SAN FRANCISCO
Singapore-based hospitality group Grace International has announced the debut of The Scarlet Huntington, which will open in May 2014 following a $15 million renovation of San Francisco’s beloved Huntington Hotel.
The Scarlet is described as having an avant-garde style that draws inspiration from a deep Peranakan heritage–derived from the blended cultures of 15th century Chinese immigrants in modern day Malaysia and Singapore–woven together with San Francisco’s diversity.
San Francisco-based interior architecture and design firm Forrest Perkins designed The Scarlet Huntington with the intention of capturing onlookers and inciting passion from discerning travelers and the surrounding community.
A Classic Redefined
Providing a familiar welcome, the iconic red of the former Huntington Hotel’s exterior–as displayed in the brick facade and illuminated sign high atop the hotel–will permeate the new aesthetic, representing the hotel’s heritage while embracing the allure defined by The Scarlet.
The bones of the former building have been retained, including the black wood hand-carved door at the entrance of the hotel, crystal chandelier, crown molding, adorning arches, and the original mailbox chute from 1924 that will continue to be used by guests of The Scarlet Huntington.
Each guest room will be adorned with whimsical lamps as well as LED reading lights, USB ports and electrical charging stations for guests to utilize at their leisure. Bathrooms will feature hand-carved vanities, lighted mirrors and high-quality bath products.
Meeting Space and Other Amenities
The Scarlet Huntington will present public and function spaces that reflect new furnishings and a brighter contemporary palette. The property has four meeting rooms comprising about 1,900 square feet of space.
In addition, other elements of The Huntington Hotel will remain intact, including the Nob Hill Spa and Big 4 Restaurant, which will undergo subtle aesthetic changes that will open up the space, including fresh carpet, paint, re-upholstery, and linen-free tabletops.
The Scarlet Huntington is set to open in May 2014 and is currently accepting reservations for stays starting May 6, 2014.
