Stanford Court San Francisco, CA

The Stanford Court was named after a forward-thinking railroad tycoon who helped lay the tracks for the first transcontinental railroad. Sitting atop Nob Hill, at the intersection of the city’s cable car lines, this historic property has been updated to provide a unique destination with a nod to history and a contemporary vibe. Beniamino Bufano’s restored, 3-ton, granite penguin sculpture greets guests on arrival while local art infuses the flexible lobby space, activated by an old-world statement bar. EDG’s guestroom design features a generous, residential loft sense of style and subtly celebrates the neighborhoods of San Francisco.