boutique hotels are all members of the family of Luxe Worldwide Hotels- a global representation company. Greystone management focuses on providing an exceptional guest experience to our discerning business and leisure travelers, which is reflected within each of our unique West Coast hotel properties. All of our hotels offer great value, thoughtful amenities, and a comfortable, relaxing environment. We pride ourselves on ensuring that our guests "Experience Exceptional Service."http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/greystone-empress-hotel.aspxApril 15,2013Clean the World is a nonprofit organization whose mission is two-part. One, reduce the waste created by discarded soap and shampoo products and two; reduce illnesses that could be prevented with supplies such as soap and shampoo. Clean the World works with many hotels, including the Bristol Hotel, the Élan Hotel, the Creekside Inn, the Hotel Griffon, the King George Hotel, the Inn at Union Square, the Fairfield Inn and Suites, and TownePlace Suites to collect soaps, shampoos, and other bath amenities that are usually thrown away from hotels. After sorting and processing these soaps and hygiene products, they distribute them to domestic homeless shelters as well as impoverished countries.  In just four years, Clean the World has collected, recycled, and distributed more than 12 million soap bars in the United States, Canada, and more than 67 countries.http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/Greystone-Partners-Clean-the-World.aspxMarch 05,2013Greystone Hotels, in partnership with American Airlines, has created a video that will be aired in First and Business class cabins on the airline during March and April. The video will feature three hotels from the Greystone collection: The Hotel Griffon in San Francisco, the Élan Hotel in Los Angeles and the Bristol Hotel, located in San Diego. To view the video and learn more about each of these properties and the Greystone Hotels collection, please see the below video and keep your eye out for it the next time you fly American Airlines. http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/greystone-hotels-featured-on-american-airlines.aspxFebruary 16,2013Greystone Hotels is please to announce that the Best Western Seven Seas in San Diego is hosting a Facebook Contest now through February 11th. To enter, potential winners must "like" the Best Western Seven Seas Facebook page and then enter their name and email to win a free night stay, 2 tickets to a baseball game and breakfast at the Seven Seas Café.  The Best Western Seven Seas is located in Hotel Circle, close to many major attractions in San Diego. Sea World, the San Diego Zoo and much more are just short drives away. The Seven Seas offers guests clean and comfortable rooms, complimentary parking, free WiFi, heated pool, Jacuzzis, fitness center, on-site café and bar and more.  To enter the Best Western Seven Seas contest, visit our Facebook page, here: https://www.facebook.com/BestWesternSevenSeashttp://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/Best-Western-Seven-Seas-Facebook-Contest.aspxJanuary 15,2013All of the Greystone Hotels located in California are proud members of the California Green Lodging Program. The program was developed by the State of California to help the hospitality industry in California, minimize its waste, conserve energy and natural resources, and to provide the industry with practical, real-world suggestions for sustainability practices that will improve its bottom line. The Hotel Griffon in San Francisco, CA, especially stands out in this program as it has just been approved to the Leadership Level. To achieve the Leadership Level, the hotel earned a high point value on its field survey score, which investigates the hotel's water and energy conservation, waste minimization, recycling, environmentally friendly purchasing, program sustainability, and pollution prevention.http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/California-Green-Lodging-Program-Approves-Hotel-Griffon-to-Leadership-Level.aspxJanuary 07,2013The TownePlace Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites are committed to supporting the local Bend, Oregon community and are proud to announce that they will both be making donations to the KIDS Center this Holiday Season.  The Bend KIDS Center is a local child abuse intervention center dedicated to the prevention, evaluation and treatment of child abuse.  When you book your stay with either TownePlace Suites or Fairfield Inn & Suites in Bend, Oregon, a portion of your room rate will be donated to the KIDS Center.  When booking a room, guests are invited to click "Room Packages" and select the "Holiday Giving Package." By booking this package guests will also receive 1,000 bonus Marriott points per night for their contribution (1,000 bonus Marriott points promotion will end January 1st).http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/Marriotts-Bend-Kids-Center.aspxDecember 17,2012LUXE WORLDWIDE HOTELS NAMES NORBERT MEDE 2012 GENERAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR Hotel Griffon General Manager Receives Honor LOS ANGELES, CA (December 12, 2012)—Norbert Mede, of the Hotel Griffon, was named the Luxe Worldwide Hotels 2012 General Manager of the Year at the 2012 Luxury Travel Expo in Las Vegas.  