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Laucala Island Fiji
A private island refuge in the South Pacific, Laucala unites dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and white sandy beaches with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy. No expense has been spared at the exclusive tropical hideaway, where 25 Fijian-styled villas are set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches and atop the island’s volcanic mountains, overlooking fertile coral reefs and endless jungle. Style and…
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
The exclusive Cavo Tagoo Santorini, twin of Cavo Tagoo Mykonos is located within walking distance from Fira and just a few kilometers from Oia, the resort offers luxurious suites, spectacular sunsets over the sea and a personalized service exceptional. All Suites are modern and feature a hot tub or private pool on the terrace style, design details, 43-inch LCD satellite TV, patio or terrace with stunning panoramic view…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
Live in a fairy tale, surrounded by prestige and nature. Imagine contemplating Lugano’s beauty in a princely residence. The former private home of German Emperor Wilhelm’s brother in law, the Villa is located on a picturesque promontory called the Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill), whose views and location are the best kept secret in town. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in a legendary home, a stay…
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris, a 5-star hotel in the centre of Paris, offers you a unique stay in a typically Parisian atmosphere. The building was built in 1907 by the Hennessy family, during the enchanting interlude offered by the Paris of the “Belle Époque”. Reflecting this magical era, our luxury hotel in Paris embodies a certain French art de vivre. La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris enjoys an idyllic setting and immerses you in the…
Il Sereno Como
Il Sereno brings a new era of luxury to the banks of Italy’s iconic Lake Como. Awarded the title of “Most Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Opening in 2016” by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine, Il Sereno’s ethos of understated elegance presents a freshness to this well-established destination. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Wallpaper* Magazine Designer of The Year 2015, the all-suite hotel promises modern style and an authentic…
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
In search for unique places, sometimes you need to get off the main roads. However, let them lead you to Bale, Istria. Then slow down and follow the road that gets narrower with every mile, as nature draws closer. Slow down even more, and then make a turn into the white road. As the iron gates of the Meneghetti estate open up in front of you, stop for just one moment – and realize that the magic actually appears off the…
Juma Amazon Lodge
With its prime location in one of the most remote and preserved regions of the Amazon Rainforest, Juma Amazon Lodge is an intimate and inviting property harmoniously nestled into the forest environment which defines it. Juma Amazon Lodge features 19 intimate bungalows seamlessly nestled into the lush surroundings of the Amazon Rainforest. In order to accommodate the water levels of the wet season…
Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
In the beautiful and protected island of Formentera, Gecko Hotel & Beach Club was set out for like-minded individuals to unwind, connect with oneself and nature and above all celebrate life. Gecko brings to Formentera a new form of hospitality that unites our love for the island, the beach life and the elegance of a time in the past that continues to inspire us. Our clublike restaurant, in front of the Migjorn beach, offers a…
Château de La Chèvre d’Or
Nature is everywhere at Château de la Chèvre d’Or. There are lots of different gardens filled with sculptures, fountains, waterfalls, flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs. The area is perfumed with the scents of jasmine, bougainvillea and roses. The magnificent colors create a framework that blends into the horizon and the sea…
Cocos Hotel Antigua
Perched on a lush green hillside, encircled by miles of heavenly blue sea and sandwiched between two gorgeous white sand beaches is COCOS Hotel, an all inclusive Antigua resort for couples and adults only. This rustic yet romantic and cozy boutique resort is located on the sunset side of the beautiful Caribbean Island of Antigua and comprises of a collection of 35 quaint wooden Cottages positioned on a pictoresque…
Palazzo Navona Rome
The innovative Palazzo Navona Hotel fully deserved of its role as being amongst one of the most qualified 4 star Hotels within the city “centro”, capable of fulfilling its own lifestyle qualities to satisfy even the most demanding guest. The intimate and charming ambience emits a feeling of almost magic by creating a special atmosphere which pervades this residence surrounded by its historical-art and ancient Roman…
