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Dear Journalist,
Thank you for your interest in Hotel Lucia. Located in Portland, Ore., we offer travelers a chic
home away from home and look forward to working with writers who are planning to cover the
region as a travel destination or researching stories on Hotel Lucia or our award winning
restaurants, Imperial and Portland Penny Diner.
The most artistic hotel in a city famed for pushing the boundaries of creativity and style, Hotel
Lucia s home to the world’s largest permanent collection of black and white photographs by
Pulitzer prize-winning photographer and native Oregonian, David Hume Kennerly. Located in
the heart of downtown shopping, restaurants and dining, the hotel also boasts dozens of works
by regional and national artists in the lobby and meeting rooms.
Hotel Lucia is also the proud home to some of Portland’s most acclaimed dining and craft
cocktails courtesy of James Beard Award-winner and Iron Chef America champion Vitaly Paley
who opened Imperial at Hotel Lucia in September 2012 and Portland Penny Diner in November
2012. At these outposts, Paley and Executive Chef Benjamin Bettinger explore heritage cooking
methods using ingredients from Portland’s diverse bounty.
In this media kit, you’ll find background on Hotel Lucia and a selection of current press
materials. If you are looking for web-ready or high-res photos of Hotel Lucia or Imperial they
can be found at http://www.provenance1.com/media/lucia/index.html.
When occupancy allows, we offer discounted media rates for visiting journalists who are on
assignment for established media outlets and plan to include Hotel Lucia in their story.
If you have any questions about the property or would like to stay at Hotel Lucia, please contact
me directly at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Kate Buska
Public Relations Director
Provenance Hotels
direct 503.548.9399
mobile 503.686.0695
www.provenancehotels.com
Media Contact:
Kate Buska, Public Relations Director
503-548-9399, [email protected]
PORTLAND’S HOTEL LUCIA CELEBRATES PHOTOGRAPHY WITH STYLE
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland’s Hotel Lucia has been lauded by international media and travelers alike as the
most artistic hotel in a city famed for pushing the boundaries of creativity and style. Centrally located
downtown within easy walking distance to shopping, restaurants, like Portland itself, Hotel Lucia is smart
and cosmopolitan yet casual and comfortable.
Hotel Lucia is home to the world’s largest permanent collection of black and white photographs by Pulitzer
prize-winning photographer and Portland native David Hume Kennerly. With his resume of high-profile
commissions from Newsweek Magazine, LIFE Magazine, NBC and Time Magazine and an appointment as
President Gerald R. Ford’s personal photographer, Kennerly is one of the nation’s most accomplished
photographers and Hotel Lucia is honored to showcase his lifetime’s work. In addition to his photography,
the hotel boasts dozens of works by regional and national artists in the lobby and meeting rooms.
Hotel Lucia’s 127 guestrooms are exquisitely appointed with custom furniture, bold colors and possibly
the “world’s most comfortable beds,” as frequently noted by Lucia’s guests. Each guestroom phone has
a “Get It Now” button that puts anything guests want literally at their fingertips and all rooms boast a
Pillow Menu, Spiritual Menu and iPod Menu so guests can customize their stay. Forgot your iPod?
Borrow one from Hotel Lucia. Buddhist? Taoist? Scientologist? Hotel Lucia has your book of faith.
One of Portland’s most acclaimed chefs, winner of the James Beard Award and TV’s Iron Chef, Vitaly
Paley, opened Imperial at Hotel Lucia in September 2012. Here, he and Executive Chef Benjamin
Bettinger explore heritage cooking methods using ingredients from Portland’s diverse bounty. Inspired
by campfires and the big open spaces of the Pacific Northwest, Imperial is open for breakfast, lunch and
dinner daily and provides 24-hour room service for hotel guests.
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About Hotel Lucia
Centrally located at 400 SW Broadway in the heart of downtown Portland, Hotel Lucia – one of Travel + Leisure’s
500 Best Hotels in the World for 2010 – offers an art-filled boutique setting just steps from the city’s best
shopping, restaurants and night clubs. This hotel offers 127 guest rooms and indulgent but essential amenities
including Portland’s own Portland Roasting coffee and Smith Teas; Provenance Hotels’ signature Pillow, Spiritual
and iPod menus; and a “Get it Now” button on every hotel phone for the most whimsical desire or typical need.
The Hotel Lucia can be reached by calling 503-225-1717 or found online at www.hotellucia.com,
www.facebook.com/hotelluciaportland, www.twitter.com/hotel_lucia.
