W San Francisco, Contemporary hotel in SoMa district, San Francisco, United States
W San Francisco is a 31-story hotel and skyscraper in the SoMa district, with a facade of metal and glass. The building has a slim, vertical form that stands out along the city's southern skyline.
The hotel opened in 1999, at a time when SoMa was changing quickly as new companies and investment poured into the city. It was part of a wave of new construction that began reshaping that part of the city in the late 1990s.
The W San Francisco sits in SoMa, a former industrial district that became a center for design and technology companies. The hotel's public spaces reflect that shift, with contemporary art, dark materials, and interiors that feel more like a city loft than a traditional hotel.
The hotel stands right next to the Moscone Convention Center and is within walking distance of several transit stops. Visitors staying here can reach downtown, museums, and waterfront areas on foot or with a short ride.
The windows are set at a slight angle that shifts the view from floor to floor as you go higher. From the upper levels, you can see both the Financial District towers to the north and the bay opening up beyond them.
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