Cliveden House
Cliveden House is a privately owned 5 Red Star award-winning hotel, and sister to the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. Our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, iconic parties and scandalous affairs. Built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a gift to his mistress, Cliveden House has remained a pinnacle of…
Casa Casuarina Miami
Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. Alden Freeman’s father, Joel Freeman was Treasurer of The Standard Oil Trust (also known as Rockefeller’s Company) and left Alden a fabulous wealth when he passed away. That gave the young and wealthy Alden the opportunity to retire at the age of 27 from being an architect and travel all over the world. Alden was also a descendent of the Mayflower on his mother’s side…
Aria Hotel Budapest
The Aria Hotel Budapest is a luxury boutique hotel with an exquisite design inspired by music. To compliment the musical concept, master designer Zoltan Varro’s vision was to simultaneously recreate the rich, lavish atmosphere of a historic Hungarian palace while also embracing visitors in the warmth and comfort of a private residence…
Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
The history of DER ALPBACHERIN began in the former Angelika house. Some time ago, in the middle of Alpbach, at house number 405, stood the small bed and breakfast “Haus Angelika”. Georg and Lisa ran them with a lot of love. The success proved you right and so the desire for a new place for more guests was born. A dream came true. Together with daughter Valentina and her boyfriend Thomas, plans, dreams and…
Azulik Tulum
In the heart of the Mayan jungle, a revolutionary project is about to redefine human evolution. A new vision of the future that is guided by ancestral knowledge and creates community is beginning to shape up.The VILLAS of AZULIK Tulum are built in harmony with the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. With no electric light, A/C, or television, we present nature as our main amenity, setting the perfect mood for a…
Villa Belvedere Taormina
Hotel Villa Belvedere is a delightful and charming boutique hotel, located at just a few minutes from Taormina’s lively town centre and from the world-famous Greek-Roman Theatre, which are both reachable by walking through the inspiring and panoramic Duca di Cesarò Botanic Gardens. The hotel benefits of wonderful views over the sea, the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. The hotel has always been…
Piccolo Hotel Portofino
Hotel Piccolo Portofino, surrounded by the typical luxuriant vegetation of the Liguria Riviera, among the crystal clear water of Portofino and the blue sky, is a piece of art of the reception, unique of its kind. A hidden jewel, that has to be searched end discovered. Obtained from a refined period villa, today it is a boutique hotel, and from its generous terraces, a breathtaking view onto this exclusive stretch of coast…
Royal Mansour Marrakech
The Royal Mansour can be counted amongst the few establishments in the world that defy hotel excellence. Just a few steps away from the famous Jemaa El Fna square beats the heart of the Marrakesh Palace, offering travellers the unique concept of a medina within a medina.
Each area has been designed to intuitively take guests on a sensory journey. Take a step into the secret and sumptuous history of one of the…
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims. Today it continues to provide a sanctuary for modern souls, merging a 5 star luxury hotel and spa concept with a ‘farm to plate’ philosophy on a 300-acre estate. A sumptuous feeling of home pervades the 800-year-old luxury farmhouse hotel, with its worn leather armchairs pulled up around open fires, fresh flower…
Bawah Reserve
A gorgeous tropical paradise surrounded by a blue ocean, Bawah Reserve sits in sheltered seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in the remote Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia. This pristine and previously uninhabited marine conservation area is surrounded by turquoise lagoons and coral reefs, which cater to outdoor adventurers looking to indulge as well as those looking to relax in paradise…
Il San Pietro Di Positano
The San Pietro di Positano is more than a hotel. It is a journey within a journey, where memories are created and never forgotten. A haven of peace, immersed in nature, this elegant home harmonises old-world traditions of hospitality with contemporary, understated luxury. Escape to this small slice of paradise suspended between the sea and sky. Carved into the cliff overlooking the mediterranean Sea, our rooms are a…
Kudadoo Private Island
Kudadoo’s renowned eco-consciousness and sleek design extend to the Maldives island’s 15 over-water residences where your uninterrupted enjoyment of the private island charm and the splendid natural surrounds are the norm….
