BRIDGE HOTEL IN BOCA RATON RETAINS CARINO HOTELS AND RESORTS WORLDWIDE FOR HOTEL SALES, MARKETING AND GDS REPRESENTATION

The Boca Raton Bridge Hotel — one of Palm Beach County’s iconic boutique waterfront hotels--and its two signature restaurants, has signed a representation agreement with CARINO Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, a premier hotel sales, marketing and GDS representation firm for independently owned and operated premium hotels situated in the world's most desired destinations. According to the Bridge Hotel General Manager Greg Kaylor, CARINO was selected for its successful sales and marketing track record, its solid industry relationships, and ability to harness current market trends to best service client needs. 

“CARINO is a perfect fit to support our efforts as we escalate our strategic growth plan and public relations initiatives to showcase our recent renovations,” noted Kaylor. “Its team of travel industry professionals understands the uniqueness of our boutique hotel and the greater Boca Raton destination, and has the global reach and relevant sales technologies to effectively reach travel partner and individual guests that would appreciate and frequent The Bridge Hotel.”

The 121-room Bridge Hotel is known for its unparalleled ocean and Intracoastal views from all guest rooms that feature generously sized private balconies, as well as two of the most popular restaurants in Palm Beach County: Carmen’s, Top of The Bridge, an a la carte fine dining and dancing venue with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway and home to one of the region’s premier Champagne Sunday Brunches, and WaterColors Restaurant & Bar, the only open-to-the-public on-the-water dining in Boca Raton. 

The Bridge recently completed a significant transformation of its public spaces, including its reception area, lobby, board room-style executive conference room, and private meeting rooms.  The new look imbues an edgy chic look, infused with inviting comfort, visually engaging elements, and playful architectural nuances designed to invite movement and interaction, all set among varying textures, rich woods, natural stone and colored glass, with refreshing and invigorating watercolor tones.

WaterColors and its poolside bar now features cool tropical blues and greens to frame the panoramic waterfront view of Lake Boca, the Boca Inlet and Atlantic Ocean as a frequent cavalcade of yachts and powerboats parade by.  The penthouse level restaurant Carmen’s, the only ala carte restaurant in the area offering nightly dinner and dancing to live music from Wednesday to Saturday evenings, boasts a new contemporary elegance framed by the  most spectacular panoramic views of Boca Raton and its various waterways.

CARINO Hotels and Resorts Worldwide provides sales and marketing support for luxury hotels and resorts worldwide. With offices in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and London, CARINO Hotels and Resorts Worldwide is a full service sales and customer information company dedicated to assisting luxury hotels with the global sales process.  Some of CARINO’s newest members include: The Talbott Hotel-Chicago, IL;  Hotel Monteleone-New Orleans, LA; The Bienville House-New Orleans, LA; Corinthia Hotel  and Hotel Verta London-London, England.

The Bridge Hotel, Boca Raton is located at 999 East Camino Real, Boca Raton FL 33432-6311.  For reservations and information about this pet-friendly waterfront boutique hotel, call (561) 368-9500  or toll-free (866) 909-2622, or visit www.bocaratonbridgehotel.com. 

BRIDGE HOTEL SELECTED AS “OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL” FOR THE 2011 DOWNTOWN BOCA FILM FESTIVAL

The Bridge Hotel has been selected as the official host hotel for the Downtown Boca Film Festival (DBFF) that will run from April 9-17, 2011.  The announcement was made by Dr. Michael Posner, DBFF founder and president.

According to Dr. Posner, the Bridge Hotel will serve as the hub for a variety of Festival activities and events, from volunteer trainings, filmmaker meetings, film screenings to an opening night film after-party featuring  the popular “rock ‘n ‘roll with soul” band Bullett, impromptu poolside industry meet-and-greets, and special movie-themed dining experiences.  Quickly gaining popularity as a “host” hotel for the entertainment industry for its intimate and casual “stay and play” environs and personalized services, producers of films, film festivals, and  area concerts choose the Bridge for their featured performers and their entourages when they come to the area, and several celebs return often for long-stay bookings for vacation and while performing nearby.

