THE ARGENT HOTEL AND SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART ~NEIGHBORS, FRIENDS AND PARTNERS

Hotel to sponsor Sol LeWitt Retrospective and introduces Experience SFMOMA" Package

San Francisco, CA -- Further strengthening an association by proximity, The Argent Hotel San Francisco is now a proud corporate sponsor of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA). The Argent and SFMOMA are located within one block of each other on Third Street in San Franciscos thriving SOMA district.

As the first step in the partnership, The Argent is the Hotel Sponsor of SFMOMAs long awaited exhibition Sol LeWitt: A Retrospective, premiering from February 19 -- May 30, 2000. The exhibition will be the first comprehensive examination of the work of Sol LeWitt, one of the most important American artists of the 20th century and a pioneer of the Conceptual Art Movement.

Uniquely situated at the crossroads of San Franciscos cultural and commercial districts, The Argent Hotel boasts a remarkable collection of contemporary paintings and sculpture. The collection, valued at over $1.5 million, includes works by David Nash, Norman Galinsky, Isamu Noguchi and Roy Lichtenstein.

The whole style and feel of the hotel celebrates arts and culture -- from our sculpture garden, to the original murals in our restaurant, to the Lichtenstein triptych in the lobby," said Don Timbie, Managing Director of The Argent Hotel. As neighbors, the relationship between The Argent and SFMOMA is a natural."

To kick-off its sponsorship of the exhibition, The Argent also introduced today its Experience SFMOMA" package, which includes two VIP passes to the museum, valet parking and a one-night stay in one of the hotels newly remodeled guestrooms, starting at $179*. Every room at The Argent features a floor-to-ceiling window, many with panoramic views overlooking the dramatic Mario Botta-designed museum.

With the 'Experience SFMOMA package, Argent guests can have a weekend of cultural indulgence without ever having to leave the neighborhood," Timbie said.
About The Argent

With breathtaking floor-to-ceiling panoramic views, the newly remodeled Argent Hotel guestrooms and suites offer a calm respite from a hectic world. Equipped for business, and designed for pleasure, The Argent offers warm, attentive service -- all delivered with true San Franciscan flair. To find out more about The Argent, you can refer to our website at www.argenthotel.com.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts
The Argent, is the newest addition to a family of properties owned by Destination Hotels & Resorts. Each distinctive, well-situated Destination Hotels & Resorts property offers exceptional recreational opportunities and conference facilities. Properties include the Hotel del Coronado near San Diego; the Inverness Hotel & Golf Club near Denver; the Royal Palms Hotel & Casitas in Phoenix; Wild Dunes Resort in Charleston, S.C.; Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon; and Tenaya Lodge in Yosemite, California. To find out more about Destination Hotels & Resorts properties, visit the companys Web site at www.destinationhotels.com.
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Marilyn P. Kilcrease
Director, Marketing Communications
415.974.8737
mkilcrease@destinationhotels.com