The Mosser Hotel
54 4th St., San Francisco, California 94103, USA
Why We Like It
Well-designed rooms in the heart of SOMA makes this hipster fave an affordable choice.
A compatible pairing of contemporary decor and original 1913 architectural elements caters to a hip clientele. A musical motif pays homage to former owner Charles W. Mosser: Studio Paradiso, which offers state-of-the-art recording equipment and an expert technical staff, is next door.
YOU SHOULD KNOW Affordable rooms sell out during convention season, so book well in advance.
room
Rooms feature double-pane windows in the guest rooms, plush bedding and sofas, and spruced-up color schemes. Handsomely framed lithographs of recording equipment line the walls.
bathroom
About three-quarters of the rooms have tiled private baths with deep tubs, and the rest offer clean, convenient shared facilities on each floor.
lobby
Rotating art installations bring non-hotel guests in to mingle in the small marble entryway. Mood lighting, and the proximity to both the adjacent Keystone Restaurant and the recording studio, ups the cool factor.
dining
In the mornings the hotel offers a small spread of coffee, tea, and muffins. The Keystone's open kitchen, tiled flooring, and tight tables make intimate conversations a challenge. The cool kids who populate this eatery during lunch and dinner seem to adore the convivial vibe. Favorites include the burger and the foraged mushroom pappardelle.
drinking
The hotel offers a Friday wine hour in the lobby. The Keystone's fun cocktail menu showcases the creative spirit of house mixologists with sippers like the El Diablo (tequila, ginger beer and other sneaky treats).
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LOCATION
Getting Around
Most travelers in the area don't both with a car. Between high parking rates and traffic, it is easier to walk, hop in an Uber or take advantage of the city's wealth of public transportation. Powell Street Station (5-minute walk) gets you access to Muni and BART trains, which can get you to both Oakland and San Francisco airports and San Francisco's beaches.
Restaurants
For a quick bite, travelers will find plenty to satiate, including the food court at Westfield Shopping Center (2-minute walk) and the outstanding burgers at Super Duper (4-minute walk). After that convention, join the crowd at Zero Zero (6-minute walk) for craft cocktails and one of the city's finest margarita pizzas.
