Receive $25 travel reimbursement, $15 per night dining certificates and a South Coast Plaza passport through December 30

     Are you dreaming of an escape, but don't have the time or budget to plan an extended out-of-town trip? Having company for the holidays but don’t want to disrupt your household?
    Well, the hotels of Costa Mesa in Orange County have the perfect package for you.
    We may only be down the street, but we know you'll feel a world away when you arrive in Costa Mesa, the OC’s family-friendly base camp for shopping, dining, surfing, boating, golf, Disneyland, and much more. 
    The “2010 Drive & Dine” promotion offers valuable travel and dining incentives and competitive hotel rates and runs through December 30 based upon room availability.  No minimum stays are required. Some restrictions apply.
    Here’s how it works. When guests book a stay in one of 10 participating Costa Mesa hotels during the promotional period, they will receive a $15 per night dining certificate per reservation for each night they stay in that is redeemable at many fine Costa Mesa area restaurants. 
    Additionally, a $25 reimbursement on airfare or purchase of gasoline will be
mailed to guests within a few weeks of their stay in Costa Mesa.  That amount rises to $50 for visits of three or more consecutive nights. The gasoline or airfare reimbursement is also limited to one per hotel reservation. 
    Guests also receive a VIP Passport from South Coast Plaza filled with valuable special offers from leading retail establishments.   
   



    Located in Orange County between Los Angeles and San Diego, Costa Mesa is
known for its world-class shopping at internationally renowned South Coast Plaza. Near Costa Mesa are miles of beaches, plus theme parks, sports venues, museums, day spas and many other attractions.
    Costa Mesa also has a worldwide reputation for internationally acclaimed visual and performing arts in South Coast Repertory’s Folino Theatre Center and the Orange County Performing Arts Center, home of the 3,000-seat Segerstrom Hall.  Adjacent to The Center, is the 2,000-seat Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and 500-seat multi- purpose Samueli Theater. 
    Costa Mesa is located conveniently near John Wayne Airport, and is accessible
from the San Diego Freeway (405), Costa Mesa Freeway (55) and Santa Ana Freeway (5),  as well as the San Joaquin Hills (73) and Foothill/Eastern (241/261/133) toll roads (www.thetollroads.com).
Participating Costa Mesa hotels include Ayres Hotel & Suites, Best Western Newport Mesa, Costa Mesa Marriott, Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Ramada Limited & Suites Costa Mesa, The Hotel Hanford, Costa Mesa Residence Inn by Marriott, The Westin South Coast Plaza, and the Wyndham Orange County.
    Participating restaurants include the Hilton’s Bristol Palms California Bistro, Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s, Le Chateau Garden Bistro in Ayres Hotel & Suites, Pinot Provence in The Westin, Royal Khyber Fine Indian Cuisine, the Savoy Restaurant in The Hotel Hanford, Skosh Monahan’s Steakhouse & Irish Pub, Sopranos Restaurant, South Coast Winery and the Wyndham’s TerraNova.
For more information, visit Costa Mesa online at www.TravelCostaMesa.com or call 866.918.4749.

The Residence Inn Costa Mesa Newport Beach has undergone a complete renovation of their guest rooms. Newly designed to meet the needs of the growing segment of the extended stay travelers, this Costa Mesa hotel invites guests who want more than a place to stay when they're away from home.

The guest suites inside this Costa Mesa hotel offer a new refreshed look and create warm, comforting accommodations. Guests can enjoy brand new kitchens with new stainless steel appliances, and new cabinets. New vanity areas with marble countertops also add a special new touch to each room. All suites offer separate living and sleeping areas, as well as fully equipped kitchens.

The new gatehouse décor at the Residence Inn Costa Mesa Newport Beach conveys a new relaxed look and feel. This Costa Mesa hotel will have a new Outdoor Experience completed in April that will include a fire pit and built in BBQ.

