Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Yerba Buena
Vibe
Contemporary art fills the communal spaces, part of a collection of over 90 works by more than 40 California artists.
“Artful sporting eyrie”
Rooms start at 460 square feet, with custom mattresses and round-the-clock in-room dining.
Equinox’s 127,000-square-foot club offers 110-plus weekly classes; guests aged 15 to 17 enter with an accompanying adult.
Fog-inspired interiors pair walnut and oak furniture with artworks by over 40 California artists.
On Market Street in Yerba Buena, a short walk from SFMOMA and Union Square.
Rooms
Starting at 460 square feet, accommodations pair fog-inspired colors with walnut and oak furniture, while marble bathrooms have deep tubs.
“Duck into the spa for a tranquil escape from the city’s buzz or fit in a workout at Equinox, where Four Seasons guests are welcomed at no charge.”
Wellness
The independently operated Equinox Sports Club combines an indoor saline lap pool, basketball court and boxing studio with bodywork at its spa.
“The warm, oak-filled MKT Restaurant – Bar focuses on surf-and-turf classics with a wine list that draws liberally from vineyards in Sonoma and Napa counties.”
Backstory
Subtle details in the lobby and restaurant recall the neighborhood’s former life as a printing hub after the Gold Rush.
“Even the lowest tier of rooms are 480 square feet, with floor-to-ceiling windows that let in lots of natural light.”
Eat & drink
MKT Restaurant & Bar serves California cuisine on the fifth floor, pairing seafood and steaks with wines from Napa and Sonoma.
“Both the restaurant and the hotel’s lobby have lots of subtle nods to the area’s former, post–Gold Rush life as a hub for the printing industry.”
The neighborhood
Market Street puts you in Yerba Buena, a short walk from SFMOMA and Union Square, with public transit close by.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.