San Francisco Proper Hotel
Mid-Market, Market and McAllister streets; San Francisco, United States
San Francisco Proper Hotel gives a landmark flatiron building in Mid-Market a richly layered contemporary identity. Kelly Wearstler’s interiors combine bold patterns, collected objects and contrasting materials, making design the main reason to choose the property. Rooms and suites continue that expressive approach, while the public spaces provide several ways to experience it at a different pace. Villon serves European-influenced food in an intimate setting, and Charmaine’s rooftop bar opens the stay towards a broad city panorama. A round-the-clock fitness centre supplies a practical extra, while the location connects with Civic Center, SoMa and the surrounding cultural corridor. This is especially appealing to travellers who enjoy a hotel with a strong visual personality and an active evening scene. Its strongest quality is the coherence of the design across the whole building, allowing a meal, a rooftop drink and time in the room to feel like connected parts of the same carefully conceived San Francisco experience.