The Clancy, Autograph Collection
The evidence
Each criterion with what we found, where we found it and when. Anything we could not confirm says so.
NTH criteria
NTH Framework v1.2. Score 18.5 (raw 14.0 of 100), calibrated so the best hotel in this edition (Santa Monica Proper Hotel) reads 90. Evidence retrieved 2026-10-22.
Sleep1.0 / 24
The room as an instrument for deep, uninterrupted, circadian-aligned rest.
Mattress & sleep system
Not yet reviewed · in the best room
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 5 pts
Unknown
Bedding & textiles
Not yet reviewed · in the best room
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 4 pts
Unknown
Sleep programme & pillow menu
Not yet reviewed · in the best room
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 3 pts
Unknown
Blackout
Not yet reviewed · in the best room
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 2 pts
Unknown
Circadian & warm evening lighting
Not yet reviewed · in the best room
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 2 pts
Unknown
In-room red light
Not yet reviewed · in the best room
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 2 pts
Unknown
Acoustic quiet
Hotel-reported · in the best room
Sleep sound machine (Wellness rooms).
EMF & Wi-Fi-off options
Not yet reviewed · in the best room
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 2 pts
Unknown
Air7.0 / 12
What you breathe for eight hours a night: filtered, fresh, smoke-free and unperfumed.
In-room purification
Hotel-reported · in the best room
Air purifier (Wellness Premium Room).
Ventilation & building standard
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 3 pts
Unknown
Smoke-free policy
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 2 pts
Unknown
Fragrance-free & low-allergen rooms
Hotel-reported · in the best room
Hypoallergenic Wellness rooms.
Water5.0 / 12
Clean water to drink, and to shower and bathe in.
Filtered drinking water
Not yet reviewed · in the best room
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 5 pts
Unknown
Shower & bath filtration
Hotel-reported · in the best room
Shower filter (Wellness Premium Room).
Gentler pool & hydrotherapy water
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 2 pts
Unknown
Nourishment0.0 / 10
Food and drink that heal rather than merely please.
Organic & local sourcing
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 4 pts
Unknown
Clean-ingredient standard
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 3 pts
Unknown
Clean minibar & in-room hydration
Not yet reviewed · in the best room
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 2 pts
Unknown
Nutrition guidance
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 1 pts
Unknown
Movement1.0 / 10
The means to train, stretch and move, indoors and out.
Gym completeness
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 4 pts
Unknown
Classes & studios
Hotel-reported · across the property
In-room yoga equipment.
Swimming
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 1 pts
Unknown
Outdoor activity
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 2 pts
Unknown
Holistic Wellness0.0 / 19
Healing traditions and the recovery technology that complements them.
Spa facility
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 3 pts
Unknown
Traditional & integrative modalities
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 4 pts
Unknown
Mind & breath
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 2 pts
Unknown
Heat therapy
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 2 pts
Unknown
Cold therapy
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 2 pts
Unknown
Photobiomodulation & PEMF
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 2 pts
Unknown
Clinical longevity (IV, HBOT, diagnostics)
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 4 pts
Unknown
Materials & Setting0.0 / 13
What touches the skin and surrounds the stay: finishes, products, cleaning, and the landscape beyond the door.
Natural, low-VOC finishes
Not yet reviewed · in the best room
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 3 pts
Unknown
Clean bath & body amenities
Not yet reviewed · in the best room
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 2 pts
Unknown
Non-toxic spa & nail products
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 2 pts
Unknown
Non-toxic housekeeping & plastic-free operations
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 2 pts
Unknown
Green & blue space
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 2 pts
Unknown
Walkability & low-impact mobility
Not yet reviewed · across the property
Unknown. We have asked the hotel.
0.0 / 2 pts
Unknown
Our review
At a glance
- Fragrance
- 5 not yet reviewed
- Air
- 1 hotel-reported, 4 not yet reviewed
- Cleaning & care
- 4 not yet reviewed
- Sleep & materials
- 5 not yet reviewed
- Water & pools
- 1 hotel-reported, 3 not yet reviewed
- Food
- 2 not yet reviewed
- Light & quiet
- 2 not yet reviewed
- Building
- 3 not yet reviewed
One reported by the hotel; the rest not yet reviewed.