Mnemba Island Lodge
Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed adventurers, seafarers and traders from far and wide. Known as the spice island, from the centuries old trade of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon. A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring twelve rustically chic beachside…
The Lodge at the Presidio is a sister property to the Inn at the Presidio which opened in 2012. The Lodge is an historic boutique hotel on the Main Post of the Presidio that’s been renovated into a comfortable and contemporary ‘basecamp’ for adventures in a unique national park setting.
As San Francisco’s closest lodging to the Golden Gate Bridge, the modern rooms sport either views of the forest, the bay, the City, the bridge or a combination thereof. Guests escape the bustle of downtown and enjoy nature and recreation in the park, while being steps away from excellent dining options.
HISTORY
The Lodge at the Presidio is housed in the iconic Montgomery Street Barracks built between 1895-1897 by the US Army to house six artillery companies, a cavalry troop, and two infantry companies. The historic streetscape was later dubbed “Infantry Row.”
This construction was part of a wave of improvements and changes made across the Presidio in the 1890s, corresponding with its rise in importance as a military post.
By the end of 1897, the Presidio was one of the five largest Army posts in the country with over 900 men and officers living there, almost twice the size of the garrison a decade earlier.
During the Spanish-American War in 1898 and the Philippine-American War in 1899, the building was used for hospital wards. During World War I, it operated as housing for students in the Reserve Officers Training Camps held at the Presidio to prepare new junior officers for the rapidly expanding Army.
For most of the period between World War I and World War II, it was the home to companies of the 30th Infantry Regiment, “San Francisco’s Own.” In 1980, enlisted personnel ceased using the building as barracks. During the 1980s, the building was renovated for FEMA occupancy until 2000.
JUNIOR KING SUITE
464-548 square foot Junior Suite guest rooms with King bed & adjacent living area with Queen Sofa Sleeper, with views of the city skyline, or partial views of the San Francisco Bay or San Francisco City skyline.
THE BREAKFAST
Enjoy a daily complimentary continental breakfast in the living room including oatmeal, hard boiled eggs, pastries, cereal, yogurt, fresh granola, fresh fruit, freshly brewed coffee and juices.
WORKCATIONS
For all of our friends, family, and clients that are based at home for remote work and distance learning, Presidio Lodging is offering an opportunity for you to cross items off your to do lists while enjoying a change of scenery in a national park site along the San Francisco coast.
Inn at the Presidio and Lodge at the Presidio provide the perfect haven for getting tasks completed, followed by plenty of time for you to relax and play in the vast outdoors. Both hotels are an ideal home base for you and your family to explore the Presidio’s pristine sandy beaches and magical forests.
There’s plenty room for your kids to stretch their “Zoom brain” – from Geocaching, and taking a “StoryWalk” (a seek, find, and read strolling experience), to tackling the hills on e-bikes or traditional bikes rented from Sports Basement.
If you are ready to return to your golf game, then book a tee time at the 18-hole public course, or if nature soothes your soul we have more than 20 miles of eucalyptus-scented trails.
If the study of history keeps you current, then revel in visiting the century-old Mission-style buildings that once housed soldiers during the 147 years the Presidio was a US Army base. Many of the businesses located in the Presidio offer visitor attractions and services, and are in the midst of reopening.
THINGS TO DO IN SAN FRANCISCO
Millions of people a year are discovering the adventures this 1,500-acre national park has to offer. Visitors can hike on a 24-mile network of trails; discover art exhibitions, including works by famed artist Andy Goldsworthy; soak in incredible Golden Gate views; master the indoor rock climbing challenges in a former airplane hangar; bird watch at restored wetlands; and gather at one of the Presidio’s multiple picnic areas, or grab lunch at the Presidio Golf Course.
Discover the historical landmarks and artifacts that describe the history of this park—your urban national park adventure begins just a short distance from downtown. Click here for all that is open in the park.
Within minutes of leaving the Presidio grounds, you have access to Fisherman’s Wharf, North Beach, neighborhoods with the best shopping and best food in San Francisco, and access to Marin, Sonoma, and Napa to the north.
GOLF
San Francisco’s Presidio Golf Course is located on the northernmost point of the San Francisco peninsula overlooking the Pacific ocean. The golf course is renowned for its challenging terrain and is a favorite destination for professional and amateur golfers.
