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InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel
InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel Review
Built on the ashes of railroad tycoon Mark Hopkins's grand estate (constructed at his wife's urging; Hopkins himself preferred to live frugally), this 19-story hotel went up in 1926. A combination of French château and Spanish Renaissance architecture, with noteworthy terra-cotta detailing, it has hosted statesmen, royalty, and Hollywood celebrities. The 11-room penthouse was turned into a glass-wall cocktail lounge in 1939: the Top of the Mark is remembered fondly by thousands of World War II veterans who jammed the lounge before leaving for overseas duty. Wives and sweethearts watching the ships depart gave the room's northwest nook its name—Weepers' Corner. With its 360-degree views, the lounge is a wonderful spot for a nighttime drink.
- Address: 999 California St., at Mason St., Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA, 94108 | Map It
- Phone: 415/392-3434
- Website: www.markhopkins.net
- Location: Nob Hill
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