The prestigious Manager of the Year title is awarded annually to one General Manager from among 200 Luxe Worldwide Hotels and is based on exemplary leadership, guest feedback, exceptional service, and outstanding community and staff relations.  "We are delighted that Norbert has been recognized by Luxe Worldwide Hotels through its 2012 General Manager of the Year award," said Eric Horodas, President of Greystone Hotels. "Norbert's commitment to that principle and his leadership in delivering the highest quality guest experience exemplifies our approach."  Originally from San Francisco, Mede joined Hotel Griffon as General Manager in 2008, with over 18 years of experience in the industry. Mede graduated from the Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management program at Golden Gate University in San Francisco in 1991. Prior to joining Hotel Griffon, he held management positions at the Cliffside Inn, Red Lion Hotels, Doubletree Hotels, the Jamestown Hotel and the Stanyan Park Hotel. Mede is committed to the health and welfare of his employees and he is passionate about implementing environmental initiatives at the hotel. He has established "green teams" at the property to promote environmental awareness and policies and has instituted health and fitness programs to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of hotel staff. Voted "Best Boutique Hotel" and "Best 24 Hour Getaway" by San Francisco Magazine,  Hotel Griffon is luxury boutique, certified green hotel located in San Francisco's Financial District, situated along the stylish Embarcadero waterfront. Hotel Griffon boasts 62 European-inspired guest rooms and suites and features stunning views of the San Francisco Bay. Said Mede, "I'm humbled by this honor—it's always nice to be recognized for something you love doing anyway. I have deep appreciation for San Francisco and the hospitality industry and I owe a great deal of gratitude to our wonderful staff, travelers from near and far and Luxe Worldwide Hotels for their continued support." "Norbert is a shining example of the caliber of leadership we have at the Luxe Worldwide Hotels member properties," said Luxe Hotels Founder and Chairman Efrem Harkham. "Norbert's commitment to his staff, his forward thinking environmental initiatives at the hotel and glowing guest feedback make him the perfect choice for this year's award."   About Luxe Worldwide Hotels Luxe Worldwide Hotels (LWH) offers its member properties an extensive variety of exceptional reservations, sales and marketing resources. With 12 sales offices around the globe, LWH is renowned in the hospitality industry for its exceptional customer service and representation services. Nearly 200 independently owned properties compose the LWH collection, spanning 31 countries across four continents. Every member hotel offers originality in décor, reflecting local cultural sensibilities or compelling design and architectural elements.  Of particular note is the fact that LWH is not led by a large corporation, rather by a visionary veteran hotelier, Efrem Harkham. The LWH mission, derived from Harkham's more than 25 years of experience, is to support each independent property's efforts to increase their visibility, volume and viability —ultimately increasing revenue.  For more information, please visit, http://www.luxehotels.comhttp://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/Luxe-Manager-of-the-Year.aspxDecember 12,2012Greystone Hotels is excited to announce that the Inn at Union Square in San Francisco is hosting a contest on Facebook for a free night stay and more!  The winner will receive a free night stay in the penthouse, along with a complimentary dinner for two at Michelin Star rated restaurant, Fleur De Lys ($300 value).  Not only will the winner receive a free stay and dinner, but also town car service to dinner so that they arrive in style!  For more information and to enter, please visit the Inn at Union Square Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/InnatUnionSquarehttp://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/inn-at-union-square-facebook-promotion.aspxDecember 07,2012Consistent with Greystone Hotels' philosophy of providing every guest with an exceptional service experience, several hotels from the Greystone collection have undergone updates in 2012; covering guest rooms, exteriors and common areas. And more are scheduled in 2013! The Creekside Inn in Palo Alto The awning over the lobby door was replaced with paneled wood and stone columns were added to the courtyard; tastefully blending with the lush landscaping of the property.  All bathrooms in the patio guestrooms have been renovated and new carpet and hardwood entryways have been added to offer guests an even more comfortable stay.  Additionally, all Junior and Full Suite bathrooms and kitchens have been renovated and updated. The Hotel Griffon in San Francisco Located on the vibrant Embarcadero waterfront in San Francisco, the Hotel Griffon has added new carpet and furniture in every guest room encompassing beds, vanities and closets that better reflect the personality of this boutique hotel.   