The Marker, a San Francisco Hotel
California · United States
Prices
Next 365 nights · updated daily
Daily price line
Hover any point for the rate
Calendar heatmap
Hover any day for its rate
Reviews
Character and identity
Set in a 1910 Beaux-Arts building steps from Union Square, The Marker reopened in 2018 after a Perkins + Will redesign that layered contemporary furniture, jewel tones, and whimsical light fixtures into the historic shell. The 201 rooms run colorful and eclectic, with statement walls and furniture that pulls from no single era. Tratto, the in-house Italian restaurant, anchors the social scene with rustic cooking and a busy happy hour. Service is warm and notably unstuffy by luxury-city-hotel standards, and the 18 meeting rooms (each named for a Dashiell Hammett character) signal the property's comfort with business travel.
Who's it for
Best for:
Solo travelers, business guests, and design-curious couples who want a central San Francisco base with personality and conversation in the lobby rather than hushed formality. The Theater District, Asian Art Museum, and Market Street are all walkable, and free bike rentals plus in-room yoga mats suit active urban explorers.
Should look elsewhere:
Anyone expecting full luxury polish, a spa, or generous square footage. The entry-level queens are tight at 220 square feet, and travelers who want a quiet, exclusive cocoon will find the convivial, business-leaning energy here too informal.
Bottom line
The pitch is value and location: a characterful boutique in a Beaux-Arts shell, walkable to most of downtown, at rates that undercut the city's grander addresses. Service is friendly rather than formal, and Tratto is a genuine reason to come down for dinner. Book above the entry queen if you need room to spread out, and lean on the front desk for restaurant tips.
Location
What this place offers
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Public internet workstation
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Table service
- Breakfast
- Smoke-free property
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