“We very much look forward to the Bridge Hotel -- one of Palm Beach County’s iconic boutique waterfront hotels -- roll out the ‘red carpet’ for this year’s Festival organizers and filmmakers,” noted Dr. Posner.  “We are collaborating on several cross-promotional opportunities, including hotel packages and themed dining options, to co-brand an exciting experience for those who join us from around the country and the globe.”

Just minutes from Downtown Boca, the 121-room all-balcony Boca Raton Bridge Hotel is known for its unparalleled ocean and Intracoastal views from every guest room.  It is home to two of the most popular restaurants in Palm Beach County: Carmen’s, Top of The Bridge, an a la carte fine dining and dancing venue with sweeping panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway and home to one of the region’s finest Sunday Brunches, and WaterColors Restaurant & Bar, the only open-to-the-public on-the-water dining in Boca Raton. 

“For those looking for a great place to ‘hob nob’ with today’s hottest young filmmakers and be at the center of  festival activity, the Bridge Hotel will certainly be ‘the’ spot this April,” added Greg Kaylor, general manager of the Bridge Hotel. “We are pleased to be part of this important event in Downtown Boca and look forward to welcoming film fans to our hotel and restaurants, from dawn to late night.”

Recently refurbished, the hotel reception area, lobby, and private meeting rooms imbues a new chic look, infused with inviting comfort, visually engaging water elements, and playful architectural nuances designed to invite movement and interaction, all set among varying textures, rich woods, natural stone and colored glass, with refreshing and invigorating watercolor tones. WaterColors and its poolside bar features cool tropical blues and greens to frame the panoramic waterfront view of Lake Boca, the Boca Inlet and Atlantic Ocean as a frequent cavalcade of yachts and powerboats parade by.  The penthouse level restaurant Carmen’s, the only ala carte restaurant in the area offering nightly dinner and dancing to live music from Wednesday to Saturday, boasts a new contemporary elegance framed by the most spectacular panoramic views of Boca Raton and its various waterways.

The Bridge Hotel is located at 999 East Camino Real in Boca Raton. To book guest room reservations at this pet-friendly, all-balcony waterfront boutique hotel located less than a mile from vibrant Downtown Boca and the area’s pristine beaches, call (561) 368-9500 or toll-free (866) 909-2622, or visit www.bocaratonbridgehotel.com.  For dining reservations at Carmen’s, call (561) 886-4570 or visit www.opentable.com.   

About The Downtown Boca Film Festival (www.dbff.us)

The Downtown Boca Film Festival is a non-profit 501(c-3) organization dedicated to providing the local community and international visitors with a diverse presentation of films from around the world, including a venue of student shorts and Xtreme sports. In addition to offering films that might not otherwise be released theatrically in the USA, the DBFF provides a unique cultural experience as well as educational programs and forums for exploring the future of cinema. Founding sponsors for the DBFF are committed to providing independent film makers/artist with a venue to screen their films and to network with other filmmakers and industry insiders.

The DBFF is truly an independent film festival, small enough to allow for an intimate environment in which to mix and mingle, yet big enough to attract large local audiences, which has stayed close to its roots and mission of making available original and independent films not ordinarily seen in mainstream movie theaters.

THE BRIDGE HOTEL, BOCA RATON: AN INTIMATE WATERFRONT BOUTIQUE HOTEL WITH A LEGACY OF PERSONAL SERVICE

WHETHER STAYING FOR PLEASURE OR BUSINESS…THE BRIDGE IS YOUR HOSPITALITY HUB TO SOUTH FLORIDA

When staying at The Bridge Hotel on the majestic Intracoastal Waterway with spectacular sweeping waterfront views from each guest room balcony and on-site dining venues, you are ideally located to explore and enjoy all the best lifestyle and business opportunities that Boca Raton and South Florida have to offer.

WHATEVER A YOUR PASSION…IT IS JUST MINUTES OR STEPS AWAY

Guests are minutes away from kicking back and relaxing on Boca’s pristine beaches and poolside at The Bridge; hopping on a jet ski or heading out for deep sea fishing from our dock; teeing off at a variety of golf courses; indulging in world class shopping, dining, spa and cultural offerings; visiting area attractions including an Everglades excursion, or taking in a concert at the Mizner Park Amphitheater or venturing out for exciting nightlife in Downtown Boca (www.downtownboca.org).

