The Galleria Park Hotel in San Francisco is set to complete an 18-month, $4 million renovation. Expected to be unveiled in August, the revamp will celebrate the hotel’s historic heritage.
The hotel is built upon the site of the former Lick House, which was recognized as the country’s finest hotel west of the Mississippi when it opened in 1862, as well as the Occidental Hotel, which was referenced in Mark Twain’s novel, Roughing It.
The Lick House and the Occidental Hotel were destroyed by the 1906 earthquake and fire, giving way to the Hotel Sutter⎯⎯today’s Galleria Park Hotel⎯⎯in 1911. The Galleria Park Hotel is the most historic property within the Joie de Vivre collection.
“Throughout the decades, San Francisco’s grand sense of hospitality has survived and thrived to make it one of the world’s most popular destinations,” says James Lim, regional managing director for Joie de Vivre Hotels. “We are honored to be part of this tradition and strive to be as relevant today as the Lick House and Occidental Hotel were more than 150 years ago.”
In the redesign, the hotel is combining its original Art Deco and Art Nouveau design with contemporary elements. Accent walls, designer furnishings, Frette linens, and marble bathrooms with mosaic glass walls are being installed. The guestrooms will also boast a jewel-toned color palette, enhanced by a collection of fine art prints and photography installed throughout the hotel. 

Franck Leclerc’s Gaspar Brasserie will now offer French fare in a bi-level restaurant and bar showcasing a mix of vintage pieces. The Legacy Room will replicate the Hotel Sutter’s original speakeasy and feature historical memorabilia.
