Family owned and operated for generations, The Huntington Hotel artfully bridges a glorious past with a stylish, chic present. Perched atop one of the city's highest hills since 1924, this elegant San Francisco luxury hotel upholds a long tradition of gracious hospitality. It's a warm, welcoming tribute to an era when travel was truly glamorous, blended with the perfect measure of modern luxury. The minute you arrive, our attentive bellman will make you feel at home, like an old friend. With superb skyline views, a tranquil spa, and an award-winning gourmet restaurant, we are a truly prestigious address for savvy corporate and leisure travelers. Reserve one of our newly renovated downtown San Francisco hotel rooms for a delightful sense of intimacy usually found in a private downtown residence.

The 11,000-square-foot (1,021 square meters) Nob Hill Spa was designed with the help of a feng shui expert who used ancient Asian principles to coordinate its look and overall atmosphere. Hotel guests enjoy complimentary use of spa amenities, which include sauna, eucalyptus steam room, whirlpool, and heated infinity pool. An open-air patio with plush lounge chairs provides the perfect locale in which to enjoy a light spa lunch (breakfast and dinner are also available). A comprehensive selection of reasonably priced specialty treatments (using Babor, SkinCeuticals, and MD Skincare) is performed in ten comfortable treatment rooms. Signature Ancient Healing services based on the therapeutic traditions of Eastern cultures - such as Scen Tao, which combines plant extracts, heated stone application, and aromatherapy massage to regulate chi flow - complement a variety of rejuvenating bodywork modalities, anti-aging facials, and body treatments. The Bamboo Tea Scrub, a popular full-body treatment, mimics the bathing rituals of ancient Japan by integrating green tea and bamboo exfoliation, a rice buff shower rinse with essences of wild cherry blossom, and concluding application of either wild lime silk oil or plum blossom silk cream moisturizer. The Wellness Studio is equipped with cardio machines and free weights. Here, trained instructors oversee yoga and Pilates classes four times a week and organize a brisk weekly walk through the famous San Francisco hills.

The Huntington Hotel's oversized guest rooms and suites reveal the property's origins as a luxury apartment building. The hotel's 136 accommodations feature contemporary amenities (high-speed internet hookup, etc.) alongside vintage furnishings such as antique desks and china cabinets. Each room and suite has its own design theme fashioned from the property's signature elements: leather, silk, damask, and velvet. Many boast spectacular city and bay views. The Big 4 Restaurant is named for the four railroad tycoons (Leland Stanford, Charles Crocker, Collis P. Huntington, and Mark Hopkins) whose mansions dominated the Nob Hill landscape in the 19th century. This historically aware, club-like eatery aims for an atmosphere that would make these captains of industry feel at home. Known for its nightly wild game special--which offers adventurous carnivores the chance to sample alligator, ostrich, antelope, and others - the restaurant also offers light dishes more in line with the health-conscious traditions of California cuisine. The bull of fare features organic field greens with caramelized walnuts, pan-fried Dungeness crab cakes, and rosemary-crusted rack of Sonoma lamb, among many other options. A spa menu is also available for all three meals both in the spa and at the Big 4.

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