About Provenance Hotels
Provenance Hotels is an award-winning collection of urban boutique hotels with a distinct and deeply integrated art
story and unique, welcoming amenities. It includes Hotel deLuxe, Hotel Lucia and the Governor Hotel in Portland,
Ore., Hotel Max in Seattle, Wash., Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Wash., and Hotel Preston in Nashville, Tenn. Provenance
Hotels can be found online at www.provenancehotels.com.
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THE COLLECTION
Hotel Lucia showcases the works of David
Hume Kennerly, with a permanent exhibit of 680
photographs on display throughout the hotel’s
public spaces and 127 guest rooms. David Hume
Kennerly is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer
and Portland, Oregon native. Kennerly served
as personal photographer to President Gerald
R. Ford and has photographed a wide array of
current events and national/international political
leaders. His work has appeared in LIFE, TIME,
GEORGE and NEWSWEEK magazines and he has
published four books of his photograph works.
Media Contact:
Kate Buska, Public Relations Director
503-548-9399, [email protected]
BICYCLES (AND CYCLE FANS) CHECK IN FOR THE SUMMER AT PROVENANCE HOTELS IN PORTLAND
Dynamic Lobby Installations Complement Portland Art Museum’s Cyclepedia Exhibition
Travelers Invited to Celebrate with Cycles, Suds & Scoops Getaway Package
April 24, 2013 – PORTLAND, Ore. – Bike fever is hitting the nation’s most cycle friendly city this summer
with the launch of the Portland Art Museum’s exhibition Cyclepedia: Iconic Bicycle Design on June 8,
2013 and Provenance Hotels, presenting sponsor of Cyclepedia, is celebrating the exhibition with
breathtaking bicycle design installations in the lobbies of chic Hotel Lucia, glamorous Hotel deLuxe, the
historic Governor Hotel and the sophisticated Westin Portland.
The installations, developed in coordination with the museum, connect the Cyclepedia exhibition to
Portland’s uniquely passionate bike culture with each hotel artfully displaying a one-of-a-kind, custom
made, bicycle from the city’s own Vanilla Bicycles. Suspended from lobby ceilings and anchored on the
walls, the Cyclepedia installations at Hotel deLuxe, Hotel Lucia, the Governor Hotel and Westin Portland,
sure to be must-see, will be on display for free public viewing through the run of the exhibition.
In addition to bringing bikes in off the street, Hotel Lucia, Hotel deLuxe and the Governor Hotel will offer
travelers the opportunity to enjoy Cycles, Suds & Scoops, a Cyclepdia getaway package that incorporates
the trifecta of Portland summertime pleasures – bikes, beer and ice cream.
Cycles, Suds & Scoops pairs luxurious overnight accommodations at Hotel Lucia, Hotel deLuxe or the
Governor Hotel with two tickets to Portland Art Museum’s Cyclepedia exhibition and a hard copy of the
coffee table-ready Cyclepedia: A Century of Iconic Bicycle Design by Michael Embacher, from whose
personal collection the exhibition is drawn. Those who book the package will also be equipped to
explore Portland’s signature summertime pleasures with a copy of Hop in the Saddle: a Guide to
Portland’s Craft Beer Scene by Bike by Lucy Burningham and Ellee Thalheimer, a full-day bike rental for
two and two flights of seasonal Portland craft beer-inspired ice cream at Salt & Straw, home of the city’s
most acclaimed ice cream artisans.
The Cycles, Sips & Scoops package is bookable now at www.provenancehotels.com/cycles and available
for stays between June 8 and September 8, 2013 at Hotel deLuxe, Hotel Lucia and Governor Hotel in
downtown Portland.
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About Provenance Hotels
Provenance Hotels are award-winning urban hotels with a distinct and deeply integrated art story. They include
Hotel deLuxe, Hotel Lucia and the Governor Hotel in Portland, Ore., Hotel Max in Seattle, Wash., Hotel Murano in
Tacoma, Wash., and Hotel Preston in Nashville, Tenn. Provenance Hotels can be found online at
www.provenancehotels.com, www.facebook.com/ProvenanceHotels and www.twitter.com/ProvenanceHotel.
Media Contact:
Kate Buska, Public Relations Director
503-548-9399, [email protected]
PORTLAND’S HOTEL LUCIA INTRODUCES CHEF VITALY “PALEY’S PICKS” GETAWAY PACKAGE
FEATURES JAMES BEARD AWARD AND IRON CHEF AMERICA WINNER’S LOCAL FAVORITES
January 7, 2013 – PORTLAND, Ore. – Downtown Portland is abuzz with culinary creativity and,
with two brand new restaurants located just off the lobby of the award-winning Hotel Lucia,
Chef Vitaly Paley is leading the charge and drawing both critical and popular acclaim. In honor of
Paley’s new Imperial and Portland Penny Diner, Hotel Lucia is proud to offer visitors to the
modern mecca of food and drink a “Paley’s Picks” room package featuring the James Beard
Award winner and Iron Chef America champion’s favorite local products, a signed copy of his
cookbook and delectable dining right on site.