Hallway carpeting has been replaced throughout the property and hardwood floors added to the living room areas of the Bay View Suites offering a more elegant space for guests to relax and enjoy views of the San Francisco Bay and Bay Bridge. The King George Hotel in San Francisco Just steps away from bustle of the San Francisco' s Union Square, the King George Hotel is adding new double-paned windows and new guest room doors before the end of this year.  Even more exciting is the full room renovation scheduled for 2013! The Inn at Union Square in San Francisco Centrally-located for shopping, dining and theater activities, this cozy, this boutique property is undergoing a full room renovation commencing in the first half of 2013.http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/updates-and-renovations.aspxNovember 20,2012 Participants are encouraged to "Like" the Bristol Hotel on Facebook and enter our San Diego Getaway Contest. The winner of the contest will win a romantic getaway for two to San Diego which includes a free two night stay, champagne, dinner and more. For more information, please visit the Bristol Hotel Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/BristolHotelSanDiego The contest ends on November 30th, 2012. http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/The-Bristol-Hotel-Facebook-Promotion.aspxNovember 06,2012The Holidays will be here soon and Greystone Hotels wants to help our guests kick start the festivities with Shopping Packages in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles and San Diego. Each of our hotels is centrally located in their respective cities, close to restaurants, entertainment, and most importantly, some of the best shopping in California! Guests will enjoy great rates, gift cards, goodie bags* and exceptional service when they book a Shopping Package at one of our boutique hotels. Not only will guests be able to accomplish some of their holiday shopping lists, they can also return to comfortable, plush, relaxing accommodations and have our staff take care of them after a long, fun day hitting the stores.  Fore more information on Greystone Hotels shopping packages: San Francisco: King George Hotel- http://www.kinggeorge.com/special-pkg/san-francisco-shopping.aspxInn at Union Square- http://www.unionsquare.com/special-pkg/san-francisco-shopping.aspx Palo Alto:Creekside Inn- http://www.creekside-inn.com/special-pkg/stanford-shopping.aspx Los Angeles: Elan Hotel: http://www.elanhotel.com/special-pkg/los-angeles-shopping.aspx San Diego: Bristol Hotel: https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=17254&Chain=6158&promo=HSDNL **Not all packages offer gift cards or goodie bagshttp://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/shopping-package-california.aspxNovember 02,2012Greystone Hotels is excited to announce that the King George Hotel in San Francisco is offering a FREE two night stay on Facebook! This prize includes not only a 2 night stay, but a CityPass booklet that includes free admission to many of the top sights of the city and public transportation passes. In addition, the winner will receive a dinner for 2 at John's Grill! For more information and to enter, please visit the King George Hotel facebook page. www.facebook.com/kinggeorgehotelhttp://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/King-George-Hotel-Facebook-Contest.aspxOctober 18,2012 The Hotel Wilshire is excited to announce their recent partnership with Clean the World Program. Clean the World works to recycle and distribute shampoo and soap products discarded by hotels every day in order to save lives across the United States and internationally. Based upon the 72 rooms at The Hotel Wilshire, the program will potentially be able to collect 639.13 lbs of soap, 478.81 bottled amenities from the hotel. In turn, the program will distribute 3,409 bars of soap and 3,391 bottled amenities. Potentially 682 people will be provided soap. http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/Hotel-Wilshire-Clean-The-World.aspxSeptember 18,2012Greystone Hotels is pleased to announce that the Creekside Inn Facebook Contest is now live! Enter to win a FREE two night stay at the Creekside Inn in Palo Alto and tickets to Great America! To enter, "Like" the Creekside Inn on Facebook and submit your name and email address to enter. The contest ends on September 8, 2012.  To enter, click here: https://www.facebook.com/CreeksideInnPaloAlto/app_300008910097562 The Creekside Inn is located in the heart of Silicon Valley. The hotel is just minutes away from Stanford University, Stanford Shopping Center, downtown Palo Alto and many Silicon Valley businesses. The FREE two night stay is perfect for business or leisure travelers!http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/Creekside-Inn-Facebook-Contest.aspxAugust 24,2012Greystone Hotels is pleased to announce that The Hotel Wilshire has been awarded a Four Diamond Ranking by AAA.  