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The Westgate Hotel Goes Undercover this New Year's Eve

Royal five-course dinner, James Bond-inspired cocktails, live quartet performance and more

Downtown San Diego’s Westgate Hotel will welcome in the New Year with an adrenaline-fueled evening of espionage, beautiful Bond ladies and a hint of danger, at Casino Royale. The night’s festivities will begin at 7 p.m. and include a secret agent cocktail reception, royally prepared five-course dinner, live music, a midnight balloon drop and champagne toast. Guests are encouraged to unveil their inner secret service agent and dress to impress for this royal evening.

Upon arrival, guests will pass through the Secret Services Identification check-point in The Westgate Grand Lobby. Attendees will then enter the Second Floor Foyer to enjoy a variety of Bond’s iconic specialty cocktails and partake in Casino Royale roulette, craps and baccarat games at the 007 Shaken vs. Stirred cocktail reception.

Guests will then make their way into the grand Versailles Salon for Her Majesty’s five-course gala dinner and wine pairing, prepared by the Westgate’s very own Chef Fabrice Hardel. The dinner will be accompanied by the world’s signature spy soundtrack, performed by the Lorraine Castellanos Quartet. The evening will culminate when the clock strikes 12 with a New Year’s champagne toast and balloon drop.

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Guests interested in attending may purchase the Casino Royale package, which includes Her Majesty’s five-course dinner with wine pairing for two at a price of $219. Those interested in upgrading their experience can purchase an overnight stay.

New Year’s Eve packages options include:

· For Your Eyes Only: 1 night stay in a premier room, five-course wine pairing dinner for two for $750

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· Diamonds Are Forever: 1 night stay in a premier room, five course wine pairing dinner for two, brunch for two, Casino Royale snack delivered at midnight and in-room party favors for $975

· Spectre: Five-course wine pairing dinner for two, overnight stay in the Presidential Suite or Governor Suite, chocolate truffles and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne for $3300.

All room prices are inclusive and include valet parking. Rooms can be booked at www.westgatehotel.com.

Tickets to shake and stir at The Westgate’s Casino Royale New Year’s Eve celebration are limited and early reservations are encouraged. Reservations may be secured online at www.eventbrite.com/westgatehotel.

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