The last three months of 2012 were big for Paley, a Portland culinary pioneer who has long been
lauded for his scene-defining Paley’s Place restaurant. In September, he opened Imperial, a
restaurant that explores the region’s culinary heritage, to praise from local chefs, Portland’s
food-obsessed populace and culinary luminaries at Food & Wine and Bon Appetit. Portland
Penny Diner, a more casual spot, opened in November and immediately became sought after for
house made sodas and sensational sandwiches. Both are located on the ground floor of Hotel
Lucia, a boutique hotel acclaimed in its own right for showcasing the work of another famed
Portlander, the Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly, and have quickly
become must-sample destinations for foodies visiting the city.
Those who book the “Paley’s Picks” package will enjoy an only-in-Portland epicurean getaway,
staying in a luxurious room at Hotel Lucia and enjoying a $50 gift certificate for dining in either
Imperial or Portland Penny Diner. In their room, they will find autographed copy of The Paley’s
Place Cookbook and a welcome basket curated by the acclaimed chef featuring some of his
favorite local products. Sure to kick off any culinary exploration of Portland in style, it includes a
bottle of Argyle Brut sparkling wine from the nearby Willamette Valley wine country, handcrafted chocolates from Portland’s own Cacao chocolatier and two of Paley’s signature Fruit &
Nut Bars, a delicious blend of dried fruits, nuts, and honey that is perfect for pairing with cheese
or nibbling out of hand.
Hotel Lucia’s “Paley’s Picks” package is priced from $289 per night, plus tax, and is available now
through June 30, 2013. To book, call 866-986-8086 or visit www.hotellucia.com/paley.
About Hotel Lucia
Centrally located at 400 SW Broadway in the heart of downtown Portland, Hotel Lucia – one of Travel +
Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels in the World for 2010 – offers an art-filled boutique setting amid the city’s best
shopping, restaurants and night clubs. This hotel offers 127 guest rooms and indulgent but essential
amenities including Portland’s own Portland Roasting coffee and Smith Teas; Provenance Hotels’
signature Pillow, Spiritual and iPod menus; and a “Get it Now” button on every hotel phone for the most
whimsical desire or typical need. The Hotel Lucia can be found online at www.hotellucia.com,
www.facebook.com/hotelluciaportland, www.twitter.com/hotel_lucia. Reservations can be made online
or by calling reached by calling 866-986-8086.
About Provenance Hotels
Provenance Hotels are award-winning urban boutique hotels with a distinct and deeply integrated art
story. They include Hotel deLuxe and Hotel Lucia in Portland, Ore., Hotel Max in Seattle, Wash., Hotel
Murano in Tacoma, Wash., and Hotel Preston in Nashville, Tenn. Provenance Hotels can be found online
at www.provenancehotels.com.
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Media Contact
Broussard Communications (@BroussardComm)
Melissa Broussard, 503-638-1055, [email protected]
VITALY PALEY’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW RESTAURANTS WILL OPEN
LATE SUMMER 2012 IN DOWNTOWN PORTLAND
Chef Vitaly Paley Will Rediscover Pacific Northwest Culinary Pathways At Imperial and Portland Penny Diner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – “Broiling and grilling, the application of intense direct heat to meat and other foodstuffs, is
probably the oldest, most basic, and most functional of the cooking process.” –James’s Beard’s “Theory and Practice of Good
Cooking.” In late summer of 2012, renowned Chef Vitaly Paley will open two new restaurants in Portland, Oregon that
exemplify this philosophy – Imperial and Portland Penny Diner in Downtown Portland. Here, Chef Paley will rediscover Pacific
Northwest culinary pathways and follow the footsteps of Oregon’s own James Beard. Since Paley’s Place opened in 1995
redefining the Portland culinary landscape, Chef Paley has mastered classic Pacific Northwest cuisine with his perfectly
executed, elegant and soulful fare. Now, he will apply these skills, creativity and experience to two unique concepts.
“I’ve been wanting to open new restaurants in Portland for awhile now, but the concepts and locations had to be right. When I
found the space in the historic Hotel Lucia, I knew that it was the right time for me to make the leap and I am so excited to share
the food and just the overall experience Imperial and Portland Penny Diner will offer the region,” said Chef Paley.
