It’s the Summer of 2022. Let’s all take a page from Bryan Adams’ song book and make it “the best days of our life.” After two long years of Covid we all know we deserve it! And if you’re still a little covid-hesitant, there’s plenty of outdoor adventures that will create a memorable Summer of ’22. Read More
As a small, independent business, we at Hotel VIA know all the challenges of being a small, independent business. We operate in the shadow of every corporate chain, and we need to, somehow, cut through the noise of those large corporate businesses and make ourselves known without the big dollars to do the marketing. We must build and maintain a product that is superior to the big budget businesses even though we must do it on a small business budget. But the great thing is that we have the independence to create a wonderful and memorable experience that exceeds our guests’ expectations. Read More
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, we’re not busting out Christmas carols in March…we’re talking about the real most wonderful time of the year – the beginning of baseball season. The past couple of Covid years have certainly thrown us some curveballs about if we’d have a season and what kind of season would it be. And coming into this season there were some additional causes of concern. But for a second year in a row, those doubts have once again given way to another 162 game season and baseball fans everywhere are ready to bring on those boys of summer. Read More
It’s March! Under normal circumstances we all look forward to the month of March. It’s the month of rebirth as winter ends and spring begins. The days get longer and the weather gets warmer. This year, March 2022, the month brings an even more extraordinary reason to get out and celebrate. As the winter hibernation ends, we are moving on from our Covid-created reclusion. Mask mandates are dropping. Restrictions are being lifted. There is a steady decline in cases and advances in prevention and treatment. With this backdrop, the Chase Center offers Hotel VIA’s top 5 reasons to get to San Francisco and the Chase Center this month. Read More
Thanksgiving is one of the most beautiful holidays of the year. It’s a moment in time where we gather, without the stress of gift giving, with our families and special friends just to reflect on things for which we are most grateful. And no matter how difficult or challenging the year may have been, there are always moments, people and/or experiences that we can find to be thankful for. Read More
The World Series has come to an end. We now enter the season where the world gets palpably less interesting during this long, dark period between the last game of the World Series and next year when pitchers and catchers report. During this course of baseball withdrawal, however, our San Francisco Giants have given us […] Read More
No conventions. No weddings. No parades. No graduation, birthday, anniversary celebrations. It’s been 15 months of NO FUN! But suddenly things are looking better. Especially outdoor activities. Things are starting to open up. And although there are still restrictions, there are some fun things starting to happen. Read More
hat makes a city unique? Natural resources and man-made wonders are part of it. But the real character of what makes a city unique are more nuanced. The real character of a city is it’s people and the businesses they create for everyone to enjoy. These are not the big corporate chains…these are the small, personalized and uniquely wonderful businesses that both respect and reflect the city in which they thrive. Read More