The Daily Standard from Sikeston, Missouri • Page 40

THI DAILY STANDARD, Sltcoton, Mo. Sun. July 1, Mon. Old world grace returns to grand San Francisco hotel San Bennett left his heart here. Willie Mays hit home runs here.

And Princess Hotels International restored this city's leading hotel to its original grandeur. While Tony Bennett and Willie Mays are the Sir Francis Drake has become the tourist mecca of this romantic bay dty. Cable car at door The cable car to Wharf stops at the door, and busy Union Square, heart of the downtown shopping district, is just a Mock away. But the Sir Francis Drake, unlike other San Francisco hotels, has its own drawing power. The 21-story estaMish- ment joined the San Francisco skyline in 1928, but had lost its original elegance by the time Princess Hotels acquired the property in 1970.

A multi-million dollar facelifting restored the grace of the and returned the Drake to the top rank among the hotels. Excellence award In August, 1975, the 415- room landmark won Hospitality award for general excellence, following the remodeling of the Renaissance Lobby. The 21st-floor Starlite Roof, offering a 360-degree view of the City of Hills, has been winning accolades for years. The view from the roof is spectacular at any hour, but especially memorable at night, as the dancing lights of the city shine below. The plush dining facility offers a daily luncheon buffet with an extensive, but inexpensive, variety of fare, but the best-known daylight attraction is the English brunch buffet each Sunday.

After dark, the Starlite Roof serves free hors vres during the cocktail hour and provides music for dancing from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Another popular place to dine at the Drake is Tavern, where cozy Tudor decor enhances a menu featuring such British bounty as prime ribs of beef with Yorkshire pudding, steak and kidney pie, London mixed grill, and for dessert English sherry trifle. Continental dishes in the French tradition are other favorites. A third dining experience is availaMe at the medieval- themed Carving Board, the newest restaurant.

Hanging banners, coats-of- arms, shields and mounted weaponry surround diners eating beef, lamb, ham, and turkey roasts. Waitresses wear attire while wandering minstrels entertain. Legendary at One of the strollers is Sir Francis Drake himself, llie legendary sea captain, choosing to make San Francisco his permanent base, kisses hands, doffs a plumed hat, and occasionally tells tales of high adventure. By day, the Carving Board bee mes the cheerful Plate of Wrasse Coffee Shoppe where residents and visitors At tea time each afternoon, guests are offered an assortment of English scones, Scotch shortbread, finger sandwiches, and eight different teas. Bugle call In keeping with the A is homemade br CP i MT i all uouiiii FABRIC SHOPS KINGSWAY MALL SIKESTON.

MO. announced with a ceremonial bugle call in the lobby. In addition to the culinary attractions, handsome accommodations, and prune location, the Sir Francis Drake features 10 meeting rooms that can accommodate groups of 16 to 500 persons. The largest, The Empire Room, seats 500 in theater style or 300 for a banquet. Both vacation and convention guests enjoy not only proximity to the Bay myriad of attractions, but also special activities inside the hotel.

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