Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco, California
Renovated
2025
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Local DesignOutside the door
Maritime warehouse berth
The lobby lounge features plush red chairs gathered around a fireplace, beneath armillary chandeliers and walls adorned with vintage naval compasses.
What it’s good at
Notable
Preserved exposed red brick walls and original Douglas fir timbers showcase the 1907 cannery warehouse architecture.
Notable
An on-site National Maritime Park visitor center off the lobby connects guests to Bay Area seafaring heritage.
Listed
Nautical interiors pair porthole-shaped mirrors and anchor motifs with dark navy fabrics across the warehouse rooms.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The decor goes hard on the nautical theme, with fish on the carpet, wooden ship wheels on the walls, and reclining deck chairs…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Hyde Street Pier, Aquatic Park, and the Powell-Hyde cable car turnaround sit directly outside along the Fisherman's Wharf waterfront.
The rooms
Original timber beams and brick walls frame Americana navy-and-white linens, wooden shutters, and nautical details across the warehouse guestrooms.
The gym
Cardio machines and free weights sit among historic timber pillars, and cruiser bikes are available for waterfront rides.
Dogs stay too.
Blue Mermaid Restaurant & Bar
A wooden skiff hangs above the bar, and the outdoor brick patio has a fire table for evening drinks.
At the table
Navy striped booths sit under bronze mermaid sculptures, serving bowls of signature crab and corn chowder alongside local wines.
How it began
Built in 1907 as a cannery warehouse, the building stored disassembled stones from a 12th-century Spanish monastery during the 1930s.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.