Gather on the terrace and watch as dusk falls over Ghirardelli Square. The charm of a chocolatier’s chosen scene is clear even in the haze of flickering firelight. Just a stone’s throw from Fisherman’s Wharf, families muse over the day’s events. Blend into local life as you meander through artisanal shops or take a trip across the water to Alcatraz. Perhaps even stop for a wander around the Maritime Museum. Aptly named, Heritage Place offers more than its own rich history; the city’s cultural hotspots are mere moments away.
Returning to the hotel after a day’s exploration is why we love it most though. It may be people that feel like home, but few and far between can curate a comforting atmosphere that truly feels like your own. Independent and elegant, this pared-back collection of suites strikes the balance between contemporary and industrial-inspired. 19th-century loft-style features form the backdrop to polished furniture pieces, creating the quintessential American family home, with accents of chocolate factory character. Savour the best of both worlds here; feel at ease as your head hits the pillow, and awake to captivating views of San Francisco’s bustling city or bay.
Subtly sustainable in the heart of the embarcadero, this pared-back urban retreat is a sanctuary on the streets of San Francisco; as ‘guests of the planet’, thoughtful travellers unwind among living walls and fragments from the original Bay Bridge.
Located atop Nob Hill – San Francisco’s most prestigious residential district – the Fairmont is an opulent turn-of-the-century landmark hotel that never fails to impress.
Showcasing the art of rebellion from the Bay of Beat poetry, this speakeasy setting invites guests to cosy up with a cocktail, surrounded by a celebration of San Francisco’s rich literary history.