Four Diamond Certified hotels are distinguished by AAA as the following - "These establishments are upscale in all areas. Accommodations are progressively more refined and stylish. The physical attributes reflect an obvious enhanced level of quality throughout. The fundamental hallmarks at this level include an extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service, and attention to detail." This rating reflects the approval and opinions of professional evaluators, AAA member feedback and clear quality standards.http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/Los-Angeles-Hotel-The-Hotel-Wilshire-AAA-Four-Diamond.aspxJuly 17,2012Greystone Hotels is offering a two night stay and a VIP Baseball Package at the Hotel Griffon in San Francisco!  To enter, visit www.facebook.com/HotelGriffon. The contest began on Wednesday, June 27th and will last until July 20th. All you have to do is visit the Hotel Griffon facebook page, like us, then enter to win! The winner will receive a two night stay in one of our luxurious bay view suites, a behind the Scenes Tour of AT&T Park*, two tickets to a Giants game, and a private town car service to and from the game. If that's not enough, enjoy breakfast each morning at Perry's, located on Hotel premises, and complimentary champagne in-room upon arrival!  http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/Hotel-Griffon-Facebook-Win-Free.aspxJune 29,2012 Six Greystone Hotels were granted the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. . Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award. These hotels were: the Hotel Griffon, the King George Hotel, the Creekside Inn, the Bristol Hotel, the Inn at Union Square, and the Elan Hotel. To earn the Certificate of Excellence, hotels much consistently receive excellent reviews on TripAdvisor. The Élan Hotel in Los Angeles and the Inn at Union Square in San Francisco are also frequently recognized on Trip Advisor as being consistently listed in the top 5 hotels in their respective cities.http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/Greystone-Hotels-Trip-Advisor-Certificate-of-Excellence.aspxJune 15,2012In honor of Earth Day,  Greystone Hotels donated a portion of all room and meeting room revenue generated on April 22, from each of our ten properties, to The Nature Conservancy.  We are happy to announce that on May 18, we presented a check to The Nature Conservancy to support their ongoing environmental conservation effort.We at Greystone Hotels are also making strides toward a ‘greener' hospitality industry internally and are continuously working to reduce our carbon footprint with environmentally conscious initiatives such as using green amenities, green cleaning products, recycling and electric car charging stations at the Creekside Inn and the Hotel Wilshire.Greystone Hotels looks forward to continuing our yearly Earth Day donation to The Nature Conservancy, as well as maintaining our efforts to make the planet a better, ‘greener' place.http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/check-donation-earth-day-greystone-hotels.aspxMay 29,2012For Immediate ReleaseGreystone Hotels Launches a Social Media Brand ContestSan Francisco, CA., May 2012 -  Greystone Hotels launches a thriving social media-based brand wide giveaway, offering a two night stay at any of their West Coast hotels along with a prize for two specific to the destination. The participating hotels, segmenting by destination, are as follows: •  Bend, OR: Two nights at TownePlace Suites and whitewater rafting for two•  Bend, OR: Two nights at Fairfield Inn and Suites and whitewater rafting for two•  San Francisco, CA: Two nights at the Inn at Union Square and two tickets to the symphony•  San Francisco, CA: Two nights at the King George Hotel and two tickets to American Conservatory Theater•  San Francisco, CA: Two nights at the Hotel Griffon and two Giants baseball tickets•  Palo Alto, CA: Two nights at the Creekside Inn and tickets for two  to the Winchester Mystery House•  Los Angeles, CA: Two nights at The Hotel Wilshire and dinner for two at the Roof on Wilshire•  Los Angeles, CA: Two nights at the Élan Hotel and massage therapy treatment for two•  San Diego, CA: Two nights at the Best Western Seven Seas plus two Padres baseball tickets•  San Diego, CA: Two nights at the Bristol Hotel and two San Diego Zoo tickets and Trolley passesTo enter to win a prize at any of these exceptional Greystone Hotel properties, visit www.facebook.com/GreystoneHotels. In order to enter, the participants have to simply like the page, select their desired destination and prize of those listed, and enter their contact information. After entering, participants are also given the opportunity to enter in a second entry by posting a #secondchance tweet for their desired destination; the exact details of this opportunity are provided after the first submission process. The entry period will run from April 18th to May 31st, and the winners will be selected on June 15th, 2012. One winner will be chosen from each destination city, totaling five winners in all.   