At Imperial, opening first, Chef Paley will explore menu ideas that have historic significance and use cooking methods and
ingredients from our diverse bounty. The most prominent feature of Imperial’s kitchen will be its impressive wood fire grill and
rotisserie that will incorporate the use of native hard and fruitwoods. Inspired by warm and primitive burning campfire, and big
open spaces of the Pacific Northwest, Imperial will concentrate on healthy and uncomplicated preparations, serve the
community by remembering its past and provide a warm, welcoming and generous place to eat. Here, Chef Paley also enlists
Chef Benjamin Bettinger as his executive chef, bringing back the partnership that formed when Chef Bettinger worked at
Paley’s Place, and two parts of the trio (with Paley’s Place Chef de Cuisine, Patrick McKee) that won “battle radish” on Iron Chef
America in 2011. Bettinger most recently was Executive Chef of Beaker & Flask (Willamette Week’s Restaurant of the Year
2009) for three years, after a prosperous tenure at Paley’s Place, and has also cooked alongside friend Chef Jason Barwikowski
at Clyde Common.
The a la carte dinner menu at Imperial is seasonal and changes based on what is coming through the front door of the
restaurant. A diverse array of appetizers might include Dungeness Crab, Bacon and Cheese Scramble with Local Greens,
Fancy Oyster Pan Roast with Sea Urchin Butter, and Oregon Bay Shrimp and Dungeness Crab Imperial with Garlic Toasts.
Creative main courses include Fish and Taters with Imperial Tartar Sauce and Fried Rabbit, Kohlrabi Kraut Pancakes, Rabbit
Kidney and Mushroom Gravy. Dishes from Imperial’s wood-fired grill, rotisserie and plancha include Local Quail with Oyster
Stuffing and Charred Tomato Bread Sauce, Patty Melt with Smothered Walla Walla Sweet Onions, Bacon, Pickles on Rye
Brioche, and Whole Trout with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette.
Named after the coin that Frances Pettygrove and Asa Lovejoy used to decide Portland’s name in 1845, Portland Penny
Diner, opening more toward early fall, investigate the collision of Pacific Northwest immigrant food cultures and the Native
American’s pure approach to food. The “diner” concept was the original food cart of the late 1800’s, dubbed “the lunch wagon.”
Portland Penny Diner will become the rightful child of that bygone era, wed with Portland’s free spirit, and bring people in out of
the rain.
The menu at Portland Penny Diner is seasonal and all sandwiches are served on Fry and other housemade breads. A diverse
array of sandwiches include Wagyu Pastrami, Braised Red Cabbage with Russian Dressing, Elk Hotdog with Huckleberry
Mustard, Bulgogi Sloppy Joe, Cucumber Kimchi and Spicy Scallions, and Fresh Crushed Fava Beans, Feta, Charred Peppers
and Herb Vinaigrette. Entrees, dubbed “Penny Pinchers” will include Cod Cakes, Bacon and Chow Chow and Smoked Pork
and Sauerkraut Stew.
Lured to Portland from New York in 1995 by the bounty of the Pacific Northwest, James Beard award winner, recent winner on
Food Network’s popular series Iron Chef America over Jose Garces in Battle Radish, and cookbook author Vitaly Paley is one
of the region’s leading chefs. As chef and co-owner of Paley’s Place, his cooking is based on simple preparations of local,
sustainably grown ingredients. Recipient of the 2005 James Beard award for Best Chef Pacific Northwest, Chef Paley prides
himself as one of the leaders of the movement to define regional Northwest cuisine. The restaurant—and Paley’s inspired
cuisine—has garnered praise in local and national publications such as Oprah, The New York Times and Food & Wine, and has
been featured on the Martha Stewart Show, the Food Network and PBS’s Chefs A Field. In 2008, Chef Paley and his wife
Kimberly published “The Paley’s Place Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from the Pacific Northwest” from Ten Speed Press,
which was chosen as the “Best Regional Cookbook” by Epicurious.com. Chef Paley shares his passion for Oregon’s stellar
ingredients by participating in special events around the country, including the James Beard Foundation’s Cookin’ in the
Bluegrass Celebrity Chef Dinner Series where he was a guest chef in October 2010.
