SAN FRANCISCO
Hotel Nikko San Francisco, located steps from Union Square, unveiled a sweeping $60 million renovation commemorating its 30th anniversary this year. Following a three-month renovation, spearheaded by Hirsch Bedner Associates, the contemporary interior design aims to elevate the guest experience.
The new design, which takes inspiration from the Nikko's Japanese heritage and the fluid lines of a traditional kimono, included 405 of 533 guest rooms and suites, structural upgrades to the lobby, public areas, third floor ballroom and meeting spaces, as well as large-scale infrastructure improvements.
"We are thrilled to bring travelers a completely reimagined and elevated hotel experience in the center of San Francisco," said Anna Marie Presutti, VP and general manager of Hotel Nikko San Francisco. "When Hotel Nikko San Francisco first opened, it represented the most advanced technological and architectural hotel design available of its time. We are happy to continue that legacy into our 30th year."
Since its launch in 1987 under the ownership and leadership of the Takenaka Corporation, one of Japan's largest architecture and engineering firms, Hotel Nikko San Francisco has embodied a modern Asian-inspired aesthetic taking a nod from its Japanese heritage, while constantly evolving to provide its guests accommodations that service the requirements of today's traveler. In February 2016, the hotel's revamped indoor pool with glass atrium and adjoining outdoor terrace reopened to include an outdoor grass dog run on its fifth floor.
The 405 new residential-styled guest rooms and suites are airy and bright with an understated color palate of earthy neutral tones, extending an urban refuge to visitors and creating an elevated contemporary hotel experience in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Living spaces will embody the core of the in-room experience allowing guests to feel at ease with deep seated sofas, plush carpets and quality fabrics.
Marble bathrooms feature oversized showers, creating a sanctuary for guests.
The revamped 6,652-square-foot ballroom on the hotel's third floor offers a striking new space for large scale gatherings, conferences and events. Focal points include tall metal-cut wall screens with modern Japanese design features, emphasizing the height of the space, and crystal glass drop light chandeliers anchored from the ceiling. The pre-function space offers natural light and contemporary art-inspired fixtures and furnishings such as copper finished tables, grey marble worktops and cozy armchairs.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco also offers 20 flexible meeting rooms on its 25th floor overlooking the city with expansive views of the San Francisco Bay. As part of the renovation, the meeting rooms feature the latest in audiovisual equipment for presentations. Additional hotel amenities include a 10,000-square-foot health club and fitness center with indoor pools, as well as a 140-seat live music venue and bar.
The hotel's signature restaurant ANZU, led by award-winning Swiss chef and food and beverage director Philippe Striffeler, is also now open. Serving California-inspired Japanese cuisine since 1999, the restaurant is a go-to address for East Asian cuisine enthusiasts. Signature dishes include thinly sliced Wagyu beef cooked tableside on a sizzling Japanese river stone and Misoyaki black cod served with purple yam dumplings, edamame, baby shitake mushrooms and ginger dashi broth.
Hotel Nikko San Francisco is a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Collection.