Though initially part of the Presidio military base, the golf course opened to the public in 1995. Visitors can enjoy a round of golf and enjoy a casual lunch at the Presidio Cafe.
SAILING
Creative Concierge SF offers unique sailing experiences on the picturesque backdrop of the San Francisco Bay tailored to you and your party. Cruise along the waterfront while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Host a picnic on Angel Island for your family and friends.
Wine and dine your clients, inspire the team, or take the staff out for a well deserved outing. Creative Concierge SF provides a luxurious setting with some of the best views of the San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate and Bay Bridge that money can buy.
GOLDEN GATE PARK
The Golden Gate Park stretches out over a glorious 1,017 acres. The park is a network of diverse environments, gardens, museums, trails, roads, lakes, performance venues, ballparks, and more.
The park is the destination of over 25 million visitors per year, yet if you seek solitude, you can always find a little refuge deep in a redwood forest.
The Golden Gate Park is located less than 3 miles from both the Inn & Lodge At The Presidio. The perfect San Francisco vacation might be the combination of staying at the Inn or Lodge and spending days exploring the park.
BOWLING
You can walk out of the front door of the Lodge at the Presidio and be at the Presidio Bowl in under five minutes. This is where your evening’s entertainment begins, as the Presidio Bowl has 12 lanes of bowling and a full menu grill with over 45 different beers, ciders, seltzers, and 19 different wines.
So if you want a perfect family outing or an outrageously delightful date, come stay at the Lodge and walk up the street to Presidio Bowl and let the fun begin.
FAMILIES
Summer is here, and families are ready to escape the confines of home and venture out on vacation. The perfect destination needs to include beautiful beaches, forest trails, and hopefully a park full of roads for afternoon bicycling adventures.
It may come as a surprise, but an ideal solution to your search is located on the north-western tip of the San Francisco peninsula inside the Presidio National Park. Although the park was formerly a military base, it has always been home to hundreds of families who have grown up splashing in the Pacific Ocean waves.
We were fortunate to find historical photographs of these families to contrast with pictures taken over the last few years. In the photos below, it is fascinating to see that very little has changed over the previous one hundred years and families still love the San Francisco Presidio.
Baker’s Beach is a beautiful mile-long stretch of beach on the western edge of the San Francisco Presidio. Across the years, the beach’s strategic location served as the west boundary of the Presidio and maintained a reputation as a perfect location for family weekend outings.
In the above photographs, we start in 2016, at the end of Baker’s Beach, with a young family enjoying a warm afternoon exploring the rocks and waves at the beach’s eastern edge.
If we move back in time about 114 years, we see Henry and Elsa Goecker (in her adorable tweed overcoat) exploring the same rocks and waves.
The outer beaches, Baker Beach and Marshal’s Beach, are defined by crashing waves and stunning views of the Marin Headlands. The bay-side Beach, Crissy Field Beach, is gentle and perfect for families with younger children.
San Francisco families and vacationers enjoy a warm afternoon playing on Crissy Field Beach in the above photograph. In the following picture, we walk around the peninsula’s tip to Baker Beach and step back in time about 120 years.
Except for the color fading to black and white, the scene is the same, families on the beach enjoying life and the views.
The San Francisco Presidio has a distinct sense of a safe little village from the distant past. There are very few park visitors who do not express the thought of moving in and never leaving. In the above photograph, we start in front of the Lodge At The Presidio with a father teaching his son how to ride a bike.
Then, we step back in time to about 1905, and we find Captain Edwin C. Long with his wife, Georgene, and their son, Edwin, Jr., on the lawn of their Funston Avenue quarters with a dog and bicycle. The park seems to invoke a sense of continuity and family values.
Everywhere you look in the San Francisco Presidio park, you see families, bikes, and carriages. The park is a network of sidewalks, trails, and roads that lend themselves to exploration.
Today, you can rent bikes, electric bikes, carts, and other recreational equipment to enhance your afternoon. A day out on the trails and roads of the Presidio is a fantastic experience of recreation coupled with a tour through history.
