Cat 8.

Two years following its purchase by RLJ Lodging Trust (NYSE: RLJ), the Vantaggio building in Union Square has been transformed into the Courtyard San Francisco Union Square Hotel, and its $38 million renovation is complete.

“We aimed to create a property with the look and feel of a luxury boutique hotel, but with the amenities and value of a Courtyard Marriott,” said David Dunphy, principal at Studio HBA, in a company statement.

“The hotel was originally built in 1929, so we had dramatic high ceilings and intricate art deco detailing typical of that time period as a starting point. Since then, the building has served other purposes so we essentially restored it to its former glory while adding modern touches and necessary technology that guests have come to expect within this urban neighborhood.”