Greystone Hotels is running this promotion across all of the properties' respective Facebook pages in order to engage visitors with the brand and each property, to offer a unique opportunity to invite users to stay and explore these destinations, and uphold their commitment to excellent customer service. For more details about the giveaway and prizes, visit http://blog.greystonehotels.com/uncategorized/win-greystone-getaway/. About Greystone Hotels on the West Coast      Greystone Hotels, a leading hospitality management and owner company located on the West Coast, maintains a portfolio of seven boutique California hotels and two exceptional hotels in Bend, Oregon. These hotels, owned and managed by the company, offer superior customer service and eco-friendly hospitality practices in incredible destinations. The Fairfield Inn & Suites and the Towne Place Suites located in beautiful Bend, Oregon are associated with Marriott International; accordingly, Greystone Hotels is affiliated with three distinguished collections of hotels worldwide. More information about Greystone Hotels and their exceptional West Coast hotels, visit http://www.greystonehotels.com.   ##http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/social-media-brand-contest.aspxMay 11,2012The Hotel Wilshire was named number 43 of the top 50 Best Designed Hotels in an article by California Home+Design. Regarding the top 50 hotels, Colleen Clark writes, "From seaside retreats to stylish urban haunts, there's one thing these hotels, inns and resorts have in common: they embrace great design." The article continues to discuss The Hotel Wilshire-  "Designed by Killefer Flammang Architects and KNA Design, the 74 rooms in the Hotel Wilshire are decked out in modernized Hollywood Regency pieces in cool yellows and grays. On the rooftop, a pool, restaurant and lounge make this the hip place to stay." To see the complete article visit: http://www.californiahomedesign.com/inspiration/california-home-designs-50-best-designed-hotels/4808 http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/Los-Angeles-Hotel-Best-Design-The-Hotel-Wilshire.aspxMay 07,2012Greystone Hotels is proud to share that The Hotel Wilshire was named one of the top 10 new U.S. hotels as reported by Fox News and Gayot. The article on http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2012/03/16/top-10-new-us-hotels-132760398/describes picking the top 10 hotels as challenging, saying, quote, "It's inevitable: every year, New York races in ahead of the pack with the most new hotel openings. This year its offerings were even greater than usual, so choosing was especially difficult. After picking a pair of New York hotel openings, we spread out across the country to round out our list with a balance of tried-and-true luxury hotel groups, trendy new hotel brands and notable independents and boutiques. While quality is our number-one criterion, we're also interested in originality, whether it's in the form of amenities (skateboards) or design (a high-rise "wave")." The Hotel Wilshire was acknowledged for its breathtaking views, rooftop bar, restaurant and pool, as well as for its chic modern rooms and green efforts- "There was a time when having drinks with a view meant schlepping to one of the overcrowded, overpriced hotels on the Sunset Strip. But that changed with the arrival of The Hotel Wilshire. Set on the Wilshire Corridor between Beverly Hills and downtown L.A., this LEED-certified property does its competitors one better by boasting views of the city skyline and the Hollywood Hills from its rooftop bar. This perch is also where guests will find The Roof on Wilshire, with a menu of innovative American cuisine by chef Eric Greenspan. The pool is up here too, an intimate retreat with cabanas done in a relaxed yellow-and-taupe color scheme that extends to the 74 guest rooms and multi-media suites below. As for our accommodation of choice, it's the Penthouse Suite with - you guessed it - amazing views." For more information on The Hotel Wilshire and to book a room, please visit www.hotelwilshire.com. http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/fox-news-lists-the-hotel-wilshire.aspxMarch 21,2012Adding a contemporary edge to the historic Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, is the spanking new boutique property, Hotel Wilshire. While the plush, modern interiors would entice any guest, the most tempting part is its proximity to the best of L.A.'s shopping and entertainment hubs. The location - within walking distance of Beverly Hills and a short drive from Santa Monica promenade - makes it ideal for tourists in a city where taxis can burn a big hole in the pocket! After a day exploring the city, you can get back and relax at the Roof On Wilshire, the poolside bar that offers a stunning view of the epic Hollywood sign. Sip the signature cocktails, enjoy the weather, and then jump into the pool to unwind. You can also get a private cabana here and spend the evening with your friends, in the heart of Hollywood. Now you know where to head for anytime you want to feel like a movie-star. gourmet galore Close to Sunset Boulevard and Beverly Hills, this hotel is an ideal spot to visit some of the best restaurants in the city. Just drop by the hotel concierge and get a comprehensive list of eateries in the area, sorted by price, cuisine and proximity to the hotel, and you can start digging into all the