Hyatt Regency San Francisco has completed an extensive period of renovation, which sees the porte-cochère, lobby areas, and room and suite designs all updated.

Originally designed by architect John Portman in 1973, Hyatt Regency San Francisco boasts the world’s largest hotel lobby, encompassing 42,000ft², and the Eclipse sculpture by Charles O. Perry. Drawing inspiration from San Francisco’s history and evolving culture, the new design respects and complements the bold architectural and artistic statement of the existing space, while reinvigorating the interior with an industrial modern flair.

“We are excited and proud to reintroduce the revitalised Hyatt Regency San Francisco,” comments David Lewin, General Manager of Hyatt Regency San Francisco. “Our goal was to bring the guest experience to a more human scale and inject warmth into the concrete design, while continuing to celebrate the grandeur of the atrium.”

Guests will enter through a new revolving door, passing new signage and architectural sconces, and through tall green hedges and laser cut metal screens. The bay area lobby includes several meeting spaces, a custom carpet, rich walnut entry door portals, and modern furniture throughout. Four of the hotel’s 45 guestrooms have been transformed into themed Luxury Suites, with each offering a unique design tailored with finishes, furnishings, and art.

The revitalised lobby features wall to ceiling canopies wrapped in handcrafted wallcoverings and inset lighting. The existing grey concrete foundation has been reinvigorated with warm neutral colouring, supple fabrics, and contemporary patterns. Beyond the bar and reception areas, wood seating alcoves will offer guests personal space to work, recharge, and relax. On one side of the lobby, intimate seating niches have been carved into the existing concrete planter. The niches have been clad with walnut flooring, metal cable canopies, and custom light fixtures. Replacing the lobby’s old water feature is light sculpture spanning over 130ft and built with 400 custom lights, inspired by mining lanterns.

Continuing Hyatt Regency San Francisco’s commitment to the environment, elements of the space will celebrate the re-use of recycled and repurposed materials. The bell desk showcases a collection of 132 vintage hotel bells framed in polished granite, and a freestanding, double-sided wall, composed of over 5,000 recycled beer bottles illuminated from within, has been arranged to depict the Bay Area as viewed from space.

The Eclipse Kitchen & Bar has been constructed from a series of free-standing, wood clad walls that divide the expansive space to create both intimate and communal areas, while the walls now feature open, blackened steel shelves displaying modern books and vintage memorabilia. Round and wood plank barrel booths evoke imagery of the Northern California wine culture, and the bar is comprised of dark marble, rich wood, and recycled metal, and features a custom metal cable and light sculpture.

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