Japantown San Francisco, California
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
HyattCharred cedar garden den
Reclaimed Douglas fir beams and vintage factory windows frame a central Japanese courtyard garden with koi ponds and a firepit.
“The interiors have been redone by Brooklyn-based MARKZEFF Design with custom leather furniture, shibori accents, and contemporary Japanese art.”
What it’s good at
Notable
A 4,000-square-foot gym features boxing equipment and yoga facing the meditation garden.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The hotel isn't opulent, but it is a cool brand of cozy, and the kind of place you go and wonder how you could up the design...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the heart of Japantown, noodle shops in the Japan Center malls and concerts at The Fillmore sit steps away.
The rooms
Dark grey accent walls feature framed Japanese calligraphy and shibori textiles, paired with Scandinavian-inspired furnishings and large windows.
The gym
The 4,000-square-foot gym looks onto an enclosed garden courtyard, with boxing bags, Peloton bikes, and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
The charred-cedar lobby bar pours Japanese whiskies and craft cocktails beneath Douglas fir beams, with breakfast served daily.
The clean-lined, wood-centric lobby of Douglas fir beams and vintage factory windows features views of a Japanese garden tucked into the courtyard.
How it began
Opened in 1968 across the former Japanese Consulate and community center, the property was completely reimagined in 2018 by Mark Zeff.
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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.