The San Marcos - Chandler, Arizona
N 33° 18.252 W 111° 50.548
12S E 421570 N 3685328
A desert jewel with a world class history.
Waymark Code: WM91VZ
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 06/14/2010
Views: 13
In 1912, Dr. Alexander Chandler founded a small town southeast of Phoenix appropriately called Chandler, Arizona. He had a vision of a central plaza in town with a world class resort.
On November 22, 1913, the San Marcos opened. Five hundred people, including Thomas Marshall, then vice president of the United States, Arizona Governor W. P. Hunt and Congressman Carl Hayden were some of the distinguished guests in attendance. It was the first in Arizona to boast a full complement of amenities that included golf, tennis, horseback riding, and polo. There were afternoon teas, bridge, social gatherings and shopping. Famous people from all over the world came to the luxury of the San Marcos Hotel. The guest lists boast Hollywood stars like Fred Astaire, Joan Crawford, Bing Crosby, Clark Gable, Gloria Swanson, George Gobel, and Cher. President Herbert Hoover and his family stayed here as well as Christian Dior and Fritz Werner an internationally known artist.
The resort is wonderful. We have gone there for meals. The service and food are excellent. It has had extensive renovations over the years and maintains its quality of service.
Name of the Hotel: Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort (current name)
Address:
One San Marco Place
Chandler, Arizona 85225
Number of Rooms: 295
Height in floors: 2
Hotel Rating: I cannot find a reliable rating source
Hotel since: 11/22/1913
Date Building was built: 11/22/1913
First use of building:
hotel resort
Historic Hotel (Historic Building, National Monument or similar): yes
Urban Hotel (located in a village or town): yes
Mountains Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): yes
Beachs Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): no
Historic Place nearby (Unesco or National monument/site less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): yes
Major Pilgrimage Place Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil. Consider any religion).: no
Hotel website (if available): [Web Link]
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