CALIFORNIA PARLOR CAR TOURS HOTEL INFO

Our multi day bus tours include hotel accommodations. The specific hotel are listed in each itineraries. During conventions or special events we reserve the right to substitute hotels of a similar category. Information about each hotel is listed below.

| Yosemite View Lodge Hotel | Monterey Hyatt Regency | Best Western King Fredrik Motel Solvang | Vintage Court Hotel San Francisco | Renaissance Montura Hotel at LAX Airport |

| Other San Francisco Hotels and Boarding Locations | Other Anaheim and Los Angeles Hotels and Boarding Locations | Important Traveler Information |

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Yosemite View Lodge

11136 Highway 140 El Portal, CA 95318

Yosemite View Lodge is located along the Merced river in El Portal, about 25 minutes by bus from Yosemite Visitor Center. It has 277 rooms in several three story structures.

The central area consists of the lobby, gift shop, a pizza parlor, dining room and a lounge.

There is an outdoor spa and two pools.

All the rooms have air conditioning, TV., kitchenettes, coffee makers, microwave ovens, refrigerators and a spa tub with double showers.

Guests have a choice of River View Rooms or Mountain View Rooms.

279 rooms Phone, cable TV and HBO • In-room spa-tubs • Family units with kitchenettes • Two outdoor, one indoor pool • Handicap accessible rooms • Fireplaces • Gift Shop • Guest lobby • Cocktail lounge • Two Restaurants

 

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Hyatt Regency Hotel in Monterey

One Old Golf Course Road, Monterey CA

Hyatt Regency Monterey sets a new standard for Monterey Bay hotels. Experience the ultimate Monterey vacation by taking a relaxing dip in one of our heated swimming pools or enjoying the onsite 18-hole Del Monte Golf Course. Our Monterey hotel provides direct access to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Standard Guest Room: These rooms feature an eclectic, elegant style and renovations including a king or two double Grand Beds with ultra-plush pillows, the softest of sheeting and thick down blanket, all piled atop irresistible pillow-top mattresses. Enjoy T-Mobile wireless Internet access, available patios and balconies, Portico bath products, coffee maker and table/work area.

• Wireless High Speed Internet Available • Hyatt Grand Bed in All Rooms • Luxuriously Appointed Guestrooms • Peninsula Restaurant • Café Monterey • Knuckles Sports Bar • In Room Dining • Del Monte Golf Course • Full Service Racquet Club • Two Outdoor Heated Pools & Whirlpools • Pool Tables, Dart Board and Video Games

 

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Best Western King Fredrik Motel

1617 Copenhagen Dr, Solvang, CA 93463

Nestled in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, Solvang's unique Danish character enchants millions of visitors from around the world. At the Best Western King Frederik Motel we offer nicely appointed rooms. The spa invites you to unwind after a busy day of touring. Solvang is rich in history and scenic splendor, and the Valley offers year-round attractions including local wineries, historic missions and old western towns. Boating and fishing at Lake Cachuma, a variety of challenging golf courses, horse shows and seasonal festivals, all keep the Valley lively throughout the seasons.

• 45 Rooms / 2 Floors • Built in 1962 • Fax (For Guests) • Crib/Rollaway Bed • Photocopy Service • ATM/Bank • Children's Programs • Multi-lingual Staff • Pool (Outdoor) • Hot Tub

Room Amenities: Air Conditioning (In Room) • Refrigerator • Iron • Telephone • Television (Cable/Satellite) • Microwave Oven • Non-Smoking Rooms • In Room Wireless Internet Access• Television • Daily Maid Service • In Room Broadband Internet Access • Coffee Maker • Balcony/Terrace

 

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Vintage Court - Executive Hotel San Francisco

650 Bush Street San Francisco, CA 94108

"A little piece of wine country two blocks above Union Square" Executive Hotel Vintage Court is in the heart of downtown San Francisco on Nob Hill, two blocks from the Financial District, Union Square, Chinatown, and Theater District. Our charming San Francisco boutique hotel is convenient to shopping, restaurants, and the Moscone Convention Center--beloved by leisure and business travelers alike.

Reflecting the warmth and hospitality of the nearby wine country, each of our boutique hotel's 107 non-smoking guest rooms is named for a local California winery. Along with artifacts from each namesake winery, our boutique hotel features newly renovated furnishings and fabrics. The color scheme of green-on-green with creams and caramels combine with dark polished woods and wrought iron details, creating a contemporary twist to a very inviting ambiance.