You are just steps away from fine dining and dancing by night and an award-winning Sunday Brunch at our own rooftop restaurant, Carmen’s Top of The Bridge with breathtaking views of Lake Boca, The Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. For on-the-water-dining, guests will want to stay for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner with live entertainment just outside the lobby at our WaterColors Restaurant and full-service bar where bartenders mix up traditional cocktails and refreshing frozen tropical drinks.

Business goes better at The Bridge when looking for an intimate, “non-convention” hotel-style experience. C-Suite executives and business meeting planners can reserve one of the hotel’s newly renovated meeting rooms (one is set boardroom-style) and choose from a variety of business center services; hold an intimate Power Breakfast or Power Lunch at WaterColors; host a banquet, reserve the private Starlight Dining Room, or make a table reservation for a memorable dinner with live entertainment and dancing  at Carmen’s restaurant on the penthouse level.  The Bridge can accommodate executive meetings and conferences from 10-60 attendees and social events up 175 guests.

INTIMATE, PERSONALIZED BOUTIQUE–STYLE SERVICE AND ACCOMMODATIONS

When tending to business or enjoying a vacation guests at our intimate “pet friendly” boutique hotel, you will find our staff prides itself on providing unparalleled superior personal service to ensure that you not only enjoy your stay, but also look forward to returning.  All 121 guest rooms and suites feature balconies with waterfront views, Simmons Beauty Rest “Felicity C Super Pillow Top” beds, 37” flat screen televisions, wireless internet, and other amenities you expect at a deluxe hotel.  The Penthouse level offers guestrooms and suites with panoramic water views, upgraded amenities and décor for the discriminating guest.

Take advantage of our waterfront pool overlooking the Boca Inlet that ushers a parade of boats to and from the Atlantic Ocean, rent a watercraft or reserve a water sport excursion from the hotel’s own dock.  Staff can make massage or facial appointments at a luxurious spa, arrange for golf on one of Boca’s executive courses, or assist with room service from our fine restaurants. Whatever a your desire, it is just a phone call away at the Bridge Hotel, Boca Raton.

KNOWN AS THE CHOICE “GUEST HOUSE” FOR BOCA RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES AND A FAVORITE OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

Because The Bridge has long been known as the choice ‘guest house’ for Boca residents and businesses when friends, family or colleagues come to visit or as the hub for memorable family celebrations, staff prides itself on keeping experiences at The Bridge fresh and exciting with distinctive guest services and dining and live entertainment options. Quickly becoming popular with the entertainment industry for its “casual stay and play” environs, producers of films, film festivals, and  area concerts choose the Bridge for their featured performers and their entourages when they come to the area, and several celebs return often for long-stay bookings for vacation and performance-related work .   You never know who you will meet in the lobby, WaterColors or Carmen’s or poolside.

INNOVATIVE CULINARY FARE SERVED “ON THE WATER”, “IN THE SKY” AND “IN-ROOM”

Breakfast, lunch and dinner is always a refreshing casual experience at WaterColors Restaurant & Bar that features a varied menu with daily Chef selections and serving everything from Bloody Marys and Mimosas in the morning to tropical drinks and cocktails throughout the day and evening, including Happy Hour and live entertainment from 7 p.m.  

Carmen’s Restaurant at the Top of the Bridge Hotel boasts a new contemporary elegance majestically framed by its signature unparalleled panoramic views of the Intracoastal and Atlantic Ocean continues to celebrate its long-standing position as the only Dinner & Dancing ala carte restaurant in South Palm Beach County with a variety of culinary introductions this month. A new Happy Hour experience featuring a “small plates” menu and ocean view living room seating now starts off Wednesday to Saturday evenings from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.   A new season of a la carte dining is then served up from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. featuring innovative ala carte and prix fixe culinary creations presented by Executive Chef Dudley Rich. Live entertainment featuring the talents of Michael Masci, Carl Padilla, and A.D. Smith begins at 7 p.m.  A value priced “Sunset Special” prix fixe menu is offered from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for early diners.

