San Francisco, California Lower Nob Hill
Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square San Francisco
Pineapple yellow confection
Lower Nob Hill San Francisco, California
Renovated
2016
Price
$$
Outside the door
The brand
StaypineapplePineapple yellow confection
Playful hospitality brings bright yellow accents, mirrored columns, and a red mezzanine piano into a historic Theater District landmark.
Where it shines
Listed
Signature yellow cruiser bicycles offer an easy spin through the surrounding Theater District.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
In a century-old building on Geary street, a short stride from Union Square, a grand black lacquered front door with opulent gilded scrollwork reveals a dazzling lobby...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set at Geary and Jones in the Theater District, stages sit right outside, with Union Square three blocks east.
The rooms
The Naked Experience bedding programme equips compact rooms with individual European-style duvets, plush robes, and Carrara marble walk-in showers.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
The lobby bar counter hosts daily afternoon receptions with pineapple treats, infused water, and local Equator coffee.
How it began
Dating to 1913, the seven-story brick building retains its original hotel heritage behind a grand lacquered entrance and gilded crests.
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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.