San Francisco Proper Hotel

Architecture A pointed view

Architecture A pointed view

The flatiron that houses the hotel is on the National Register of Historic Places and has been painstakingly restored.

Housed inside a landmark flatiron building at the intersection of three bustling streets, the hotel is a picture of nostalgia-toned Beaux Arts architecture complete with a rooftop terrace and sweeping views of the cityscape. The 1904-designed building originally stood just two stories high and experienced a number of fires, leading to subsequent renovations over the years.

Interior design Kelly Wearstler

Kelly Wearstler’s design feels fresh but also as if it could belong to another age entirely.

A variety of influences flow together in this historic building—from French and European premodernism to Cubism and beyond. San Francisco Proper is a wildly colorful feast for the senses. A highlight in the guestrooms are wall coverings inspired by vintage European graphics from a variety of countries that give depth and dimension to each room.