Hotel Please

The collection

IHG in San Francisco

4 hotels

The lines
InterContinental 43 Kimpton 32 Hotel Indigo 22 Six Senses 9 Regent 8 Crowne Plaza 6 Vignette Collection 6 VOCO 4 Holiday Inn 3
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London 10 Bangkok 7 Shanghai 7 New York 6 Bali 5 Tokyo 5 Sydney 5 Hong Kong 4
Every city →
InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel

InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel

Nob Hill 1926 $$$

“Penthouse martini throwback”

Central

Luxe Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Luxe The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made. The whole shorthand → Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Classic Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Classic A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars. The whole shorthand →
Hotel Spero, Vignette Collection by IHG

Hotel Spero, Vignette Collection by IHG

Tenderloin 2018 $$

“Painted beam throwback”

Central

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Heritage Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Heritage A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay. The whole shorthand → Local Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →
Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf

Kimpton Alton Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf 2021 $$

“Vinyl motor lodge”

Central

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Local Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →
Kimpton Hotel Enso

Kimpton Hotel Enso

Japantown 2022 $$

“Midcentury Zen revival”

Central

Design Bronze They did this well. You’ll notice. Design Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work. The whole shorthand → Social Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Social Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here. The whole shorthand → Local Listed A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is. Local Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay. The whole shorthand →

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

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

Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.

Luxe

The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.

Local

Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.

Social

Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.

Heritage

A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.

Wellness

Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.

Classic

A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.

Resort

A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.

Scene — what’s outside the door

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.

Three vibes and a scene on every hotel we rate