In California, the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter has completed its $22.5 million renovation project that introduced a new restaurant concept, Wild Hare Bar Garden. Texas-based design firm waldrop+nichols studio created a contemporary casual California aesthetic inspired by the Gaslamp Quarter’s early inhabitants. All 286 guestrooms, lofts and suites got updated furnishings.
“All prior divisions were removed, creating an open and flowing space that allows guests the opportunity to work, socialize, dine and partake in cocktails, all while connecting effortlessly to the outdoors and enjoying the amazing San Diego weather,” Reggi Nichols, president and founding partner at waldrop+nichols, said in a statement.
The hotel has elongated curved sofas, marble tabletops and rattan and wicker seating, most custom-made with sustainable materials. Neutral color tones and textures are part of a blend of design styles that create a warm and welcoming ambiance.
New Bar & Restaurant Concept
Guests can take a trip down a "Rabbitville” hole at the new Wild Hare Bar Garden. Executive Chef Emiliano Sotelo’s California cuisine highlights locally sourced meat and produce as well as organic ingredients from his on-site herb garden found on the terrace.
The beverage menu offers rotating local craft beers, hand selected wine and delicious crafted cocktails named after rabbit puns, such as “Lucky Foot” made with local Cutwater Mezcal, Carrot Juice, Lime, and Jalapeno. The beverage team will collect natural wine corks to be recycled and re-corked supporting carbon-negative material solutions.
The new interior decor at Wild Hare Bar Garden includes mirrors behind the banquette to allow the reflection of the outdoor bar to be reflected within the interior space.
Accommodations and New Amenities
Each deluxe room, suite and loft have multifunctional workspaces and mini refrigerators. The hotel is pet-friendly and has a menu just for dog.
Public spaces include a business center, a market and a 24-hour fitness center with cycling bikes and an outdoor heated pool. The Bridgeworks terrace has fireplaces, a giant-sized chess board, checkers and corn hole.
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter has 16,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space. There are eight remodeled meeting rooms, and its Gaslamp Room can accommodate up to 200 guests.