Hotel Bijou

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San Francisco's rich cinematic history sets the scene for Hotel Bijou’s vibrant art deco interior.

Reminiscent of yesteryear’s ornate theatres, red velvet drapes tied back with heavy gold braids frame the lobby’s windows and doorways, while deep purple walls adorned with dramatic Hollywood portraits set off richly upholstered furnishings.

All 65 guest rooms are charming and comfortable and in keeping with the cinematic theme. Painted in a lively palette of purple, burgundy and buttercup yellow, rooms contain comfy furnishings accented by original movie stills. Have a favorite movie that was filmed in San Francisco? Chances are you may be able to reserve a guest room named for it.

A unique feature of this hotel is the Petit Theatre Bijou, a mini-movie theater with its own candy counter right off the lobby. In the evening, guests can grab some popcorn and relax while watching a double feature selected from films shot in San Francisco. Be sure to ask about casting call lists to find out if local moviemakers are looking for extras that day—you, too, could be a star!