Introducing an Exciting New Package At This Costa Mesa Hotel:

The newly renovated Residence Inn Costa Mesa Newport Beach also invites guests spend a weekend in their new rooms with an incredible vacation package. With the Escape Culture Package, guests can enjoy deluxe accommodations, a complimentary $25 dining certificate per each night stay, $25 theater certificate per stay, and get a $25 travel certificate per stay.


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Residence Inn

New Restaurant to Feature Private Wine Salon and Tasting Room

Savoy Restaurant and Lounge opened its doors in Orange County today, adjacent to South Coast Plaza. Executive Chef Michael Carpenter's menu features a variety of small plates that take the diner on a tour of Europe. The restaurant’s fare and namesake are inspired by the House of Savoy's trans-European rule from the 11th to early 19th century.

The restaurant will also soon debut its private wine salon and tasting room that will feature an award-winning selection from Sodaro Estate Winery, as well as select wines from Napa Valley's Coombsville region.

"Food is meant to be shared and enjoyed with good company," said Michael Carpenter, Executive Chef at Savoy Restaurant & Lounge. "The small plates, intimate atmosphere and attentive service at Savoy will allow our diners to sample a variety of creative noshes as a light snack or entire meal."

Carpenter was recruited to Savoy from The Santaluz Club in San Diego, Calif., and previously worked at the famed Hotel Del Coronado. Carpenter received his Culinary Certificate from the San Diego Culinary Institute.

The 80-seat restaurant features a variety of seating options, including high-top tables, overstuffed lounge and high-back chairs, as well as an outdoor terrace and fire pit. Samples of the menu include:

Sea 3 Way -- A trio of tempura shrimp, seared ahi tuna & baked sea scallop Savoy Silk Road Cones & spicy tuna, salmon tartar and spicy scallops in conesGrilled Lamb -- Baby lamb chops served with baked polenta, vegetables and mint chimichuri4-Mage -- A selection of four farmhouse cheeses & tasty treats Telaggio & Mushroom Pizza -- Italian telaggio cheese and forest mushrooms with truffle oil

The Savoy Restaurant and Lounge also offers a selection of classic and contemporary cocktails including several signature cocktails such as The Costa Mojito and OC-Sunset, a citrus, ginger and champagne cocktail, as well as a selection of award-winning international wines.

"Savoy is the perfect pre-theater destination for our visitors and residents," said Edward Moses-Granger, General Manager of The Hotel Hanford. "We offer complimentary parking and shuttle service to and from the Orange County Performing Arts Center."

The restaurant is part of The Hotel Hanford, a new independent, boutique-style hotel currently undergoing a $7 million renovation. Nearly half of the renovated rooms will be complete and ready for guests in June, and the remainder of the rooms will be completed in summer 2010. The hotel remains open during construction, which is expected to be ready for debut in late summer 2010.

Savoy Restaurant and Lounge is located at 3131 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa, inside The Hotel Hanford. The restaurant and the lounge are open daily with breakfast service from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. and dinner service from 4:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. The lounge is open untill 11:00 p.m. Prices range from $4.95 - $17.95 a dish. For more information, please visit www.thehotelhanford.com, or call (714) 557-3000.


About Executive Chef Michael Carpenter
Michael Carpenter is Executive Chef of Savoy Restaurant and Lounge, which will feature a tour of European cuisine. Carpenter has held positions at The Santaluz Club and the Hotel Del Coronado, and is a graduate of the San Diego Culinary Institute.

About Hanford Hotels, Inc.
Hanford Hotels, Inc. is a Newport Beach-based owner, operator and manager of hotel properties. In addition to its independently-owned Orange County hotel, The Hotel Hanford, the company owns and manages hotel properties through franchise affiliations with leading hotel brands including Fairfield Inn® by Marriott and La Quinta Inns and Suites.

The company's experienced management team offers a comprehensive package of services within the hospitality industry including innovative commercial building and insightful third-party consulting.

Incorporated in 1970, the company has a rich history in the hotel industry. In 1972 its co-founders started Sixpence Inns of America, an independent chain of 54 hotels over six states. The successful hotel chain was later purchased by Motel 6. For more information, visit www.hanfordhotels.com or www.thehotelhanford.com.