Painted beam throwback
Original Spanish Colonial Revival features like hand-painted ceiling beams and restored marble floors anchor an open lobby filled with books and communal tables.
Where it shines
Notable
Perkins and Will paired Spanish Colonial bones with geometric Tangram-inspired headboards.
Notable
Original 1923 Spanish Colonial Revival architecture framed by restored hand-painted ceiling beams.
Listed
Set near Union Square, honoring founder Lizzie Glide's enduring San Francisco philanthropic legacy.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
you can’t help but admire what architects and designers Perkins+Will have done with the 1923-vintage Spanish Colonial Revival hotel
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Taylor Street near the Theater District, the hotel sits two blocks from Union Square and the Powell Street cable car turnaround.
The rooms
Tangram-inspired geometric headboards, carved credenzas, and custom animal emblems on the doors give the bright guest rooms a distinct architectural character.
The gym
The 24-hour gym has Peloton bikes and a dedicated nook for yoga and stretching.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Bar Esper serves Portuguese and Japanese coastal dishes, and the bar focuses on Japanese whisky and Madeira.
How it began
In 1935, philanthropist Lizzie Glide acquired the 1923 Spanish Colonial Revival building, running it as a temperance hotel and refuge for women.
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How we rate hotels.
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.