$$$$, Union Square
Fodor's Review:
The vast marble lobby of this Japan Airlines-owned hotel is airy and serene, and its rooms are among the most handsome in the city. Look for gold drapes, wheat-color wall coverings, and ingenious window shades that screen the sun while allowing views of the city. The excellent, complimentary fifth-floor fitness facility has traditional ofuros (Japanese soaking tubs), a kamaburo (Japanese sauna), and a glass-enclosed 16-meter rooftop pool and a whirlpool. KKSF Smooth Sunday Jazz Brunch is hosted live at Restaurant Anzu, which serves prime-beef dishes and sushi. A new gallery space features local artists. A multilingual staff provides attentive, sincere service throughout the hotel. Celebrity guests have included Jimmy Carter, Robert Redford, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Brokaw, Flavor Flav, Kristi Yamaguchi, and the president of South Korea, Roh Moo-hyun.
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