About Paley’s Place
Consistently recognized as one of America’s Top Restaurants by Zagat, Paley’s Place Bistro & Bar has been a Portland, Ore.,
institution since its February 1995 opening. Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Vitaly and Kimberly Paley the
critically-acclaimed restaurant located within the trendy NW district prides itself on perfectly-executed, elegant and soulful fare
that clearly showcases the Paleys’ boundless love and admiration for local, sustainably-produced food. Featured on the
acclaimed “Saveur 100” list in 2011, Chef Paley also received the 2005 James Beard Foundation Best Chef Pacific Northwest
award, nominated as a 2012 James Beard Foundation Semifinalist for Outstanding Chef, was a recent victor on Food Network’s
popular series Iron Chef America and Paley’s Place has been named one of the city’s top restaurants in the Oregonian’s 2011
Diner, Portland Monthly and Willamette Week. Chef Paley created Handmade at Paley’s Fruit & Nut Bar, available at select
gourmet grocers and outdoor stores, as well as online at www.paleybar.com. For reservations and information, please call 503243-2403 or visit www.paleysplace.net. Follow Paley’s Place on Twitter at @PaleysPlace and on Facebook. Paley’s Place is
located at 1204 NW 21st Avenue, Portland, Oregon.
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Media Contact:
Kate Buska, Public Relations Director
503-548-9399, [email protected]
FIND FITNESS BALANCE IN FOODIE PARADISE WITH PORTLAND’S
PROVENANCE HOTELS AND BARRE3
December 12, 2012 – PORTLAND, Ore. – Proving the adage that good things come in threes,
downtown Portland’s three award-winning Provenance Hotels have teamed up with barre3, the
nation’s hottest fitness movement, to offer a “barre3 Balance” hotel package and help travelers
restore their fitness equilibrium as they work off calories from the city’s famed eateries.
A Portland original, just like Provenance Hotels’ historic Governor Hotel, chic Hotel Lucia and
glamorous Hotel deLuxe, barre3 was developed by expert instructor Sadie Lincoln and combines
elements of ballet barre, yoga and Pilates to transform the body and create balance, strength
and flexibility. Embodying a spirit of entrepreneurial collaboration unique to Portland, these two
innovative, independent companies have come together to help travelers strike a balance
between fitness and indulgence.
A “barre3 Balance” getaway pairs an overnight stay with a class at barre3’s flagship studio in
downtown Portland and includes $20 worth of room service for a balanced breakfast, one of
barre3’s signature exercise balls and, so travelers can make their newfound balance a long-term
habit, free online barre3 classes for the following 30 days.
Rates for Provenance Hotels’ “barre3 Balance” package start at $219 per night, plus tax. The
package is available at Portland’s Governor Hotel, Hotel Lucia and Hotel deLuxe now through
June 1, 2012 and can be booked online at www.provenanancehotels.com/barre3.
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About barre3
Barre3 offers group exercise classes designed to transform the body to one of equal balance, strength and
flexibility. Using the ballet barre as a prop, barre3 combines the wisdom of yoga and the strength of
Pilates for a 60 minute, highly effective workout. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or are simply looking
for a mindful way to unwind during your travels, barre3 offers an experience that welcomes all ages and
fitness levels. Our Pearl District studio, located at 10th and Marshall, is easily accessible from all
Provenance Hotels via the Streetcar. Ask your Provenance front desk assistant to reserve your
complimentary class! Yoga attire is recommended, and all props are provided at the studio. Are you too
busy to attend class at our studio? Try barre3 online workouts to get fit without ever leaving your hotel
room. Barre3 online workouts can be done anytime, anywhere, and range from 10 to 60 minutes. Barre3
can be found online at www.barre3.com.
About Hotel deLuxe
Located at 729 SW 15th Avenue in downtown Portland, Ore., Hotel deLuxe – one of Conde Nast Traveler’s
2011 Reader’s Choice Top 200 US Hotels – offers glamorous accommodations that channel the Golden
Age of Hollywood cinema just steps from the city’s best shopping, restaurants and night clubs. 130 guest
rooms boast indulgent but essential amenities like locally-sourced Portland Roasting coffee and Smith
Teas; Provenance Hotels’ signature Pillow, Spiritual and iPod menus; and a “Make It So” button on every
hotel phone for the most whimsical desire or typical need. Hotel deLuxe can be found online at
www.hoteldeluxe.com, www.facebook.com/hoteldeluxeportland and www.twitter.com/hotel_deluxe.
Reservations are available online or by phone at 866-986-8085.
About Hotel Lucia
Centrally located at 400 SW Broadway in the heart of downtown Portland, Hotel Lucia – one of Travel +
Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels in the World for 2010 – offers an art-filled boutique setting amid the city’s best
shopping, restaurants and night clubs. This hotel offers 127 guest rooms and indulgent but essential
amenities including Portland’s own Portland Roasting coffee and Smith Teas; Provenance Hotels’
signature Pillow, Spiritual and iPod menus; and a “Get it Now” button on every hotel phone for the most
whimsical desire or typical need. The Hotel Lucia can be found online at www.hotellucia.com,
www.facebook.com/hotelluciaportland, www.twitter.com/hotel_lucia. Reservations can be made online
or by calling reached by calling 866-986-8086.