The boutique hotel rooms include: • European-style duvets and feather down pillows • 100% of our guest rooms are non-smoking • Dual-line telephone with extra-long cord, voice mail and data port • Private voicemail • Fully stocked honor bar • Remote control color television with full cable, Nintendo and pay-per-view movies • Writing desks, inlaid with outlets • San Francisco Chronicle newspapers • Sunny bay windows with cozy window seats • Hair dryer • Wireless High speed Internet available throughout the hotel• Iron and ironing board • Parking info: self parking is $24 at City Park 750 Bush st, and valet is $32 plus 14% parking tax. • Temperature control (heating and air conditioning)

 

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Renaissance Montura at LAX Airport

9620 Airport Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90045

Treat yourself to "A Hotel Less Ordinary," just minutes from the rolling waves of the Pacific. The Renaissance Montura Hotel, Los Angeles has redefined the choice of hotels near LAX with its unique character and commitment to luxury. Our Los Angeles airport hotel offers a wealth of modern amenities, designed to reflect the city's eclectic spirit. Take advantage of our all-new fitness center. Amid the internationally acclaimed art collection and distinctive architecture, you'll find a rich setting unlike any other hotel near LAX airport. Our 499 guest rooms and suites make even the simplest pleasures feel extraordinary, while 98 club rooms tantalize your senses with plush terry-cloth bathrobes, continental breakfast buffet, and evening hors d'oeuvres. Enjoy the central location of this Los Angeles airport hotel, which provides easy access to downtown LA, Beverly Hills, and California's best beaches.

Dining; The Conservatory • California • Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner The Library Steakhouse• Steakhouse • Open for dinner

Complimentary Services • Coffee/tea in-room • Newspaper delivered to room • Newspaper in lobby • Phone calls: toll-free Guest Services • Babysitting • Cash machine/ATM • Concierge desk • Daily housekeeping service • Evening turndown service • Laundry on-site • Limousine service • Room service, 24-hour • Safe deposit boxes, front desk • Valet dry-cleaning • Wheelchairs

• High-speed Internet access in all guest rooms • Dual-line phone, with voicemail and data ports • Premium-cable TV, with on-demand movies • Hair dryer, iron, ironing board, and coffee maker

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OTHER RECOMENDED SAN FRANCISCO HOTELS

And California Parlor Car Tours San Francisco Hotels and Boarding Locations

Cathedral Hill Hotel SFC
1101 Van Ness Avenue
Popular hotel with shopping located just blocks away from California Street Cable Car. 400 rooms
Rates from $138 including tax

Executive Vintage Court SVC
650 Bush Street
Located in Hob Hill, two blocks away from
Union Square. 107 rooms Rates from $164 including tax

Handlery Union Square SAZ
351 Geary Street
European-style hotel located in the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square. 377 rooms
Rates from $196 including tax

Hilton Towers Hotel SFH
333 O’Farrell Street
San Francisco’s largest hotel with personal touches and one block from the Cable Car. 2200 rooms
Rates from $180 including tax

Tuscan Inn at Fisherman's Wharf STU
425 Mason Street
Boutique Italian-themed hotel located near Fisherman’s Wharf. 221 rooms
Rates from $202 including tax

For Yosemite Tours, additional Pick-up Points:
Oakland Marriott Hotel ( 8:20A.M.)
1001 Broadway Street Phone. 510.451-4000
Oakland, CA 94607

Pleasanton Pick-up:
Denny's Restaurant ( 8:45A.M.)
6455 Owens Drive Phone.925.463-0720
Pleasanton - Hopyard exit off Hwy 580

From any other location you should take a taxi cab to our main departure point, the Cathedral Hill Hotel The city is compact, it should take about 5 to 10 minutes by taxi and cost about $7.

Rooms at several hotels in San Francisco and City Tours can be booked through California Parlor Car Tours.

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OTHER RECOMENDED ANAHEIM / LOS ANGELES HOTELS

And California Parlor Car Tours Los Angeles Area boarding locations

Clarion Hotel -Maingate -Anaheim AQH
616 Convention Way, Anaheim
Stylish full-service property located one block from Disneyland.
284 rooms
Rates from $97 including tax

Renaissance Los Angeles Airport LAR
9620 Airport Boulevard, Los Angeles
Located ½ mile from LAX Airport. Interior is soundproofed and designed to surround guests in comfort. 505 rooms
Rates from $164 including tax

Double Tree Hotel - Santa Monica LDS
1707 Fourth Street, Santa Monica
Located in the heart of Santa Monica. Four blocks away from Santa Monica Beach and Pier. 250 rooms
Rate from $258 including tax

Santa Barbara Pick-up:
Hotel Santa Barbara ( 10:45A.M.) Phone: (805)957-9300
533 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

From any location in Greater Los Angeles area you can come to LAX by airport shuttles. Ask the shuttle van driver to drop you off at Renaissance Hotel. If not, go to the terminal and take a short cab ride to the Renaissance Hotel.

