Hotel G San Francisco

The Hotel G has a long history in San Francisco that dates back to 1909, when it was called the Fielding Hotel. The poet Robert Peterson once called the hotel his home, when his adopted parents, Ernest F. Peterson and Edith G. Nichols, owned it. The hotel still sits on prime real estate, across the street from Union Square. Originally an eight-floor building, the Hotel G added four more stories in 1939.

In 2014, the boutique hotel once again underwent renovations. The results: a modern lobby with exposed cement ceilings, sleek furniture, and contemporary paintings. The ultramodern setting draws mainly couples and business travelers. Hallways are industrial styled with metal ceiling tiles, wood floors, and cool artistic touches like orange theater seats. There are two elevators, and a cement staircase with intricate iron railings.

Hotel G is across the street from San Francisco’s Union Square, near lots of shops, restaurants, and bars. Within a few blocks are designer and budget shopping: Louis Vuitton, Victoria’s Secret, H&M, Forever 21, Neiman Marcus, and Macy’s. Lombard Street is a 10-minute drive away. It’s a seven-minute walk to the Market and Powell cable car turnaround. Coit Tower, with panoramic views, is a 10-minute drive. Fisherman’s Wharf is 22 minutes away by cable car or 10 minutes away by car. The Civic Center and the Financial District are within a 10-minute drive. The airport is about a half-hour drive away.

Sleek tufted headboards, cement flooring, contemporary decor, rustic wooden furniture, and original artwork are in all rooms. The Hotel G offers Great Queen, Great King, Greater Double, Greatest King, Geary Parlor, and ADA accessible rooms. Stylish bathrooms are small with wooden accents, Bigelow toiletries, stand-in showers, or shower/tub combos. Parlor and Great King Rooms have chic sitting areas. Large windows overlook the city, although not all rooms have great views. All rooms have Nespresso coffeemakers, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, Mascioni linens, laptop-size safes, Tivoli clock radios, bathrobes, honor bars, and irons/ironing boards. The Greatest Rooms have fun California-shaped throw pillows, living rooms, and dining areas. Rollaway beds are available.

The Hotel G’s fitness center -- renovated in 2014 -- has exposed cement ceilings, windows that provide a bit of natural light, and state-of-the-art cardio equipment. There are also free weights, a wall full of Arke fitness equipment, a water cooler, and fresh towels.

The industrial chic meeting room has a conference table, a large flat-screen TV, and a sitting area with a tufted leather sofa. The room can fit up to 50 people. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Three on-site restaurants include the Klyde Cafe and Wine Bar, which holds a happy hour and the Three 9 Eight Restaurant and Bar, with a Euro-American menu. The Benjamin Cooper --  slated to open in 2015 -- offers an oyster bar.