Yerba Buena San Francisco, California
Renovated
2016
Price
$$
Outside the door
The brand
Z Hotels San FranciscoSultry downtown lair
Perched above the Market Street crossroads, this sleek downtown hideaway balances tech-forward urban energy with an intimate, speakeasy-inspired retreat.
“The 202 rooms and suites at Hotel Zelos are generously sized for an urban area, starting at roughly 280 square feet…”
Where it shines
Notable
Computer-generated artwork, pale charcoal tones, and chrome accents across contemporary, quiet rooms.
Notable
The fifth-floor Dirty Habit terrace gathers locals and guests around heated fire tables.
Listed
Floors five through nine occupy the green-tiled Pacific Building, originally constructed in 1907.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Still intact is the classic 1907 façade of the Pacific Building — but the interiors have been brought subtly up to date.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set right at Fourth and Market, the hotel puts SFMOMA, Yerba Buena Gardens, and Union Square within an easy five-minute walk.
The rooms
Oversized windows bring in city light, while blackout curtains, crisp linens, and smart soundproofing keep downtown traffic completely silent.
The gym
The sixth-floor fitness studio stays open around the clock with Peloton bikes, free weights, and loaner city bicycles.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Dirty Habit
The fifth-floor dining room serves seasonal New American plates and pours from a collection of over 600 whiskies.
Hotel Zelos brims with understated luxury. Rooms are kitted out with on-demand movies and music, in-room spa services upon request...
At the table
The backlit marble bar serves breakfast in the morning and transitions to inventive craft cocktails by evening.
How it began
Designed by Charles Whittlesey in 1907, the green-tiled Pacific Building housed offices for decades before its top five floors became a boutique hotel.
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Our shorthand
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.