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Handlery Hotel to Hold Second Annual Mission Valley Craft Beer Festival

San Diego, California (January 11, 2011):  The Handlery Hotel & Resort is proud to present the Second Annual Mission Valley Craft Beer Festival on Sunday, March 27, 2011 from 12 noon to 6 p.m.  This event is open to the public for patrons over the age of 21 with valid identification.  Cost for the event is $35.00 presale at www.brownpapertickets.com or $40.00 at the door.

Delight all of your senses as you tempt your taste buds with delicious food and cold beer supplied by 15 local chefs and 30 local craft breweries.  Listen to the sounds of special musical guests: Missy Anderson, Jesse LaMonaca and the Dime Novels, Safety Orange, and Geezer.

As of January 1^st, confirmed breweries include: Airdale Brewing Company, Ballast Point Brewing Company, The Bruery, Firehouse Brewing Company, La Jolla Brewhouse, Mission Brewery and New English Brewing Company.  Confirmed chefs include Eron Baker of Baker Shake Foods, Hanis Cavin of Kensington Grill, Antonio Friscia of Stingaree, Mark Leisman of San Diego Desserts, Karl Prohaska of Handlery Hotel & Resort, Eric Sarkisian of Tom Ham’s Lighthouse and Mathew Sisson of Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. The Handlery Hotel and Resort will revise the list of participating brewers and chefs as their confirmations are received.

Proceeds from the event benefit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a non-profit organization that provides reconstructive plastic surgery and related services to children and young adults with physical deformities. All services are provided free. The services, including surgery, dental, and speech clinic are provided in San Diego, California.

One of the top hotels in San Diego, the Handlery Hotel & Resort is the perfect choice for vacationing families, international travelers, groups, and business guests. As a family-owned hotel, The Handlery creates great experiences for guests by offering personal service, a laid-back social atmosphere, and a family-oriented environment. Ideally located near major attractions in San Diego, the Handlery Hotel & Resort was completely renovated inside and out during 2010, setting a new standard for affordable luxury. 

The Handlery Hotel and Resort is located at 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108. For additional information call (619) 398-8348 or visit: www.handlery.com/sd

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Media Inquiries:

Gus Thompson – Restaurant Manager
Handlery Hotel and Resort
(619) 398-8348

 GThompson@Handlery.com

Published by Pete L under Uncategorized

HANDLERY HOTEL & RESORT REOPENS FOLLOWING MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATION

(February 15, 2010) - The Handlery Hotel and Resort in San Diego announced today that it will reopen for business on February 19, 2010 following a three month multi-million dollar renovation, upgrading the entire property and improving its meeting space.  To celebrate, the hotel is offering a grand reopening rate of $105 for a standard room. The three-star property, which closed for renovation in November 2009, has opened all jobs to the original staff, and is once again ready to host guests with the impeccable service and comfort for which Handlery Hotels have become known. 

“We are thrilled to have completed this property-wide renovation that will help us better serve our valued guests,” said General Manager Peter Lassalette.  “As a family owned and operated company, Handlery Hotels is all about creating great experiences.  This investment in our hotel and our employees allows us to continue and grow that tradition.”

The extensive improvements made to the property include a complete renovation of all 217 guest rooms with new custom marble top furniture, carpeting, wall covering, drapery, 37 inch flat screen TVs, ergonomic desk chairs and upgraded bedding.

Common areas and event space were also improved with new carpeting and wallcoverings, state of the art electronic event screens, artwork, and lush, tropical landscaping.  An additional small meeting room was added to the property’s event facility providing more space for break out meetings.  The exterior of the hotel received fresh paint while the island-like pool area was resurfaced and the landscape innovatively redesigned.

For more information or to make reservations at the hotel, please visit www.handlery.com or call the hotel at 619-298-0511 or 800-667-6567. 

About Handlery Hotel & Resort San Diego

The Handlery Hotel and Resort (formerly the Stardust Hotel and Country Club) provides a relaxed atmosphere while offering the highest level of comfort and convenience.  Located in the heart of America’s finest city, San Diego, the hotel is at 950 Hotel Circle North, just off Interstate 8, in Mission Valley.  The hotel is just minutes from the world famous San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Old Town, Padres Baseball Stadium, Chargers Football Stadium, Downtown, the airport, Gaslamp District, and miles of breath taking beaches.  Within walking distance of the hotel is the 27 hole Championship Riverwalk Golf Course, Westfield Fashion Valley shopping center featuring a wide variety of stores, restaurants and movie theaters. The Handlery family built the hotel in 1954 and has operated it since then.

Published by Pete L under Handlery Updates, Uncategorized

Published by Pete L under Handlery Updates, san diego travel

The Handlery Hotel & Resort is excited to announce our multi-million dolloar renovation to our entire hotel! Always striving to provide our guests with the ultimate in comfort and guest service, the renovation will include complete renovation of our guest rooms, public space and event space.

Our property will be closed begining November 23, 2009 and will re-open February 20, 2010.

I just wanted to let everyone know what is going on at the Handlery Hotel & Resort. We have been looking forward to this for some time. I am looking forward to sharing each exciting step with you all!!

Published by Pete L under Handlery Updates

We are proud to announce that San Diego’s Handlery Hotel and Resort is now dog friendly!  Our new pet policy allows small dogs under 40 pounds in the hotel.  After many guest requested to bring along their four legged family member, we realized that we had to start accepting dogs.  So to accommodate our guests, the Handlery Hotel changed hotel policy to allow dogs.  To celebrate our new status as a San Diego dog friendly hotel, the Handlery Hotel encouraged all employees to bring their dog to work. (Photos coming soon).

And for those of you that are allergic to dogs, don’t worry.  We have implemented the highest standard of deep cleaning all rooms where dogs have been.  HEPA filters galore.

Here’s to the Handlery Hotel being dog friendly!

Published by Pete L under Handlery Updates

San Diego’s Handlery Hotel and Resort is definitely unique.  It is one of the last family-owned and managed hotels left in the area.  In fact, Handlery Hotels used to be the largest family-owned and operated hotel chain in the state of California!  It also used to feature a mermaid splash pool.  I also bet you didn’t know that the Handlery Hotel & Resort has the LARGEST pool in Mission Valley.  No wonder we host Sunday Pool Parties with free admission–the local San Diegans can’t get enough of our pool.

The Atlanta Business Chronicle has highlighted how rare it is for a hotel do undergo a multi million dollar renovation during a recession.  But we are committed to providing our guests the very best experience and are willing do to what it takes–even spending more money when others are cutting back.  Here’s a sneek peak at what’s to come.