Press Room
February is Not the Only Time to Celebrate Love -
Pacifica Hotel Corporation - 02-05-2007
SANTA BARBARA, CA – Pacific Hotel Company, a collection of charming hotels located along the coast, wanted to find out about unique experiences that their guests had encountered while staying at its hotels and invited them to tell a personal story, through a sweepstakes program they did called - “How I Spent My Summer”. They asked guests to relate their experience while visiting one of its hotels which gave them a chance to win a grand prize that included a three night hotel stay, gift and gas card that were all good for another stay at any of its 22 properties located up and down the California coast from San Francisco to San Diego and in Florida.
With over 100 entries, Dennis Shaw was named the grand-prize winner with his special story of love and why his stay at the Sandcastle Inn in Pismo Beach (Central California coastline) was so memorable. He went on to recount that it was much more than the personalized service he had enjoyed at the hotel over the past several years on numerous occasions; more than the ocean view he and his girlfriend love whenever they visit; and more than the complimentary wine tasting, romantic setting and spectacular sunsets he described. His stay proved (this time) to be possibly, life changing:
"My girlfriend and I visit the Pismo Beach area at least once or twice a year. We love the Sandcastle Inn and have stayed there on several occasions....We arrived around noon on Friday. The room wasn't quite ready, so we went downtown to do some shopping and people watching. “When we got back to the Sandcastle the room was ready. Normally, I have a dozen long stem red roses waiting for her in the room. This time I tried something a little different. I had a flower company spread rose petals throughout the entire room. Yes, even in the bathroom. They left two long stem roses on the bed, along with some truffles. I’m sure they (housekeeping) are still finding rose petals in that room. My plan was to ask my girlfriend to marry me, which I did. I didn't get the same response I have for the last 15 years, which has been ’I don't think so.’ This time I got a definite ‘maybe.’ Amazing what rose petals and champagne will get you.”
Pacifica Hotel Company focuses on hotel acquisition and development in key California coastal regions, and on premium hotel brand development in strategic and emerging markets in California and Florida. Pacifica Hotel Company owns and manages properties in cities from San Diego to San Francisco as well as in Port St. Lucie, Florida and feature superior locations, AAA 3-diamond ratings, insightful amenities and high standards of guest service. For complete hotel descriptions and reservations, visit www.pacificahotels.com or call 800/720-0223. Nobody knows the coast like Pacifica. But you’re invited to learn.
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CONTACT:
Maitée Rossoukhi, 805-957-0095
Pacifica Hotel Company
mrossoukhi@pacificahotels.com