About Governor Hotel
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Located in the heart of downtown Portland, Ore. at 614 SW 11 Avenue in downtown Portland, Ore., the
AAA Four Diamond-rated Governor Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers
grand accommodations and gracious service with easy access to the city’s best shopping, restaurants and
night clubs. 100 guest rooms boast indulgent but essential amenities like locally-sourced Portland
Roasting coffee and Smith Teas and Provenance Hotels’ signature Pillow, Spiritual and iPod menus. The
Governor Hotel can be found online at www.governorhotel.com, www.facebook.com/governorhotel and
www.twitter.com/governor_hotel. Reservations are available online or by phone at 888-246-5631.
About Provenance Hotels
Provenance Hotels is an award-winning collection of urban boutique hotels with a distinct and deeply
integrated art story and unique, welcoming amenities. It includes Hotel deLuxe, Hotel Lucia and the
Governor Hotel in Portland, Ore., Hotel Max in Seattle, Wash., Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Wash., and Hotel
Preston in Nashville, Tenn. Provenance Hotels can be found online at www.provenancehotels.com.
Media Contact:
Kate Buska, Public Relations Director
503-548-9399, [email protected]
KEEP PORTLAND WEIRD FOREVER WITH “GIVE BACK” RATES
AT HOTEL LUCIA, HOTEL DELUXE AND THE GOVERNOR HOTEL
February 25, 2013 – PORTLAND, Ore. – With Provenance Hotels’ new Give Back rates travelers
have an easy, budget-friendly way to rack up good karma during their next visit to the Rose City.
When visitors book the Give Back rate at Hotel Lucia, Hotel deLuxe and the Governor Hotel, the
Portland-based hotel brand will donate 10% of the price of their room to the Oregon Travel
Philanthropy Fund to ensure the region’s unique character and natural resources endure for the
exploration and enjoyment of future generations of travelers.
Guests who book the Give Back rate pay nothing extra. They are charged the Best Available Rate
for the night of their stay and Provenance Hotels donates 10% of that rate to the Oregon Travel
Philanthropy Fund to support sustainable project s across the state, from agritourism in Eastern
Oregon to recreation trails in the Rogue River Valley. The full list of projects can be found at
www.traveloregonforever.com/giveback.
Travelers can reserve Provenance Hotels’ Give Back rates at Hotel Lucia, Hotel deLuxe and the
Governor Hotel now by booking at www.provenancehotels.com/giveback or using the rate code
GIVE when making reservations over the phone.
“Portland is our hometown so, naturally, we are deeply committed to the sustainability of
Oregon tourism,” said Bashar Wali, President of Provenance Hotels. “Now, our guests can get
involved and, when they opt to help Keep Portland Weird, we’ll pick up the tab.”
"Oregonians have a rich history of stewardship of the land and love of community,” said Kristin
Dahl, Travel Oregon’s Senior Manager of Destination Development. “The Oregon Travel
Philanthropy Fund builds off this benevolent heritage by engaging visitors and local businesses
to raise funds for projects that directly improve and enhance Oregon communities, the natural
environment, and tourism infrastructure. The outcomes include enriching experiences for
visitors and enhanced social responsibility programs for participating businesses.”
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About Provenance Hotels
Provenance Hotels are award-winning urban boutique hotels with a distinct and deeply integrated art
story. They include Hotel deLuxe, Hotel Lucia and the Governor Hotel in Portland, Ore., Hotel Max in
Seattle, Wash., Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Wash., and Hotel Preston in Nashville, Tenn. Provenance Hotels
can be found online at www.provenancehotels.com, www.facebook.com/ProvenanceHotels and
www.twitter.com/ProvenanceHotel.
About Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, works to enhance visitors’ experience by providing
information, resources and trip planning tools that inspire travel and consistently convey the exceptional
quality of Oregon. The commission aims to improve Oregonians’ quality of life by strengthening economic
impacts of the state’s $8.7 billion tourism industry. www.TravelOregon.com
About Sustainable Travel International
Sustainable Travel International’s (STI) forward-thinking solutions strengthen the positive impacts of
tourism worldwide, with a clear focus on the bottom line. The STI team specializes in connecting
constituents across the value chain in order to effect change in the industry. As a result, STI partners with
destinations and multi-national corporations to advance their sustainability efforts, and offers small to
medium-sized businesses a suite of turnkey sustainability management tools. Ultimately, STI’s programs
help tourism businesses safeguard the authenticity of the destinations they serve, helping to protect their
natural and cultural heritage, while contributing to local economic development.
