It’s the summer of love in San Francisco, and the freshly renovated Hotel Nikko—situated on the edge of Union Square—invites you to fall in love. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this elegant, Asian-inspired property offers 532 rooms and suites. A recent $60 million renovation by Hirsch Bedner Associates introduced rich textures, calming sea-blue tones and bathrooms designed as urban retreats. Pet owners will appreciate the outdoor dog run on the fifth floor. Environmentally conscious practices are also part of the hotel’s identity: a 10-time EPA Energy Star Award recipient, Hotel Nikko integrates water conservation, recycling and composting into daily operations. For events and meetings, the hotel provides modern, serene space across 20 venues, including an expansive ballroom. A Starbucks near the lobby adds convenience, and the 140-seat Feinstein’s nightclub—created in partnership with performer Michael Feinstein—offers nightly entertainment.
Guests can enjoy a glass-enclosed indoor pool with deck areas that recall a luxury cruise liner, plus a fully appointed health club featuring mahogany-fitted changing rooms, dry saunas and steam rooms. Suites and Imperial Floor rooms include access to this wellness area, as well as afternoon wine and hors d’oeuvres in the clubroom and daily breakfast in ANZU for Imperial Floor guests. The breakfast service combines hot menu selections with a generous buffet showcasing Western and Eastern dishes.
Dining is a standout at Hotel Nikko. The menu—Asian-inspired and rooted in the freshest California ingredients and seafood—comes from Chef Philippe Striffeler and Executive Sous Chef Thuy Tran. Start at the Sushi & Raw Bar for delicate sashimi and nigiri, or try specialty rolls like the Tango Roll, featuring snapper, salmon, pickled lemon, jalapeño wasabi caviar and a yuzu drizzle. Main courses include Pan-Seared 38 North Duck, a Snake River Farms American-Style Kobe Burger and Misoyaki Black Cod. For an interactive experience, order The Rock: paper-thin slices of Wagyu beef coulotte cooked tableside on a sizzling Japanese river stone and served with three dipping sauces—spicy Korean, kizami carrot sauce and cilantro purée.
Hotel Nikko’s central location makes it easy to explore San Francisco: a cable car line sits one block away, and premier shopping and entertainment are steps from the front door. While exploring the city, you might spot the ANZU food truck at popular neighborhood spots—perfect for a casual bite while sightseeing.