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The ultra-modern Hotel Nikko San Francisco is located in downtown San Francisco just blocks from Union Square. The luxury hotel, which celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2022, includes more than 500 rooms — 22 of which are suites — an indoor heated pool, an impressive health club and men and women's steam rooms.
The hotel’s restaurant, Anzu, specializes in California cuisine with an Asian flair, and includes a raw and sushi bar, while the Kanpai Lounge offers an extensive selection of signature sake martinis.
For in-house entertainment, you can dine and be dazzled in Feinstein's, an elegant nightclub that hosts a wide variety of some of the most entertaining performers.
The hotel prides itself on building community and giving back, and is also a model of sustainable hospitality with special recycling, waste management and water conservation programs.
The hotel’s restaurant, Anzu, specializes in California cuisine with an Asian flair, and includes a raw and sushi bar, while the Kanpai Lounge offers an extensive selection of signature sake martinis.
For in-house entertainment, you can dine and be dazzled in Feinstein's, an elegant nightclub that hosts a wide variety of some of the most entertaining performers.
The hotel prides itself on building community and giving back, and is also a model of sustainable hospitality with special recycling, waste management and water conservation programs.
Our Inspector's Highlights
- Hotel Nikko San Francisco has a modern design style that is sleek and clean — think the Far East meets the West. Asian touches throughout, including a stream of flowing water greeting guests in the lobby, help create an initial Zen atmosphere.
- Fitness fanatics will want to hit the Hotel Nikko’s 10,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Health Club. The massive space offers a fully equipped gym, a sauna, a steam room and an indoor pool.
- Four-legged friends (up to 50 pounds) are welcomed to the San Francisco hotel in style with bowls, beds and treats, as well as access to the outdoor pet terrace with a dog run. The canine team, Buster and Beau, is also available for play dates during your stay.
- Opt for a dinner and show at Feinstein’s at the Nikko. This 140-seat live music venue showcases performances from a variety of genres—including Broadway, cabaret, drag and jazz—and serves gastro pub fare, wine and cocktails to enjoy, too. Visit the Feinstein’s at the Nikko website to view upcoming events.
- The services of a Les Clefs d’Or concierge means that you’ll want for nothing when you stay at this San Francisco property. Whether you need tickets to a Giants or Warriors game, reservations at the hottest new restaurant or simply to call a cab, the concierge can get it done.
Things to Know
- Use of Hotel Nikko’s gorgeous Health Club is included with the daily amenity fee. This fee also includes premium high-speed Internet access and unlimited access to the glass-enclosed swimming pool.
- While the San Francisco hotel doesn’t offer an outdoor swimming hole, you can catch some rays on the sundeck (complete with fire pits) just off the glass-enclosed indoor rooftop pool.
- Hotel Nikko is committed to environmental conservation efforts through its business practices. In fact, it’s the only property in San Francisco to win the EPA Energy Star Award 10 times.
The Rooms
- The rooms here are spacious and serene, offering an understated Japanese aesthetic with a warm beige and light blue color palette.
- Beds are outfitted with exclusive Subarashii Yume pillow-top mattresses and down comforters, and rooms have a 42-inch flat screen television, iPod docking stations and high-speed wireless Internet access.
- The luxe bathrooms feature marble counters as well as plush robes and slippers for lounging. Upgrade your stay to an Imperial Floor room to enjoy elevated amenities like Subarashii Ame rain showers.
- Rooms and suites on the higher floors offer beautiful views of the city.
The Restaurants
- Hotel Nikko San Francisco is home to the elegant restaurant Anzu. It’s located on the second level of the luxury hotel and is one of San Francisco’s most interesting dining experiences.
- Executive chef Adam Mali, a New York City native, oversees Anzu, renowned for its innovative contemporary Japanese cuisine. Try the braised certified angus beef short rib with ginger garlic gremolata, crispy Brussels sprouts, farro and delicata squash.
- The lobby’s bar, the Kanpai Lounge, offers specialty cocktails and savory snacks in a sleek atmosphere.
Getting There
222 Mason Street, San Francisco, California 94102
TEL415-394-1111
TEL415-394-1111
TEL866-645-5673
TEL866-645-5673
NEARBY AIRPORT(S)
SFO (20-26 min)
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