decadent delicacies.http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/hotel-wilshire-starry-stays.aspxMarch 27,2012 Greystone Hotels is committed to helping the world around us; whether it be by donating our time and money to bettering the environment, working on children's causes, or by helping cultural communities around us thrive. We have had the pleasure of building a relationship with the Los Angeles Jewish Chamber of Commerce at the Élan Hotel. This dynamic group of businesspeople was started in 2008 with the vision of bringing Jewish businesses and professionals from all over Los Angeles County together to help grow local businesses, create jobs, and to help the Los Angeles Jewish community and culture to thrive. This past October, the Élan Hotel played host to the Los Angeles Jewish Chamber of Commerce for an after-work networking mixer. The event brought together a large group of professionals representing a variety of businesses throughout Los Angeles County. They are a very active group focusing on expanding business awareness, networking/employment opportunities, as well as stressing the importance of business education with monthly meetings and seminars. The Élan Hotel was honored that the Chamber chose to have their event at our hotel. Jeff Gurman, the President of the LA Jewish Chamber, described the Élan as, "…a beautiful location for one of our mixers and a great little boutique hotel, nestled in the perfect location for any family member coming into town." We are honored that the group was able to have a successful mixer with us at our hotel, and are glad to have forged the relationship with other local business owners. We appreciated the opportunity to host the group for a successful mixer and we look forward to pairing up in 2012. The President of Greystone Hotels, Eric Horodas, flew into Los Angeles to join the festivities. Also in attendance was the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Greystone, Jennifer Langham, the General Manager of the Élan Hotel, Joel Majors, and the Élan Hotel's Director of Sales, Bette Bloom. We look forward to participation in their events in the upcoming 2012 calendar year! http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/elan-hotel-local-business-community.aspxNovember 29,2011Debra Rosenberg Matsumoto's passion for the hospitality industry has taken her to Europe and some of the finest restaurants in Los Angeles where she has left her professional stamp through her penchant for perfection and consistently exceeding guest expectations. She brings more than two decades of luxury hospitality experience to the new Hotel Wilshire, which opened in September 2011. We at Greystone Hotels believe the combination of her prior hospitality experience, management ability, people skills, energy and enthusiasm will play a key role in the future success of the Hotel Wilshire and we are thrilled to welcome Debra Matsumoto as one of our team! The Hotel Wilshire is a stylish 74-room boutique hotel designed as a LEED property by the award-winning Killefer-Flammang Architects. The fresh and contemporary, eco-friendly boutique hotel includes a rooftop pool and a bar and restaurant counterpart: The Roof on Wilshire. Matsumoto is the inaugural General Manager of the property, and as such she oversees daily hotel operational duties for the property. In her most-recent past role, Matsumoto had been a Director of Sales and Marketing for JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot. There, through her expertise, strategically sound, creative and resourceful plans and long-standing relationships with group, transient and catering guests, she grew occupancy, ADR and REV/PAR an average of 10 percent annually and assisted the GM with many operational responsibilities on a daily basis. Matsumoto joined Le Merigot in 1999 during the hotel's opening year as Director of Catering and Special Events, where her background in the culinary arts benefitted clients on a daily basis. Prior to joining Le Merigot, Matsumoto was Assistant Director of Catering for Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Matsumoto is a Certified Meeting Professional, member of Meeting Planners International, PROST and the Hotel Sales & Marketing Association (HSMAI). She served on the board of Paralysis Project of America for almost twenty years before it disbanded this year and currently is involved with the Santa Monica Symphony as an active board member as well as the Santa Monica High School Choral Committee . She resides in Los Angeles with her husband Chris Matsumoto, son Jamie and her dog Talulah. When not at the hotel you can find Matsumoto spending time with her family, including stepsons Michael and Matthew, cooking, taking yoga, fine dining, attending cultural events and playing tennis.http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/hotel-wilshire-welcomes-debra-matsumoto.aspxJanuary 16,2012We are lucky to be welcoming on-board 2 new additions to the team at The Bristol Hotel San Diego, a new General Manager, Greg Rizzi, as well as a new Senior Sales Manager, Arlene Laucis! Greg Rizzi was recently appointed General Manager of the Bristol Hotel on December 1, 