1 hotel-reported24 of 25 not yet reviewed
Counts cover the 25 scored criteria; the other 5 windows are context.
Checked
Read the full profileThe ledger
Fragrance
Added scent is the most common complaint from sensitive guests, and the hardest thing to see on a booking page.
No added fragrance in rooms
Not yet reviewed.
No scent marketing
Not yet reviewed.
Fragrance-free laundry
Not yet reviewed.
Unscented bath products
Not yet reviewed.
Unscented spa options
Not yet reviewed.
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Air
What you breathe for eight hours a night: smoke history, fresh air, filtration and anything burning in the room.
Smoke-free property
Not yet reviewed.
So far, the hotel says: The Clancy Chic Suite listing says ‘This room is non-smoking’.
Our note. We have not seen a property-wide policy covering balconies and all indoor spaces, so this falls short of the criterion.
How we know
What we look for. No smoking in any guest room, balcony or indoor space.
Why it matters. Tobacco smoke leaves a residue (thirdhand smoke) on surfaces and in dust. A study of California hotels found that non-smoking rooms in hotels that allow smoking elsewhere did not protect non-smoking guests from it.
Source: Matt et al., Tobacco Control, Thirdhand smoke and exposure in California hotels: non-smoking rooms fail to protect non-smoking hotel guests from tobacco smoke exposure ()
Source 1: Hotel website: premium accommodationsUndated · read 22 Oct 2026
Opening windows
Hotel-reportedonly some rooms or areas
The hotel says: The Clancy Chic Suite’s room features include ‘Windows may be opened’.
Our note. Listed for the Clancy Chic Suite; the Wellness Premium Room listing does not say either way.
How we know
What we look for. Guest rooms have windows or doors that open to outside air.
Why it matters. The US EPA lists opening windows, when outdoor air allows, as a way to dilute pollutants released indoors. An opening window lets guests air a room themselves when it smells of cleaning products or new furnishings.
Source: US EPA, Improving indoor air quality ()
Source 1: Hotel website: premium accommodationsUndated · read 22 Oct 2026
Filtered fresh air
Not yet reviewed.
In-room air purifier
Not yet reviewed.
So far, the hotel says: Wellness Guest Rooms have ‘an in-room air purifier’.
Our note. The hotel does not name the model or say whether it is true HEPA or has an ionizing function, so this falls short of the criterion. Standard rooms are not described.
How we know
What we look for. A true-HEPA purifier in the room or on request, with no ozone-generating or ionizing function.
Why it matters. Portable HEPA units lower indoor particle levels, which matters most during wildfire smoke. Ionizers and ozone purifiers can add an irritant gas instead.
Sources: US EPA, Guide to air cleaners in the home (undated); US EPA, Ozone generators that are sold as air cleaners ()
Source 2: Hotel website: accommodationsUndated · read 22 Oct 2026
No in-room combustion
Not yet reviewed.
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Cleaning & care
How a room is cleaned, treated and prepared, and whether a request for a gentler clean is actually honored.
Low-chemical housekeeping
Not yet reviewed.
No ozone or biocide treatments
Not yet reviewed.
Low-chemical pest control
Not yet reviewed.
Sensitive-guest preparation
Not yet reviewed.
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Sleep & materials
The textiles, mattress and floor you spend the night closest to, and how allergen-aware the room is.
Tested or organic bed linen
Not yet reviewed.
Mattress materials disclosed
Not yet reviewed.
Hard floors
Not yet reviewed.
Allergy-friendly rooms
Not yet reviewed.
So far, the hotel says: Wellness Guest Rooms have ‘hypoallergenic pillows and bedding’, and the Wellness Premium Room is described as a ‘hypoallergenic retreat’.
