Two Award-Winning Kessler Collection Hotels Invite Peach State Residents to Experience the Best of Savannah
Savannah, GA – Two of Savannah’s finest boutique hotels — the Mansion on Forsyth Park and the Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront — are currently offering a special 20% discount off the best available daily hotel rates for all Georgia residents. This special opportunity is available through February 28, 2010. (more…)
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Poseidon Spa, a full-service day spa located within the Mansion at Forsyth Park, now offers special discounts on select services for local residents seven days a week.
“This is not a limited-time offering,” said Courtney Small, Spa Director at Poseidon Spa. “As of January, we now offer ongoing discounts for area residents as a way to encourage locals to experience our world-class services in the heart of Savannah.”
Local residents can enjoy a $45 discount on the Poseidon Deep Tissue Massage or the Poseidon Swedish Massage, $35 discount on the Poseidon Signature Scrub, $20 discount on the Spa Manicure/Pedicure Combo and $10 discount on the 50-minute Poseidon Signature Facial. A 22% gratuity will be added to each spa service received.
Clients must let the spa scheduler know at the time of scheduling that they are an area resident. Local identification will be required upon check-in. During the day of the scheduled spa services, locals may also enjoy the use of the spa’s locker rooms, cardio fitness lounge and swimming pool.
Located at 700 Drayton Street on the lower level of the Mansion on Forsyth Park, Poseidon Spa blends historic elegance with contemporary amenities including massage therapy, rejuvenating body treatments, nourishing facials, specialty nail treatments, men’s and women’s locker room facilities with steam showers, and a 24-hour cardio-fitness facility. The spa is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“We are delighted to offer tours of Poseidon Spa to residents who have not visited our facility before,” said Small. “I think they will be quite impressed with the quality and variety of services we offer in a beautiful, relaxing setting. We offer an ideal environment to nourish your senses and rejuvenate your spirit.”
Proudly owned and operated by The Kessler Collection in Orlando, the Mansion on Forsyth Park has also been named to Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the “Top 100 Hotels in the United States,” honored by ForbesTraveler.com as one of The Sexiest Hotels in America, designated as the “Best of the South” by Meetings South magazine and named one of the “World’s Best Hotels” on the Expedia® Insiders’ Select™ list. Since the hotel opened in 2005, it has been featured in Town & Country, Robb Report and other top publications.
A five-time Condé Nast Traveler Gold List honoree, The Mansion on Forsyth Park has the distinction of being one of The Kessler Collection’s signature boutique hotels. A magnificently-restored Victorian mansion and elegant red brick addition overlooking Forsyth Park serve as the epitome of Southern luxury, featuring celebrated cuisine at the 700 Drayton Restaurant, a lavish experience at the Poseidon Spa and unparalleled Kessler Collection service.
To reserve a spa treatment at Poseidon Spa, please call (912) 721-5004.
ABOUT THE MANSION ON FORSYTH PARK:
The AAA Four-Diamond Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia opened in April 2005 as a new hotel built adjacent to a renovated 1888 mansion. The original 18,000-square-foot Victorian-Romanesque building houses the gourmet 700 Drayton Restaurant with six private dining galleries, the hands-on 700 Kitchen Cooking School, Casimir’s Lounge and intimate Carriage Wine Cellar. The hotel features 126 captivating guest rooms and suites, full-service Poseidon Spa, 8,500 square feet of opulent meeting space, over 400 pieces of original artwork, three Bösendorfer pianos, a vintage ladies hat collection, Grand Bohemian Gallery, chic Bösendorfer Lounge, Viennese Ballroom, outdoor pool, full-time concierge, 24-hour fitness center, business center and valet parking. For additional information, visit www.mansiononforsythpark.com or call 912.238.5158.
ABOUT THE KESSLER COLLECTION
Richard C. Kessler’s Luxury Hotel Collection includes the AAA Four-Diamond Beaver Creek Lodge in Beaver Creek, CO; the AAA Four-Diamond Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine, FL; the AAA Four-Diamond Celebration Hotel in Celebration, FL; the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Bohemian Hotel in Orlando, FL; the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Bohemian Hotel in Asheville, NC; the AAA Four-Diamond El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa in Taos, NM; Kessler Canyon in De Beque, CO; the AAA Four-Diamond Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah, GA; Columbia Place luxury condominiums in Savannah, GA; and the Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront in Savannah, GA. For additional information about the Kessler Collection, please call 407.996.9999 or visit www.kesslercollection.com online.
Signature Kessler Collection Hotel Makes the List for the Fifth Consecutive Year
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Condé Nast Traveler recently featured the Mansion on Forsyth Park, a leading luxury hotel in Savannah, Ga., on the magazine’s annual Gold List, which appears in the January 2010 issue. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the Mansion on Forsyth Park has been included on this elite list of top international properties.
