San Francisco Marriott
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The San Francisco Marriott Marquis is a 133 m (436.4 ft) 39-story
skyscraper
in the Financial District
of San Francisco, California
. Situated at the intersection of Fourth and Mission Street
s, across from the Sony Metreon and Moscone Convention Center, the building is recognizable by the distinctive postmodern
"jukebox" appearance of its high-rise tower. The building was completed in 1989, and contains 1,500 hotel rooms. The original architectural firm Zeidler Partnership Architects was replaced by DMJM architect Anthony J Lumsden
, who gave the building its overall architectural style. The San Francisco Marriott stands as the second tallest hotel in San Francisco, after Hilton San Francisco Tower I.
The San Francisco Marriott Marquis is one of eight Marriott International
hotels in the city along with Courtyard San Francisco Downtown, Courtyard San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco Marriott Union Square, JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
, Stanford Court Renaissance San Francisco
, and the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
.
On the July 25, 2011 episode of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
, Jimmy Fallon
obliquely referred to the Marriott Marquis and its renowned shape in one of his monologue jokes, stating, "Alex Trebek actually hurt his leg while chasing [a] robber [out of his hotel room]. When 911 asked for his location, he was like, 'Erected in 1989, this San Francisco hotel became famous for its distinctive "jukebox" appearance.'"
Storey
A storey or story is any level part of a building that could be used by people...
skyscraper
Skyscraper
A skyscraper is a tall, continuously habitable building of many stories, often designed for office and commercial use. There is no official definition or height above which a building may be classified as a skyscraper...
in the Financial District
Financial District, San Francisco, California
The Financial District is a neighborhood in San Francisco, California, that serves as its main central business district. The nickname "FiDi" is occasionally employed, analogous to nearby SoMa.-Location:...
of San Francisco, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. Situated at the intersection of Fourth and Mission Street
Mission Street
Mission Street is a north-south arterial thoroughfare in San Francisco, California that runs from the city's southern border to its northeast corner. The street and the Mission District through which it runs were named for the Spanish Mission Dolores, several blocks away from the modern route. Only...
s, across from the Sony Metreon and Moscone Convention Center, the building is recognizable by the distinctive postmodern
Postmodern architecture
Postmodern architecture began as an international style the first examples of which are generally cited as being from the 1950s, but did not become a movement until the late 1970s and continues to influence present-day architecture...
"jukebox" appearance of its high-rise tower. The building was completed in 1989, and contains 1,500 hotel rooms. The original architectural firm Zeidler Partnership Architects was replaced by DMJM architect Anthony J Lumsden
Anthony J Lumsden
Anthony J. Lumsden, FAIA is an American architect most noted for his sculptural and often "futuristic" designs...
, who gave the building its overall architectural style. The San Francisco Marriott stands as the second tallest hotel in San Francisco, after Hilton San Francisco Tower I.
The San Francisco Marriott Marquis is one of eight Marriott International
Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. is a worldwide operator and franchisor of a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Founded by J. Willard Marriott, the company is now led by son J.W. Marriott, Jr...
hotels in the city along with Courtyard San Francisco Downtown, Courtyard San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco Marriott Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco Marriott Union Square, JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square, formerly the Pan Pacific San Francisco, and Portman Hotel, is a luxury JW Marriott branded hotel in San Francisco, California. The hotel is owned by Thayer Lodging Group.-External links:*...
, Stanford Court Renaissance San Francisco
Stanford Court Hotel
The Stanford Court Renaissance San Francisco is a Marriott Renaissance Hotel at 905 California Street on Nob Hill in San Francisco, California. The hotel is located between Fisherman's Wharf and Union Square and is directly on the cable car line. It has 393 rooms on eight floors. All the rooms have...
, and the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton is a brand of luxury hotels and resorts with 75 properties located in major cities and resorts in 24 countries worldwide...
.
On the July 25, 2011 episode of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jimmy Fallon on NBC. The show premiered on March 2, 2009, as the third incarnation of the Late Night franchise originated by David Letterman....
, Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon
James Thomas "Jimmy" Fallon, Jr. is an American actor, comedian, singer, musician and television host. He currently hosts Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, a late-night talk show that airs Monday through Friday on NBC...
obliquely referred to the Marriott Marquis and its renowned shape in one of his monologue jokes, stating, "Alex Trebek actually hurt his leg while chasing [a] robber [out of his hotel room]. When 911 asked for his location, he was like, 'Erected in 1989, this San Francisco hotel became famous for its distinctive "jukebox" appearance.'"