Media Contact:
Kate Buska, Public Relations Director
503-548-9399, [email protected]
PROVENANCE HOTELS ROLL OUT NEW PROGRAM FOR PAMPERED POOCHES
WITH PET ROOM SERVICE MENU, SPIRITUAL MENU AND MORE
Portland, Ore., July 25, 2012 – Provenance Hotels have always been pet friendly and, with the launch of
a new brand-wide initiative, guests of the artistically-inclined hotels in Portland, Ore., Seattle and
Tacoma, Wash. and Nashville, Tenn. will soon find a slate of enticing new offerings for four-legged
travelers that are sure to get tails wagging.
Effective August 3, 2012, when travelers check into any of Provenance Hotels’ six properties with a furry
family member in tow, they will find their room equipped with a pet bed and bowls and receive a pet
welcome amenity that includes a toy, tasty treats and a comprehensive list of pampered pet resources
that range from practical – groomers, dog walkers and veterinarians – to over-the-top indulgent – pet
acupuncture, psychics and more. At Portland’s Governor Hotel and Hotel Lucia offerings include in room
massages and Reiki treatments for man’s best friend. In Seattle, guests of Hotel Max can request
appointments with pet communication experts or directions to the nearest pet boutique.
Also new, all properties will feature Provenance Hotels’ new signature pet room service and spiritual
menus. Provenance Hotels’ pet room service menus are packed with tasty treats designed with pets’
nutritional needs in mind. Dishes featured on the pet room service menus vary by hotel and include a
Salmon and Wild Rice Stew inspired by the Pacific Northwest with salmon, rice, spinach, carrots, and
celery ($8) at Hotel Murano in Tacoma; Surf and Turf with filet mignon, fresh catch of the day,
vegetables, rice and, potatoes ($10.95) at Nashville’s Hotel Preston; and, in Portland at Hotel deLuxe,
Shepherd’s Pie made with venison, buffalo, beef, and fresh red apples ($7.95). Items from the pet room
service menu are subject to applicable room service fees and can be delivered to guestrooms or enjoyed
in the comfort of the lobby.
Taking inspiration from Provenance Hotels’ signature spiritual menu from which travelers can borrow a
book of faith, the new pet spiritual menus feature inspirational books that cover everything from the
laying-on-of-hands (the dos and don’ts of dog massage) to holistic care, pet psychology and good oldfashioned nature worship (the best area hikes for dogs.) All books on the menus are available to
registered guests on-loan and free of charge during their stay.
Guests who bring their pets to Provenance Hotels pay a once-per-stay $45 for a pet upgrade.
Reservations for all Provenance Hotels properties can be made at www.provenancehotels.com.
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About Provenance Hotels
Provenance Hotels are award-winning urban boutique hotels with a distinct and deeply integrated art story. They
include Hotel deLuxe, Hotel Lucia and the Governor Hotel in Portland, Ore., Hotel Max in Seattle, Wash., Hotel
Murano in Tacoma, Wash., and Hotel Preston in Nashville, Tenn. Provenance Hotels can be found online at
www.provenancehotels.com.
Media Contact:
Kate Buska, Public Relations Director
503-548-9399, [email protected]
INDULGE IN SALT & STRAW ICE CREAM IN-ROOM AT PROVENANCE HOTELS IN PORTLAND
September 17, 2012 – PORTLAND, Ore. – A pint of delicious ice cream and a warm, comfy bed
are the stuff that dreams are made of and now, in the nation’s most culinary-obsessed city, the
two top purveyors of each have come together to make travelers’ sweet dreams come true.
Starting today, guests at Provenance Hotels’ glamorous Hotel deLuxe, chic Hotel Lucia and grand
Governor Hotel just have to press a button on their guest room phone to have pints of Salt &
Straw’s gourmet, hand-packed ice cream delivered right to their room.
Little more than a year old but already hailed by Oprah and inspiring lines around the block at
two popular Portland locations, Salt & Straw has earned legions of fans among connoisseurs of
all ages for its rich, delicious ice cream and innovative flavor combinations. With three luxurious
locations in downtown Portland, Provenance Hotels are equally renowned for their sumptuous
sleeps and well-curated, playful amenities. In a true marriage of two of life’s great treats, guests
staying at Provenance Hotels in Portland can now skip the lines and indulge in Salt & Straw’s
most sought-after flavors in the comfort of their hotel room.
With pints priced at $12, Salt & Straw flavors available at Provenance Hotels include sea salt
with a decadent caramel ribbon; honey balsamic strawberry with cracked pepper; almond brittle
with salted chocolate ganache; pear with blue cheese; and coffee and bourbon.