Our note. Barrier covers, feather-free fill and hot-washable bedding are not described, so this falls short of the criterion.
How we know
What we look for. Allergen-barrier mattress and pillow covers and feather-free, hot-washable bedding, in all or designated rooms.
Why it matters. For dust-mite allergy, US health guidance is to encase mattresses and pillows in allergen-proof covers and wash bedding weekly in hot water (130–140 °F, about 55–60 °C).
Source: US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Dust mites and cockroaches (undated)
Source 2: Hotel website: accommodationsUndated · read 22 Oct 2026
Pet-free rooms
Not yet reviewed.
So far, the hotel says: ‘Bring along your pets, our San Francisco hotel is pet friendly.’
Our note. We have not seen whether any rooms or floors are kept pet-free.
How we know
What we look for. Rooms or floors where animals are never allowed, cleaned to a separate routine.
Why it matters. Pet allergen can stay on carpets and furniture for months and travels on clothing. For allergic guests a room animals never enter matters more than any amenity.
Source: US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Pet allergens (undated)
Source 2: Hotel website: accommodationsUndated · read 22 Oct 2026
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Water & pools
Drinking water, shower water and pool air.
Filtered or tested drinking water
Not yet reviewed.
Water safety plan
Not yet reviewed.
Shower filters
Hotel-reportedonly some rooms or areas
The hotel says: Wellness Guest Rooms have ‘an advanced shower filter that removes chlorine and harsh chemicals’.
Our note. Wellness rooms only; the filter brand is not named.
Shown for information; not scored.
How we know
What we look for. Shower filters that reduce chlorine or chloramine, in rooms or on request.
Why it matters. Some guests with sensitive skin prefer less chlorine in shower water. The health evidence is limited, so we list this as a comfort feature.
Source 2: Hotel website: accommodationsUndated · read 22 Oct 2026
Comfort feature, not scored.
Outdoor or low-chloramine pools
Not yet reviewed.
Shown for information; not scored.
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Food
Allergen care first; where the produce comes from second.
Allergen-aware kitchen
Not yet reviewed.
Garden or organic produce
Not yet reviewed.
So far, the hotel says: Seven Square Taproom uses ‘locally sourced ingredients from some of the best farmers in California’.
Our note. Local sourcing, not an organic commitment or a garden, so this falls short of the criterion.
Shown for information; not scored.
How we know
What we look for. A meaningful share of the kitchen’s produce is grown on site or certified organic.
Why it matters. A large review found detectable pesticide residues about four times as often in conventional crops as in organic ones. Over a short stay the difference in exposure is small, so we show this as a note on the kitchen, not a scored health factor.
Source: Barański et al., British Journal of Nutrition, Higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations and lower incidence of pesticide residues in organically grown crops: a systematic literature review and meta-analyses ()
Source 3: Hotel website: diningUndated · read 22 Oct 2026
Kitchen note, not scored.
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Light & quiet
Darkness and silence at night, and radio-quiet options for guests who want them.
Darkness and quiet
Not yet reviewed.
Radio-quiet options
Not yet reviewed.
Shown for information; not scored.
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Building
The materials a hotel was built and renovated with, how it handles damp, and what third parties have certified.
Low-emitting materials
Not yet reviewed.
Leak and mold response
Not yet reviewed.
Building certification
Not yet reviewed.
Shown for information; not scored.
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Notes & sources
- Hotel website: premium accommodations, Undated · read 22 Oct 2026
- Hotel website: accommodations, Undated · read 22 Oct 2026
- Hotel website: dining, Undated · read 22 Oct 2026
- Hotel website: experiences, Undated · read 22 Oct 2026
- Braemar Hotels & Resorts: opening announcement, 1 Oct 2020 · read 22 Oct 2026
- Luxe Interiors + Design: The Clancy renovation (partner content), 23 May 2024 · read 22 Oct 2026
Room count: Per the owner’s 2020 opening announcement. Hotel website (opens the hotel’s website)
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