Featuring “small bites with large flavors”, Carmen’s “small plate” menu includes such creative culinary fare as Chicken, Bacon, Blue Cheese Croque with Cayenne Mayonnaise; Smoked Trout and Avocado Dip with Pita Points; Shrimp and Jalapeno Jack Cheese Strudels; Seared Ahi Tostada with Wasabi Cream and Asian Slaw, Beef Carpaccio with Arugula and Shaved Parmesan; Warm Crab, Artichoke and Spinach Dip with Crusty French Bread Slices; Mediterranean Bruschetta; Shrimp Cocktail and Blue-rugula Sliders with Mustard Glazed Onions, Blue Cheese and Arugula.

A special in-room dining service  is also available, featuring several selections offered by WaterColors and Carmen’s…perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks on your balcony overlooking Boca’s breathtaking waterways.

GETTING HERE AND THERE IS CONVENIENT AND EASY

The Bridge is just minutes from Downtown Boca and the Boca Raton Executive Airport, and short drives to Delray Beach, West Palm Beach and Ft. Lauderdale and equidistant to two international airports: Palm Beach International and Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale International Airport. If need be, staff can arrange for car rentals and other transportation.

VALUE RATES AND PACKAGES FOR DELUXE EXPERIENCE

In addition to a variety of value vacation packages, there are corporate rates and long-stay programs.  To find the best stay option for you or reserve meeting/conference rooms and the penthouse level Starlight Room for private dining, call (561) 368-9500 or toll-free (866) 909-2622, or visit www.bocaratonbridgehotel.com.  For dining reservations at Carmen’s, call (561) 886-4570 or visit www.opentable.com. The Bridge Hotel, Boca Raton is located at 999 East Camino Real, Boca Raton FL 33432-6311. 

IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN TO THE BRIDGE HOTEL LATELY, YOU HAVEN’T BEEN TO THE BRIDGE: Public Areas, Meeting Rooms, and Restaurants Boast New Chic Look

A Special “February” Invitation To Boca Businesses And Residents To Come, See And Share

The Boca Raton Bridge Hotel--one of Palm Beach County’s iconic boutique waterfront hotels—is now sporting a new chic look as part of a phased-in renovation program  and is offering a special Happy Hour invitation during the month of February for local residents and businesses to come, see, and share.  Throughout the month, locals will be treated to a Chef’s selection of complimentary hors d’oeuvres served with each glass of wine or cocktail purchase from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. every night at WaterColors Restaurant & Bar, and Wednesdays through Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Carmen’s at the Top of The Bridge.

“The Bridge Hotel has long been known as the choice ‘guest house’ for Boca residents and businesses when friends, family or colleagues come to visit, and we forward to continuing that tradition with a warm new look and distinctive dining and entertainment options,” General Manager Greg Kaylor. “We encourage everyone to come out this month to experience first-hand all that is new at ‘their’ Bridge Hotel.”

According the Kaylor, the Bridge Hotel’s public spaces, including its reception area, lobby, executive conference room that is ideal for C-Suite retreats and strategy sessions, and private meeting rooms now imbues an new chic look, infused with inviting comfort, visually engaging elements, and playful architectural nuances designed to invite movement and interaction, all set among varying textures, rich woods, natural stone and colored glass, with refreshing and invigorating watercolor tones.

WaterColors Restaurant & Bar, the only open-to-the-public on-the-water dining in Boca Raton, now features cool tropical blues and greens to frame the waterfront views of Lake Boca, the Boca Inlet and Atlantic Ocean as a frequent cavalcade of yachts and powerboats parade by.  It continues to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and feature live music nightly from 7 p.m.

The penthouse level restaurant Carmen’s, the only ala carte restaurant in the area offering nightly dinner and dancing to live music from Wednesday to Saturday evenings and home to one of the region’s premier Champagne Sunday Brunches (featuring its popular Bloody Mary Bar), boasts a new contemporary elegance framed by the  most spectacular panoramic views of Boca Raton and its various waterways.  It is now open Wednesdays to Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Happy Hour and dinner offerings that include Sunset, prix fixe, a la carte, and “small plate” menus featuring Executive Chef Dudley Rich’s American California Continental-style masterpieces that have French, Italian, and Japanese influences and a strong emphasis featuring “fresh vegetables” as the centerpiece of his culinary designs rather than solely showcasing the protein as traditionally done. He does this by transforming a diverse selection of ordinary vegetables (sometimes a total of six per plate) into blissfully memorable treats, with each item prepared and paired as a bold, flavorful compliment to each other.

