A few more musician and celebrity dominated hotels to consider. Celeb sightings list below. Oh yeah... I name names!
KRIS PICKS:
Hotel Palomar
www.hotelpalomar.com
12 4th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 348-1111
http://209.85.165.104/search?q=cache:sPgACQy4N_QJ:www.sfbayshop.com/pages/hotels.html+music+inspired+hotel+san+francisco+phoenix+triton&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=6&client=firefox-a
The “W” Rock Star packages, SF
www.starwoodhotels.com
181 Third Street, San Francisco, 94103
(415) 777-5300
In at the Opera: music themed rooms
http://www.innattheoperahotel.com/GetSiteVirtualTourScreen.event
The Clift Hotel
http://www.clifthotel.com/
495 Geary Street, San Francisco
415-775-4700
There’s absolutely nothing kitschy about The Clift. Once the Four Seasons, this upscale hotel with a minimalist lobby is beautiful to say the least. Owned by former Studio 54 honcho Ian Schrader, the hotel is the choice for many celebrities, and musicians alike. The Clift is perhaps best known for its popular lounge, the Redwood Room, which is a celebrity in itself. Upon first glance, the Redwood Room is a sight. Dark Cherry walls create an immediate warmth to the otherwise vacuous room. What appear to be portraits lining the walls are actually LCD screens broadcasting slowly moving images that tell a series of stories.
Originally built in 1915, the Clift has well appointed rooms are a hallmark of The Clift, with child amenities such as Nintendo, cookies and milk and prepubescent bath robes.
Spotted: Alicia keyes, Smashmouth, Madonna, Lauren Hill, Method man
Detroit Rock City
Its known for its music, but just who got their start here?
Select Artists from Detroit, or got their start here:
John Lee HookerThe SupremesAaliyah
Eminem
Insane Clown PosseKid Rock
Aretha Franklin
Wilson PickettGeorge Clinton & the P-Funk All Stars
Alice Cooper
Marshall Crenshaw
Grand Funk Rail Road
The Knack
Madonna
MC5
Ted Nugent
Iggy Pop & the Stooges
Mitch Ryder
Bob Seger
Don Was (Not Was)
The White StripesJuan Atkins
Mike Banks
Carl Craig
Richie Hawkin
Derrick MayKevin Saunderson
James Carter
Regina Carter
Milt JacksonFour Tops
Funk Brothers
Jackson 5
James Jamerson
Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
Marvelettes
Marvin Gaye
Stevie Wonder
Smokey Robinson & the MiraclesThe Temptations
Slum Village
Anita Baker
Joe Weaver
Select Artists from Detroit, or got their start here:
John Lee HookerThe SupremesAaliyah
Eminem
Insane Clown PosseKid Rock
Aretha Franklin
Wilson PickettGeorge Clinton & the P-Funk All Stars
Alice Cooper
Marshall Crenshaw
Grand Funk Rail Road
The Knack
Madonna
MC5
Ted Nugent
Iggy Pop & the Stooges
Mitch Ryder
Bob Seger
Don Was (Not Was)
The White StripesJuan Atkins
Mike Banks
Carl Craig
Richie Hawkin
Derrick MayKevin Saunderson
James Carter
Regina Carter
Milt JacksonFour Tops
Funk Brothers
Jackson 5
James Jamerson
Martha Reeves & the Vandellas
Marvelettes
Marvin Gaye
Stevie Wonder
Smokey Robinson & the MiraclesThe Temptations
Slum Village
Anita Baker
Joe Weaver
San Francisco: Eat to the Beat
KRIS PICKS:
Mel’s Diner
For the baby boomer rock lover, Mel’s Drive in will conger up memories of high school, soda jerks serving vanillas malts and teenagers hanging out in a booth. Nothing has changed at mel’s Doner, the inspiration for George Lucas’s “American Graffiniti”. The popular chain dried up in the 60s and 70s, making a huge comeback when the movie opened, Today, visitors can enjoy a simply menu at reasonable prices, commensurate to today’s inflation. . And did we mention the individual jukeboxes at each booth?
