Hayes Valley San Francisco, California
Renovated
2014
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
Victorian corner townhouse
This family-run Italianate townhouse operates like a friendly neighborhood residence, centered on a ground-floor lounge with a communal work table and hot tea station.
What it’s good at
Listed
Restored Victorian interiors featuring street-facing bay windows overlooking Grove Street.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Alamo Square and the Painted Ladies sit a single block away, with the boutiques and cafes of Hayes Valley an easy walk downhill.
The rooms
Deluxe rooms feature bay windows overlooking Grove or Fillmore Street, while standard rooms look into the quiet interior with white noise sleep machines.
How it began
A framed operating certificate at reception dates to March 11, 1865, recording an original nightly boarding rate of one dollar and thirty-five cents.
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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.