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Hotel Zelos San Francisco

San Francisco, CA • SoMa • OPTIMIZE

avg. $189 / night

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Free breakfast

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PB hotel design editorial

At the corner of Fifth and Mission in downtown San Francisco, a nine-story Beaux-Arts building clad in distinctive celadon-glazed terra cotta has anchored the SoMa streetscape since 1909, its rounded corner tower and arched ground-floor arcade surviving the earthquake and fire of the previous year's devastation. The building, designed by the firm Reid Brothers, became Hotel Zelos San Francisco when Provenance Hotels reimagined it in 2014, commissioning interior designer Nicole Hollis to thread a sharp contemporary sensibility through its ornate historic shell. Hollis set the rooms in a palette of warm taupe and charcoal, with linear textured carpeting, arc floor lamps in brushed chrome, and large-format photographic artworks — hyperreal digital portraits of ambiguous, otherworldly figures — anchoring each headboard wall in a way that makes the technology-and-humanity theme feel considered rather than decorative. The 202 guest rooms carry the same tension between the building's Edwardian bones and a deliberately futurist point of view. Downstairs, the bar space amplifies this: perforated metal ceiling panels backlit to a warm amber glow, oversized globe pendants, and low wrap-around lounge chairs in slate blue linen arranged around medallion-patterned carpet. Outside, a courtyard terrace screened by stands of bamboo runs a linear fire feature down its center spine, with wire-frame side chairs and a retractable canopy — urban, restrained, and far more considered than the building's ornate facade would lead you to expect.

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A sleek, stylish hub in the heart of the city's vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment district, Hotel Zelos San Francisco is a fashion-forward oasis where business and pleasure meet, and where inspiration and passion await. Catch a theater performance. Drop into a gallery. Hop on the cable car. Or take the best of downtown shops by storm.

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Hotel Zelos San Francisco Reviews

2,415 reviews

"This place was an amazing experience! Great service, atmosphere, clean rooms, and convenient location to public transportation! Jeff was amazing and super helpful to us during our stay. He gave us recommendations about where to visit. The hotel had a lot of great amenities too! Great price point too. We had an amazing honeymoon trip!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 19, 2026

"Good location, great staff, didn’t try to restaurant, but the room was dirty and the furniture in the executive city view king room didn’t match the pics and descriptions, it was the same as the lower level king room which is misleading as I reserved the room based on those characteristics just to find out I overpaid and did not have the comfort and convenience that was advertised"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 18, 2026

"The zelos was a last minute booking for us. Having zero insight we booked lt. Check in was breeze, baggage help, easy and the room was perfect. Jessica at the front desk made it so easy and pleasant I have no problem giving this recommendation, bonus the room was quiet and the beds were great. Pillows were not so great, could use a variety for different types of sleepers."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 18, 2026

"Jessica, Jesille, Jeff, Jazmine, and all are just so wonderful. They really make San Francisco and me being at the Hotel Zelos feel like home. I feel very great seeing them and coming back from time to time. They are so friendly and helpful. They are the best front desk I know from a 4 star hotel! Highly recommend!!! So happy."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 17, 2026

"Jessica at the front desk of Hotel Zelos San Francisco made our stay absolutely seamless from the moment we arrived. She greeted us with a warm, genuine welcome and got us checked in quickly and efficiently, which was especially appreciated after a long day of travel. She took the time to walk us through everything we needed to know about the hotel—amenities, nearby spots, and helpful tips to make the most of our stay. What stood out most was how approachable and attentive she was. She made it clear we could reach out to the front desk anytime, and you could tell she truly meant it. Throughout our stay, she embodied everything great hospitality should be;professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. As for the hotel itself, we had such an amazing stay. The room was beautiful stylish, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. We especially loved the artwork displayed throughout the different floors, which gave the hotel a really unique and elevated feel. Although we didn’t get the chance to dine at Dirty Habit, we absolutely loved the vibe of the space and can’t wait to come back and experience both the bar and restaurant next time. The location is by far one of the best we’ve stayed at in the city perfectly situated to explore, walk, and enjoy everything San Francisco has to offer. Jessica is a true asset to Hotel Zelos, and her level of service made a lasting impression on our trip. Experiences like this are exactly why we would absolutely stay here again."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 15, 2026

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