Several guest room floor hallways have been refitted with new wall treatments and carpeting, and all 121 guest rooms and suites now feature Simmons Beauty Rest  “Felicity C Super Pillow Top” beds, new linens and bedcovering, and flat screen televisions, all set to draw inside the breathtaking water views beckoning from the balconies in every room.  The Penthouse level offers guestrooms and suites with panoramic water views, upgraded amenities and décor for the discriminating guest.

The Bridge Hotel, Boca Raton is located at 999 East Camino Real, Boca Raton FL 33432-6311.  For room reservations and information about this pet-friendly waterfront boutique hotel, call (561) 368-9500 or                                   

toll-free  (866) 909-2622,  or visit www.bocaratonbridgehotel.com.  For dining reservations, call (561) 886-4570 or visit www.opentable.com.

DINNER & DANCING IS BACK AT THE BRIDGE With New Look, Happy Hour With “Small Plate” Selections And Ocean View Living Room Seating, Innovative Menu Options, and Live Entertainment

Carmen’s Restaurant at the Top of the Bridge Hotel boasts a new contemporary elegance majestically framed by its signature unparalleled panoramic views of the Intracoastal and Atlantic Ocean as it celebrates its long-standing position as the only Dinner & Dancing ala carte restaurant in South Palm Beach County with a variety of culinary introductions this month.

A new Happy Hour experience featuring a “small plates” menu and ocean view living room seating now starts off Wednesday to Saturday evenings from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.   A new season of a la carte dining is then served up from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. featuring innovative ala carte and prix fixe culinary creations presented by Executive Chef Dudley Rich. Live entertainment featuring the talents of Michael Masci, Carl Padilla, and A.D. Smith begins at 7 p.m.  A value priced “Sunset Special” prix fixe menu is offered from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for early diners.

To create his array of new appetizers and entrees, Chef Dudley draws on his West Coast roots for his popular American California Continental-style masterpieces with French, Italian, and Japanese influences and a strong emphasis featuring “fresh vegetables” as the centerpiece of his culinary designs rather than solely showcasing the protein as traditionally done. He does this by transforming a diverse selection of ordinary vegetables (sometimes a total of six per plate) into blissfully memorable treats, with each item prepared and paired as a bold, flavorful compliment to each other.

Appetizers, ranging in price from $7 to $17, include Eggplant and Goat Cheese Ravioli, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Whole Grain Mustard Buerre Blanc and Mico Greens, and Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops with Celery Root and Apple Puree.  Entrees, ranging in price from $24 to $45, include Mustard Crusted Fillet of Salmon with Asparagus Raft and Tomato Basil Fondue, Roast Chicken Breast Provencal with Basil Polenta and Glazed Carrots, Grilled Minted Lamb Chops with Sweet Pea and Mint Risotto, Harris Ranch Certified Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter, and Lobster & Crab Stuffed Shrimp with Angel Hair Pasta, San Marzano Tomatoes, and Fresh Basil. A Prix Fixe menu offers choice of three appetizers, three entrees, chef’s daily dessert selection, and coffee for $38.95 plus tax and gratuity.

Carmen’s new “small plate” menu offers “small bites with large flavors”.  It includes a Chicken, Bacon, Blue Cheese Croque with Cayenne Mayonnaise; Smoked Trout and Avocado Dip with Pita Points; Shrimp and Jalapeno Jack Cheese Strudels; Seared Ahi Tostada with Wasabi Cream and Asian Slaw, Beef Carpaccio with Arugula and Shaved Parmesan; Warm Crab, Artichoke and Spinach Dip with Crusty French Bread Slices; Mediterranean Bruschetta; Shrimp Cocktail and Blue-rugula Sliders with Mustard Glazed Onions, Blue Cheese and Arugula. Prices range from $9 to $17; during Happy Hour “small plate” fare is half-price.

Carmen’s Restaurant is located at 999 East Camino Real in Boca Raton at the penthouse level of The Bridge Hotel (www.bocaratonbridgehotel.com) , one of Palm Beach County’s boutique icon hotels. For dining reservations, call (561) 886-4570 or visit www.opentable.com.