Opened in May 2021, The Kimpton Alton Hotel is situated in Fisherman’s Wharf, one of San Francisco’s … [+] most popular destinations.

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Before the pandemic, San Francisco consistently ranked among the country’s top places to visit. Though the California city understandably took a major hit in the last couple of years, good news is afoot. Area tourism, at long last, is on its way to recovery. According to this article by the San Francisco Travel Association, visitor spending is projected to hit $6.1 billion by the end of this year. (For perspective: the numbers for 2021 were $3.1 billion.) The city also witnessed a surprisingly busy July 4th holiday, sparking even more optimism about the local economy’s future.

Named after Alton Kelley, the legendary 1960s rock poster artist, Kimpton Alton Hotel embraces … [+] music, art, and design.

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While reputable places to stay abound in San Francisco, one newcomer stands out with its surprising address, quirky vibe, and buzzy restaurant. Opened in May 2021, The Kimpton Alton Hotel is situated in Fisherman’s Wharf, one of the city’s busiest destinations. But if you’re worried that staying here won’t offer anything unique or special, think again. “Our location grants easy access to some of San Francisco’s best attractions and beaches, but our hotel guest experience is far from touristy,” comments General Manager General Manager. “We were named after Alton Kelley, the legendary rock poster artist of the 1960s, so music and art are embedded within our interior design, amenities, and programming.”

Under the creative direction of accepted interior designer Kara Mann, even the lobby of Kimpton … [+] Alton Hotel impressions.

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Under the creative direction of acclaimed interior designer Kara Mann, even the main lobby impresses with a handsome oak reception desk, colorful textile piece by Trish Andersen reminiscent of 1970s shag carpeting, and diminutive framed original Alton Kelley concert handbill. The adjacent living room and common areas, too, brim with stylish seating, lush greenery, original art – including a textural collage by Kate Drewniak and Ilka Kramer’s moody photography – curated by Artemis Advising, and diverse vinyl collection.

Kimpton Alton Hotel’s 248 guest rooms and suites sport a chic, retro aesthetic.

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Fittingly, the 248 guest rooms and suites sport a similarly retro aesthetic. All of the furnishings, like the midnight velvet headboards and curved wood nightstands, were custom made just for the hotel. And in true Kimpton fashion, you’ll also discover the brand’s Rocky Robes, plush gel-infused beds, and yoga mats in the accommodations. But perhaps the most interesting accents of all are the Victrola record players, which encourage you to customize your own soundtrack during your stay.

Abacá, the signature all-day restaurant helmed by rising star chef Francis Ang, turns out … [+] contemporary Filipino cooking in a bright and airy setting.

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Good looks aside, Kimpton Alton Hotel embraces meaningful collaborations with the local community. For example: Abacá, the highly lauded restaurant helmed by rising star chef Francis Ang, turns out contemporary Filipino cooking – standouts include the Smoked Chicken Palabok, Lola’s Pork Lumpia, and Filipino Breakfast of garlic rice, pork belly, and sunny-side up eggs – in a wonderfully bright and airy setting.

Kimpton Alton Hotel partners with noteworthy Bay Area businesses such as Oakland’s Blk Girls Green … [+] House.

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Though there’s no spa on-site, you can book treatments from massages to haircuts via Soothe, an app providing on-demand wellness services in the privacy of your hotel room. Other notable partnerships include Habibi, a wine bar pop-up in Russian Hill – the owners curate the bottles available for purchase at the hotel’s locally-driven bodega – and Oakland’s Blk Girls Green House. “We instantly fell in the vibe and ethos of this woman-owned plant and specialty home goods shop,” says Nichols. “We’ve been working with them since we opened on creative community events, which we try to produce every quarter.” And on August 25, Kimpton’s popular Off the Record concert series will kick off the season at Alton with a performance by VINCINT, with profits from ticket sales benefiting National Urban League, a historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization.

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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants today announced the appointment of Emily Nichols as General Manager of the Kimpton Alton Hotel, the newest hotel in the San Francisco boutique hotel group. In her new role, Nichols will run the 248-room hotel in the iconic Fisherman’s Wharf, designed in collaboration with Kara Mann.

Emily Nichols joins the Kimpton Alton Hotel in Fisherman’s Wharf as General Manager after her experience in San Francisco as General Manager of the Kimpton Buchanan Hotel in Japantown. She was previously Assistant General Manager at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in Union Square. Emily brings nearly 15 years of hospitality experience from hotels across the country – her background includes numerous assignments in task forces, including in Mendocino, CA and Palm Beach, FL.

Prior to moving to the Bay Area, Emily spent some time in New York City as Director of Operations for Dream Hotel Group and Area Rooms Division Manager for Amsterdam Hospitality. Prior to that, Emily was General Manager of Kahler Hospitality Group in Rochester, Minnesota, where she oversaw day-to-day operations for the Residence Inn by Marriott.

Emily has a BS in Environmental Sciences and a BA in Metro Urban Studies with a minor in Sociology from the University of Augsburg. Emily is a coffee lover and, no surprise, loves to travel and maintain her plant collection. Her favorite places visited so far are Croatia and Barcelona.

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August 27, 2021 – Downtown Denver’s Panzano Italian restaurant, located at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco, welcomes David Gross as its new head chef. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Chef David Gross brings over 10 years of experience to his role at Panzano.

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