San Francisco, CaliforniaTenderloin
San Francisco Proper Hotel
Flatiron maximalist roost
Tenderloin San Francisco, California
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Social HeritageOutside the door
The house
ProperFlatiron maximalist roost
Vintage velvet sofas, checkered armchairs, and Cubist art fill the landmark flatiron lobby with a vibrant clash of European patterns.
“Pattern and color reign supreme at the Proper, with bright florals on furniture, rugs, and pillows, mixing with mirrors…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Maximalist interiors layer clashing geometric patterns, vintage European furniture, and vibrant Cubist artwork across the flatiron spaces.
Remarkable
Fire pits and skyline views draw lively crowds to Charmaine's rooftop, alongside all-day seating at La Bande.
Notable
A landmark 1904 Beaux-Arts flatiron structure preserves original lobby marble detailing, tall windows, and architectural moldings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
The Proper Hotels have plenty of personality, as well as a professional sheen that’s expressed in particularly fine details, like handmade Aireloom mattresses and Danish-designed Vifa sound systems.
“LA-based designer Kelly Wearstler's eclectic multilayered aesthetic dresses the hotel guestrooms and public spaces and this now continues at La Bande, with the interior a fluid extension of Proper’s patchwork of textures.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in Mid-Market at Market and McAllister, the hotel sits right by Civic Center transit and walking distance to historic theaters.
The rooms
Floral wallpaper and patterned rugs frame handmade Aireloom mattresses, Italian linens, and walk-in marble showers across the distinct flatiron layouts.
The gym
Open around the clock, the gym stocks Peloton bikes, WaterRower rowing machines, and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Charmaine’s
Fire tables and striped armchairs line the rooftop terrace, set 120 feet above Market Street.
The lobby is a beautiful meeting space or simply a place to while away an afternoon. There are plenty of comfortable and welcoming seating vignettes.
At the table
Villon serves seasonal California cooking beneath pale blue fluted paneling. Beside the lobby, Gilda's hosts private dinners.
How it began
Housed in a 1904 Beaux-Arts flatiron building originally known as Hotel Shaw, the structure retains historic lobby marble and tall windows.
“Wearstler sets the mood with salon-style seating areas using richly reupholstered vintage furnishings and Cubism-inspired paintings.”
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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.