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JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square

JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square

Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco

Opened 1987   Renovated 2019   $$$

“Soaring Portman atrium retreat”

Design
Central
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square — vibe

Vibe

Glass elevators glide through a soaring travertine atrium crowned with geometric skylights and elevated interior bridges.

“Soaring Portman atrium retreat”

Design

A soaring 21-story John Portman atrium featuring geometric skylights, travertine pillars, and panoramic glass elevators.

Social

A third-floor terrace lounge and bar serving evening craft cocktails beneath the towering atrium.

Luxe

Spacious guest rooms fitted with marble soaking tubs, evening turndown service, and plush pillowtop bedding.

Central

Just off Union Square, one block from cable cars and theater district stages.

JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square — rooms

Rooms

Marble bathrooms feature deep separate soaking tubs and step-in showers, with upper-floor rooms framing glimpses of the city skyline.

JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square — backstory

Backstory

Architect John Portman opened the building in 1987 as The Portman Hotel, showcasing his signature monumental vertical atrium architecture.

Eat & drink

Level III pours Napa wines and craft cocktails beneath the atrium skylights alongside seasonal, locally sourced California dishes.

The neighborhood

Cable car lines rumble just a block away, placing Union Square shopping and historic theater district stages within easy reach.

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