The Barnes - The Gateway to San Francisco - Retail Opportunities for Lease

Originally established in 1908, The Barnes Hotel is a celebrated historic property offering a sophisticated urban escape. Guests are immersed in the energy of San Francisco, with the iconic Powell Street Cable Car stopping just outside the entrance and many of the city’s most popular destinations—Union Square, The Embarcadero, Chinatown, Moscone Convention Center, and the Museum of Modern Art—within easy walking distance.

Located at Powell and O’Farrell, The Barnes Hotel sits in the heart of the Lower Powell/Union Square Retail District, one of the most renowned shopping destinations in the world. This prime, high-traffic location is surrounded by a dynamic mix of flagship retailers and well-known hotels, including Skechers, Urban Outfitters, Zara, Pop Mart, Macy’s, Handlery Union Square Hotel, Hotel Nikko, The Westin St. Francis, Hotel Abri, and Parc 55.

San Francisco’s central retail district consistently ranks among the nation’s leaders in total sales volume. At the same time, the city remains one of the most popular vacation and convention destinations in the United States. Serving a metropolitan population of approximately seven million people, San Francisco forecasts 24.02 million visitors in 2026, estimating visitor spending of $9.83 billion.

The enduring strength of the Union Square Retail District as a downtown shopping hub is driven by several key factors: a distinguished mix of highend retailers, extensive public transportation options, convenient accessibility, ample parking, a wealthy local customer base, robust tourism, a thriving
restaurant scene, and more than 7,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of The Barnes Hotel.