Sushi Groove
If you’re looking for a hipper than hip, sushi joint, this is definitely it. The food is great- the DJ is amazing too. Young beautiful, and edgy San Franciscans crowd the tiny space on weekends. If you're bringing mom and dad, or like it a bit sedate yourself, with come early, or skip it altogether.
Ace Wasabi's Rock-n-Roll Sushi:
Ace's is very much like Sushi Groove, except this is the place I might bring the folks. Its a bit less of everything than Sushi Groove: less crowded, less noise, and in some opinions (not mine BTW), less tasty. The pluses? Its location is not as scary as Sushi Groove can be (South of Market in an old warehouse), but in the Marina, so your mom won't be clutching her purse and looking over her shoulder as you walk from the car to the restaurant! Oh yes, and beautiful people are found dining here too- just fewer piercings!
Honorable mention:
Rassela's Jazz Club & Restaurant:
Interesting mix of Ethopian food, a bar, and live jazz.
Mel’s Diner
For the baby boomer rock lover, Mel’s Drive in will conger up memories of high school, soda jerks serving vanillas malts and teenagers hanging out in a booth. Nothing has changed at mel’s Doner, the inspiration for George Lucas’s “American Graffiniti”. The popular chain dried up in the 60s and 70s, making a huge comeback when the movie opened, Today, visitors can enjoy a simply menu at reasonable prices, commensurate to today’s inflation. . And did we mention the individual jukeboxes at each booth?
Sushi Groove
If you’re looking for a hipper than hip, sushi joint, this is definitely it. The food is great- the DJ is amazing too. Young beautiful, and edgy San Franciscans crowd the tiny space on weekends. If you're bringing mom and dad, or like it a bit sedate yourself, with come early, or skip it altogether.
Ace Wasabi's Rock-n-Roll Sushi:
Ace's is very much like Sushi Groove, except this is the place I might bring the folks. Its a bit less of everything than Sushi Groove: less crowded, less noise, and in some opinions (not mine BTW), less tasty. The pluses? Its location is not as scary as Sushi Groove can be (South of Market in an old warehouse), but in the Marina, so your mom won't be clutching her purse and looking over her shoulder as you walk from the car to the restaurant! Oh yes, and beautiful people are found dining here too- just fewer piercings!
Honorable mention:
Rassela's Jazz Club & Restaurant:
Interesting mix of Ethopian food, a bar, and live jazz.
Favorite Ghostly Getaway
Savannah: said to be the most haunted city in the US. KRIS PICKS for this family vacation spot coming shortly.
Family Friendly Spot: Club Med, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
This from a reader:
Hi, got any feedback on the Club Med in Punta Cana? I have heard that the childrens [sic] clubs are great but the food isn't brilliant and it is expensive. We like the fact that it is a relatively short flight from BWI. Any advice would be appreciated or if you have any other ideas for family vacation resorts requiring only 1 flight.
Many Thanks, Lucy
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Hi Lucy,
While Punta Cana is still on my "must go" list, I'm getting great feedback from families (and personal friends) who have been. Some like to stay at the all-inclusive resorts- the most popular one there being Club Med while I have also heard good things about the Ocean Blue Golf and Beach Resort.
Friends have really enjoyed it and said it was great for their kids (aged 6-14). Don't forget the kiddie passports! You'll need them, and if you plan on stepping off the resort premises, you might want to brush up on your Spanish.
Hi, got any feedback on the Club Med in Punta Cana? I have heard that the childrens [sic] clubs are great but the food isn't brilliant and it is expensive. We like the fact that it is a relatively short flight from BWI. Any advice would be appreciated or if you have any other ideas for family vacation resorts requiring only 1 flight.
Many Thanks, Lucy
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Hi Lucy,
While Punta Cana is still on my "must go" list, I'm getting great feedback from families (and personal friends) who have been. Some like to stay at the all-inclusive resorts- the most popular one there being Club Med while I have also heard good things about the Ocean Blue Golf and Beach Resort.
Friends have really enjoyed it and said it was great for their kids (aged 6-14). Don't forget the kiddie passports! You'll need them, and if you plan on stepping off the resort premises, you might want to brush up on your Spanish.
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