TILDEN HOTEL, San Francisco

Tilden Hotel - A historic downtown San Francisco hotel with rooftop views, local art, and custom-designed spaces

Located in Downtown San Francisco, this 4-star San Francisco hotel occupies a historic building known for being the site of Billie Holiday's notable arrest. The Tilden Hotel, named after sculptor Douglas Tilden, features a residential-style lobby adorned with Cherrywood-paneled walls, a Harvey Probber velvet sofa, and digital art installations by Daylighted. Guest rooms come equipped with flat-screen TVs, laptop safes, coffee machines, and rain-style showers. The property houses Café Tilden serving Equator Coffee drinks and Starter Bakery pastries, while The Douglas Room provides cocktails and appetizers. The Rooftop offers 360-degree city views and serves as an indoor/outdoor event space. A backyard area features oversized Jenga, Connect 4, and a firepit for s'mores. Positioned 0.5 miles from Union Square and 0.5 miles from San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the hotel sits within 0.3 miles of eight local dining establishments. The Presidio National Park, with its 24 miles of trails and Golden Gate Bridge views, is less than five miles away.

Pros

Children receive VIP cards for complimentary food items and beverages at Tilden Café

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

Features locally sourced minibars and artwork installations by San Francisco artists

The backyard provides a casual alfresco space for families

Cons

Located between busy thoroughfares in the downtown area

The Presidio National Park requires transportation to access