The Battery
Dark, moody, bohemian — part Hellfire Club, part San Francisco salon. Soho House is the most common comparison, but The Battery skews older, more eccentric, and far more discreet. Photography is banned throughout, phone calls are confined to designated areas, and business chat is gently frowned upon.
Breakfast is not included in the room rate — budget for it at Woolsery
Why It Matters
One of the most genuinely unusual hotels in the US: a real, invitation-only private club that opens its doors to the public via 14 suites. Holders of 2 Michelin Keys. Five floors, six bars, a 1,600-bottle wine cellar, a full-service spa, a gym, an art collection with rotating exhibitions, and a rooftop penthouse with a hot tub and fire pit. The turndown service includes freshly baked chocolate chip cookies topped with Maldon salt.
The Battery is a private members' club with 14 hotel suites inside a 58,000-square-foot former marble factory (the old Musto Factory) in San Francisco's Jackson Square. Founded in 2013 by tech entrepreneurs Michael and Xochi Birch and designed throughout by Ken Fulk, the place feels genuinely theatrical: patterned wallpapers, leopard-print chairs, a pink piano, surrealist furniture, and original art stacked floor to ceiling. Book a room and you're automatically a Resident Member for your stay — full access, no nomination required.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Balcony Suite
The pick if you want a view. Contemporary details include exposed steel beams and floor-to-ceiling windows, plus a private balcony looking out at the Transamerica Pyramid and the Financial District. At approximately 440 sq ft — smaller than the Courtyard Deluxe, but the outdoor space and views more than compensate.
KingBattery Suite
Light and airy suites up to 555 sq ft overlooking the historic Jackson Square neighborhood. King bed, work desk, original art, and vintage furnishings throughout. East-facing, so expect greenery views from the oak trees lining Battery Street rather than a hard city skyline.
KingCourtyard Deluxe
Larger interior suite at up to 565 sq ft, also overlooking The Garden. King bed, work desk, comfortable seating area. ADA-compliant and ADA-Hearing compliant versions are available in this category — the only accessible options in the hotel.
KingCourtyard Suite
Interior-facing suite with antique French windows that look directly over The Garden courtyard. Up to 450 sq ft with a king bed, vintage furnishings, and original art. The courtyard view gives it a surprisingly quiet, almost cloistered feel for a city hotel.
KingDeluxe Suite
The entry-level suite at The Battery, at approximately 400 sq ft. King bed, original art, and a sitting area. Can be connected to an adjacent suite to create a two-bedroom configuration — useful if you're traveling with friends or want the extra space.
KingLounge Suite
The largest suite in the hotel at over 625 sq ft, with a loft feel and the original exposed brick walls of the old Musto Factory. King bed, work desk, original art, and a generous L-shaped sitting area. Bathroom has a freestanding soaking tub and separate walk-in rainfall shower.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The Battery runs an active events calendar covering arts, humanities, technology, and philanthropy. Hotel guests as Resident Members have access to member events (subject to ticket or RSVP availability). The Parlor hosts talks, workshops, and film screenings.
Fully equipped on-site gym available to hotel guests throughout their stay.
The Library Bar hosts live jazz alongside its cocktail and small plates service, typically in the evening hours. The intimate pink-walled space makes it one of the more surreal jazz venues in the city.
The Battery's walls throughout all five floors are hung with works by notable contemporary artists and photographers. Private tours of the collection can be arranged — ask the concierge. The club also hosts frequent exhibitions showcasing contemporary art with member previews and Q&As.
The custom oak wine cellar — crafted from reclaimed wine barrels with a cork ceiling and a chandelier hung with the club's most storied bottles — can be booked for intimate private dinners. The 1,600+ bottle list is one of the more serious collections in the city.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A dedicated co-working lounge open Mon–Sat 8am–midnight, Sun 8am–10pm. Includes five state-of-the-art, fan-cooled, soundproof booths for private phone or video calls.
A stunning custom oak cellar built from reclaimed wine barrels, available for private dinners and accessible for bottle selection by hotel guests.
The 6,000 sq ft rooftop Penthouse has a glass pavilion, sweeping terrace, hot tub, fireplace, and fire pit. Available for private events, not a standard hotel room. Views of the Transamerica Pyramid, Bay Bridge, and Financial District.
Stocked with a full selection of spirits, mixers, and locally sourced snacks.
There is no swimming pool accessible to hotel guests. The Penthouse hot tub is for private events only.
Includes freshly baked Maldon salt-topped chocolate chip cookies delivered to your room.
No parking on-site. The hotel can direct guests to a nearby garage at approximately $50/night. BART is the recommended option from both SFO and OAK airports.
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