Hotel chain Hilton Worldwide Opening 1971 / 2006 Owner Justice Investors | Location United States Closed 2005 | |
Address 750 Kearny Street
San Francisco, California
415-433-6600 | ||
Hilton San Francisco Financial District is a 27 story hotel located Chinatown's Portsmouth Square in San Francisco, California at 750 Kearny Street. Formerly the Holiday Inn Chinatown, the hotel re-opened in January 2006 after a US$55 million renovation.
The lobby interior, designed by Gensler, is based on the ancient Chinese aesthetic system of Feng Shui. Water, fire and earth, three of Feng Shui's five elements, greet visitors as they enter the lobby, beginning with a medallion fountain centered in the hotel foyer. Potted orchids line the lobby perimeter and represent earth. A glass-enclosed fireplace marks the entrance to The Grille at Seven Fifty and completes the Feng Shui circle.
The Hotel is within walking distance of the Financial District, North Beach and Chinatown. Onsite attractions and outlets include The Grille at Seven Fifty, Flyte Wine Bar, Tru Spa and the Chinese Culture Center.
History
The landmark site of the Hilton San Francisco Financial District dates back to the mid-19th century. The Jenny Lind Theatre was the original structure, followed by City Hall. In 1900 the San Francisco Hall of Justice was built on this site but it burned in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire. The Hall of Justice was rebuilt and re-opened in 1912. That building was on the site until it was demolished in 1968. The hotel was built on the site in 1971. The hotel was completely renovated the reopened in January 2006 as the Hilton San Francisco Financial District.
The television show Ironside (1967–75), starring Raymond Burr, featured many exterior shots of the old SF Police headquarters formerly located on the land now occupied by the hotel. This was supposed to be the site of Ironside's office, the building was actually the old San Francisco Hall of Justice. The old Hall of Justice was demolished in April 1968.
The hotel was originally built as the Holiday Inn Chinatown in 1971. The new hotel had an unusual rooftop swimming pool 37°47′42.7″N 122°24′15.7″W that is featured in the opening scenes of the first Dirty Harry film (1971).