Elite Traveler Fall 2019

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The Battery THE PENTHOUSE

Nestled inconspicuously on Battery Street near Jackson Square and the Financial District, The Battery is an exclusive members’ club and hotel founded by husband-and-wife tech entrepreneurs to create the ultimate hideaway for Bay Area and Silicon Valley tech gurus. The only way for non-members to get in the door is by booking one of its 14 hotel rooms — but even guests must abide by its rules, including a strict no photos and no social-media sharing policy. The chic, modernly appointed hotel has four dining venues, including the rooftop hotspot, Garden Bar, and a wine cellar headed by a member of the Société Nationale des Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (he is one of only 22 sommeliers in the world with this honor). The 6,200-sq-ft Penthouse is one of the most exclusive in the city. You will be hard-pressed to find an accommodation as epic as this: The living room is encased in floor-to-ceiling glass windows with contemporary design elements (like exposed steel beams) and connects to an incredibly spacious patio that doubles as an events space when the Penthouse isn’t in use. Outside, a fire pit and infinity hot tub are the perfect vantage points for taking in the panoramic city views. San Francisco sights Become a Resident Member for the duration of your stay with exclusive access to member activities and events. No matter when you go, you will have access to contemporary art exhibitions, concerts, member showcases and discussions on politics and activism from notable Bay Area figures.

Elite Tip You can rent out the other two suites on this floor for a completely private experience

Rate from $10,000 per night Contact Anna Kuhn, hotel director, anna@thebatterysf.com, +1 415 230 8000, thebatterysf.com