Rooms at several hotels in Anaheim and Los Angeles can be booked through California Parlor Car Tours.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

RESERVATIONS: It is suggested you complete your travel plans as far in advance as possible to avoid disappointment. We do our utmost to accommodate last minute bookings, subject only to space on the tours and at the hotels.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: All San Francisco City Packages (San Francisco Splendor and Explore) include appropriate transfers by shuttle service to/from San Francisco International Airport. Transfers to other local airports may be available on request.

SEATS: Seats on the motorcoach are not reserved. Passengers select whatever seat is vacant at the time of boarding. In fairness to all, there is a procedure of rotating the seating at various times throughout the tour.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels for overnight tours are listed in the itineraries. During conventions or special events we reserve the right to substitute hotels of a similar category.

BAGGAGE: When you book a California Parlor Car Tour package, you do not need to limit your checked baggage. Each piece of checked luggage will be brought to and from your hotel room each day. The applicable gratuities for this service are included in your tour cost. There is ample room for hand baggage in the overhead rack in the motorcoach. In case of loss, our maximum liability is $500. For damage, other than normal wear and tear, the maximum reimbursement is $50.

MEALS: Many of our tours include meals. Each itinerary will have (L) lunch, and (D) dinner included if a meal is included in the price of the tour. With each meal, you will have complete choice of menu! A typical lunch or dinner includes soup or salad, main course, dessert, coffee, tea or milk. Wine, bar beverages, appetizers and fancy desserts will be an extra cost to you. Vegetarian, Kosher, or other special diets cannot be guaranteed. Applicable taxes and gratuities are also included.

TRIPLE ROOMS AND CHILDREN: In most of the hotels used on our tours, triple rooms are not adequate for three adults and are intended for parents traveling with a child. Children between the ages 5-21 cannot be accommodated in their own hotel rooms but must share with an adult. There is no transportation charge for children under five. All expenses for children under 5 (cribs, rollaway bed, meals, etc.) are payable locally.

SMOKING is prohibited on the motorcoach at all times. The majority of hotels offer smoking and non-smoking rooms. Non-smoking rooms will automatically be confirmed. Smoking rooms must be requested in advance at the time of your reservation.

PAYMENT: For tours booked within 30 days of travel date, payment in full is due upon confirming reservation. Payment may be made with American Express, Discover, Visa or Mastercard.

CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS: If you must cancel a tour for any reason and wish to rebook at a later date, there is no cancellation fee. Your deposit or full payment will be held for 12 months and applied to another tour of your choice. If you cancel a tour and wish a refund, your deposit and/or full payment will be refunded less the following charges:

· Up to 21 days prior to the tour date - $50 per person

· 20 to 3 days prior to tour date – 50% of the tour cost

· 2 days to 24 hours prior to tour date – 75% of the tour cost

· Less than 24 hours including the day of the tour – No refund

California Parlor Car Tours reserves the right to cancel tours. Should it be necessary to cancel a tour, we will try our best to be-book you on a similar tour package and offer you a choice of dates and packages. If we cancel a tour with less than 28 days notice, and full payment has been received, you will be refunded 110% of the tour cost.

If, for any reason, you need to depart the tour early, you refund will be equal to any hotel room cost not utilized. There is no refund for unused sightseeing, meals and transportation.

OUR CONTRACT: Contractual sale includes bus transportation, listed sightseeing admission costs, hotel rooms with tax, advertised meals with tax and gratuities, baggage handling on the overnight sightseeing tours, and coordination of all details. It is out intention to deliver these services. If we fail to do so, you are entitled to a refund only for actual value of the undelivered tour components or service. On rare occasions, if individual clients discontinue the tour, every effort is made to arrange bus transportation to the tour destination and we gladly refund in due course, unused tour component costs.

By Law tours are operated with authority from California Public Utilities Commission and the D.O.T. and other U.S. agencies. We act as agents for hotels, restaurants or other places of business and other transportation carriers in certain areas; we cannot be held liable in any way for loss, injury, or damage to person or property in those places or areas. We are liable only while you are traveling on motor coaches operated by us. If there are any adverse conditions along the tour route, we reserve the right to bypass such areas. We may decline the sale of the tour or to retain any person as a member of the tour at any time.

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