For its thirtieth anniversary, theHotel Nikko San Francisco has been spoilt. The establishment, part of the Lifestyle collection from Preferred Hotels & Resortshas just completed a renovation plan costing 60 million - just over 56 million euros - to modernise the entire building. Located in the heart of San Francisco, a stone's throw fromUnion SquareIt will soon be able to welcome back American and foreign business travellers. This is because the Japanese chain has decided to close the hotel completely during this extensive makeover, which will have lasted several months. three monthsbefore reopening on 20 March.
Almost all of the rooms have benefited from this renovation plan - 405 to be exact, out of a total of 1,500. 533 rooms hotel Nikko - as well as the public areas, the lobby, the reception room on the 3rd floor and the meeting rooms. Above all, the hotel has given a major facelift to all its facilities. high-tech. A must for a business destination as connected as San Francisco...
On the third floor, the reception room (618 m²) also benefits from this makeover, with openwork metal partitions in Japanese motifs, highlighted by crystal chandeliers. The Nikko San Francisco's meeting facilities extend to the 25th floor of the hotel, with a total of 20 modular meeting rooms equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment. The fitness centre covers an area of 929 m², where business travellers will find indoor pools, steam rooms and saunas.
The Japanese identity remains one of the hotel's strong points, particularly in terms of service. " Inspired by the flowing lines of the kimono, the renovation remains true to the original spirit: updated facilities and a transformed guest experience, while retaining the same authentic, intuitive quality of service for which the hotel is renowned. "explains Anna Marie Presutti. The vice-president and general manager of Hotel Nikko San Francisco crossed the Atlantic last week with her teams to act as ambassadors for the brand on the French market.
A gradual move upmarket
So it's not a revolution, but rather a move upmarket that continues year on year. The facade of the Hotel Nikko, which currently boasts 4 stars, could even soon be given a final 'touch-up': its managers intend to use this massive investment to add a 5th star to the establishment over the next twelve months.
The location was already a considerable asset for the Union Square address, and its modernisation has made it a key player on the local hotel scene. But that's not all. The managers of the Nikko san Francisco are also banking on originality, by developing unexpected and even offbeat services. Starting with the three postcards given free of charge at check-in, which will then be stamped and sent by hotel staff - also free of charge. The gastronomic offer also stands out: for several months now, a food truck has been criss-crossing the streets of the city, bearing the colours of Hotel Nikko's restaurant. The aptly named Anzu to You "It's the perfect way to preach good food, in direct contact with local start-ups and other multinationals gathered in San Francisco. An additional ingredient to seduce the international clientele who are in the process of rediscovering the Californian address.
