Heritage Design
Beacon Grand
“Gilded Renaissance revival”
The Marker Union Square San Francisco
“Beaux-Arts dreamscape”
Hotel Emblem San Francisco
“Beat literature den”
Axiom Hotel
“Beaux-Arts tech arcade”
Palihotel San Francisco
“Mission Revival roost”
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
“Theatrical cocktail stage”
Social
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
“Cabaret showroom oasis”
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
“Theatrical cocktail stage”
Beacon Grand
“Gilded Renaissance revival”
Design $–$$
Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco
“Psychedelic counterculture showpiece”
Hotel G
“Restored loft lodgings”
Palihotel San Francisco
“Mission Revival roost”
Hotel Emblem San Francisco
“Beat literature den”
Axiom Hotel
“Beaux-Arts tech arcade”
The Marker Union Square San Francisco
“Beaux-Arts dreamscape”
Neighborhood spotlight
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
“Glass elevator theatre”
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
“Cabaret showroom oasis”
Hotel Zeppelin San Francisco
“Psychedelic counterculture showpiece”
Taj Campton Place, San Francisco
“Refined Union Square lodgings”
citizenM San Francisco Union Square
“Modular living room”
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
“Modernist skyline eyrie”
Hotel G
“Restored loft lodgings”
Editorial mentions
Taj Campton Place, San Francisco
“Refined Union Square lodgings”
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
“Glass elevator theatre”
Grand Hyatt San Francisco
“Modernist skyline eyrie”
citizenM San Francisco Union Square
“Modular living room”
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Axiom HotelBeaux-Arts tech arcadeDesignHeritageSocial$$B
Beacon GrandGilded Renaissance revivalHeritageDesignSocial$$C
citizenM San Francisco Union SquareModular living roomDesignLuxeSocial$$G
Grand Hyatt San FranciscoModernist skyline eyrieDesignWellnessSocial$$$H
Hotel Emblem San FranciscoBeat literature denDesignHeritageSocial$$ Hotel GRestored loft lodgingsDesignHeritageSocial$$ Hotel Nikko San FranciscoCabaret showroom oasisLuxeWellnessSocial$$$ Hotel Zeppelin San FranciscoPsychedelic counterculture showpieceDesignSocialLocal$$J
JW Marriott San Francisco Union SquareGlass elevator theatreDesignLuxeSocial$$$P
Palihotel San FranciscoMission Revival roostDesignHeritageSocial$$T
Taj Campton Place, San FranciscoRefined Union Square lodgingsLuxeHeritageClassic$$$ The Clift Royal Sonesta San FranciscoTheatrical cocktail stageDesignHeritageSocial$$$ The Marker Union Square San FranciscoBeaux-Arts dreamscapeDesignHeritageSocial$$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.
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.
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.