Financial District San Francisco, California
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Outside the door
The brand
MarriottWarm brutalist showpiece
A three-story bronze spiral staircase anchors the light-filled lobby, drawing creative travelers and locals into its cushioned lounge seating.
“The wow factor ratchets up instantly upon entry, from the showy spiral staircase winding around a bronze column in the lobby...”
Where it shines
Remarkable
AvroKO softened John Portman’s concrete tower using warm oak screens and Ruth Asawa motifs.
Notable
Bi-weekly mahjong games and cocktails around terrace fire pits gather guests and locals outdoors.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
This is what luxury looks like in San Francisco in the mid-2020s: a bit minimalist, a bit understated, with plenty of warm tones...
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
An elevated pedestrian walkway connects directly to Embarcadero Center, while the Ferry Building and Chinatown are an easy stroll away.
The rooms
Angled floor-to-ceiling windows frame skyline views, complemented by warm oak screens, marble-topped walnut vanities, and plush earth-toned seating.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness center has wood floors, cable machines, stationary bikes, and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
The Third Floor Restaurant & Lounge
A circular bar sits beneath an illuminated wood canopy, flanked by blue velvet booths for cocktails and dinner.
This boutique hotel is in the brutalist building that formerly housed Le Méridien. The 360 guest rooms and suites have warm, textured, minimalist decor...
At the table
Linear fire pits and cushioned lounge seating line the outdoor rooftop terrace beneath wooden pergolas.
How it began
Originally a concrete brutalist tower from the late 1980s, the building was completely reimagined to soften its raw geometric edges.
Good to know
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Our shorthand
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.