Keating Building
| Company type | Private Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hotel |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | San Diego, California USA |
Key people | Edward Kaen Found and Chief Executive Officer Chad Harris Executive Vice President - Development |
Number of employees | 50 (2007) |
| Website | TheKeating.com |
The Keating Hotel Group
The Keating Hotel Group is comprised of a well-seasoned hand selected group of real estate professionals collected for the purpose of launching, developing and operating a unique, highly stylized, full-service boutique hotel brand. While the term “boutique hotel” has, of late, become somewhat of a diluted, over-used term in the hospitality sector, the privately operated and managed The Keating Hotel Group is poised to set the new standard of innovation for true high-end boutique hotels throughout the world. Primarily due to the exclusive partnership with its design team – world-famous Italian powerhouse Pininfarina, as well as its intense focus on personalized, high-end service, KHG has sparked the interest of both hospitality insiders, aficionados, and the worldwide media. KHG was established in preparation for the re-development, construction, operation, and franchising of a series of “limited edition” Keating Hotels by Pininfarina] worldwide.
The Keating Hotel Group & Pininfarina
The Keating Hotel project was designed by [[Pininfarina Extra], a division of the Pininfarina Group.
The Keating Building
The Keating Building: This historic building is located at 432 F Street, in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, at the corner of 5th Avenue and ‘F’ Street, Downtown San Diego. This building is listed as a historic building number [31] on the Gaslamp Quarter Historic Buildings registry. George J. Keating and his wife Fannie Keating lived in Kansas where Mr. Keating had one of the world’s largest companies dealing in farm equipment, called Smith and Keating. Mr. and Mrs. Keating moved to San Diego in 1886. George J. Keating died in 1888. In 1890, Fannie Keating began construction of the Keating building as a tribute to her late husband, at a cost of $135,000. She employed the Reid Brothers as the architects to design this building, who are also best known as the architects of the famous Hotel Del Coronado. The construction of this five story, Romanesque Revival style, office building was completed in 1891. At that time, this building was known to be as one of the most prestigious office buildings in San Diego. This building had all the modern conveniences of steam heat, a wire cage elevator, and spacious office spaces. The original Wire cage elevator was later removed. Some of the well known tenants of this building include Lawyers, Babcock, Paterbaugh and Luce; Henry Lord Gay, founder of the American Institute of Architects; T.J. Sloan, a well known photographer; and City Library. The San Diego Savings Bank (later became San Diego Trust and Savings Bank) also occupied this building around the turn of the century, from 1893 - 1912. In fact, the old steel bank vault is still in the basement of the building. Today, The Keating Building is used as a mixed-occupancy; restaurant / bar on the first floor and in the lower basement and, a hotel on second thru fifth floors. In 2006, this unreinforced masonry (URM) building underwent structural renovation and was retrofitted to comply with the mandatory provisions of the regulations of the City of San Diego URM Ordinance.
The Keating Hotel Management Company
The Keating Hotel Management Company (KHMC) is a wholly independent entity established to carryout the operational management of Keating Hotels worldwide.
With the express contracted obligation to provide exceptional, personalized, high-end service to each member of TKHG’s properties, KHMC has been staffed and charged to effectively transplant the same level of service worldwide and to implement stringent Brand Standards. Concentrating on strong customer service fundamentals, hiring, grooming and retaining highly professional staff personnel, and utilizing the San Diego hotel as an operational training ground, KHMC is poised to meet and exceed the expectations of both senior management, joint venture partners, Pininfarina, investors, and most importantly “brand integrity.”
Brand Concept
The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina brand offers a unique product in the growing “boutique” lifestyle segment. Along with a direct association with one of the worlds most respected and recognized brands combining of the highest level of expressive Italian Design with sophisticated and exceedingly personalized service -- The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina brand defines a new standard for lifestyle hotels worldwide.
KHG and Pininfarina teamed up to introduce the first Keating Hotel property in San Diego. The combination of KHG, Pininfarina will provide the design for every detail of each property including all interior and exterior design, common areas, hotel rooms, restaurant and lounge spaces, leisure areas and all furnishings.
Combining Pininfarina’s expertise in both aesthetic and industrial design, not only will each component be entirely visually enticing, but will be ergonomically comforting. For example, many “boutique” hotels have chic-looking furniture, which in reality is very uncomfortable. In contrast, all furnishings at the Keating Hotel by Pininfarina have been designed and tested at Pininfarina’s facility to ensure quality feel, fit and finish.
Unlike traditional brand-managed or franchised hotels, The Keating Hotels by Pininfarina are true limited edition boutique hotels. Each designed to provide guests with distinctive lodging experiences and amenities. Offering a personality specifically tailored to reflect the local market environment; The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina brand will feature modern, sophisticated design elements and amenities that include critically acclaimed public spaces, popular destination bars and restaurants, highly personalized service, and cutting edge technology. Significant media attention is and will continue to be devoted to our hotels, which we believe showcase distinctive nature, renowned design, a dynamic and exciting atmosphere, and the ability to attract celebrity guests and high-profile events. The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina brand is synonymous with style, innovation and service.
Service Standards
Superior, personalized service is the number one priority at the Keating Hotel by Pininfarina. Each custom designed stanza creates an intimate and exclusive environment, providing each guest with services tailored to their individual needs. The highly trained personal concierge staff is available 24 hours a day to accommodate guests from arrival to departure and beyond. No request is too large or too small for the Keating Staff. All guests are greeted by name and welcomed with a personal in room check-in, and detailed room description. From Bang & Olufsen electronics to the complimentary LaVazza espresso machines, every appliance and amenity is located and explained for the guest’s convenience. Personal concierges are always just a phone call away and happily ready to go above and beyond to create an unforgettable experience for every individual. Restaurant reservations, local errands or dog walking trips need not be bothered by guests staying at a Keating Hotel by Pininfarina. Birthdays and anniversaries are always a cause for celebration, including special turn-down services and complementary treats. The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina also accommodates for traveling families and children, with special turn-down service, to in-room activities, babysitting services for all aged children. Rooms can be set to an intimate in-room dining experience or boardroom style for business meetings. With a personal concierge designated to each guest, you are never in need at the Keating Hotel.
Awards
The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina has been very fortunate to have won and been nominated for numerous achievement awards over the past year for both our hospitality concept and designs.
Recently, The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina was named the project winner of the inaugural Earth-Minded Award (EMA), presented by Hospitality Design (HD) magazine and American Society of Interior Designers(ASID), for its efforts in maximizing sustainable materials within the hotel, as well as its conscious efforts to be as environmentally friendly as possible.
The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina received recognition by Fortune Magazine as one of the Best Business Hotels in the U.S. 2008.
The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina received the hugely coveted Boutique Hotel Owner of the Year Award at the 2008 HotelWorld Awards Competition. Competition entries were judged by the editorial staff of Hotel & Motel Management, Hotel Design and Luxury Hotelier magazines. This particular award recognizes an individual owner or ownership company that demonstrates successful hotel performance through ADR, RevPAR, occupancy and growth; capital improvements; philanthropic contributions and other relevant internal measurements of performance.
KHG in San Diego, California, was named to the 2007 Hot List by Condè Nast magazine, in its first year of operating.
The Keating Hotel by Pininfarina in San Diego, California, was listed by MSNBC as one of the four Coolest Hotel’[s] in the World. [1]
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