“We’re deeply honored to be included on this leading list of the best hotels around the world,” said Jeff McLaughlin, general manager at the Mansion on Forsyth Park. “We share a commitment to delivering the ultimate experience for our guests, from world-class cuisine and outstanding spa services to stylish guest rooms appointed with original art.”
The Mansion on Forsyth Park is the only Savannah hotel included on the 2010 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List and one of only a handful of properties in Georgia to earn this distinctive honor.
Proudly owned and operated by The Kessler Collection in Orlando, the Mansion on Forsyth Park has also been named to Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the “Top 100 Hotels in the United States,” honored by ForbesTraveler.com as one of The Sexiest Hotels in America, designated as the “Best of the South” by Meetings South magazine and named one of the “World’s Best Hotels” on the Expedia® Insiders’ Select™ list. Since the hotel opened in 2005, it has been featured in Town & Country, Robb Report and other top publications.
The Mansion on Forsyth Park has the distinction of being one of The Kessler Collection’s signature boutique hotels. A magnificently-restored Victorian mansion and elegant red brick addition overlooking Forsyth Park serve as the epitome of Southern luxury, featuring celebrated cuisine at the 700 Drayton Restaurant, a lavish experience at the Poseidon Spa and unparalleled Kessler Collection service.
The Kessler Collection offers an outstanding portfolio of chic Four- and Five-diamond properties in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Colorado and New Mexico. Known for their luxurious atmosphere and inspired decor, each hotel provides the highest level of service and attention to detail.
ABOUT THE MANSION ON FORSYTH PARK:
The AAA Four-Diamond Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia opened in April 2005 as a new hotel built adjacent to a renovated 1888 mansion. The original 18,000-square-foot Victorian-Romanesque building houses the gourmet 700 Drayton Restaurant with six private dining galleries, the hands-on 700 Kitchen Cooking School, Casimir’s Lounge and intimate Carriage Wine Cellar. The hotel features 126 captivating guest rooms and suites, full-service Poseidon Spa, 8,500 square feet of opulent meeting space, over 400 pieces of original artwork, three Bösendorfer pianos, a vintage ladies hat collection, Grand Bohemian Gallery, chic Bösendorfer Lounge, Viennese Ballroom, outdoor pool, full-time concierge, 24-hour fitness center, business center and valet parking. For additional information, visit www.mansiononforsythpark.com or call 912.238.5158.
ABOUT THE KESSLER COLLECTION
Richard C. Kessler’s Luxury Hotel Collection includes the AAA Four-Diamond Beaver Creek Lodge in Beaver Creek, CO; the AAA Four-Diamond Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine, FL; the AAA Four-Diamond Celebration Hotel in Celebration, FL; the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Bohemian Hotel in Orlando, FL; the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Bohemian Hotel in Asheville, NC; the AAA Four-Diamond El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa in Taos, NM; Kessler Canyon in De Beque, CO; the AAA Four-Diamond Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah, GA; Columbia Place luxury condominiums in Savannah, GA; and the Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront in Savannah, GA. For additional information about the Kessler Collection, please call 407.996.9999 or visit www.kesslercollection.com online.
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Mansion on Forsyth Park, a leading luxury hotel in Savannah, Ga., recently hired Craig Jeffress as the director of Food and Beverage services for both Mansion on Forsyth Park and The Café at Forsyth Park, which is slated to open in early 2010.
In his new position, Jeffress is responsible for upholding the high culinary standards at both the hotel and the café. He is introducing new entrees, wine selections and signature cocktails to the menus as well as overseeing the day-to-day needs of each establishment.
With more than 23 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Jeffress brings a solid base of culinary knowledge and management experience to his new position. Before joining the Mansion, he served as an Operating Partner at Luma on Park restaurant in Winter Park, Fla., where he supervised a staff of 80. Over the years, he also served as General Manager at Murphy’s Restaurant and Mick’s Restaurant in Atlanta and as dining room manager at the Killer Creek Chophouse in Alpharetta, Ga.
“Craig brings a wealth of culinary and management experience to the Mansion,” enthused Jeff McLaughlin, general manager of the Mansion on Forsyth Park. “We are thrilled to share his creativity, vision and expertise with Savannah visitors and locals alike.”
The Mansion on Forsyth Park has the distinction of being one of The Kessler Collection’s signature award-winning hotels. The magnificently-restored Victorian mansion serves as the epitome of Southern luxury, featuring celebrated cuisine, a lavish spa and unparalleled Kessler Collection service. The intimate yet opulent hotel also features more than 400 pieces of original artwork.
The Kessler Collection offers an outstanding portfolio of boutique Four- and Five-diamond properties located in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Colorado and New Mexico. Known for luxurious environments and chic decor, each hotel focuses on providing the highest level of service and attention to detail.
