San Francisco, CaliforniaNob Hill
InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel
Classic Nob Hill redoubt
Nob Hill San Francisco, California
Opened
1926
Price
$$$
Rated for
Classic Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGClassic Nob Hill redoubt
French chateau and Spanish Renaissance flourishes define the public spaces, where wood-paneled halls and tall windows capture steady hillside light.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Top of the Mark has served skyline martinis and hosted city milestones on Nob Hill since 1939.
Notable
A 1926 architectural landmark built on Mark Hopkins' estate, featuring preserved historic ballroom spaces and murals.
Listed
Top of the Mark hosts Friday live music, weekend champagne brunches, and panoramic sunset cocktail gatherings.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Three cable car lines intersect right outside, placing Grace Cathedral, Chinatown, and the steep slopes of Nob Hill at your doorstep.
The rooms
Every outward-facing room frames city or bay panoramas, with select suites offering sunrooms or glimpses of the Golden Gate Bridge.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour on-site fitness center equipped with exercise machines and fitness equipment.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Top of the Mark
Wraparound 19th-floor windows look out across the entire bay. Tables fill nightly for martinis, tapas, and Friday live music.
At the table
Nob Hill Club serves seasonal California dishes and regional wines beneath the wood paneling of the lobby level.
How it began
Built on the hilltop grounds of railroad tycoon Mark Hopkins' former mansion, the hotel opened in 1926 as a grand architectural showpiece.
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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.