Tilden Hotel, San Francisco

Tilden Hotel - A historic downtown San Francisco hotel with rooftop views and local art installations

Located in Downtown San Francisco, this 4-star San Francisco hotel stands as a testament to historic architecture with preserved steam heating and exposed piping throughout its halls. Named after sculptor Douglas Tilden, the property features a residential-style lobby adorned with a Harvey Probber velvet sofa, Cherrywood-paneled walls, and digital art by Daylighted. The Douglas Room Restaurant and Bar serves as the signature dining venue, while Café Tilden offers Equator Coffee drinks and Starter Bakery pastries. The Rooftop provides 360-degree city views and serves as an event space. A newly refreshed outdoor area includes games like oversized Jenga and Connect 4, plus a firepit for s'mores. Rooms come equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, laptop safes, and coffee machines. The Tilden sits 0.5 miles from Union Square, 0.5 miles from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and 1.5 miles from Pier 39.

Pros

Winner of Hospitality Design Magazine's HD Award for best midscale public space

Kids receive VIP cards for complimentary food items and beverages

Less than five miles from the Presidio National Park with 24 miles of trails

Local artists' works available for purchase directly from lobby walls

Cons

1.5 miles distance to popular tourist spots like Pier 39 and Coit Tower

Surrounding area features busy thoroughfares with consistent traffic