1 Hotel San Francisco sits on the Embarcadero at 8 Mission Street, a two-minute walk from the Ferry Building and a few blocks from the Bay Bridge. It was remodeled in 2022 and positions itself around sustainability, natural materials and wellness. The hotel has 200 rooms, a spa with a wellness focus, a 24-hour gym and an on-site restaurant, and it offers free bike rentals, which suits the flat waterfront promenade. Some suites have rooftop terraces. It suits couples, food lovers, travelers who like waterfront walks and anyone who wants a stylish, relaxed stay with an environmental theme. The location is excellent for the Ferry Building Marketplace, the farmers markets, the ferries to Sausalito and Angel Island and a walk along the bay.
What is the neighborhood like? The Embarcadero is a broad waterfront boulevard with a pedestrian promenade, palm trees, piers and views of the bay and the Bay Bridge. The Ferry Building Marketplace, with its food stalls and farmers market, is a short walk away. The area is busy on weekdays with office workers and calmer on evenings, and it is a good base for walking north along the water toward Fisherman's Wharf or south toward Oracle Park. The cable car line on California Street begins nearby, and BART and Muni stations are close.
The hotel's style
Expect natural wood, plants and a design that tries to bring the outdoors in. The spa offers treatments and hydrotherapy, and the fitness facilities are open around the clock. Free bike rentals give a practical way to explore the promenade. Dogs are allowed, which may suit travelers with pets, though fees and rules apply. Valet parking is available at a high daily cost, so most guests will use transit, rideshare or bikes instead.
Room tips
Bay-view rooms look toward the water and the Bay Bridge, while city-view rooms face the downtown towers. If views matter to you, request a higher floor and check what the room category description says. Some suites include rooftop terraces, which can be a highlight on a clear evening. Fees such as breakfast, early check-in and late checkout may apply, so review the hotel, and note that check-in starts in the afternoon and checkout is at noon.
Who is it for? Couples celebrating something, food and market lovers who want to be a minute from the Ferry Building, and travelers who care about sustainability and wellness. It is less suited to those who want a nightlife scene on the doorstep or who prefer a traditional grand-hotel feel. For a modern waterfront stay with an eco-minded approach, it is one of the more distinctive choices in the city.
Why stay here
- ✓Ferry Building a 2-minute walk
- ✓Waterfront and bay views
- ✓Wellness spa
- ✓24-hour fitness center
- ✓Free bike rentals
- ✓Rooftop-terrace suites
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Dog-friendly
Good questions
Where is the hotel?+
At 8 Mission Street on the Embarcadero, a short walk from the Ferry Building.
Does it offer bikes?+
Yes, free bicycle rentals are offered, which suits the flat waterfront promenade.
Are dogs allowed?+
Dogs are allowed; check the hotel for fees and rules.