2011. Immediately prior to that appointment, from March until October 2011, Greg was in Los Angeles and was responsible for the pre-opening and opening of the new Hotel Wilshire. Greg started his hospitality career working for Loew's Hotel Corporation holding several Corporate and Front Office Manager positions at the City Squire Hotel and Paradise Island Hotel and Villas, eventually holding the position of Rooms Division Manager at the 1842 room, Americana hotel. After that, Greg joined Realty Hotels as Resident Manager and Director of Reservations for The Biltmore, Roosevelt, Commodore and Barclay Hotels in New York City. In 1982, Greg moved West, and held the General Manager positions at the Grand Hotel in Anaheim, The Seven Seas Lodge in San Diego, the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco, the Inn by the Sea, the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club and the La Jolla Shores Hotel. The Bristol Hotel is thrilled to have him join the team!http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/new-addition-the-bristol-hotel.aspxDecember 16,2011Greystone Hotels was proud to present The Nature Conservancy with a check with our Earth Day contribution. A portion of all room and meeting room revenue from the nine Greystone properties acquired on Earth Day, April 22, was donated to their environmental conservation effort. Norbert Mede (GM of Hotel Griffon), Eamon O'Bryne (The Nature Conservancy) and Eric Horodas (President of Greystone Hotels) We at Greystone Hotels are also making strides toward a ‘greener' hospitality industry internally and are continuously working to reduce our carbon footprint with environmentally conscious initiatives such as using green amenities, green cleaning products, recycling and our newly added electric car charging stations at the Creekside Inn. It was an honor to be able to contribute to the vision of the Nature Conservancy as we continue to make efforts to better our planet. http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/the-nature-conservancy.aspxMay 11,2011PALO ALTO, CA (April 18, 2011) - Palo Alto Mayor Sid Espinosa (pictured below at left) joined Eric Horodas, President of Greystone Hotels, to cut the ribbon on the new electric car charging stations at the Creekside Inn in Palo Alto, CA last Friday, April 15. With the number of electric cars on the road today in California estimated to grow significantly as gas prices continue to rise and more alternative energy cars become available, the Creekside Inn in Palo Alto, a member of the Greystone Hotels group, has become one of the first hotels in the state to offer two electric car charging stations. The car charging station, from ChargePoint (Coulomb Technologies) will be offered as a complimentary amenity to both hotel and non-hotel guests. It will take approximately eight hours to charge an empty battery, or about four hours for one that is not entirely empty. According to Mr. Luis Carreno, General  Manager of the Creekside Inn, "We have been practicing green procedures which include recycling, green cleaning products, green amenities, and the installation of water and energy savings devices provided by the City of Palo Alto. We decided the car charging stations were a natural next step and received a grant from the United States Department of Energy and the American Recovery Act." The Creekside Inn is a boutique hotel located in the center of Silicon Valley, California.  The hotel offers 136 rooms and suites in a beautiful creek side garden setting just minutes from downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University, Stanford Hospital, Hewlett Packard, NASA, and Google.  In its commitment to being eco-conscious, the hotel also offers a complimentary hybrid car service within a five-mile radius of the hotel. http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/creekside-inn-electric-car-charging.aspxApril 17,2011Greystone Hotels is proud to share that many of our employees are not only helping the environment at the hotel property level by recycling, reducing, re-using and utilizing Earth-friendly products, but our team is also making a difference to save the planet while "off the clock!" To honor Earth Day, members of the Hotel Griffon "Green Team" participated in a beach and creek rehabilitation project at Muir Beach, within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, just north of San Francisco. The team braved a cool and cloudy morning on April 23, in order to have some fun and give back to Mother Earth. The Hotel Griffon "Green Team" removed invasive weeds and planted native plants in order to restore habitat loss and preserve the local biodiversity of the wetlands. Greystone Hotels is environmentally conscious and is always making efforts to make green initiatives and reduce our carbon footprint. We have recently installed electric car charging stations at the Creekside Inn in Palo Alto and all of the Greystone properties will be donating a portion of all room and meeting space revenue that was generated on Earth Day, April 22, to a leading nature conservation organization.  http://www.greystonehotels.com/newsroom/press-release/hotel-griffon-green-team.aspxMay 03,2011