Hilton San Francisco Expands to Focus on Small Meetings
As a top meeting destination, San Francisco's appetite for function space never seems satiated. With more meeting space than any other hotel in the city, the Hilton San Francisco mined its own full city block to come up with another 13,600 sq. ft. Named, the Golden Gate room, the additional space pushes the hotel's total space to 134,500 sq. ft.. The $13 million project also included a new destination restaurant, called Urban Tavern, and a Starbuck's outlet in the lobby.
Completed in May, the Golden Gate room was designed to appeal to small to mid-size meetings. Groups of this size are especially challenged in San Francisco often losing out to large groups. Demand for the Golden Gate room is already running high and has been booked typically by groups needing 500-rooms peak night. Divisible by eight, the new space enjoys convenient lobby level access especially for attendees housed directly above. The break-out space is warmed by walls of rich Sapele wood and sleek Italian porcelain tiles in random ashlar patterns on the floor. In addition, two private dining areas within the new restaurant will be a boon for intimate gatherings.
Flush with ambient light, the space is rich in textures and colors with generous walls of art that are intended to enhance the attendee's spatial experience. A series of pilasters will frame beautiful sculptural artwork displays in a gallery setting encouraging people to socialize and congregate.
Clean simple lines in the furnishings will suggest Asian influences in sophisticated timeless style. Chairs and benches in Persimmon Red, Chinese gold and royal Blue will energize spirits and promote liveliness. Stunning chandeliers in amber colored crystals, cobalt blue finials and Silver Leaf finishes will define the space in light, warmth and refinement. This and the overall richness of materials will give full expression to the welcome and warmth San Francisco exudes.
The Hilton San Francisco is the largest hotel on the West Coast. With 1908 guest rooms, more function space than any other hotel in the City. Urban resort touches such as a full-service spa, fitness center, and outdoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool, make this Hilton a meeting destination you won't want to venture far from. For more information and/or reservations, please call 1-800-HILTONS, or visit www.sanfrancisco.hilton.com
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