Like all Salt & Straw ice cream, the pints served at Hotel deLuxe, Hotel Lucia and the Governor
Hotel are made in small batches using natural Oregon cream with the highest possible 17%
butterfat and incorporating minimal air to result in an exceptionally thick and creamy treat. The
locally-sourced ingredients in Salt & Straw’s signature flavors read like a who’s who of the
region’s top producers and include single origin Stumptown coffee, locally-distilled Burnside
Bourbon, pears from Tuitt’s Brothers orchards, Rogue Creamery’s Crater Lake Blue Cheese,
Oregon strawberries from Oregon Hill Farms, honey balsamic from Honey Ridge Farms and Fleur
de Sel made in Guatemala and selected by Mark Bitterman at Portland’s favorite salt, chocolate
and bitters shop, The Meadow.
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About Hotel deLuxe
Located at 729 SW 15th Avenue in downtown Portland, Ore., Hotel deLuxe – one of Conde Nast Traveler’s
2011 Reader’s Choice Top 200 US Hotels – offers glamorous accommodations that channel the Golden
Age of Hollywood cinema just steps from the city’s best shopping, restaurants and night clubs. 130 guest
rooms boast indulgent but essential amenities like locally-sourced Portland Roasting coffee and Smith
Teas; Provenance Hotels’ signature Pillow, Spiritual and iPod menus; and a “Make It So” button on every
hotel phone for the most whimsical desire or typical need. Hotel deLuxe can be found online at
www.hoteldeluxe.com, www.facebook.com/hoteldeluxeportland and www.twitter.com/hotel_deluxe.
Reservations are available online or by phone at 866-986-8085.
About Hotel Lucia
Centrally located at 400 SW Broadway in the heart of downtown Portland, Hotel Lucia – one of Travel +
Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels in the World for 2010 – offers an art-filled boutique setting amid the city’s best
shopping, restaurants and night clubs. This hotel offers 127 guest rooms and indulgent but essential
amenities including Portland’s own Portland Roasting coffee and Smith Teas; Provenance Hotels’
signature Pillow, Spiritual and iPod menus; and a “Get it Now” button on every hotel phone for the most
whimsical desire or typical need. The Hotel Lucia can be found online at www.hotellucia.com,
www.facebook.com/hotelluciaportland, www.twitter.com/hotel_lucia. Reservations can be made online
or by calling reached by calling 866-986-8086.
About Governor Hotel
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Located in the heart of downtown Portland, Ore. at 614 SW 11 Avenue in downtown Portland, Ore., the
AAA Four Diamond-rated Governor Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers
grand accommodations and gracious service with easy access to the city’s best shopping, restaurants and
night clubs. 100 guest rooms boast indulgent but essential amenities like locally-sourced Portland
Roasting coffee and Smith Teas and Provenance Hotels’ signature Pillow, Spiritual and iPod menus. The
Governor Hotel can be found online at www.governorhotel.com, www.facebook.com/governorhotel and
www.twitter.com/governor_hotel. Reservations are available online or by phone at 888-246-5631.
About Provenance Hotels
Provenance Hotels are award-winning urban boutique hotels with a distinct and deeply integrated art
story. They include Hotel deLuxe, Hotel Lucia and the Governor Hotel in Portland, Ore., Hotel Max in
Seattle, Wash., Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Wash., and Hotel Preston in Nashville, Tenn. Provenance Hotels
can be found online at www.provenancehotels.com.
About Salt & Straw Ice Cream
Salt & Straw Ice Cream is a farm-to-cone ice cream company that offers unique and gourmet flavors. Their
ice cream is handmade in small batches using only all natural dairy and the best local, organic and
sustainable ingredients from Oregon farmers and artisans, such as Rogue Creamery, Stumptown Coffee
Roasters and Olympic Provisions charcuterie, as well as imported flavors from small hand-picked farms
from around the world. The company started serving ice cream from a cart in May of 2011 and then
moved to their first brick and mortar location on Aug. 12, 2011 at 2035 NE Alberta St. with an expanded
ice cream flavor menu and new unique sundaes, inventive milkshakes and floats along with goods from
local artisans. Their second location opened Apr. 27, 2012 at 838 NW 23rd Ave. and features a new,
innovative, specialty coffee drink menu, fresh baked pastries and desserts in addition to the same great
ice cream menu. Favorites, seasonal and pick your own five packs are available for online purchase and
can be shipped anywhere in the United States. Find more information at www.saltandstraw.com or call
the N.E. Alberta St. shop at 503-208-3867 or the NW 23rd Ave. shop at 971-271-8168. Follow us on
https://www.facebook.com/SaltandStraw or http://twitter.com/saltandstraw.
Hotel Lucia
400 SW Broadway
Portland,Oregon
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503.225.1919 (Fax)
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503.548.9399
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