Orchard Garden Hotel
466 Bush St., San Francisco, California 94108, USAWhy We Like It
San Francisco's first LEED-certified hotel allows travelers to feel eco-friendly in an elegant environment. The fab location isn't too shabby either.
Fodor's Expert Review
Feel virtuous and eco-friendly in San Francisco's first hotel built to environmentally stringent LEED specifications. Local artist Archie Held's glass water sculpture in the lobby sets the green tone and a high aesthetic standard. The owner's collection of original artwork is scattered throughout the building. Amenities include complimentary car service to the Financial District.
You Should Know A rooftop deck is open to all guests, who are invited to bring their own refreshments and take in the sweeping city views.
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Room
The simply styled rooms offer textiles in soothing hues of green and gold, and natural woods, along with such green features as chemical-free cleaning agents, recycling bins, and an energy-control system.
Tip Splurge on a king terrace room that features a private outdoor space with views of downtown.
Bathroom
Cream-colored bathrooms feature marble sinks, low-flow toilets, and bathtubs. Organic bath products and plush robes offer additional luxury.
Lobby
Archie Held's glass water sculpture helms the spare, yet elegant, lobby. The space seems crafted for efficiency rather than comfort. In the mornings, the Roots restaurant, on the east side of the lobby, buzzes with activity.
Gym
The hotel offers a small cardio studio onsite, and day passes to a nearby fitness center.
Dining
Roots restaurant, which is supplied by organic and local purveyors, serves breakfast favorites like a brioche french toast, or omelets.
Drinking
Roots restaurant features a small bar area, serving spirits and wine.
What's Nearby
Getting Around
The hotel offers expensive valet parking. Most travelers skip bringing the car and instead take advantage of the hotel's great location. Walkers appreciate the proximity to Union Square's shopping, Financial District, Chinatown, Nob Hill and SoMa. Hop on Muni buses or the cable car, which stop a couple blocks away. The BART and Muni trains can be accessed from Powell Street Station (10-minute walk). Trains connect to both Oakland and San Francisco airports.
Restaurants
The beloved Cafe de la Presse (2-minute walk) serves an array of European inspired cafe fare, including lattes and pastries and hearty salads. Chef Brandon Jew's outstanding Mister Jiu's (6-minute walk) crafts California-inspired Chinese favorites like bao and soft shell crab.