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The Jay
San Francisco, California, United States · Autograph Collection · Accessible Luxury
The Jay occupies a 1988 tower designed by architect John C. Portman Jr., which opened as the Park Hyatt San Francisco before becoming Le Meridien San Francisco in 2006. KHP Capital bought the 360-room building for $222 million in 2021 and had design firm AvroKO rework it into The Jay, reopening in November 2023.
- 360 rooms
- Opened 1988
- Neighborhood: Financial District
- Rooms from 413 sq ft (38 m²)
- Architect: John C. Portman Jr.
- Interiors: AvroKO
About The Jay
- A portion of the hotel's pet fee is donated to Muttville, a San Francisco senior-dog rescue.
- The Financial District tower sits at 433 Clay Street, near the Embarcadero and Jackson Square.
- AAA Four Diamond in 2025.
History
The Jay occupies a 1988 tower at 433 Clay Street in San Francisco's Financial District, near the Embarcadero and Jackson Square, originally designed by architect John C. Portman Jr. and opened as the Park Hyatt San Francisco. It later became Le Meridien San Francisco in 2006.
After ownership changes - Chesapeake Lodging Trust in 2010, Park Hotels in 2019, and KHP Capital in 2021 for $222 million - the 360-room hotel was renovated by design firm AvroKO and reopened in November 2023 as The Jay, a member of the Autograph Collection.
The setting
The Jay sits at 433 Clay Street in San Francisco's Financial District, near the Embarcadero and Jackson Square, a quieter stack than Union Square a few blocks south.
Restaurants and bars
- The Third Floor Bar & Lounge — Bar
- Terrace at The Third Floor — Restaurant
Experiences
- Wine Wednesday with Ernest Winery — Food & Dining event at The Jay listed on the events calendar for May 29, 2024.
- Terrace Tastings: Shareables and Savory Sticks at The Third Floor — Food & Dining event listed for Apr 11, 2024 - Jun 30, 2024 at 433 Clay Street.
- Power Lunch — Food & Dining event listed for Apr 11, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024 at 433 Clay Street.
Amenities
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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