ABOUT THE MANSION ON FORSYTH PARK:
The AAA Four-Diamond Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia opened in April 2005 as a new hotel built adjacent to a renovated 1888 mansion. The original 18,000-square-foot Victorian-Romanesque building houses the gourmet 700 Drayton Restaurant with six private dining galleries, the hands-on 700 Kitchen Cooking School, Casimir’s Lounge and intimate Carriage Wine Cellar. The hotel features 126 captivating guest rooms and suites, full-service Poseidon Spa, 8,500 square feet of opulent meeting space, over 400 pieces of original artwork, three Bösendorfer pianos, a vintage ladies hat collection, Grand Bohemian Gallery, chic Bösendorfer Lounge, Viennese Ballroom, outdoor pool, full-time concierge, 24-hour fitness center, business center and valet parking. For additional information, visit http://www.mansiononforsythpark.com or call 912.238.5158.
ABOUT THE KESSLER COLLECTION
Richard C. Kessler’s Luxury Hotel Collection includes the AAA Four-Diamond Beaver Creek Lodge in Beaver Creek, CO; the AAA Four-Diamond Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine, FL; the AAA Four-Diamond Celebration Hotel in Celebration, FL; the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Bohemian Hotel in Orlando, FL; the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Bohemian Hotel in Asheville, NC; the AAA Four-Diamond El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa in Taos, NM; Kessler Canyon in De Beque, CO; the AAA Four-Diamond Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah, GA; Columbia Place luxury condominiums in Savannah, GA; and the Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront in Savannah, GA. For additional information about the Kessler Collection, please call 407.996.9999 or visit http://www.kesslercollection.com online.
Craig Jeffress
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Mansion on Forsyth Park, a leading luxury hotel in Savannah, Ga., recently hired acclaimed culinary expert Michael Semancik as the property’s Executive Chef. In his new position, Semancik oversees all culinary operations at the AAA Four-Diamond hotel, including the award-winning 700 Drayton restaurant.
With more than 20 years of experience, Semancik’s resume is dense with achievement, experience and recommendations. Before joining the Mansion, he served as the Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director at the elite Cliff House Resort and Spa in Ogunquit, Maine.
Prior to joining the Cliff House in 2006, Semancik served as the Executive Banquet Chef at the private Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta. He also worked with as Executive Chef at Blue Ribbon Bakery in New York, at Rathbun’s Restaurant in Atlanta and Mike’s on the Avenue in New Orleans. A graduate of Georgia State University and the Delgado Culinary Arts program, also took a year to study art and design in New York City, making his dishes as artful as they are delicious.
“We’re delighted to welcome such a talented chef to our professional staff,” said Jeff McLaughlin, general manager at the Mansion on Forsyth Park. “Michael will delight our guests with fresh ingredients and regionally-inspired cuisine that stimulates the senses.”
While working in Maine, Semancik found inspiration in local farms and the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. He focused on fresh, local, sustainable ingredients and maintained close relationships with his vendors, from regional lobstermen to family farm cooperatives. These relationships satisfied Semancik’s key objective: to ensure the highest quality ingredients.
The Mansion on Forsyth Park has the distinction of being one of The Kessler Collection’s signature award-winning boutique hotels. The magnificently restored Victorian mansion serves as the epitome of Southern luxury, featuring celebrated cuisine, a lavish spa and unparalleled Kessler Collection service. The intimate yet opulent hotel also features 400 pieces of original artwork.
The Kessler Collection offers an outstanding portfolio of boutique Four- and Five-diamond properties located in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Colorado and New Mexico. Known for luxurious, art-inspired atmosphere and decor, each hotel is uniquely designed and focuses on providing the highest level of service and attention to detail. The boutique properties feature an emphasis on quality that is designed to entertain guests while making them feel comfortable and at home.
ABOUT THE MANSION ON FORSYTH PARK:
The AAA Four-Diamond Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia opened in April 2005 as a new hotel built adjacent to a renovated 1888 mansion. The original 18,000-square-foot Victorian-Romanesque building houses the gourmet 700 Drayton Restaurant with six private dining galleries, the hands-on 700 Kitchen Cooking School, Casimir’s Lounge and intimate Carriage Wine Cellar. The hotel features 126 captivating guest rooms and suites, full-service Poseidon Spa, 8,500 square feet of opulent meeting space, over 400 pieces of original artwork, three Bösendorfer pianos, a vintage ladies hat collection, Grand Bohemian Gallery, chic Bösendorfer Lounge, Viennese Ballroom, outdoor pool, full-time concierge, 24-hour fitness center, business center and valet parking. For additional information, visit http://www.mansiononforsythpark.com or call 912.238.5158.
Michael Semancik
