Modular living room
An express elevator bypasses the street for a double-height communal lounge designed for remote work, drinks, and self-serve ease.
Where it shines
Listed
Digital Sunflower artwork brings color to a double-height living room with Vitra furnishings.
Listed
Wall-to-wall king beds join MoodPad tablet controls for room lighting and blackout blinds.
Listed
The third-floor living room centers around canteenM with round-the-clock coffee and cocktails.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The rooms are ultra-modern, high-tech, and comfortable in spite of their minimalism; the restaurant/bar/co-working space is open around the clock.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set on Ellis Street off Market, the hotel sits steps from the Powell Street cable cars, Union Square shopping, and BART lines.
The rooms
Compact rooms fit wall-to-wall king beds against soundproof windows, with MoodPad tablets adjusting ambient lighting and motorized blackout blinds.
The gym
The fourth-floor fitness room stays open around the clock with Peloton bikes, treadmills, and free weights.
Restaurant
canteenM
Under a graphic ceiling mural, this open counter serves breakfast pastries and barista coffee by day and craft cocktails all night.
How it began
Built on a former parking lot off Market Street, the 12-story tower brought citizenM's modular concept to San Francisco in 2021.
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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.