Intercontinental Mark Hopkins

Nob Hill, San Francisco

Standard Room
Standard Room

The hotel

If you like historic charm and classic character but want modern high-tech touches too, the Mark Hopkins may hit the spot. The hotel is pretty central too, so you’ll be close to many of the city's hotspots. Be sure to pop up to the 19th floor lounge for a sunset cocktail or a nightcap, as you gaze out over the skyline, Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. The lounge has a dance floor and live music on some nights, so you may stay longer than you plan to.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Room Service
  • Valet parking
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre
  • Restaurant

Where is it

At the top of Nob Hill within close proximity to Chinatown, Union Square and the Financial District.

Hotel information

380 rooms and suites. All with opening windows, TV, WiFi*, mini-bar*, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, safe and iron and board. Standard Rooms are on the lower floors, with limited city/neighbourhood views and 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Deluxe Rooms are on the mid to higher floors, with 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Top of the Mark restaurant and lounge (cocktails and light dining), Nob Hill Club restaurant and lounge. 24-hour fitness centre. 24-hour front desk. Concierge desk. Dry cleaning service*. Room service*. Complimentary town car service on weekdays. Valet parking $64 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change).

*Denotes local charge. 

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Grandson's 13th Birthday, visit to the City

Feb 20, 2020 Paul W

We visited the City January 24th, thru the 26th celebrating our grandson's becoming a teenager, staying at the Mark Hopkins and seeing "Harry Potter" at the Curran Theatre and eating at Scoma's, on the Wharf. The Mark Hopkins is perfectly situated in the center of the city, in walking distance to Union Square, the theaters, Chinatown, Market… Read more
We visited the City January 24th, thru the 26th celebrating our grandson's becoming a teenager, staying at the Mark Hopkins and seeing "Harry Potter" at the Curran Theatre and eating at Scoma's, on the Wharf. The Mark Hopkins is perfectly situated in the center of the city, in walking distance to Union Square, the theaters, Chinatown, Market Street and even the Wharf if you're venturous enough with strong legs. Absolute great location and Mark Hopkins couldn't be a more grandiose/elegant setting to impart a bit of culture and history. He was even allowed at the Top of the Mark and given a piece of chocolate cake with candles for desert. The hotel rooms were fantastic on the Club Floor, the front desk service impeccable and their breakfast was equally good. We love the place, stay there when ever in the City and recommend it to anyone wanting to make an impression. We certainly did and thank those at the Mark Hopkins for making it possible. Read less
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Feb 12, 2020 Andreas K Cologne, Germany

Great hotel, very good club lounge with good food and drinks , good service and a great roof top bar! Rooms are nice and view is awesome, just parking is crazy expensive. We will definitely come back soon.
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Feb 8, 2020 Grantman66 Portland, Oregon

Incredibly elegant hotel with impeccable service, well EXCEPT IN THE BAR-TOP OF THE MARK. I had a very brief stay but had to drop a car and then take customers out to dinner after check in. They checked me in quick, thanked me for my loyalty and the concierge took my belongings. I returned after dinner and found my room to be very nice,… Read more
Incredibly elegant hotel with impeccable service, well EXCEPT IN THE BAR-TOP OF THE MARK. I had a very brief stay but had to drop a car and then take customers out to dinner after check in. They checked me in quick, thanked me for my loyalty and the concierge took my belongings. I returned after dinner and found my room to be very nice, incredibly clean and one of the most comfortable beds I've been in. As noted in the title, the hotel is ageing. I am not sure if this is a bad thing as it's timeless. It really depends on guests attitude and expectations. I found it to be charming. The staff, both Tony and Bill at the door and the folks behind the desk really made me feel special, for no reason at all. I will likely try this hotel again so I can enjoy it a little more. Breakfast was very good and that staff, including Wayne, really made the whole experience more positive. Beautiful views. Read less
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Feb 6, 2020 IncanPrince90 Bethesda, Maryland

ecided on a last-minute detour to San Francisco on our way back from Oahu due to weather conditions. It had been half a long time ago since I’ve been in SF. We are loyal IHG and especially InterCon members. The hotel itself reminded me a lot of The Willard (DC) and Barclay (NYC). Elegant yet old timey feel to it. We got there later in the… Read more
ecided on a last-minute detour to San Francisco on our way back from Oahu due to weather conditions. It had been half a long time ago since I’ve been in SF. We are loyal IHG and especially InterCon members. The hotel itself reminded me a lot of The Willard (DC) and Barclay (NYC). Elegant yet old timey feel to it. We got there later in the evening, so the front desk was a bit backed up. But the front desk staff was very friendly, and once it was our turn to check-in, it went very quickly. The room was isn’t too small or too big, honestly, about what you’d expect in any large city. But the bed was super comfortable. I’d never been to the Nob Hill area but be prepared to do a lot of uphill and downhill walking. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Location .... but it's looking a little aged

Feb 5, 2020 KirkMuddle Brisbane, Australia

Two nights (Thursday Friday) whilst in SF on transit home to Australia after a night in Napa Valley. We booked this on a Qantas Hotels special, it was well priced for its location etc The Good: Great Location! Cable Car out front, easy walk to Union Square, Chinatown and all of the downtown facilities. Staff were lovely. The room was a great… Read more
Two nights (Thursday Friday) whilst in SF on transit home to Australia after a night in Napa Valley. We booked this on a Qantas Hotels special, it was well priced for its location etc The Good: Great Location! Cable Car out front, easy walk to Union Square, Chinatown and all of the downtown facilities. Staff were lovely. The room was a great size, all of the facilities available (but strangely no free Wi Fi was offered) Top of the Mark bar! Best location to watch the Fog roll in at night Good Price The Bad The rooms are "tired" - curtains don't close properly, don't track properly Furnishings are all nice but very "traditional" - looking dated. Common areas are all in good condition, but all (again) "dated" We have stayed in other Intercontinental hotels that were certainly better Worst Pillows ever. Thin as anything! We requested a room with a view, the view was "sliver" of the bay Would I recommend it, yes, at the right price for its location etc, not for a luxurious experience. Its a Hotel. Not a sumptuous hotel. Read less